Multiple schools at risk as imminent tornado sparks 'danger to life' alerts for millions
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Multiple schools at risk as imminent tornado sparks 'danger to life' alerts for millions

Daily Mail  

More than 1.4 million Kentucky residents received alerts about an imminent tornado set to hit part of the state Thursday. The counties under alert include Johnson, Martin, Laurel, Mccreary, Pulaski, Rockcastle, Wayne, Whitley, Bell, Floyd, Knott, Letcher, Perry, Breathitt, Harlan, Knox, Magoffin, Pike, Clay, Jackson, Leslie and Owsley. The counties under alert include Johnson, Martin, Laurel, Mccreary, Pulaski, Rockcastle, Wayne, Whitley, Bell, Floyd, Knott, Letcher, Perry, Breathitt, Harlan, Knox, Magoffin, Pike, Clay, Jackson, Leslie and Owsley Residents in the counties under watch share pictures of the incoming storm, revealing a dark, ominous sky in the early morning Emergency officials issued a shelter in place for residents in the Enslow Park community, telling those who live in the area to prepare to seek high ground if possible, FOX 11 reported. That shattered the prior record for the deadliest tornado in Kentucky history, set in 1890 when a twister killed 76 in the Louisville area But in 2021, at least 80 people were killed during the weather event that happened on December 10 to 11. That shattered the prior record for the deadliest tornado in Kentucky history, set in 1890 when a twister killed 76 in the Louisville area, according to NWS records.

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US: Tornadoes claim 33 lives, wreak havoc in Missouri, Kansas, other regions; state emergency declared - Viral Video
2 weeks, 2 days ago

US: Tornadoes claim 33 lives, wreak havoc in Missouri, Kansas, other regions; state emergency declared - Viral Video

Live Mint  

Devastating tornadoes tore through parts of the US, destroying schools and toppling semitrailers. The death toll rose after a Kansas Highway Patrol report confirmed eight fatalities in a highway pileup caused by a dust storm in Sherman County on Friday. Here's a look at a few key updates The deaths came as a massive storm system moving across the country …

Tornado watch continues as deadly US storms claim at least 35 lives
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Tornado watch continues as deadly US storms claim at least 35 lives

Al Jazeera  

More storms are possible as a cold front moves through the US, with tornado watches remaining across the country’s Southeast. National Weather Service meteorologist Cody Snell said tornado watches remained in effect Sunday morning for portions of the Carolinas, east Georgia and northern Florida. “As we go through the day today, there still is the potential for severe weather from, …

Storms hit Indiana and Kentucky: Tornado watches issued, thousands without power
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Storms hit Indiana and Kentucky: Tornado watches issued, thousands without power

India Today  

Severe weather hits Indiana and Kentucky Friday evening, causing extensive damage. With the storm approaching, tornado watches were issued in central and southern Indiana. The National Weather Service posted a "Particularly Dangerous Situation" tornado warning for southwestern Indiana, indicating an increased threat of intense tornadoes, potentially as intense as EF-2. The following counties were placed under a general tornado watch: …

Death toll rises to 21 after storms sweep across several US states
10 months ago

Death toll rises to 21 after storms sweep across several US states

Al Jazeera  

Tornadoes leave path of destruction across several US states as other parts of country brace for more possible storms. Death toll rises to 21 after storms sweep across several US states At least 21 people have been killed in a series of powerful storms that swept across the central and southern United States, leaving a trail of destruction and devastation. …

Deadly tornadoes sweep through southeastern US, claim three
10 months, 3 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, …

Tornadoes tear through southeastern US as storms leave 3 dead
10 months, 3 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 …

Oklahoma weather alert: Tornadoes wreak havoc in multiple states, 1 dead amid powerful storms
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Oklahoma weather alert: Tornadoes wreak havoc in multiple states, 1 dead amid powerful storms

Hindustan Times  

A tornado destroyed homes, forced the evacuation of a nursing home and toppled trees and power lines when it roared through a small Oklahoma town, one of several twisters that erupted in the central United States amid a series of powerful storms that stretched into Tuesday. The National Weather Service’s Storm Prediction Center cited 17 reports of tornadoes from Monday …

Tornado watch: Rare ‘high risk’ issued for central Oklahoma, southern Kansas
10 months, 3 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 …

