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Several tornadoes reportedly touched down in Arkansas overnight

Apr 12, 2022
The National Weather Service in Little Rock issued a rare tornado warning around 8:15 p.m. local time on Monday for areas north of the state's capital and most populous city.
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National

For tornado survivors, 'Cowboy' offers a listening ear

Dec 21, 2021
Dave Graham of Frederickstown, Ohio, has volunteered after natural disasters around the country. He's been spending time offering to listen to stories of tornado survivors in Dawson Springs, Ky.
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Emergency response continues in Kentucky after deadly tornadoes in South and Midwest

Dec 12, 2021
Death tolls are rising and search efforts remain in place throughout western Kentucky following a series of catastrophic tornadoes that barreled through six states in the Midwest and South.
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The Picture Show
Aftermath of tornado in Mayfield, Kentucky

Video: Drone footage captures devastating aftermath of Mayfield, Ky., tornado

Dec 11, 2021
After deadly tornadoes hit the central U.S., photojournalist Brandon Clement documented the damage.
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Weather
In this aerial photo, a collapsed factory is seen with workers searching for survivors in Mayfield, Ky., on Saturday, after tornadoes came through the area the previous night.

Over 80 killed in tornadoes in central U.S.; Biden declares emergency in Kentucky

Dec 11, 2021
A severe storm system caused scores of deaths and injuries and significant damage at a Kentucky candle factory, an Amazon facility in Illinois, a nursing home in Arkansas and many homes and buildings.
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3 Dead, 10 Injured After Tornado Touches Down In Coastal North Carolina

Feb 16, 2021
Emergency services responded overnight to reports of people missing or trapped in their homes after a tornado touched down in beach communities in North Carolina.
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National
This image made from video provided by Thomas Marcum shows a tornado seen from State Highway 48 in Durant, Okla., on Wednesday.

Several Dead, Dozens Injured, As Tornadoes Hit Oklahoma, Texas

Apr 22, 2020
A tornado in southeast Texas killed at least three people and injured as many as 30 others, local authorities said. Another storm in south-central Oklahoma killed one person.
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The Coronavirus Crisis
A screen grab from the NOAA web site shows where tornadoes could hit on Sunday. Most Shelters in Alabama and Mississippi will remain open despite concerns over the coronavirus.

As Storms Gather, Officials Urge Taking Shelter — Even If Distancing Is Not Possible

Apr 11, 2020
Dangerous storms are set to hit the southeastern United States on Easter Sunday. Faced with a choice between social distancing and taking cover in a shelter, experts recommend sheltering with others.
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National
President Donald Trump speaks with a Putnam County rescue worker as he tours the damage left by the tornadoes in Cookeville, Tenn.

'We Love Them': Trump Tours And Consoles Tornado-Ravaged Tennessee

Mar 06, 2020
At least 24 people died and dozens more were injured in the storms across the state earlier this week. On Friday, the president visited some of the hardest-hit areas with a message of hope.
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National
A man looks over buildings destroyed by storms on Tuesday in Nashville, Tenn. Tornadoes ripped across the state early Tuesday, shredding infrastructure and killing multiple people.

Tornadoes In Tennessee Kill At Least 22, Cause Widespread Damage In Nashville

Mar 03, 2020
State officials say the overnight twisters damaged buildings and roads across multiple counties. Thousands are without power, and a state of emergency remains in effect.
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Environment
The remains of a tornado-damaged building in Alexandria, La., on Monday, after storms went through the Deep South and killed three people.

3 People Killed As Severe Weather, Tornadoes Hammer Deep South

Dec 16, 2019
Severe storms and damaging winds are forecast for the region into Tuesday.
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National
People watch from the Liberty Memorial as a severe storm that dropped several tornadoes earlier approaches downtown Kansas City, Mo., Tuesday, shortly before striking Douglas County, Kansas.

Large Tornado Touches Down Near Kansas City; At Least 12 Injured

May 29, 2019
The massive tornado skirted the metropolitan area but struck several towns to the west of Kansas City, Kan., leaving damaged houses "for a mile in every direction."
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Environment
Artwork by <a href="https://www.christina-chung.com/" target="_blank">Christina Chung</a>.

What Makes People Heed A Weather Warning — Or Not?

Mar 22, 2019
One social scientist says it's how people interpret these warnings that matters and that "we need to get out there and do a better job of understanding their perspective."
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Environment
People walk through debris at Salmonberry Dry Storage in Port Orchard, Wash., where a rare tornado touched down Tuesday.

