For the second time in less than four months, a funnel cloud churned over the Keenan Greenhill Farm in Hempfield. Farmer Joel Milowicki has seen them both. The first, on June 27 , ripped the roofs off of a few buildings at the farm. The second, on Tuesday, knocked a few trees over and a…
Is this really Southern California tornado weather? Yes, but…
With heavy rain and winds pounding the Inland Empire this week, many have taken to social media to express their concern about so-called tornado weather. But how likely are tornadoes in the Inland Empire? Tuesday, the National Weather Service did receive reports of a funnel cloud over San Bernardino, but tornadoes — when a funnel…
Thirty years after Black Friday, memories of the deadly tornado are still fresh
The tornado that hit Edmonton on July 31, 1987, killed 27 people, injured hundreds and caused more than $500 million in damage in today’s dollars. But 30 years later, does it still mean anything to Edmontonians? Since the day that came to be known as Black Friday, the number of people who saw the destruction…
Two tornadoes rip through Southtowns, wreaking havoc
Two tornadoes tore through the Southtowns during the noon hour Thursday, ripping off roofs, downing trees and cutting power to as many as 23,000 customers. There was considerable damage at the Hamburg Fairgrounds, especially to the grandstand. Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo flew in from New York City to inspect the damage there. Investigators from the…
At least 3 tornadoes tore through western Maine, weather service says
The National Weather Service in Gray confirmed Sunday that three tornadoes, and possibly a fourth, touched down Saturday in western Maine, causing extensive damage to homes and boats in Denmark, forcing the evacuation of a campground in Bridgton, and knocking out power to thousands of homes. The weather service is also investigating whether two separate…
Largest tornado outbreak in Northeast Wisconsin
NORTHEAST WISCONSIN (WBAY) – The National Weather Service offices in Green Bay and Milwaukee has revised the number of confirmed tornadoes in WBAY-TV’s viewing area from 11 to 10 — still the largest tornado outbreak in Northeast Wisconsin history, tying with the outbreak on April 10, 2011. The NWS says tornadoes touched Green Lake, Shawano,…
Officials confirm EF-2 tornado caused damage in Courtney
Clean-up began in the Courtney community Thursday following severe storms and a reported tornado that touched down in the area late Wednesday afternoon. National Weather Service staff confirmed shortly before 4 p.m. Thursday “that an EF-2 tornado crossed into Yadkin County from Davie County,” based on their assessment of the area. The report was shared…
Tornadoes, waterspouts reported across south Georgia
CRISP COUNTY, Ga. – Powerful storms tore through south Georgia on Tuesday afternoon, leaving destruction in their wake. Several Tornado Warnings were issued, including one in Crisp County shortly before 2 p.m. The FOX 5 Storm Team said radar in the area indicated a debris signature in the central part of the county at 1:47…
Severe Weather Spawns Tornado in Fort Bend County
KATY, TX — The National Weather Services has confirmed that a tornado touched down on Sunday afternoon in an area west of Houston, near Katy. No injuries were reported, and officials in Katy near the Firethorne community are assessing whether or not there were any significant damages to property. Officials with the Fort Bend County…
Brief Tornado Damages Home Near Pilger
PILGER – For Dennis and Julie Oswald, it came out of nowhere. A funnel cloud touched down on their property about three miles east of Pilger, causing widespread damage to their property. Their garage, shifted off the foundation, sheds and outbuildings shredded by wind and feeders completely tipped over. Dennis Oswald says he was refueling…