Thursday, March 22, 2012

Posts Tagged ‘tornado’

Toddler found in field after tornado dies

Latest U.S. Headlines - CBS News - Sunday, March 4, 2012 18:57

Angel Babcock, 14 months old, passed away later from injuries after tornado; parents and two siblings already killed

Devastated town eyes future after tornado

USATODAY.com Feed - Sunday, March 4, 2012 9:45

Many residents gathered in the parking lot of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, talking about the future and about rebuilding.

Tornado girl’s entire family killed, hospital says

msnbc.com: US news - Sunday, March 4, 2012 8:41

A blonde, blue-eyed baby girl found alive in a field after tornadoes swept through Indiana was in critical condition on Saturday, authorities said.

Stories of survival emerge from rubble

Latest U.S. Headlines - CBS News - Sunday, March 4, 2012 8:31

Victims of terrifying wave of tornadoes that killed 38 in five states tell of how they escaped death

Paul Yeager: Will Tornado Season Be as Bad as Last Year?

Paul Yeager - Sunday, March 4, 2012 6:12

Frequent and intense tornado outbreaks resulted in 552 tornado-related deaths in 2011, the second deadliest year on record, from 1,709 tornadoes, raising fears that this will be another devastating year for tornadoes. ...

Grief, resilience after storms rip through states, killing 37

CNN - Sunday, March 4, 2012 2:16

With dozens dead, scores of buildings reduced to rubble and some communities all but obliterated, residents of the Midwest and South begin the week Sunday assessing the devastation wrought by a series of vicious tornadoes.

Weather service confirms EF4 tornado in Indiana – CBS News

weather news - Google News - Saturday, March 3, 2012 20:47

kypost.comWeather service confirms EF4 tornado in IndianaCBS News(AP Photo/Michael Conroy) (Michael Conroy) HENRYVILLE, Ind. — The National Weather Service says two tornadoes hit one of the tiny southern Indiana towns devastated by a rash of violent ...

Tornadoes tear apart West Liberty, Ky.

CBSNewsOnline - Saturday, March 3, 2012 20:12

Tornadoes tear apart West Liberty, Ky. Tornadoes ripped through West Liberty, Ky., leaving five dead and a disaster scene so dangerous, police had to close off access to downtown. Anna Werner speaks with some survivors who recount their terrifying e...

Tornadoes Wreak Havoc In the Ohio Valley

AccuWeather.com Headlines Weather Blog - Saturday, March 3, 2012 20:12

By Vickie Frantz, AccuWeather.com Staff Writer Mar 4, 2012; 6:12 AM ET Photo of tornado damage to Henryville, Indiana taken on a Blackberry by @ShiraBushFNC on Sat. March 3,2012. Destructive storms tore through the Ohio Valley Friday producing ab...

Storm-battered town hit twice in a year

CNN - Saturday, March 3, 2012 18:35

In 1974, a series of powerful tornadoes whipped through Alabama and devastated a small town called Harvest.

US Tornado 3/3/12

1067s - Saturday, March 3, 2012 18:26

US Tornado 3/3/12 The states of Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, Georgia and Alabama were all hit by the intense winds which flattened homes, lifted rooftops and downed powerlines. An unknown number of people are missing after communication lines were damag...

Mystery tornado baby in critical condition

msnbc.com: US news - Saturday, March 3, 2012 16:12

A blonde, blue-eyed baby girl found alive in a field after tornadoes swept through Indiana was in critical condition on Saturday, authorities said.

A Few Statistics About Friday’s Severe Weather and Tornado Outbreak

Rob White - Saturday, March 3, 2012 14:24

Above is the preliminary severe weather report map from the SPC for the outbreak of Friday, March 2, 2012. As you can see, there were 97 reports of tornadoes, 259 reports of wind damage and 430 reports of hail, for a total of 786 events!   These ...

Harveyville tornado struck without warning, weather officials say – Kansas.com

weather news - Google News - Friday, March 2, 2012 21:18

Fox NewsHarveyville tornado struck without warning, weather officials sayKansas.comBecause rotation in the storm appeared to be weakening, forecasters in the Topeka branch of the National Weather Service chose not to extend a tornado warning for Morris...

Tot found alive in field in tornado-hit area

msnbc.com: US news - Friday, March 2, 2012 19:50

As tornadoes left deadly destruction in southern Indiana, officials say they found a toddler alive in a field in Salem. The child was taken to a hospital in Salem before being airlifted to Kosair Children’s Hospital in Louisville, Ky.

