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Some Dallas flights delayed as storms hit south-central U.S.

USATODAY.com Feed - Tuesday, March 20, 2012 8:14

Flights were stopped temporarily Monday night at Love Field airport; some flights were canceled Tuesday at Dallas-Fort Worth Int'l Airport.

The Tornado Chronicles: Crittenden and Piner, KY Tornado of 3-2-12...

The Tornado Chronicles: Crittenden and Piner, KY Tornado of 3-2-12…

Rob White - Wednesday, March 14, 2012 17:10

A violent tornado took place near Crittendon and Piner, KY during the late afternoon hours of Friday, March 2, 2012. The National Weather Service (NWS) survey has rated this tornado EF-4 intensity near Piner, with maximum winds estimated at 175 mph. ...

Rains soak, flood southern Louisiana

CNN - Tuesday, March 13, 2012 2:05

Record flood waters inundated parts of southern Louisiana early Tuesday after intense rains caused perilous flash flooding and prompted hundreds of rescues.

The Tornado Chronicles: Far Eastern Tennessee Area Tornadoes of 3-2-12...

The Tornado Chronicles: Far Eastern Tennessee Area Tornadoes of 3-2-12…

Rob White - Monday, March 5, 2012 19:04

A total of five tornadoes of EF-2 intensity or higher were surveyed by the National Weather Service (NWS) as a result of the severe weather outbreak of March 2, 2012 across far eastern Tennessee and along the Tennessee / North Carolina border. One of t...

The Tornado Chronicles: Meridianville, AL Tornado (#2) of 3-2-12...

The Tornado Chronicles: Meridianville, AL Tornado (#2) of 3-2-12…

Rob White - Monday, March 5, 2012 17:49

A second tornado struck the Meridianville, AL area on the morning of March 2, 2013. According to the National Weather Service (NWS) survey, this tornado touched down just South of the Meridianville/Madison County Executive Airport off of Meridianville ...

67 Tornadoes Decimate Midwest, Extreme damage

67 Tornadoes Decimate Midwest, Extreme damage

encrypt777 - Friday, March 2, 2012 21:25

67 Tornadoes Decimate Midwest, Extreme damage Extreme damage from 67 tornadoes! Come visit our channel, event updates from around the globe daily www.youtube.com LOUISVILLE, A spokesman for Kentucky's governor says that five people have died in ...

West Liberty, KY Hit Very Hard by a Tornado...

West Liberty, KY Hit Very Hard by a Tornado…

Rob White - Friday, March 2, 2012 18:36

***Update, 7pm CST:  Unfortunately we're still not seeing any photos or videos out of West Liberty.  All we're hearing (from various media reports, emergency scanners, etc.) is that there is widespread, significant damage throughout the town,...

The Tornado Chronicles: Harrisburg, IL Tornado of 2-29-12...

The Tornado Chronicles: Harrisburg, IL Tornado of 2-29-12…

Rob White - Wednesday, February 29, 2012 17:29

A violent tornado struck the city of Harrisburg, IL just before dawn this morning. Tragically, 6 people were killed and over 100 others were injured. The local sheriff's office has reported that over 300 homes and 35 businesses were "destroyed" by the...

Blizzard to blast northern Plains, upper Midwest

USATODAY.com Feed - Monday, February 27, 2012 12:46

The Dakotas, Minnesota and Wisconsin are bracing for more snow, and forecasters say the expected storm could be the worst of the season.

The Tornado Chronicles: Wagener, SC Area Tornado of February 24, 2012

The Tornado Chronicles: Wagener, SC Area Tornado of February 24, 2012

Rob White - Sunday, February 26, 2012 21:17

At midday (approximately 1:07 PM EST) on February 24, 2012, a tornado touched down near Wagener, SC, along the Lexington/Aiken County lines.  This tornado had a maximum path width of 100 yards, and was on the ground for approximately 8 miles befor...

Snowstorm slams upper Midwest, Great Lakes, Northeast

USATODAY.com Feed - Friday, February 24, 2012 10:07

A winter storm is bringing wet snow to the upper Midwest, Great Lakes, Northeast and New England, closing schools and wreaking travel havoc.

Dozens of homes damaged in Georgia tornado

msnbc.com: US news - Thursday, February 23, 2012 13:34

A tornado touched down near Rome, Ga., damaging homes, knocking out power and forcing schools to close, local media reported, citing authorities.

Floyd County Georgia: 50 to 100 homes damaged by a possible tornado

Floyd County Georgia: 50 to 100 homes damaged by a possible tornado

RSOE EDIS - Thursday, February 23, 2012 10:10

23.02.2012 - 15:09:38 - Tornado event happened in North-America / USA.

Top Five Tornado Myths Debunked

Top Five Tornado Myths Debunked

AccuWeather.com Headlines Weather Blog - Wednesday, February 22, 2012 21:30

By Jillian MacMath, AccuWeather.com Staff Writer Feb 23, 2012; 7:30 AM ET Photo by Victor Zastol`skiy of photos.com Though everyone has seen a Hollywood tornado flick where a highway overpass has served as an effective shelter against an F-5 twis...

An Example of What's Wrong With the NWS Warning System...

An Example of What’s Wrong With the NWS Warning System…

Rob White - Wednesday, February 22, 2012 20:40

I almost fell out of my chair when I saw this monstrosity earlier this evening: The red polygon that you see on the radar image above is a Severe Thunderstorm Warning that was issued by the National Weather Service in Knoxville, TN at 5:55 PM EST thi...

