Weather service: 7th Ark. tornado confirmed Nov 4, 2009
The National Weather Service says a seventh tornado has been confirmed as having touched down during storms in Arkansas last week, this one in Scott and Logan counties in west Arkansas. A news release Tuesday from the Weather Service said the tornado most recently confirmed from Thursday's storms touched down east-northeast of Waldron in Scott County and followed an 8 ... The tornado was rated EF-1 on the 0-5 enhanced Fujita scale, with winds up to 110 mph. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
FRIDAY DAMAGE SAID CAUSED BY TORNADO Nov 4, 2009
A tornado was the apparent cause of damage to the Walmart Supercenter on South Olive Street, a church and home on Ridgway Road and at least one home on East 52nd avenue late Thursday night and early Friday morning. Karen Quarles, interim coordinator of the Jefferson County Office of Emergency Management, said she was notified Monday by John Robinson of the National Weather Service Office at North Little Rock that they had determined an EF-1 tornado had hit the area ... A spokeswoman at the... (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
Does God Exist...Prove it! Nov 1, 2009
Acadiana Atheist wrote on Oct 31, 2009 1:21 PM:" David.. What? There is no doubt that people have faith in a God and I respect there right to believe. This is a free country and you are free to believe just as I am free not to believe.Also, if a person has never been outside to feel the wind, I would either show them a picture of a tornado or video footage of a hurricane. Then I would explain to them how this happens scientifically. Your arguments don't really make alot of sence. Everyone have a... (New Iberia, LA)
MotoGP held at Indianapolis (2) Nov 1, 2009
The MotoGP shaped up to be an interesting event with Americans Colin Edwards (Texas Tornado), Houston, Tx. (Monster Yamaha Tech 3 team) and Nicky Hayden (The Kentucky Kid), Owensboro, Ky (Ducati Team) as strong contenders in the race. (Brownstown Jackson County Banner, IN)
SUPERCENTER, CHURCH, HOME VICTIMS OF MOTHER NATURE Oct 31, 2009
A weather service spokesman said Friday afternoon that a survey crew was in Pine Bluff to examine the area to determine if the damage was caused by a tornado or by straight line winds, but their report was not expected to be completed until late Friday night or early today. Walmart Supercenter. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
Tornadoes Sweep Through La., Ark. Oct 31, 2009
Tornadoes Sweep Through La ... Tornadoes Sweep Through La ... With a flood watch in effect in Northwestern Louisiana, Ashley Morrison reports on the violent storms and tornadoes that caused a lot of damage in the southern states. (CBS News -- US)
Flash Flood Warning, Tornado Watch issued for area counties Oct 30, 2009
A Tornado Watch is in effect until 9 p.m. for Grimes, Harris, Liberty, Montgomery, Polk, San Jacinto, Walker, Waller and Washington counties. A Flash Flood Watch is in effect until 7 a.m. Friday for all of Southeast Texas. (KHOU.com, TX)
Storm Chasers visits Easton Middle School Oct 30, 2009
But in reality, the Dominator is a Chevy Tahoe truck outfitted to drop equipment and drive into the paths of tornados and other storms. Welcome to the world of the Storm Chasers, Discovery Channel s Sunday night show about tornados, hurricanes and super cells researched by the Timmer and Chittick ... They stopped by to talk with seventh- and eighth-grade students about weather and the tornados they follow. (Easton Journal, MA)
Stormy Weather On Its Way Oct 30, 2009
Tornado warnings, severe thunderstorm warnings, flash flood warnings and a wind advisory were issued Friday. A tornado watch has been issued until 9 p.m. Thursday. (Click2Houston, TX)
Flu vaccinations in short supply, so let's be patient Oct 29, 2009
Be Informed wrote on Oct 27, 2009 11:39 PM:" The young, the infirm and the pregnant are the people that the swine flu vaccine were NOT tested for! Facts printed on the inserts from the vaccine manufacturers! View CBS for the story that they did on the swine flu tornado. Read mercola.com for factual info. This is NOT a major health threat. If it was really a "national emergency" President Obama would want his children vaccinated-but they are not going to be. Please read all that you can to help... (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Gaylord, a favorite place for Dutch couple Oct 28, 2009
