Dangerous storms, tornadoes forecast for US Midwest, South
1 year, 8 months ago

Dangerous storms, tornadoes forecast for US Midwest, South

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Please try again later {{ /verifyErrors }} Meteorologists are urging people in parts of the Midwest and southern U.S. to be ready Friday for dangerous weather including tornadoes, saying the conditions are similar to those a week ago that unleashed a devastating twister that killed at least 21 people in Mississippi. An outbreak of severe thunderstorms has the potential to cause hail, damaging wind gusts and tornadoes that could be strong and move on the ground over long distances, according to the National Weather Service’s Storm Prediction Center. Bill Bunting, the weather service’s Storm Prediction Center chief of forecasting operations, said people need to have a severe weather plan in place that includes multiple ways to receive storm warning information.

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Storm forecast: Parts of the US face their most significant tornado and severe thunderstorm threat in months
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Storm forecast: Parts of the US face their most significant tornado and severe thunderstorm threat in months

CNN  

CNN — Parts of the central US are facing their most significant thunderstorm threat in months Wednesday as second severe storm season kicks into gear. A level 3 of 5 threat for severe thunderstorms from the Storm Prediction Center is in effect for over 5 million people, including those in Kansas City, and Tulsa, Oklahoma. A less significant, but more …

Water rescues underway in Arkansas after a new wave of storms across US and Canada
5 months ago

Water rescues underway in Arkansas after a new wave of storms across US and Canada

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Water rescues were underway …

Deadly floods still battering Midwest towns as millions remain under heat warnings
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Deadly floods still battering Midwest towns as millions remain under heat warnings

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Severe flooding and debris caused the dam to partially fail on Monday Minnesota’s flooding has left “entire communities under …

At least 15 dead after severe weather carves path of ruin across multiple states in the South
6 months, 3 weeks ago

At least 15 dead after severe weather carves path of ruin across multiple states in the South

Associated Press  

VALLEY VIEW, Texas — Powerful storms killed at least 15 people, injured hundreds and left a wide trail of destruction Sunday across Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas after obliterating homes and destroying a truck stop where dozens sought shelter in a restroom during the latest deadly weather to strike the central U.S. In Texas, about 100 people were injured and more …

At least 5 dead in Texas after severe weather sweeps across Texas and Oklahoma, authorities say
6 months, 4 weeks ago

At least 5 dead in Texas after severe weather sweeps across Texas and Oklahoma, authorities say

Associated Press  

OKLAHOMA CITY — Powerful storms across Texas and Oklahoma obliterated homes and struck a highway travel center where drivers had rushed to take shelter, leaving thousands of people without power and a wide trail of damage Sunday. The tornado was confirmed near Valley View, moving east at 40 mph, prompting the National Weather Service to issue a tornado warning for …

What you can do to try to stay safe when a tornado hits, and also well beforehand
6 months, 4 weeks ago

What you can do to try to stay safe when a tornado hits, and also well beforehand

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — Record warmth this winter fueled a deadly tornado outbreak across parts of Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana and Arkansas in March. Weather radios, specialized receivers that get alerts and can sound an alarm in an emergency, are something that every home and business should have, said Rick Smith, the warning coordination meteorologist at the National Weather Service’s forecast office in …

More severe weather moves through Midwest as Iowa residents clean up tornado damage
6 months, 4 weeks ago

More severe weather moves through Midwest as Iowa residents clean up tornado damage

Associated Press  

DES MOINES, Iowa — Several tornadoes were reported in Iowa and Illinois as storms downed power lines and trees on Friday, just days after a deadly twister devastated one small town. A weak tornado touched down in suburban Des Moines, according to the National Weather Service, which was also assessing damage from several other reported twisters south of Iowa City …

Tornadoes Tear Through Southeastern U.S. As Storms Leave 3 Dead
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Tornadoes Tear Through Southeastern U.S. As Storms Leave 3 Dead

