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‘Strong’ tornado spawned by Hurricane Milton injures 7 in Palm Beach County: NWS survey
Read full article: ‘Strong’ tornado spawned by Hurricane Milton injures 7 in Palm Beach County: NWS surveyThe National Weather Service released a survey Friday reporting that a Hurricane Milton-related tornado injured seven people and caused “considerable” structural damage in 30 minutes on Wednesday in Palm Beach County.
Kansas tornado generated 165 mph winds as it destroyed homes
Read full article: Kansas tornado generated 165 mph winds as it destroyed homesThe tornado that damaged more than more than 1,000 buildings in south-central Kansas generated winds up to 165 mph and carved a path of destruction nearly 13 miles long.
Weather service: 8 tornadoes hit Alabama, killing at least 5
Read full article: Weather service: 8 tornadoes hit Alabama, killing at least 5A string of deadly tornadoes roared through Alabama on Thursday, toppling trees, demolishing homes and knocking out power to thousands, part of a broad swath of violent weather sweeping across the Deep South. In the city of Pelham, James Dunaway said he initially ignored the tornado warning when it came over his phone. “Thinking of everyone in Alabama and all of those impacted by the severe weather across the South tonight. Kay Ivey issued an emergency declaration for 46 counties as the severe weather approached, and officials opened shelters in and around Birmingham. Associated Press writer Kim Chandler in Montgomery and photographer Butch Dill in Alabama contributed to this report.
Would you know what to do during a tornado? We have tips
Read full article: Would you know what to do during a tornado? We have tipsAs mid-May arrives, tornado season begins to reach its peak, proving to be a big threat, and nearly every state in the United States can experience a tornado. Having said that, do you know the safest things you can do for you and your family should a tornado strike near your home? Because of that, it’s smart to consider what room may be safest for you, in the event of a tornado. Mobile homes are simply not designed to withstand a tornado or strong winds in severe storms. [WATCH: When you see a tornado while driving, here’s what to do]The time to find shelter is when you are under a tornado warning, so while all of this is helpful information, the best thing you can do is know the signs before a tornado hits.
Remembering “The Great Miami Tornado”
Read full article: Remembering “The Great Miami Tornado”Miami, FL – If you were in South Florida on May 12, 1997, then you certainly remember this one. Usually by May, we in South Florida are thinking toward hurricane season and the perils it can bring. At around 2 p.m., an unusually strong tornado dropped just north of Coconut Grove, right over Silver Bluff Estates. It then crossed I-95, trekked into Downtown Miami, and entered Biscayne Bay. This tornado was strong by South Florida standards.
Death toll from Tennessee tornadoes climbs to at least 24
Read full article: Death toll from Tennessee tornadoes climbs to at least 24"It hit so fast, a lot of folks didn't have time to take shelter," Putnam County Mayor Randy Porter said. In Putnam County, 80 miles (some 130 kilometers) east of Nashville, houses and businesses were completely flattened. Bill Lee's tour of Putnam County, homeowners dug through debris, trying to salvage any items not destroyed. They knew what was coming," said Paula Wade, of East Nashville. The roaring wind woke Evan and Carlie Peters, also in East Nashville, but they had no time to reach the relative safety of an interior bathroom.