While alerts were issued, Palm Sunday 1965 triggered improvements in the communication of threats from severe weather. Previous tornado "forecasts" would be called "watches", going forward.

Thankfully, no injuries or deaths were reported after the EF1 tornado on Tuesday — a stark contrast to the Palm Sunday tornado outbreak on April 11, 1965. Here’s one of the iconic photos.

While alerts were issued, Palm Sunday 1965 triggered improvements in the communication of threats from severe weather. Previous tornado "forecasts" would be called "watches", going forward.

The Palm Sunday Tornado outbreak produced 47 tornadoes across the country, killing 271 people and injuring 1,500 more. The tragedy’s bullseye was in our backyard and the frightful memories are ...

The Palm Sunday event also highlighted the need for a national Emergency Alert System (EAS), which would allow for faster dissemination of weather warnings via television, radio, and later, digital ...

A familiar face recalls the destructive 1965 Palm Sunday Tornado Outbreak on the 60-year anniversary and how it shaped his life and career. To stream 13OYS on your phone, you need the 13OYS app ...

An important date in Indiana weather history: April 11, 1965 – it was 60 years ago Friday that the deadliest tornado outbreak in state history occurred. 137 Hoosiers died as a swarm of tornadoes ...

But what set this event apart was the number of violent tornadoes - rated F/EF4 or F/EF5. Twenty-two such violent tornadoes were documented in the Palm Sunday outbreak. Former The Weather Channel ...