The National Weather Service late Sunday issued a tornado warning for parts of central Ohio as a storm front came through.
Join Minnesota in its statewide tornado drill on April 10th at 1:45 PM and 6:45 PM. This important event during Severe Weather Awareness Week provides a vital opportunity for residents to assess their emergency preparedness against potential tornado threats.
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WAPT on MSNTornado touches down in MississippiAccording to Lamar County emergency managers, trees were reported down after the tornado passed. Several structures were damaged around Johnson Road, Vernon Gipson Lane and McGraw Road. This was not the only tornado warning in Mississippi. Tornado warnings were also issued overnight for Amite, Monroe, Lowndes and Tippah counties.
A tornado warning will tell you specifically what prompted it to be issued. Many are issued based on radar showing rotation, indicating a tornado is possible. Others can be confirmed as in progress by debris detected on radar or visually by a spotter.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration fired hundreds of employees at the end of February, including meteorologists. Experts and scientists expressed concern that these cuts will affect forecasting systems’ reliability and accuracy.
Emergency kits and safety plans are important to have during Kentucky's tornado season, but there may be some must-haves missing from your checklist. Tornado season typically lasts from March through June,
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Ahead of forecasted severe weather on Wednesday, local emergency agencies and others are sharing ways to be safe and prepared during storms.
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The Journal News on MSNVideo shows tense dog rescue moments before tornado rips through backyardFootage shows the tornado's strong winds easily ripping apart a trampoline and shed as if they were made of paper, strewing debris about the yard.
Indiana Michigan Power Co. reports more than 48K customers are without power after the Sunday afternoon storms.