Category Archives: Tornadoes

At least 53 tornadoes were reported this past week within the central United States, ringing the warning sirens of what would appear to be another historical year of extreme weather conditions. The combination of tornadoes and historic flooding has created a high-risk situation for residents in the southern United States. Storm chasers are navigating through uncharted territory as they track these extreme weather conditions up close, highlighting the urgent need for preparedness and safety measures in the face of this apocalyptic storm system. The tornadoes caused widespread damage to homes, businesses, and infrastructure in several states, with thousands of residents being displaced and left without power. Emergency crews have been working around the clock to assess the damage and assist those in need. The severe weather has also led to numerous road closures and travel disruptions, further complicating recovery efforts in the affected areas. Residents are urged to stay vigilant…

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Tornadoes

Severe tornadoes wreak havoc in Nebraska and Iowa, causing injuries and destruction. The National Weather Service predicts more tornado activity throughout the weekend. Stay informed.

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A devastating tornado struck Georgia Sunday morning leaving a trail of destruction along its path. At this time, there are no fatalities, however there were at least three injured from the storm. The tornado also left more than 100 homes damaged with at least 30 of those ‘completely destroyed.” Other states under a tornado watch include Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Alabama, and Tennessee. Over 30 million people are at risk of devastating tornadoes, storms, and hail from the weekend throughout the week. A presidential emergency has been declared. For more of this story, go to Mississippi and Alabama Face A Painful Recovery After Storms and A Tornado Kills 26.

Unlike the 1996 Hollywood movie that created an internet meme of a cow flying in the air, twisters, or tornadoes, are no laughing matter. Tornadoes happen in all 50 states and they take many forms. In the West, they may be known as Dust Devils, Dust Cyclones, or Sand Devils. They can be small in nature or they could be immense. The winds of Dust Devils aren’t as strong as compared to other regions, but the fact that they blanket the skyline with dust, reduce visibility by up to 100%, and can cause inhalation problems or get in your engine, still drives a need for high concern. When mixed with water, a tornado becomes a water cyclone or water spout. But among all 50 states where tornadoes could manifest, there is one region where tornadoes are frequent. That region is known as Tornado Alley. Regardless of where you live, you…

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