Huff Post  

A storm damaged mobile home is surrounded by debris at Pavilion Estates mobile home park just east of Kalamazoo, Mich. on May 8, 2024. A tornado ripped through the area the evening of May 7. oey Cappelletti via Associated Press COLUMBIA, Tenn. — Forecasters warned a wave of dangerous storms in the U.S. could march through parts of the South …

Deadly tornadoes sweep through southeastern US, claim three
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Deadly tornadoes sweep through southeastern US, claim three

Hindustan Times  

Forecasters warned a wave of dangerous storms in the U.S. could march through parts of the South early Thursday, after storms a day earlier spawned damaging tornadoes and massive hail, leaving two dead in Tennessee and one dead in North Carolina. Amid Wednesday's storms, the National Weather Service continued issuing tornado warnings that stretch past midnight in North Carolina, Alabama, …

Storm-battered South is again under threat. A boy swept into a drain fights for his life
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Storm-battered South is again under threat. A boy swept into a drain fights for his life

Associated Press  

COLUMBIA, Tenn. — Dangerous storms crashed over parts of the South on Thursday even as the region cleaned up from earlier severe weather that spawned tornadoes, killed at least three people, and gravely injured a boy who was swept into a storm drain as he played in a flooded street. The National Weather Service’s Storm Prediction Center cited an “enhanced …

Tornadoes tear through southeastern US as storms leave 3 dead
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Tornadoes tear through southeastern US as storms leave 3 dead

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Amid Wednesday's storms, the National …

Midwest storms: 3 tornadoes confirmed in Michigan, 1 man killed in Tennessee
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Midwest storms: 3 tornadoes confirmed in Michigan, 1 man killed in Tennessee

Associated Press  

COLUMBIA, Tenn. — Severe storms tore through parts of the U.S. again Wednesday, spawning damaging tornadoes, producing massive hail, and killing two people in Tennessee and one person in North Carolina. Wednesday afternoon, a tornado emergency — the weather service’s highest alert level — was issued for an area south of Nashville including the towns of Spring Hill, Chapel Hill …

Powerful storms bring tornadoes to Oklahoma, large hail to Kansas. Forecasts warn more is to come
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Powerful storms bring tornadoes to Oklahoma, large hail to Kansas. Forecasts warn more is to come

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Tornado watch: Rare ‘high risk’ issued for central Oklahoma, southern Kansas
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Tornado watch: Rare ‘high risk’ issued for central Oklahoma, southern Kansas

Hindustan Times  

Forecasters say millions of people in the central United States are bracing for powerful storms on Monday, including long-track tornadoes, hurricane-force winds, and baseball-sized hail. The high risk areas include parts of Kansas and much of Oklahoma, including Sulphur and Holdenville, which are still recovering from last month's tornado. A rare 'high-risk' tornado watch has been issued for central Oklahoma …

Tornadoes spotted in Oklahoma as hail pelts Kansas. Forecasts warn more is to come
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Tornadoes spotted in Oklahoma as hail pelts Kansas. Forecasts warn more is to come

Associated Press  

OKLAHOMA CITY — Tornadoes touched down Monday evening in rural Oklahoma and large hail pelted parts of Kansas as an outbreak of dangerous storms brought the possibility of strong twisters staying on the ground for many miles. “You can’t rely on waiting to see tornadoes before sheltering tonight,” the National Weather Service said. Other tornadoes had been spotted earlier in …

Oklahoma tornado outbreak triggers emergency shelter calls as severe weather threatens central US
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Oklahoma tornado outbreak triggers emergency shelter calls as severe weather threatens central US

Hindustan Times  

A dangerous weather system unleashed its fury upon Oklahoma today, triggering a devastating tornado outbreak. Nebraska and Iowa hit hard, while Oklahoma faces a dangerous tornado outbreak Tornadoes pummel Oklahoma According to officials, major damage was reported in Sulphur, Ardmore, and near Holdenville, with minor damage reported in Oklahoma City. 47 million people at risk as Tornado his Central US …