Deadly Severe Weather Roars Through Several States, Spawning Potential Tornadoes
11 months, 4 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
11 months, 4 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 …

Severe storms with tornadoes kill at least 3 in the central US
1 year ago

Severe storms with tornadoes kill at least 3 in the central US

Associated Press  

Severe storms with probable tornadoes tore through several central U.S. states, damaging homes and businesses and killing at least three people, with more bodies likely to be discovered, authorities said. A high school in Winchester had electricity and was open for people who “need somewhere warm and dry.” In Ohio’s Logan County, a suspected tornado tore through the villages of …

New Tornado Watch in effect for Kentucky and Tennesse until 9 am EST
1 year, 1 month ago

New Tornado Watch in effect for Kentucky and Tennesse until 9 am EST

Hindustan Times  

The National Weather Service has issued several tornado warnings for various parts of the US. While the initial warnings started trickling out on the NWS Tornado X platform eleven hours ago, new updates have continued dropping on the internet, indicating more dangers ahead. A Tornado Watch was issued for Kentucky and Tennessee until 9 am EST. Recent-most Tornado Watch/ Warnings …

Six dead as tornadoes and severe storms rip through Tennessee
1 year, 3 months ago

Six dead as tornadoes and severe storms rip through Tennessee

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. “Additionally, 23 people have been treated at the …

Suspected tornado rips through Kansas, causes severe damage
2 years, 11 months ago

Suspected tornado rips through Kansas, causes severe damage

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 A suspected tornado that …

Four months after tornado, Kentucky focuses on rebuilding
2 years, 11 months ago

Four months after tornado, Kentucky focuses on rebuilding

Associated Press  

MAYFIELD, Ky. — Sundays at the Bullock home in rural Kentucky were filled with lasting memories: big family dinners, cornhole, basketball and karaoke. We found our ketchup but we couldn’t find our refrigerator.” Four months after the tornado upended her family’s lives, Chris Bullock and hundreds of other Kentuckians are arduously reconstructing their pre-storm existence. In Dawson Springs, where Bullock …

Kentucky’s death toll from tornadoes rises to 77
3 years, 3 months ago

Kentucky’s death toll from tornadoes rises to 77

Associated Press  

FRANKFORT, Ky — Kentucky’s death toll from devastating tornadoes earlier this month rose by one as Gov. Andy Beshear announced Monday that an infant died last week. The state’s revised death toll from the storms is now 77. The infant, from Graves County in the western part of the state, died last week, the governor said.

Kentucky is my warm-hearted home. Stop saying we ‘reaped what we sowed’ with the tornado
3 years, 3 months ago

Kentucky is my warm-hearted home. Stop saying we ‘reaped what we sowed’ with the tornado

The Independent  

The best of Voices delivered to your inbox every week - from controversial columns to expert analysis Sign up for our free weekly Voices newsletter for expert opinion and columns Sign up to our free weekly Voices newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “We’re ok on the Bypass.” Great …

Tornado watch issued for five states amid warnings of ‘destructive wind gusts’ in wake of lethal twisters
3 years, 3 months ago

Tornado watch issued for five states amid warnings of ‘destructive wind gusts’ in wake of lethal twisters

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, damaging winds are the primary threat, but a couple of tornadoes are possible.” The Weather Channel echoed that …

Who are the victims of the Kentucky tornadoes devastating the midwest?
3 years, 3 months ago

Who are the victims of the Kentucky tornadoes devastating the 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. “Again, we’re 40 hours in, and just the level of devastation does make having the specific numbers … difficult …

Kentucky tornado: Facebook groups race to reunite people with belongings including boats, bills and photos found strewn more than 100 miles away
3 years, 3 months ago

Kentucky tornado: Facebook groups race to reunite people with belongings including boats, bills and photos found strewn more than 100 miles away

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 An aluminium fishing boat, …

Thousands without heat, water after tornadoes kill dozens
3 years, 3 months ago

Thousands without heat, water after tornadoes kill dozens

Associated Press  

MAYFIELD, Ky. — Residents of Kentucky counties where tornadoes killed dozens of people could be without heat, water or electricity in frigid temperatures for weeks or longer, state officials warned Monday, as the toll of damage and deaths came into clearer focus in five states slammed by the swarm of twisters. So we have nothing to rely on there,” Mayfield …

