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"path": "/2026/04/15/nws-confirms-ef-2-tornado-ottawa-kansas-injuring-3-april-13/",
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"textContent": "An EF-2 tornado struck Ottawa in Franklin County, Kansas, between 19:23 and 19:48 CDT on April 13, 2026, damaging homes, businesses, and power infrastructure while injuring three people. The National Weather Service estimated peak winds of 201 km/h (125 mph), with a damage path of 11.75 km (7.3 miles) and a maximum width of 91 m (100 yards).\n\nSource",
"title": "NWS confirms EF-2 tornado hit Ottawa, Kansas, injuring 3 on April 13"
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