Parts of central US hit by severe storms, while tornadoes strike in Kansas and Iowa
8 months, 1 week ago

Parts of central US hit by severe storms, while tornadoes strike in Kansas and Iowa

Associated Press  

ST. LOUIS — Strong storms caused damage in parts of the middle U.S. Tuesday and spawned tornadoes in Kansas and Iowa, including one that left two people hurt. An EF-1 tornado touched down shortly after 6 a.m. near the northeastern Kansas town of Richland, the National Weather Service said. In Missouri, Chicago-bound American Eagle Flight 3661 returned to Kansas City …

Deadly Severe Weather Roars Through Several States, Spawning Potential Tornadoes
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Deadly Severe Weather Roars Through Several States, Spawning Potential Tornadoes

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Thousands of homes and businesses were without power Tuesday as severe weather roared through several states, causing at least one death and spawning possible tornadoes. The storm will bring “a very heavy, wet snow,” meteorologist Scott Cultice with the weather service’s Green Bay office said. Severe storms also swept through far southwestern Indiana on Tuesday morning, toppling …

Deadly severe weather roars through several states, spawning potential tornadoes
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Deadly severe weather roars through several states, spawning potential tornadoes

Associated Press  

Thousands of homes and businesses were without power Tuesday as severe weather roared through several states, causing at least one death and spawning possible tornadoes. AP AUDIO: Deadly severe weather roars through several states, spawning potential tornadoes. Jim Justice declared a state of emergency for several counties and urged people to “exercise extreme caution.” In Ohio, firefighters rescued two people …

Meteorologists say this year’s warm winter provided key ingredient for Midwest killer tornadoes
9 months, 1 week ago

Meteorologists say this year’s warm winter provided key ingredient for Midwest killer tornadoes

Associated Press  

This winter’s record warmth provided the key ingredient for a Midwest outbreak of deadly tornadoes and damaging gorilla hail that hit parts of the Midwest Wednesday and Thursday, tornado experts said. “In order to get severe storms this far north this time time of year, it’s got to be warm,” said Northern Illinois University meteorology professor Victor Gensini. TORNADO RECIPE …

Wild weather's coming: West readies for snow as Midwest gets a taste of summer
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Wild weather's coming: West readies for snow as Midwest gets a taste of summer

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The National Weather Service said …

Winter storm forecast 2024: Iowa, Wisconsin, Chicago and Kansas weather warnings
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Winter storm forecast 2024: Iowa, Wisconsin, Chicago and Kansas weather warnings

CNN  

Editor’s Note: In the storm’s path? CNN — A major winter storm is lashing parts of the US with strong winds, tornadoes, flooding, snow and white-out conditions. Through Wednesday, the storm will cover more than 1,800 miles in 72 hours, producing dangerous severe storms and notable snowfall. Here’s what to expect in some of the major cities in the storm’s …

6 Dead, Nearly 2 Dozen Injured After Severe Storms Tear Through Central Tennessee
1 year ago

6 Dead, Nearly 2 Dozen Injured After Severe Storms Tear Through Central Tennessee

Huff Post  

A vehicle sits by the side of the road near damaged power lines on Sunday, Dec. 10, 2023, Clarksville, Tenn. Central Tennessee residents and emergency workers are continuing the cleanup from severe weekend storms. via Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Severe storms that tore through central Tennessee killed six people Saturday and sent about two dozen to the hospital as …

Tornadoes kill one, injure dozens as southern US faces heatwave
1 year, 6 months ago

Tornadoes kill one, injure dozens as southern US faces heatwave

Al Jazeera  

The heatwave has spurred thunderstorms, flooding and power outages from Florida to Texas, leaving 400,000 without electricity. At least one person has been killed and about two dozen injured after tornadoes swept across Mississippi, as a heatwave smothers the southern United States and spurs inclement weather. A blistering heat wave will persist all this week in Texas, Louisiana, and parts …

70 million people in path of severe storms amid more tornado warnings
1 year, 8 months ago

