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The Weather Network on MSN3d
The most prolific tornado outbreak tore grass out of the ground
One particularly long-tracked and devastating tornado hit the major cities of Tuscaloosa and Birmingham, Alabama, killing ...
Yahoo10d
Iowa Sets New Record For Widest Tornado, But Only As An EF1
The widest tornado in Iowa’s history touched down Thursday night near Essex, Iowa. 1.78 miles. 3130 yards. More than 31 football fields. That’s how wide the twister was as it ripped through ...
RealClearPolitics26d
Elie Mystal: Every Law Older Than 1965 Voting Rights Act Should Be Considered Presumptively Unconstitutional
"The Nation" columnist Elie Mystal explained on "The Breakfast Club" why he thinks the U.S. should scrap the Constitution and try to write a new one: CHARLAMAGNE: You’re one of my favorite ...
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel28d
Tornado warnings issued just outside of Madison
The National Weather Service issued tornado warnings for southcentral Wisconsin on Wednesday. A tornado warning was in effect in southeastern Columbia County and north central Dane County until 7 ...
The Indianapolis Star27d
Was it a tornado? Here's how the National Weather Service decides what is and isn't a tornado
Tornadoes are some of nature's most violent storms. When severe weather leaves widespread destruction in a community, we often think the damage was caused by a tornado — but that's not always ...
The Telegraph7d
Tornado spike: Illinois storms push state past yearly average by April
Illinois added at least eight preliminary reports of tornadoes over the weekend, bringing the tally for 2025 so far to more than 60. There’s a break from storms for most of the state today ...
The Cincinnati Enquirer27d
Is it Ohio tornado season? How many tornadoes have hit Ohio over the years, how they form
If you live in Ohio, you may have woken up to thunder, heavy rain, and tornado sirens last night. Due to severe weather and rain forecasted for the rest of the week, around 55 Ohio counties remain ...
The Cincinnati Enquirer27d
National Weather Service confirms tornado in Southwest Ohio last night. Here's where
The National Weather Service has confirmed at least one tornado hit Southwest Ohio during early morning storms on Thursday. According to the NWS Wilmington office, which covers Central and ...
Tallahassee Democrat23d
What's the difference between a tornado watch and a tornado warning? See what to do
A tornado warning is issued if a tornado has been spotted on the ground or indicated on radar. A tornado warning means you should take immediate action. A tornado watch is issued if tornadoes are ...
Chillicothe Gazette28d
Tornado season is here: What to do if one lands in your area
If a tornado lands in your area, find shelter immediately. Avoid any windows in your home if at all possible. CHILLICOTHE ― Spring is here, and so is the season of severe thunderstorms ...
Scientific American9d
The New Tornado Alley Has Been Hyperactive this Year
In 2023 Scientific American created a map, based on a then new extensive study to show the shift in large tornado outbreaks. Far more tornadoes strike the U.S. than any other country, and this is ...