Significant Tornado Damage in Henryville, IN

Rob White - Friday, March 2, 2012 19:21

Another area that we're hearing of widespread tornado damage is in Henryville, IN, which is about 20 miles North of Louisville, KY. The two photos below were taken by residents of Borden, IN, which is about 10 miles West/Southwest of Henryville: A ...

West Liberty, KY Hit Very Hard by a Tornado…

Rob White - Friday, March 2, 2012 18:36

***Update, 7pm CST:  Unfortunately we're still not seeing any photos or videos out of West Liberty.  All we're hearing (from various media reports, emergency scanners, etc.) is that there is widespread, significant damage throughout the town,...

Indiana Town ‘Completely Gone’

John Johnson - Friday, March 2, 2012 18:20

It will take a while to assess the damage from today's new batch of tornadoes , but one sheriff's official in Indiana's Clark County had a jarring assessment of tiny Marysville: The town of 1,900 is "completely gone." No immediate details emerged on ex...

Make Sure that You Have a Way to Receive Severe Weather Warnings At Night

Rob White - Thursday, March 1, 2012 21:31

It feels like I've mentioned it a thousand times here on the blog, but this is the first time I've dedicated an entire post to the subject.  One of the most important things that you can do to protect your family during severe weather season is ...

Residents survey tornado damage; new storms forming

Survivor: 'I swear we were going to die' NEW: "The wind was just immense," a survivor recounts A new storm system could pose a threat Friday Harrisburg, Illinois, is among the hardest hit by earlier storms, with at least six deaths T...

Video: Tornado tears through Missouri town

Latest U.S. Headlines - CBS News - Wednesday, February 29, 2012 19:28

A tornado touched down in Branson, Missouri tearing at the businesses and theaters in the heart of the country music resort town. Anna Werner reports many are alive today thanks to a newly installed alert system that gave the area a 30-minute warning. ...

The Tornado Chronicles: Harrisburg, IL Tornado of 2-29-12…

Rob White - Wednesday, February 29, 2012 17:29

A violent tornado struck the city of Harrisburg, IL just before dawn this morning. Tragically, 6 people were killed and over 100 others were injured. The local sheriff's office has reported that over 300 homes and 35 businesses were "destroyed" by the...

The Tornado Chronicles: Wagener, SC Area Tornado of February 24, 2012

Rob White - Sunday, February 26, 2012 21:17

At midday (approximately 1:07 PM EST) on February 24, 2012, a tornado touched down near Wagener, SC, along the Lexington/Aiken County lines.  This tornado had a maximum path width of 100 yards, and was on the ground for approximately 8 miles befor...

February Tornado ! Tears apart homes in Georgia

TheJirka75 - Friday, February 24, 2012 0:53

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Top Five Tornado Myths Debunked

AccuWeather.com Headlines Weather Blog - Wednesday, February 22, 2012 21:30

By Jillian MacMath, AccuWeather.com Staff Writer Feb 23, 2012; 7:30 AM ET Photo by Victor Zastol`skiy of photos.com Though everyone has seen a Hollywood tornado flick where a highway overpass has served as an effective shelter against an F-5 twis...

New Zealand: Lightning, 60m tornado in Taupo – reports

newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz - Thursday, February 16, 2012 18:49

Lightning and high winds have struck Taupo with reports of a 60m tornado and the roofs of buildings being lifted off in the town.The Daily Post has received reports of wild weather plagued with thunder and lightning overnight.Reports...

New Zealand: Waterspout spotted in Auckland gulf (+ video)

newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz - Tuesday, February 14, 2012 22:58

A large water funnel resembling a tornado has been spotted in Auckland's Hauraki Gulf today.The cloud drew dozens of responses on Twitter from users, who frequently called it a tornado. "Just saw a waterspout tornado in Auckland...

Joplin Hospital Demolition Underway

AccuWeather.com Headlines Weather Blog - Monday, January 30, 2012 1:17

By Jillian MacMath, AccuWeather.com Staff Writer Jan 30, 2012; 10:14 AM ET Debris is loaded on a truck near 25th and Jackson in Joplin, Mo., on Wednesday, June 15, 2011. A massive cleanup effort is underway in Joplin after a tornado destroyed muc...

8 months after devastating tornado, Missouri hospital to be demolished

CNN - Saturday, January 28, 2012 10:33

When the roaring stopped, when the debris stopped whirling and the glass stopped breaking, the 4-foot wooden cross remained on the wall.

Could you survive an extreme weather disaster?

Weather: News & Videos about Weather - CNN.com - Friday, January 27, 2012 17:02

Ranee Roberts feels lucky to have survived the impact of a tornado that hit her Alabama convenience store in April.


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