‘Landspout’ tornado touches down in Carl Junction, Missouri

‘Landspout’ tornado touches down in Carl Junction, Missouri

CARL JUNCTION, Mo. — A type of tornado called a ‘landspout’ was confirmed north of Joplin near Airport Drive around 1:35 p.m. Thursday, May 2. Homeowners in the Dogwood Trail Loop area in east Carl Junction are now focusing on cleaning up. Authorities with the Carl Junction Fire Protection District are describing the impact as trees downed, some roofs affected, and other outlying damage. There are also fences down and damaged vehicles under tree…