Kentucky tornado death toll jumps to 74 including six children with 109 people still missing
3 years, 3 months ago

Kentucky tornado death toll jumps to 74 including six children with 109 people still missing

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 The death toll from …

Incredible photos show full extent of deadly destruction from up to thirty tornadoes
3 years, 3 months ago

Incredible photos show full extent of deadly destruction from up to thirty tornadoes

Daily Mail  

At least 94 are confirmed dead across six states following 'one of the largest' storm outbreaks in history after tornadoes devastated the Midwest and South as they swept through towns this weekend, leaving damage in their wake. ‹ Slide me › KENTUCKY: Homes and buildings shown in satellite images from January 28, 2017 and December 11, 2021 demonstrate the devastation …

Kentucky tornadoes: At least 74 dead as recovery efforts ramp up
3 years, 3 months ago

Kentucky tornadoes: At least 74 dead as recovery efforts ramp up

Al Jazeera  

Kentucky is by far worst hit by a cluster of storms that tore through central US states, devastating entire communities. During a news conference on Monday morning, Governor Andy Beshear said authorities were still assessing the damage from the tornadoes, which levelled entire neighbourhoods, destroyed 1,000 homes and wiped out critical infrastructure. “With this amount of damage and rubble it …

USA's largest tornado, that killed over 70, caught swirling on camera | WATCH
3 years, 3 months ago

USA's largest tornado, that killed over 70, caught swirling on camera | WATCH

India TV News  

Highlights Joe Biden, the president of the US, called the disaster 'largest tornado outbreaks in US history'. A candle factory in Kentucky has been completely destroyed, said Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear, adding that "There were about 110 people in it at the time that the tornado hit it." Here are a few visuals of the tornadoes: Kentucky State Trooper Sarah …

Devastating tornadoes rip Southern, Central US states
3 years, 3 months ago

Devastating tornadoes rip Southern, Central US states

Hindustan Times  

Devastating tornadoes rip Southern, Central US states “I pray that there will be another rescue. I pray that there will be another one or two,” Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear said, as crews sifted through the wreckage of the candle factory in Mayfield, where 110 people were working overnight on December 10 when the storm hit. 1 / 10 A devastating …

Kentucky tornado: Drone footage captures devastation left by ‘longest-ever’ twister
3 years, 3 months ago

Kentucky tornado: Drone footage captures devastation left by ‘longest-ever’ twister

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 Dramatic drone footage has …

More than 80 dead, dozens missing after powerful tornadoes rip through US midwest
3 years, 3 months ago

More than 80 dead, dozens missing after powerful tornadoes rip through US midwest

Firstpost  

In one demonstration of the storms’ power on Saturday, when winds derailed a 27-car train near Earlington, Kentucky, one car was blown 75 yards up a hill and another landed on a house Mayfield, United States: Dozens of devastating tornadoes roared through six US states overnight, leaving more than 80 people dead and dozens missing Saturday in what President Joe …

US tornado: Kentucky hardest hit as storms leave dozens dead in 5 states
3 years, 3 months ago

US tornado: Kentucky hardest hit as storms leave dozens dead in 5 states

India TV News  

A monstrous tornado, carving a track that could rival the longest on record, ripped across the middle of the U.S. in a stormfront that killed dozens and tore apart a candle factory, crushed a nursing home, derailed a train and smashed an Amazon warehouse. The death toll of 36 across five states includes six people in Illinois, where an Amazon …

‘One of the toughest nights in Kentucky history’: Photos show devastation as tornadoes wreak havoc in six states
3 years, 3 months ago

‘One of the toughest nights in Kentucky history’: Photos show devastation as tornadoes wreak havoc in six states

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. open image in gallery Heavy damage is seen downtown after a tornado swept through the area on December 11, …

US tornadoes: 50 people ‘likely’ killed, says Kentucky governor
3 years, 3 months ago

US tornadoes: 50 people ‘likely’ killed, says Kentucky governor

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. In a press conference on Saturday morning, Democratic …

US storm latest as tornados hit states
3 years, 3 months ago

US storm latest as tornados hit states

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. Earlier, the Emergency Management Agency of Collinsville, Illinois …

At least 70 feared dead after tornado hits US state of Kentucky
3 years, 3 months ago