Boulder weather: High wind warning tonight, gusts up to 80 miles per hour – Daily Camera

weather news - Google News - Tuesday, February 21, 2012 8:38

9NEWS.comBoulder weather: High wind warning tonight, gusts up to 80 miles per hourDaily CameraThe National Weather Service forecast says winds will be strongest in the high country, east of the Continental Divide, but are expected to move into the foot...

The Difference Between Watches and Warnings

The Difference Between Watches and Warnings

AccuWeather.com Headlines Weather Blog - Monday, February 20, 2012 1:09

By John Marsh, AccuWeather.com Staff Writer Feb 20, 2012; 11:09 AM ET When severe weather is approaching, watches and warnings are issued to inform the public of impending threats. There is a distinct difference between a watch and a warning, and...

Deconstructing a mystery: What caused Snowmaggedon?

Deconstructing a mystery: What caused Snowmaggedon?

e! Science News - Earth & Climate - Thursday, February 9, 2012 16:38

Published: Thursday, February 9, 2012 - 16:38 in Earth & Climate Related images(click to enlarge) Credit: NASA/Joan Dunham, Flight Dynamics Support Services (FDSS) Operations Domain Lead, a.i. solutions NASA Goddard/MODIS In the quiet after...

Rare February Blizzard Rages in Denver

Rare February Blizzard Rages in Denver

[email protected] - Friday, February 3, 2012 12:54

For the millions of Americans who have been wondering where winter is, look no further than Colorado, which has been blasted by 1 to 2 feet of wind-whipped snow during the past 24 hours. The storm responsible for the snow and wind is also causing sev...

Unseasonably mild weather to continue, maybe through middle of month – News-Herald.com

weather news - Google News - Wednesday, February 1, 2012 8:57

Unseasonably mild weather to continue, maybe through middle of monthNews-Herald.comAnd the unseasonably above average temperatures are expected to continue through at least Tuesday but will decline into the upper 30s and low 40s during the period, says...

The Tornado Chronicles: Austin, TX Tornado of 1-25-12

The Tornado Chronicles: Austin, TX Tornado of 1-25-12

Rob White - Saturday, January 28, 2012 10:40

A sporadic tornado touchdown took place during the early morning/pre-dawn hours of Wednesday, January 25th in the northeast part of Austin, TX.   The official National Weather Service survey rated this tornado EF-1 intensity.  The tornado is...

You Asked For Winter, So Head North to Alaska!

You Asked For Winter, So Head North to Alaska!

AccuWeather.com Headlines Weather Blog - Saturday, January 28, 2012 1:59

By Brian Edwards, Meteorologist Jan 28, 2012; 10:59 AM ET Photo courtesy of Photos.com. While the mild winter across most of the country has some people wishing for snow covered landscapes and cold, crisp mornings... there is one place where wint...

Los Angeles declared StormReady and TsunamiReady

Los Angeles declared StormReady and TsunamiReady

NOAA News Releases - Friday, January 27, 2012 14:13

January 27, 2012 On January 27, the City of Los Angeles will be recognized by NOAA’s National Weather Service as StormReady® and the largest city in the nation to become TsunamiReady™. The nationwide voluntary community preparedness programs use...

Weird Weather: 60s Today, Snow Sunday? – Patch.com

weather news - Google News - Friday, January 27, 2012 12:44

Weird Weather: 60s Today, Snow Sunday?Patch.comBy Graelyn Brashear A National Weather Service map showing temperatures in the 60s for parts of New Jersey today. National Weather Service January? It's more like March today – stormy skies and all. ...

Officials Issue Winter Weather Alert – Patch.com

weather news - Google News - Thursday, January 26, 2012 15:45

Officials Issue Winter Weather AlertPatch.comThe National Weather Service is warning residents of oncoming snow, sleet, and freezing rain, with up to an inch of snow expected in Concord. The snow will begin late and then sleet and freezing rain will mi...

Winter Weather Heading To New York, Vermont – WPTZ The Champlain Valley

weather news - Google News - Thursday, January 26, 2012 10:19

Kalamazoo Gazette - MLive.comWinter Weather Heading To New York, VermontWPTZ The Champlain ValleyVERMONT & NEW YORK -- The National Weather Service in Vermont has issued a winter weather advisory for northern New York and the Champlain Valley and a...

Weather officials say 8 tornadoes hit Alabama – Montgomery Advertiser

weather news - Google News - Wednesday, January 25, 2012 17:06

al.com (blog)Weather officials say 8 tornadoes hit AlabamaMontgomery Advertiser(AP Photo/The Birmingham News, Bernard Troncale) Associated Press CLAY — The National Weather Service has increased the number of tornadoes that struck Alabama this week t...

U.S. weather radar network gets upgrade

USATODAY.com Feed - Sunday, January 22, 2012 19:09

A new radar system is being installed at all 160 National Weather Service forecast offices around the USA.

Latest Information on Tonight's Tornadoes

Latest Information on Tonight’s Tornadoes

AccuWeather.com Headlines Weather Blog - Sunday, January 22, 2012 11:45

By John Marsh, AccuWeather.com Staff Writer Jan 22, 2012; 9:45 PM ET A line of thunderstorms continue moving across the Mississippi valley tonight. As of 8 p.m. CST, a tornado was confirmed 4 miles northeast of Fordyce, Ark. moving northeast at ...

Weather-Ready Nation emergency response project launched in Louisiana

Weather-Ready Nation emergency response project launched in Louisiana

NOAA News Releases - Saturday, January 21, 2012 11:06

Mobile weather capability to be tested as part of emergency operations in the region January 21, 2012 Weather-Ready Nation emergency response vehicle unveiled at the National Weather Service's New Orleans/Baton Rouge office.  High Resolution (Cred...


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