Tornado destroys 5 homes, damages others in Hammon (The Oklahoman) – 717th News Item

Posted: March 9th, 2010 | Author: Tornado Chaser | Filed under: Tornado News | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , | No Comments »

A tornado on the ground 3 to 4 miles north of Elk City has been reported by storm chasers, the National Weather Service said.A tornado warning has been issued for western Custer County and eastern Roger Mills County until 6 p.m. because of the storm, which is moving to the northeast.
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Statewide tornado drill set for March 9 (Lee’s Summit Journal) – 704th News Item

Posted: March 5th, 2010 | Author: Tornado Chaser | Filed under: Tornado News | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , | No Comments »

The Lee’s Summit Fire Department, in conjunction with the state Emergency Management Agency and the National Weather Service in Pleasant Hill, will conduct a statewide tornado drill at 1:30 p.m. on March 9.
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As tornado season approaches, officials offer advice on keeping safe (Sedalia Democrat) – 696th News Item

Posted: March 3rd, 2010 | Author: Tornado Chaser | Filed under: Tornado News | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , | No Comments »

Tornado season is quickly approaching and the Sedalia-Pettis County Emergency Management Agency and the National Weather Service want to help people prepare when severe weather hits.
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Storm’s development delays tornado drills (The Myrtle Beach Sun News) – 690th News Item

Posted: March 2nd, 2010 | Author: Tornado Chaser | Filed under: Tornado News | Tags: , , , , , , , , , | No Comments »

Tornado drills in North and South Carolina have been delayed because of a coastal storm expected to develop tonight and tomorrow, according to the National Weather Service office in Wilmington, N.C.
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Tornado Safety Tips (CBS 42 Birmingham) – 675th News Item

Posted: February 25th, 2010 | Author: Tornado Chaser | Filed under: Tornado News | Tags: , , , , , , , , , | No Comments »

According to the National Weather Service: THE MONTHS OF MARCH THROUGH MAY ARE KNOWN AS THE SPRING TORNADO SEASON.  A FALL TORNADO SEASON ALSO EXISTS FROM NOVEMBER THROUGH MID DECEMBER.  ALABAMA IS ONE OF THE FEW LOCATIONS IN THE WORLD THAT HAS TWO DISTINCT SEVERE WEATHER SEASONS. A TORNADO IS DEFINED AS A VIOLENTLY ROTATING COLUMN OF AIR THAT IS IN CONTACT WITH THE GROUND.  IF THE CIRCULATION …
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Statewide tornado drill Wednesday (NBC 13 Birmingham) – 673th News Item

Posted: February 25th, 2010 | Author: Tornado Chaser | Filed under: Tornado News | Tags: , , , , , , , | No Comments »

JEFFERSON COUNTY EMA ASSISTING NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN STATEWIDE TORNADO DRILL
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NEWS RELEASE: Missouri tornado drill planned March 9, 2010 (Boonville Daily News) – 670th News Item

Posted: February 24th, 2010 | Author: Tornado Chaser | Filed under: Tornado News | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , | No Comments »

The National Weather Service, the State Emergency Management Agency and local emergency management offices will conduct the 36th annual state tornado drill at 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 9.
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Tornado Warning! – 1358th Tornado Video Clip

Posted: February 19th, 2010 | Author: Tornado Chaser | Filed under: Tornado Video Clips | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | No Comments »

On Aug 24, 2007, it was a hot summer day! Tornados to the west of us in the neighboring counties. Just a matter of time before the sirens sounded. This is the same storm that caused major damage in the Fenton, MI area, as well as creating a 4 hour rain delay at Comerica Park. The game started at 11pm, and due to extra innings was completed at 3:45am. Here is the actual warning statement from the national weather service: Issued at: 5:56 PM EDT 8/24/07, expires at: 6:45 PM EDT 8/24/07 The NWS in detroit/pontiac has issued a tornado warning for: oakland county in southeast michigan Until 645 pm edt At 553 pm edt, national weather service doppler radar indicated a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado near seven lakes, or about 14 miles south of flint, moving east at 40 mph. The tornado will be near, holly state recreation area and 6 miles north of davisburg by 605 pm edt, ortonville by 610 pm edt, oxford, 7 miles north of lake orion and 8 miles north of bald mountain state recreation area by 625 pm edt, When a tornado warning is issued based on doppler radar, it means that strong rotation has been detected in the storm. A tornado may already be on the ground, or is expected to develop shortly. If you are in the path of a tornado, the safest place in a home or business is an interior room on the lowest floor possible. Avoid windows. Lat, lon 4287 8370 4274 8368 4276 8320 4289 8320 Hope you enjoy.
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Tornado Warning! – 1300th Tornado Video Clip

Posted: February 11th, 2010 | Author: Tornado Chaser | Filed under: Tornado Video Clips | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | No Comments »

On Aug 24, 2007, it was a hot summer day! Tornados to the west of us in the neighboring counties. Just a matter of time before the sirens sounded. This is the same storm that caused major damage in the Fenton, MI area, as well as creating a 4 hour rain delay at Comerica Park. The game started at 11pm, and due to extra innings was completed at 3:45am. Here is the actual warning statement from the national weather service: Issued at: 5:56 PM EDT 8/24/07, expires at: 6:45 PM EDT 8/24/07 The NWS in detroit/pontiac has issued a tornado warning for: oakland county in southeast michigan Until 645 pm edt At 553 pm edt, national weather service doppler radar indicated a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado near seven lakes, or about 14 miles south of flint, moving east at 40 mph. The tornado will be near, holly state recreation area and 6 miles north of davisburg by 605 pm edt, ortonville by 610 pm edt, oxford, 7 miles north of lake orion and 8 miles north of bald mountain state recreation area by 625 pm edt, When a tornado warning is issued based on doppler radar, it means that strong rotation has been detected in the storm. A tornado may already be on the ground, or is expected to develop shortly. If you are in the path of a tornado, the safest place in a home or business is an interior room on the lowest floor possible. Avoid windows. Lat, lon 4287 8370 4274 8368 4276 8320 4289 8320 Hope you enjoy.
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Tornado watch in effect for most of Florida (St. Petersburg Times) – 611th News Item

Posted: February 6th, 2010 | Author: Tornado Chaser | Filed under: Tornado News | Tags: , , , , , , , , | No Comments »

A tornado watch was issued Friday afternoon for the entire Tampa Bay area and most of the state, according to the National Weather Service. The watch, which precedes a warning, last through about 9 p.m.
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