At least 70 feared dead after tornado hits US state of Kentucky

India TV News  

Highlights A tornado hit the Kentucky state of the United States. Kentucky State Police Trooper Sarah Burgess said search and rescue teams were going through the rubble Saturday but didn’t yet have a number for how many have died. It wasn’t immediately clear whether the damage was caused by straight-line storms or a tornado, but the National Weather Service office …

At least 50 Feared Dead in Kentucky After Tornado Wreaks Havoc in Multiple US States
3 years, 3 months ago

At least 50 Feared Dead in Kentucky After Tornado Wreaks Havoc in Multiple US States

News 18  

At least 50 people are dead after a tornado ripped through the southeastern US state of Kentucky, its governor told reporters, as storms ravaged large swathes of the country. A storm earlier tore through a massive Amazon warehouse in the US state of Illinois on Friday, officials said, with local media reporting around 100 workers trapped inside. The Collinsville Emergency …

Dozens feared dead in Kentucky as tornadoes hit US states
3 years, 3 months ago

Dozens feared dead in Kentucky as tornadoes hit US states

Al Jazeera  

Kentucky governor says up to 100 people could be dead in the state as casualties also reported from other states. In the state of Illinois, many people were trapped after a roof partially collapsed at an Amazon.com Inc warehouse on Friday, with two people confirmed dead, local authorities said. It may in fact end up exceeding 100 before the day …

Tornado rips through Atlanta while a second hits Kentucky
3 years, 10 months ago

Tornado rips through Atlanta while a second hits Kentucky

Daily Mail  

More than 100 million people from New Mexico to Delaware have been told to brace for severe weather after tornadoes tore through southern states. Parts of Georgia, including Atlanta, Augusta and Macon, are under weather advisories More storms are in store for parts of Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Georgia on Tuesday, forecasters said Video also showed three tractor trailers flipped …

Officials: Tornado hits Kentucky, leaving damage, injury
6 years ago

Officials: Tornado hits Kentucky, leaving damage, injury

Associated Press  

PADUCAH, Ky. — A tornado touched down Thursday in Kentucky, leaving some damage and at least one injury, officials said. A state of emergency was declared in a western Kentucky county where the storm spread damage around a 5-square-mile area, knocking down power lines and covering roadways in debris, officials said. State trooper Rob Austin said it appears that dozens …

Tornado watch continues 2 states Akansas storm kills one
7 years, 1 month ago

Tornado watch continues 2 states Akansas storm kills one

Daily Mail  

Two states continue to have tornado watches in effect through the early morning hours of Sunday, out of nine that were issued such an alert on Saturday. The latest update on the weather system that has impacted nine states bordering each other along the midwest, southwest and southeastern regions of the US has shown a tornado watch remains in effect …

Dozens Killed In Massive Tornado Near Oklahoma City
11 years, 10 months ago

Dozens Killed In Massive Tornado Near Oklahoma City

NPR  

Dozens Killed In Massive Tornado Near Oklahoma City Enlarge this image toggle caption Sue Ogrocki/AP Sue Ogrocki/AP A massive tornado ripped through the southern suburbs of Oklahoma City, Monday afternoon, killing at least 51 people, according to the state medical examiner's office. Update at 6:13 p.m. At Least An EF-4: The National Weather Service in Norman, Oklahoma, reports: "Preliminary Rating …

Atleast 32 In Four US States Killed In Severe Storms
13 years ago

Atleast 32 In Four US States Killed In Severe Storms

India TV News  

Henryville, Mar 3: A string of violent storms from the Gulf Coast to the Great Lakes demolished small towns and cut off rural communities as an early season tornado outbreak killed more than 30 people, and the death toll rose today. Twisters that crushed entire blocks of homes knocked out cellphones and landlines alike, ripped power lines from broken poles …

Dozens Of Tornadoes Kill 201 People In The US
13 years, 11 months ago

Dozens Of Tornadoes Kill 201 People In The US

India TV News  

Pleasant Grove, Alabama, Apr 28: Dozens of tornadoes spawned by a powerful storm system wiped out neighborhoods across a wide swath of the South, killing at least 201 people in the deadliest outbreak in nearly 40 years, and officials said Thursday they expected the death toll to rise. The National Weather Service's Storm Prediction Center in Norman, Okla., said it …

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