More tornadoes from global warming?
May 21, 2013 in The Daily Republic
A deadly tornado hit suburban Oklahoma City on Monday. A quick look at some basic facts:
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1 dead as vast storm rakes South, Midwest
January 30, 2013 in The Daily Republic
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) A large storm system packing high winds, hail and several possible tornadoes tore across a wide swath of the South and Midwest on Wednesday, killing one person, blacking out power to thousands and damaging homes.
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Not a typical tornado summer
August 26, 2012 in Grand Forks Herald
Tornadoes typically are linked to heat. And this summer has had above-average temperatures.
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Many in Tornado Alley still rely on warning sirens
June 2, 2012 in Grand Forks Herald
For many parts of Tornado Alley, storm sirens remain so ubiquitous that one official says the pole they sit on could almost be called the state tree of Kansas. Continue Reading
Officials: Current siren setup is most effective
May 17, 2012 in The Daily Republic
Mitchell alarm only sounds for tornadoes after some changes over the years. Continue Reading
‘Safe room’ tornado shelters booming across the United States
April 30, 2012 in The Daily Republic
Manufacturers can barely keep up with demand, and some states are offering grants and other financial incentives to help pay for the added protection and peace of mind.
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Storms, tornadoes cause damage in west-central Minnesota
April 21, 2012 in Grand Forks Herald
Thunderstorms and tornadoes caused damage Saturday afternoon in west-central Minnesota, the National Weather Service reported.
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Forecasters: Dangerous storms threaten Midwest; northeast Neb. hit by large hail
April 14, 2012 in West Central Tribune
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) More than a dozen possible tornadoes were reported Saturday as forecasters warned residents across the nation’s midsection to brace for “life-threatening” weather. Continue Reading
Large tornadoes, damage reported in Dallas/Ft. Worth metro area
April 3, 2012 in West Central Tribune
DALLAS (AP) Tornadoes tore through the Dallas area on Tuesday, tearing roofs off homes, tossing trucks into the air and leaving flattened tractor trailers strewn along highways and parking lots. Continue Reading
Two Harbors man assists with tornado recovery efforts in Indiana
March 15, 2012 in Lake County News-Chronicle
Destination: Kentucky. Two Harbors resident David Gearou left for Louisville last Wednesday. But unlike others who go there to vacation and relax, Gearou left to volunteer with victims of several tornadoes that struck the Midwest earlier this month. Continue Reading
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