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6 months ago

Do tornadoes or hailstorms do more damage?

BBC

Do tornadoes or hailstorms do more damage? Getty Images An average of around 1,200 tornadoes hit the US each year Both tornadoes and hail have claims to being the most destructive climate events in the US. According to Ian Giammanco, a meteorologist and managing director of standards and analytics at the Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety, only about …

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7 months, 3 weeks ago

Oklahoma towns hard hit by tornadoes begin long cleanup after 4 killed in weekend storms

The Independent

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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 …

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1 year, 2 months ago

Florida weather alert: Severe storms, tornadoes expected in Orlando

Hindustan Times

As severe weather conditions developed in Central Florida, a tornado warning was issued for Lake County and Volusia County. According to the National Weather Service, a tornado watch has been issued for all of Central Florida until 9 a.m. Strong winds and thunderstorms have prompted these warnings and are expected to continue overnight till the Thursday morning commute. A special …

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1 year, 8 months ago

Deadly tornadoes destroy hundreds of American houses: What should the homeless do?

Firstpost

Tornadoes can occur at any time of year and have been reported in all 50 US states. Focusing on safety and finding a comfortable temporary shelter are critical next steps if a home has been damaged Deadly storms in the past two weeks have unleashed dozens of tornadoes in the United States, mainly in the South and Midwest, killing at …

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1 year, 8 months ago

The US leads the world in weather catastrophes. Here's why

The Independent

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2 years, 9 months ago

Tornadoes rip through Texas, more storms threaten US’s south

Al Jazeera

The system is bringing heavy rainfall and thunderstorms, tornadoes are predicted in Louisiana and southern Mississippi. Multiple tornadoes ripped through parts of the US states of Texas and Oklahoma, killing at least one person, United States officials said, as well as causing injuries and widespread damage in areas near the major cities of Austin and Dallas. On Tuesday morning, the …

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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 …

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3 years ago

At least 50 feared dead as tornadoes, storms strike US; roof collapse at Amazon