Damaging tornadoes fail to materialize in upper Mississippi Valley

April 16, 2012 by Leave a Comment

GRANT SCHULTE, AP, SEAN MURPHY, Associated Press Sheriff's deputies carry out an injured man from a south Wichita neighborhood after a tornado caused massive destruction in Wichita, Kan., late Saturday, April 14, 2012. Tornadoes were spotted across the

Tornado watches were in effect through 11 pm CT (midnight ET) in one county in Minnesota, nine counties in Wisconsin and 26 counties in Arkansas, according to the National Weather Service. Such a watch extended through midnight in six counties in

By James Heggen, Charisse Jones, and Doyle Rice Iowa emergency officials said Sunday that a large part of the town of Thurman was destroyed Saturday night, possibly by a tornado. By Chris Machian, The Omaha World-Herald via AP CRESTON, Iowa – Parts of

GRANT SCHULTE, AP, SEAN MURPHY, Associated Press Sheriff's deputies carry out an injured man from a south Wichita neighborhood after a tornado caused massive destruction in Wichita, Kan., late Saturday, April 14, 2012. Tornadoes were spotted across the

A powerful storm system hit the Midwest last night, and is expected to continue today: 121 tornadoes were reported. At one point, the twisters "popped up faster than they could be tallied."

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Tornado Alley: On the Ground With a Storm Chaser

April 15, 2012 by Leave a Comment

Before the movie “Twister,” before the Discovery Channel started running specials on storm chasers, before the channel even existed, Jim Reed was fascinated with weather.

Storm chasers generally stick to cities or larger towns, where they can canvass several homes in one sweep. • If one solicits you after a storm, make sure you talk to your adjuster before you sign a contract. • Get the adjuster to assess the damage and

“I'm sure storm chasers will be out today with their amber lights flashing trying to find tornadoes by tracking the storms. Hopefully they will abide by the traffic laws. In the past some have shown disrespect for the laws and

“I'm sure storm chasers will be out today with their amber lights flashing trying to find tornadoes by tracking the storms. Hopefully they will abide by the traffic laws. In the past some have shown disrespect for the laws and

ALBUQUERQUE, NM — The Omaha Storm Chasers know how to rally. So do the Albuquerque Isotopes. Omaha came back from a six-run deficit and held a 9-7 lead in the ninth inning, but it took 13 innings and nearly 4-1/2 hours for the Chasers to nab a 14-10

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More tornadoes possible in battered Midwest

April 15, 2012 by Leave a Comment

OKLAHOMA CITY — Tornadoes reported across the Midwest and Plains on Saturday and early Sunday left five people dead in Oklahoma and damaged houses, a hospital, a jail, an Air Force base and other buildings around

Omaha — Tornadoes were spotted across the Midwest and Plains on Saturday as an outbreak of unusually strong weather seized the region, and forecasters sternly warned that "life-threatening" weather could intensify overnight.

OKLAHOMA CITY — Tornadoes reported across the Midwest and Plains on Saturday and early Sunday left five people dead in Oklahoma and damaged houses, a hospital, a jail, an Air Force base and other buildings around

A tornado moves on the ground north of Solomon, Kan., on Saturday evening, April 14, 2012, with I-70 seen in the foreground. (AP Photo/The Hutchinson News, Sandra J. Milburn) Tornadoes erupting across the Midwest and Plains left five people dead and at

(AP) — Residents were scouring through damaged homes across the Midwest on Sunday after a violent storm system unleaded dozens of overnight tornadoes across the nation's midsection, killing at least five people in Oklahoma, leveling buildings and

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Tornadoes pound US Plains as residents hunker down

April 15, 2012 by Leave a Comment

Tornadoes and supercell thunderstorms swept Saturday through the southern and central Plains, where more than 5 million residents hunkered down for predicted strong to violent twisters. The region had 29 preliminary

A trained spotted reported a tornado on the ground two miles northwest of Osceola. Eleven central-Iowa counties are under severe storm warnings. There are 1200 MidAmerican Energy customers without power in Adel. The new tally of Iowa customers without

Highs Winds over north Texas Today -Major tornado outbreak across the midwest -Severe Weather Threat here late night and tomorrow This is the graphic worth a thousand warnings.

Damage from an apparent tornado is seen April 14, 2012 in Thurman, Iowa. The storms were part of a massive system that affected areas from Northern Nebraska south through Oklahoma. PHOTOS: Extreme weather in Tornado sirens sounded across Oklahoma

The development came as a series of tornadoes and supercell thunderstorms churned Saturday evening toward larger cities in the southern and central Plains. Storm chasers broadcast images of funnel clouds roaring

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Jacoby Ellsbury shoulder injury puts damper on Sox win

April 15, 2012 by Leave a Comment

There's no “bountygate” going on here at Fitz and Vig, but Jacoby Ellsbury dislocating his shoulder yesterday certainly works to our advantage. While sliding into second his arm was exposed as Tampa Bay Rays SS Reid

The Red Sox have lost Jacoby Ellsbury for six to eight weeks with a dislocated shoulder. He was injured when Rays shortstop Reid Brignac fell on him after he tried to break up a double play. There's probably video of it

By Scott Swanay, FantasyBaseballSherpa.com Black cats were apparently out in full force this week and crossed the paths of Jacoby Ellsbury, Lorenzo Cain, David Wright, and Scott Baker, among others. If you're seeking healthy alternatives,

Ellsbury confirmed via his Twitter account that he suffered a shoulder subluxation during Friday's game, WEEI Boston reports. Ellsbury noted that no timetable is set for his return, but he is now facing at least a 6-to-8 week absence.