Tornado Touches Down Near Seattle, Causing Damage But No Deaths

Dec 19, 2018
The Port Orchard twister was extremely rare, especially for December, says the National Weather Service. No serious injuries were reported, but homes and other buildings were affected by the storm.
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The Two-Way
Kris Ingram, a DJ hired to perform at a prom at The Rustic Barn, looks through debris for his equipment after the event venue in Canton, Texas, sustained major tornado damage on Sunday.

Severe Weather Kills At Least 14 People Across 5 Southern States

May 01, 2017
People are taking stock of the damage after heavy rain, flooding and tornadoes swept through over the weekend. The American Red Cross is calling it the deadliest start to tornado season in nine years.
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The Two-Way
Chef Menture Avenue in New Orleans was littered with debris after severe storms on Tuesday.

'It's Just A Mess.' New Orleans Residents Clean Up After Tornadoes

Feb 08, 2017
Tornadoes injured dozens of people as they moved through southeastern Louisiana on Tuesday. In New Orleans East, the National Guard was helping clear streets of debris and downed electrical wires.
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The Two-Way
Eshon Trosclair holds her son Camron Chapital on Tuesday after a tornado tore through while they were inside their home in the eastern part of New Orleans. The National Weather Service says at least three confirmed tornadoes touched down, including one i

After Tornadoes Hit In And Around New Orleans, Wall Of Storms Moves East

Feb 07, 2017
The National Weather Service says multiple tornadoes touched down in southern Louisiana on Tuesday, and severe weather moving east threatened other Southern states.
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The Two-Way
This map from the National Weather Service shows tornado reports (red T), wind reports (blue W) and hail reports (green H) for Tuesday. More than 20 tornadoes were reported as a powerful storm system moved through the Southeast. Zoom in on the map <a hre

Tornado Outbreaks Are On The Rise, And Scientists Don't Know Why

Dec 01, 2016
A new study looks at clusters of tornadoes, like those that hit the Southeast this week. They are costly in lives and insurance payouts.
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The Two-Way
Charlie Bator (left) and Ali Jolie Marintzer pose for a prom photograph — with tornado — near Wray, Colo., on Saturday.

Deadly Tornadoes Wreak Havoc Across The Great Plains

May 10, 2016

At least two people died Monday in a series of severe storms. Oklahoma was particularly hard-hit.

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The Two-Way
A fallen tree rests atop a pickup truck in Holly Springs, Miss., after a storm struck the town on Wednesday. A storm system killed several people as it swept across the South.

Deadly Spring-Like Storms Spawn Tornadoes, Destroy Homes

Dec 24, 2015
Severe storms put a damper on holiday preparations across parts of the South and Midwest on Wednesday. Travel was treacherous as the storms produced heavy rains, flooding and tornadoes.
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The Two-Way
A tornado in Elmer, Okla., on Saturday.

WATCH: Tornado Skirts Past Cows In Oklahoma

May 17, 2015
Filmed by storm chasers, the video was shot near Elmer, Okla., on Saturday.
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The Two-Way
A photo from Thursday shows Dillan Taylor salvaging items from her destroyed recreational vehicle in Oklahoma City following a tornado there. More tornadoes hit the Plains states over the weekend.

Tornadoes Hit Texas As Tropical Storm Ana Makes Landfall In S.C.

May 10, 2015
At least one person is dead and others still missing in Texas. Meanwhile, near Myrtle Beach, a weakening Ana has stormed ashore.
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The Two-Way

Ana Crawls Up Coast As More Tornadoes Possible In Plains

May 09, 2015
The first tropical storm of the Atlantic season arrives early, as Texas, Oklahoma and other states hope to avoid a repeat of devastating tornadoes that hit earlier this week.
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The Two-Way
The driver of a truck that crashed during severe weather on Interstate 35 gestures to his rescuers after being cut from the truck in Moore, Okla., on Wednesday.

Tornadoes Rake Oklahoma, Destroying Homes And Injuring 12

May 07, 2015
The Oklahoma city area was the hardest hit. Meteorologists believe that a line of thunderstorms spawned more than a dozen twisters.
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All Tech Considered
Purdue University students are testing new software that may track and warn about tornadoes, such as this one which struck Rochelle, Ill., in early April.

Social Media Can Help Track Tornadoes, But Was That Tweet Real?

Apr 20, 2015
Researchers at Purdue are using software to mine tweets for data that can help warn that a dangerous storm is approaching. But the data may not always be reliable and analyzing it can be tricky.
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