EF3 Tornado Devastates Westmoreland, Kansas, Killing One and Injuring Three

The tornado, with peak winds of 140 mph, destroyed 22 homes and damaged several others in the small town.

A tornado struck Westmoreland, Kansas on April 30, resulting in one fatality and three non-critical injuries.
The National Weather Service confirmed the tornado as an EF3, with winds reaching up to 140 mph.
Twenty-two homes were destroyed and deemed uninhabitable, with additional damage to 13 homes and various outbuildings.
Power outages and significant infrastructure damage have left the town without electricity, and recovery efforts are ongoing.
A curfew has been imposed in the town as authorities continue search and rescue operations.