70 million people in path of severe storms amid more tornado warnings

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. A tornado watch was in effect until 10pm across much of eastern and central Iowa, western Illinois and north-central, …

More severe weather forecast for battered South, Midwest
1 year, 8 months ago

More severe weather forecast for battered South, Midwest

Associated Press  

OKLAHOMA CITY — While residents across parts of the South and Midwest pummeled by deadly storms and wildfires sifted through the wreckage of their homes Monday, forecasters warned of more severe weather and fire danger in the days ahead across much of the same region. Here’s a look at the severe storms over the weekend and what’s expected in the …

More severe weather forecast predicted for tornado hit regions in US
1 year, 8 months ago

More severe weather forecast predicted for tornado hit regions in US

Hindustan Times  

While residents across parts of the South and Midwest pummeled by deadly storms and wildfires sifted through the wreckage of their homes Monday, forecasters warned of more severe weather and fire danger in the days ahead across much of the same region. REUTERS/Cheney Orr Read here: New York faces severe weather threat from storm, flights cancelled or delayed The fierce …

Warning of second tornado outbreak in Midwest after storms leave 32 dead
1 year, 8 months ago

Warning of second tornado outbreak in Midwest after storms leave 32 dead

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy There are new warnings that a second tornado outbreak in a matter of days is …

More storms and tornadoes have been forecast for the Midwest and South
1 year, 8 months ago

More storms and tornadoes have been forecast for the Midwest and South

NPR  

More storms and tornadoes have been forecast for the Midwest and South After storms that hit parts of the South, Midwest and Northeast killed at least 32 people, many of the same communities still reeling from disaster are preparing for more bad weather this week. Both afternoon and overnight potential will exist across various regions, including the risk of dangerous …

At least 26 dead and dozens injured as tornadoes tear across South and Midwest
1 year, 8 months ago

At least 26 dead and dozens injured as tornadoes tear across South and Midwest

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Little Rock mayor Frank Scott told CNN the “impact is devastating,” with more than 30,000 without power. “I’m in …

Biden tours Mississippi tornado wreckage as more storms threaten US
1 year, 8 months ago

Biden tours Mississippi tornado wreckage as more storms threaten US

Al Jazeera  

Visit comes as another powerful spring storm sweeps across US South and Midwest, threatening further extreme weather. Biden on Friday, standing in front of a destroyed structure in Rolling Fork, a town of about 1,900 residents in western Mississippi where 13 people died, said: “Three minutes – in three minutes this neighbourhood was basically gone … Everything gone.” “Three hundred …

30 million Southerners are at risk of dangerous weather Sunday – just after tornadoes and storms killed 26 people
1 year, 8 months ago

30 million Southerners are at risk of dangerous weather Sunday – just after tornadoes and storms killed 26 people

CNN  

CNN — After a rash of violent storms killed 26 people in the South, some of the same areas will get hammered again by a new round of storms Sunday. “A few strong tornadoes and very large hail may occur with the most intense storms, particularly from central Louisiana across central/southern portions of Mississippi and Alabama this afternoon and evening,” …

EXPLAINER: What came together to make deadly Alabama tornado
1 year, 11 months ago

EXPLAINER: What came together to make deadly Alabama tornado

Associated Press  

DENVER — A La Nina weather pattern, warm moist air coming from an unusually toasty Gulf of Mexico, likely juiced by climate change, and a decades long eastward shift of tornadoes came together to create the unusually early and deadly storm system that hit Alabama Thursday, meteorologists said. Early signals, which could change, “indicate the overall pattern remains favorable for …

EXPLAINER: What came together to make deadly Alabama tornado
1 year, 11 months ago

EXPLAINER: What came together to make deadly Alabama tornado

The Independent  

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US braces for tornadoes, blizzards as winter storm heads east
2 years ago

