Tornado in Pike County, Ohio: Five People Injured

Five people were injured in a tornado that arrived in Pike County, Ohio, on Saturday, July 11. All have been hospitalised, though the extent of injuries sustained is unclear. According to Pike County Emergency Management officials, the tornado entered the county at 4:15pm in...

Three tornadoes touch down in Florida; some damage reported

Storms across Florida today created three tornadoes that touched down in the region, and caused some damage such as roof damage, uprooting trees, and closing schools to keep everyone safe. There were no injuries...

Tornadoes in Oklahoma City; houses damaged

Tornadoes have touched down in Oklahoma City and Edmond and reports say that rescue workers are responding to calls from several large apartment buildings that have major damage. About six houses in the north...

Note: I Prayed for Rain, Not Tornadoes in Denver

Nearly two weeks ago, I published a humorous post under the headline, I’ll Be Praying for Rain in Denver on Aug. 28.  Today, I want to let everyone know that I did not pray for any or all of the four...

Tornadoes kills 2 in Kansas

Tornadoes in Kansas killed two people and caused extensive damage at Kansas State University.  The town of Chapman was devastated.  The town of 1,400 residents saw 100 homes destroyed and one death."Brad Homman's reaction epitomized optimism: "We've still got half...

Storms pound Midwest

This past weekend saw heavy storms and tornadoes pound the US midwest.  Heavy flooding has caused hundreds to flee their homes and at least 3 drownings."Rescuers in boats continued to pluck people from...

Tornado rips through Nebraska

The US midwest has been battered by tornadoes in recent days and weeks.  The state of Nebraska has seen some dramatic tornado activity, including this Youtube footage of a tornado some weeks prior."Buffalo...

President Declares Major Disaster For Mississippi

"WASHINGTON - The head of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) today announced that federal disaster aid has been made available for Mississippi to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms...

WEATHERAmerica Newsletter, Monday, Memorial Day, May 26, 2008

WEATHER HAZARDS (During The Next 24 Hours)SEVERE WEATHER OUTLOOK(potential for tornadoes, damaging winds, and large hail within the next 24 hours)SCATTERED Severe Thunderstorms(Microbursts, Large Hail,...

Video/Podcast: Freak storm unleashes tornadoes, floods, snow, more across Inl...

"Two tornadoes barreled across Interstate 215 south of March Air Reserve Base on Thursday afternoon, knocking over a tractor trailer and several box cars in a FREAK STORM that also dumped snow in the...

Storms kill 7 in Arkansas

UPDATE May 2, 1215 PST:Local media now report at least 7 dead."Severe storms that rolled across Arkansas early Friday killed at least seven people, including a teenager crushed by a tree while she slept in her bed."_____________Clearly tornado season is in full effect. If...

Residents return after tornadoes injure 200 in Virginia

The good news is that no deaths have been confirmed. The AP reports that Governor Timothy Kaine has declared a state of emergency, which frees up resources for cleanup."SUFFOLK, Va. (AP) — Weary residents...

Huge Manitoba Tornado

This F-4 tornado touched down 45km west of Winnipeg, in Elie and near Oakville, Manitoba. In its path it destroyed several homes, but luckily no serious injuries were reported. A tornado is a weather formation...

Registration Countdown--Just Three Days Left!

"April 7, 2008, 5 p.m. CST, is the final deadline for individuals and families who suffered damage from the tornadoes and severe storms of early February to register for disaster assistance with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).The deadline for homeowners,...

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