tornado

How to Help Oklahoma Tornado Victims

John Null and Rob Canning — Tue, 21 May 2013 18:24:09 +0000

Monday, an EF-4 tornado ripped through Moore, Oklahoma leaving many homes destroyed and families searching to find their loved ones. Within hours, organizations across the nation began efforts to help the victims and provide relief to disaster responders. Here’s how you can help in your area:

Moderate Risk of Thunderstorms, Hail, Tornadoes Today

Todd Hatton — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 12:17:38 +0000

National Weather Service forecasters say a line of storms moving in out of the west this afternoon will bring a moderate risk of severe thunderstorms, damaging winds, hail, and tornadoes lasting into the evening.

National Weather Service to Use New Warning System

Whitney Jones — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 21:09:09 +0000

The National Weather Service is using a new severe weather warning system in Kentucky starting April 1. NWS spokesperson Rick Shanklin says the Impact Based Warning System is primarily for tornado warnings, especially after the 2011 Joplin, Mo., tornado.

Weekend Storm Temporarily Alleviates Dropping Water Levels

Whitney Jones — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 20:32:45 +0000

This weekend’s rainfall has briefly alleviated dropping water levels on the Mississippi River, but it didn't put a dent in persisting drought conditions in the area. National Weather Service meteorologist Robin Smith says most places in western Kentucky got 4 to 5 inches but they are still up to 20 inches below average rainfall. The Mississippi River levels are between 12 and 13 feet but Smith expects those levels to drop back to 5 feet in just a few weeks.

2012 Brought More TN Tornadoes

John Walker and The Associated Press — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 14:51:45 +0000

New data shows Tennessee had more tornadoes in 2012 than in previous years. The National Weather Service says 34 tornadoes were recorded across the state last year with 20 occurring in March alone. NWS meteorologist Bobby Boyd says the average year brings 21 tornadoes to Tennessee.

The Morning Cram [don't pop that zit edition]

Whitney Jones — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 13:21:38 +0000

From NPR: As acne becomes more resistant to typical treatments, researchers are scrambling for new ways to get rid of those nasty bumps.

Tornado Touches Down in Mayfield

Whitney Jones and The Associated Press — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 11:30:51 +0000

An EF-1 tornado hit Mayfield early Sunday morning injuring one and causing moderate damage to several buildings. The tornado touched down southeast of the Highway 80 and Purchase Parkway intersection around 6:35 a.m. with peak winds at 105 miles per hour. Several cars were shifted in a parking lot and one business lost part of its roof. No fatalities were reported.

the morning cram [gyyaarrrggghhh!!! edition]

Gary Pitts — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 14:26:34 +0000

I'm not sure what the Pirate Party is...but I'm down.

NPR reports on one of Germany's newest political parties. Tech-savy twenty-somethings have a fresh vision on democracy.

Southeast Missouri Tornado Kills Three

Associated Press — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 13:30:40 +0000

Three southeast Missouri men were killed Monday when severe storms spawned a tornado that destroyed their residence.