The Red Sox won big, scoring 12 runs and allowing just 2, but they lost big as well, as Jacoby Ellsbury went down with an injured shoulder.

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Texas tornado throws tractor trailers in the air

April 4, 2012 by Leave a Comment

By Khampha Bouaphanh, AP Homes near Lancaster, Texas, south of Dallas, are destroyed by a tornado, but no damage was done at Rangers Ballpark. By Khampha Bouaphanh, AP Homes near Lancaster, Texas, south of Dallas, are destroyed by a tornado,

Regions of Texas received tornado warnings on Tuesday, as tornadoes touched down in the state.

By Khampha Bouaphanh, AP Homes near Lancaster, Texas, south of Dallas, are destroyed by a tornado, but no damage was done at Rangers Ballpark. By Khampha Bouaphanh, AP Homes near Lancaster, Texas, south of Dallas, are destroyed by a tornado,

Here are several video highlights from the storm that smashed across north Texas, including two reports from NBC Nightly News and a now-viral video of the tornado picking up and throwing 18-wheelers through the black sky.

Reports have surfaced that multiple public schools in Forney, Texas, may have been hit by the tornados that tore through areas south of Dallas and Forth Worth on Tuesday. Sounds like tornado hit Crosby Elem in Forney, significant damage to homes.

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Tornadoes rip through Dallas area, northeast Texas

April 4, 2012 by Leave a Comment

5:57 p.m.: Preliminary numbers from the National Weather Service indicate 12 tornadoes touched down in the Dallas-Fort Worth Area on Tuesday. img 09721 Widespread Tornado Damage: Forney Elementary, High Schools

Severe Weather in Dallas/Ft. Worth. A still shot of 2 trailers tossed in the air, one is dead center, one is to the left, standing straight up and down, WAY up in the air! The below video is very annoying with the storm alert going off

Weather hitting Dallas airports bigtime. By Helen Anders | Tuesday, April 3, 2012, 02:57 PM. It's storming like crazy in Dallas, and we all know what that means: Planes are going nowhere fast. The boards are full of inbound diverted flights,

Weather hitting Dallas airports bigtime. By Helen Anders | Tuesday, April 3, 2012, 02:57 PM. It's storming like crazy in Dallas, and we all know what that means: Planes are going nowhere fast. The boards are full of inbound diverted flights,

Dallas, TX (USA Today/CBS) — Three tornadoes violently spinning in the Dallas-Forth Worth area are collapsing roofs, ripping down power lines and tossing trailers around like toys, authorities say. Weather service advisories issued Tuesday said storm

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Photos: Branson, Missouri Hit by Tornadoes

March 1, 2012 by Leave a Comment

The twisters struck during the early morning hours yesterday, affecting Illinois, Kansas, Kentucky, Missouri and Tennessee. Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon has mobilized 50 to 60 Army Guard members from the 35th Engineer Brigade to assist the Branson, Mo.,

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KTHV) — Residents and tourists in Branson, Missouri woke up to a disturbing scene early Wednesday morning after an EF-2 tornado blew through a popular part of town overnight. Lynn Berry, public

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KTHV) — Residents and tourists in Branson, Missouri woke up to a disturbing scene early Wednesday morning after an EF-2 tornado blew through a popular part of town overnight. Lynn Berry, public

The twisters struck during the early morning hours yesterday, affecting Illinois, Kansas, Kentucky, Missouri and Tennessee. Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon has mobilized 50 to 60 Army Guard members from the 35th Engineer Brigade to assist the Branson, Mo.,

(CNN) — Pounding rain and swirling, destructive winds raking several Plains states killed a woman in Missouri overnight and injured at least nine people in Kansas, authorities said Wednesday. Lamont Swanson, coroner of Dallas County, Missouri,

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Photos: Branson, Missouri Hit by Tornadoes

March 1, 2012 by Leave a Comment

A powerful storm system lashed the Midwest early Wednesday, roughing up the country music resort city of Branson, Missouri, a popular tourist draw known for its country-themed shows. The storm damaged some of the city's signature venues as it moved up

(CNN) — Pounding rain and swirling, destructive winds raking several Plains states killed a woman in Missouri overnight and injured at least nine people in Kansas, authorities said Wednesday. Lamont Swanson, coroner of Dallas County, Missouri,

Tornado in Branson Missouri. I see by the early morning news that Branson, Missouri, had a tornado last night. One person was killed and several others were injured. The tornado hit the downtown area where the theatres are

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EF2 tornado strikes Branson, Missouri, overnight; it was on ground for 20 miles

March 1, 2012 by Leave a Comment

Officials in the resort city of Branson, Missouri, were relieved an EF2 tornado, which damaged some of its marquee musical theaters, struck before the prime tourist season began. They said Wednesday the town was still open

Branson, Mo. and other towns in Missouri, Kansas and Nebraska were hit by deadly storms Wednesday morning. At least one person was killed in Buffalo, Missouri a.

Officials in the resort city of Branson, Missouri, were relieved an EF2 tornado, which damaged some of its marquee musical theaters, struck before the prime tourist season began. They said Wednesday the town was still open

The Associated Press Debris from a storm-damaged motel is blown across the parking lot Wednesday in Branson, Mo. A powerful storm system that produced multiple reports of tornadoes lashed the Midwest early Wednesday, roughing up the entertainment

Foodies take note: Silver Dollar City (Branson, MO) 2012 Exciting Festivals. It's really what's not to like about Silver Dollar City attractions in Branson, Missouri. The moment you get past the gates to this (more than 100 acres)

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