NewsNovember 1, 2013

The aftermath of Thursday's thunderstorms is seen Friday, Nov. 1, 2013 in Cape Girardeau and East Cape Girardeau, Ill.

FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com
Dennis Hunter stands next to what remains of his 1983 Ford Ranger Friday, Nov. 1, 2013 after high winds from Thursday night's weak EF-0 tornado struck behind his house in East Cape Girardeau, Ill. Hunter has lived in his house since 1973. "This was the worst storm we've ever been in," he said. The truck was parked behind his property when the pecan tree fell on it. "It's been hollow for a long time," he added.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Dennis Hunter stands next to what remains of his 1983 Ford Ranger Friday, Nov. 1, 2013 after high winds from Thursday night's weak EF-0 tornado struck behind his house in East Cape Girardeau, Ill. Hunter has lived in his house since 1973. "This was the worst storm we've ever been in," he said. The truck was parked behind his property when the pecan tree fell on it. "It's been hollow for a long time," he added.
An Ameren Missouri crew works in the 1200 block of South Pacific street Friday, Nov. 1, 2013 after Thursday night's thunderstorms in Cape Girardeau.
An Ameren Missouri crew works in the 1200 block of South Pacific street Friday, Nov. 1, 2013 after Thursday night's thunderstorms in Cape Girardeau.
Storm damage in the 1000 block of Linden Street is seen Friday, Nov. 1, 2013 after Thursday night's thunderstorms in Cape Girardeau.
Storm damage in the 1000 block of Linden Street is seen Friday, Nov. 1, 2013 after Thursday night's thunderstorms in Cape Girardeau.
Storm damage in the 900 block of Pacific Street is seen Friday, Nov. 1, 2013 after Thursday night's thunderstorms in Cape Girardeau.
Storm damage in the 900 block of Pacific Street is seen Friday, Nov. 1, 2013 after Thursday night's thunderstorms in Cape Girardeau.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com
The steeple at East Cape Baptist Church in East Cape Girardeau, Ill. is seen Friday, Nov. 1, 2013. The National Weather Service reported a weak EF-0 tornado with peak winds up to 80 mph hit the town Thursday night.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com The steeple at East Cape Baptist Church in East Cape Girardeau, Ill. is seen Friday, Nov. 1, 2013. The National Weather Service reported a weak EF-0 tornado with peak winds up to 80 mph hit the town Thursday night.
A large tree limb that fell onto a carport in East Cape Girardeau, Ill. is seen Friday, Nov. 1, 2113 after Thursday night's weak EF-0 tornado.
A large tree limb that fell onto a carport in East Cape Girardeau, Ill. is seen Friday, Nov. 1, 2113 after Thursday night's weak EF-0 tornado.
Storm damage in the 700 block of Morgan Oak is seen Friday, Nov. 1, 2013 after Thursday night's thunderstorms in Cape Girardeau.
Storm damage in the 700 block of Morgan Oak is seen Friday, Nov. 1, 2013 after Thursday night's thunderstorms in Cape Girardeau.
Storm damage in the 900 block of South Ranney Avenue is seen Friday, Nov. 1, 2013 after Thursday night's thunderstorms in Cape Girardeau.
Storm damage in the 900 block of South Ranney Avenue is seen Friday, Nov. 1, 2013 after Thursday night's thunderstorms in Cape Girardeau.
Storm damage at Ellis and Hackberry streets is seen Friday, Nov. 1, 2013 after Thursday night's thunderstorms in Cape Girardeau.
Storm damage at Ellis and Hackberry streets is seen Friday, Nov. 1, 2013 after Thursday night's thunderstorms in Cape Girardeau.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com
Storm damage at Hackberry and Sprigg streets is seen Friday, Nov. 1, 2013 after Thursday night's thunderstorms in Cape Girardeau.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Storm damage at Hackberry and Sprigg streets is seen Friday, Nov. 1, 2013 after Thursday night's thunderstorms in Cape Girardeau.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com
A quiet reminder of Thursday night's thunderstorms is seen at Hickory and Pacific streets Friday, Nov. 1, 2013 in Cape Girardeau.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com A quiet reminder of Thursday night's thunderstorms is seen at Hickory and Pacific streets Friday, Nov. 1, 2013 in Cape Girardeau.
Storm damage at Pacific and Elm streets is seen Friday, Nov. 1, 2013 after Thursday night's thunderstorms in Cape Girardeau.
Storm damage at Pacific and Elm streets is seen Friday, Nov. 1, 2013 after Thursday night's thunderstorms in Cape Girardeau.
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The aftermath of Thursday's thunderstorms is seen Friday, Nov. 1, 2013 in Cape Girardeau and East Cape Girardeau, Ill.

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