Storms slam parts of Florida, Mississippi and elsewhere as cleanup from earlier tornadoes continues
7 months, 1 week ago

Storms slam parts of Florida, Mississippi and elsewhere as cleanup from earlier tornadoes continues

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 }} Powerful storms with damaging high winds threatened several states in the Southeast early Friday, as residents elsewhere in the U.S. cleared debris from deadly severe weather that produced twisters in Michigan, Tennessee and other states. The city of Tallahassee said on the X social medial platform that “possible tornadic activity” caused the widespread damage in the Florida capital, especially to electric lines and numerous downed trees. Strong thunderstorms also were expected in Alabama near the Florida panhandle, where gusty winds could knock down tree limbs, the weather service said. The weather service said Hickory Hills and surrounding areas near the coast were likely to get severe weather Friday morning and that hail with the potential to damage vehicles was expected.

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Severe storms blitz the US South again after one of the most active tornado periods in history
7 months, 1 week ago

Severe storms blitz the US South again after one of the most active tornado periods in history

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — More than 15 million people from Texas to Florida were under threat of severe storms and the potential for more tornadoes Monday, many of them in areas previously hit during one of the most active periods for twisters on record. At highest risk for severe storms and tornadoes was a zone stretching from southeast Texas through much of …

At least 1 dead in Florida as storms continue to pummel the South. DeSantis declares emergency
7 months, 1 week ago

At least 1 dead in Florida as storms continue to pummel the South. DeSantis declares emergency

Hindustan Times  

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Powerful storms packing hurricane-force winds killed at least one woman Friday in Florida as a week of deadly severe weather continued in the South, where uprooted trees crashed onto homes and knocked out electricity to thousands in several states. DeSantis declares emergency City officials in Tallahassee said wind gusts of 80 to 100 mph, speeds that exceed …

At least 1 dead in Florida as storms continue to pummel the South. DeSantis declares emergency
7 months, 1 week ago

At least 1 dead in Florida as storms continue to pummel the South. DeSantis declares emergency

Associated Press  

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Powerful storms packing hurricane-force winds killed at least one woman Friday in Florida as a week of deadly severe weather continued in the South, where uprooted trees crashed onto homes and knocked out electricity to thousands in several states. City officials in Tallahassee said wind gusts of 80 to 100 mph, speeds that exceed hurricane intensity, were …

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 …

Sprawling storms wallop US with tornado reports, damage and heavy snow, closing roads and schools
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Sprawling storms wallop US with tornado reports, damage and heavy snow, closing roads and schools

Associated Press  

DES MOINES, Iowa — A sprawling storm hit the U.S. South, with tornado warnings and high winds that blew roofs off homes, flipped over campers and tossed about furniture in Florida on Tuesday, while another storm buried cities across the Midwest in more than a half a foot of snow, stranding people on highways as it headed to the Northeast. …

How Florida’s capital city was spared more damage from Hurricane Idalia
1 year, 3 months ago

How Florida’s capital city was spared more damage from Hurricane Idalia

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — In the final hours before Hurricane Idalia struck Florida the storm had grown into a Category 4 beast lurking off the state’s west coast, and the forecast called for it to continue intensifying up until landfall. “Eyewall replacement cycles are common in major hurricanes, and so when you see that, it does lead to some temporary weakening,” said …

Mississippi tornadoes that ripped through US South killed 23 people
1 year, 8 months ago

Mississippi tornadoes that ripped through US South killed 23 people

India TV News  

Mississippi Tornado: A "life-threatening situation" occurred due to a powerful tornado that ripped through US South. The rural towns of Silver City and Rolling Fork were reporting destruction as the tornado continued sweeping northeast at 70 mph without weakening, racing towards Alabama through towns including Winona and Amory into the night. Tornado caused severe damage The National Weather Service confirmed …

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 …

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