Severe thunderstorms blasted southeastern Kansas and southwest Missouri, including parts of the Route 66 corridor, on Friday afternoon.
I’m not aware of any damage to Route 66 landmarks. However, anyone traveling through the area should be aware of downed trees and other wind-blown debris on roadways.
Joplin, Mo., especially got hammered, including the local TV tower toppling to the ground. Here’s the report straight from KSNF about its tower.
The Carthage (Mo.) Press also reported a lot of damage in the city, with scores of downed trees blocking intersections.
The Springfield News-Leader in Springfield, Mo., also has extensive coverage of the storms.
There also were reports of damage in the Route 66 towns of Baxter Springs, Galena and Riverton in Kansas.