US braces for tornadoes, blizzards as winter storm heads east

Al Jazeera  

Officials warn against travel in parts of the US, as extreme weather brings white-out conditions, heavy rain and gusts. An area stretching from Montana into western Nebraska and Colorado was under blizzard warnings, and the US National Weather Service said on Tuesday that as much as 61 centimeters of snow was possible in some areas of western South Dakota and …

Overnight storms bring damage to parts of US South
2 years, 11 months ago

Overnight storms bring damage to parts of US South

The Independent  

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Severe weather starts off the new year
2 years, 11 months ago

Severe weather starts off the new year

CNN  

CNN — As we ring in the new year, severe storms and flooding will be hitting some of the same areas ravaged by tornadoes just two weeks ago, and some parts of the Midwest will be looking at their biggest snowstorm of the season so far. “Both winter weather and severe weather possible to kick off the new year this …

At least 5 dead as Midwest rocked by hurricane-force winds
3 years ago

At least 5 dead as Midwest rocked by hurricane-force winds

Associated Press  

— At least five people died as a powerful and extremely unusual storm system swept across the Great Plains and Midwest amid unseasonably warm temperatures, spawning hurricane-force winds and possible tornadoes in Nebraska, Iowa and Minnesota. The storm shifted north of the Great Lakes into Canada on Thursday, with high winds, snow and hazardous conditions continuing in the upper Great …

Photos: Scenes from the deadly tornadoes in the South and Midwest
3 years ago

Photos: Scenes from the deadly tornadoes in the South and Midwest

NPR  

Photos: Scenes from the deadly tornadoes in the South and Midwest Enlarge this image toggle caption CHANDAN KHANNA/AFP via Getty Images CHANDAN KHANNA/AFP via Getty Images Multiple tornadoes struck late Friday night and Saturday morning, tearing through several states including Kentucky, Illinois and Arkansas. Enlarge this image toggle caption CHANDAN KHANNA/AFP via Getty Images CHANDAN KHANNA/AFP via Getty Images Enlarge …

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

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

NPR  

Over 80 killed in tornadoes in central U.S.; Biden declares emergency in Kentucky Enlarge this image toggle caption Scott Olson/Getty Images Scott Olson/Getty Images Scores of people in the South and Midwest are believed dead after severe weather that caused multiple tornadoes struck late Friday night and early Saturday morning, tearing through Kentucky, Illinois, Missouri, Tennessee and Arkansas. Enlarge this …

Suspected tornadoes cause damage in Missouri, Illinois
3 years, 1 month ago

Suspected tornadoes cause damage in Missouri, Illinois

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. One suspected tornado moved Sunday night through St. Mary …

"Significant tornadoes" possible in Southeast after storms leave trail of damage in Deep South
3 years, 9 months ago

"Significant tornadoes" possible in Southeast after storms leave trail of damage in Deep South

CBS News  

Storms that left splintered homes and broken trees across Alabama and Mississippi moved into Georgia and Florida on Thursday, rousing residents with early morning warnings as forecasters said the threat of dangerous weather would move up the south Atlantic seaboard. About 20,000 homes and business were without power and the weather service said at least two people were hurt when …

The Latest: Reported tornado in Arkansas spins off Laura
4 years, 3 months ago

The Latest: Reported tornado in Arkansas spins off Laura

Associated Press  

The Latest on Laura: JONESBORO, Ark. — The top part of a large transmission tower snapped and toppled into the studios of a Lake Charles television news station as Hurricane Laura tore across south Louisiana. Laura blasted through the Louisiana coast and made landfall as a Category 4 hurricane early Thursday, wreaking damage on the industrial, casino city of Lake …

Forecasters look to learn from deadly Midwest wind storm
4 years, 4 months ago

Forecasters look to learn from deadly Midwest wind storm

Associated Press  

DES MOINES, Iowa — The unusual wind storm that damaged farms, homes and cities across the Midwest this past week could offer lessons for forecasters and the public on how to better prepare for something that packed the power of a category 3 hurricane but lacked the days of warning a typical hurricane offers. “Severe thunderstorms in general need to …

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