The next thing they want to see is a tornado ... Bernie laughed with husband Jerry adding, They want to go to tornado alley during tornado season next spring ... Schneider admitted her desire to see a tornado up close and personal. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
El Nino may cause winter troubles Oct 28, 2009
Feb, 2, 2007 -- Three tornadoes killed 21 people in Central Florida ... February 1998 -- Three tornadoes left two dead in Volusia County and caused more than $8 million in damage, destroying 35 structures and damaging an additional 562 ... Across Central Florida, tornadoes killed 42 people. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Cemetery offers a glimpse into Mattoon's diverse past Oct 27, 2009
It is where the tornado of 1917 carried away many headstones from graves. Some of them were found several miles away. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Steinert denies winless Trenton Oct 25, 2009
Behind another superb showing from its defense, the Spartans capitalized on each Tornado miscue and again got just enough from its offense to outlast Trenton, 7-6, at William Harvin Stadium yesterday on a rain-drenched afternoon ... Trenton seemed to force Steinert to go three-and-out on its next possession, but the Tornadoes were whistled for a questionable roughing the passer penalty on third down and a member of Trenton's coaching staff was flagged for unsportsmanlike conduct for arguing the... (NJ.com -- Times)
Some people will do absolutely ANYTHING to be in the spotlight Oct 23, 2009
By Eugene Robinson/Syndicated Columnist. Published: Thursday, October 22, 2009 1:49 PM CDT WASHINGTON Now we know the answer to one of the vexing questions of the modern age: Evidently, there is nothing at all that some people won't do to get on television. (Fort Madison Daily Democrat, IO)
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Some people will do absolutely ANYTHING to be in the spotlight. By Eugene Robinson/Syndicated Columnist. (Fort Madison Daily Democrat, IO)
Investigators Question Associate Of Balloon Boys Father Oct 21, 2009
Heene is a self-described amateur scientists and storm chaser whose attributed his interest in weather to a tornado that touched down in 1979 outside of McGregor while he was living in Waco and working as a carpenter, according to a 2007 profile in the Denver Post. More Stories. (KWTX.com, TX)
Jardine: Typhoon just the beginning Oct 20, 2009
Just when it seemed the weather would ease after a springlike April, huge storms hit in May, bringing more record rainfall and even a tornado. And in June June, mind you Bear Valley still had 4 feet of snow coating the meadow along Highway 4. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Balloon Boy Saga: This Is A Hoax, Sheriff Says Oct 19, 2009
Richard Heene is a self-described amateur scientist and storm chase whose interest in weather stemmed from a tornado that struck in 1979 outside of McGregor when he lived in Waco and worked as a carpenter, according to a 2007 Denver Post profile. The report that Falcon Heene had taken off in a basket suspended from the 20-foot homemade Mylar balloon Thursday led to a frantic midair rescue effort as TV news and military helicopters trailed the balloon as it traveled at about 25 miles per hour at... (KWTX.com, TX)
Balloon Boy Dad: "Absolutely No Hoax" Oct 18, 2009
"He wanted to ride a motorcycle into the middle of a tornado. It was stupid, out-of-the-world stuff.". Maj. (CBS News)
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What wrote on Oct 18, 2009 1:33 AM:" I'm tired and need to go to bed so I will try to make this quick.I have had Directv for about 4 years now and love them to death. I have sunday ticket and NHL centre Ice and it costs me 68 dollars a month. Oh yea I have DVR and all the movie channels.I have had only a couple of issues with it going out and one was during the ice storm but we lost power. The other was during the tornado but I wasn't watching TV at the time and I went into the basement. Besides... (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Tape of Fathers Frantic 911 Call After Balloon Took Off Released Oct 17, 2009
Richard Heene, a self-described amateur scientist and weather chaser who traced his interest in storms to a tornado that struck in October 1979 east of McGregor while he was living in Waco, was angrily denying claims Friday that the whole thing was a hoax, and Larimer County, Colo. Sheriff Jim Alderden says there's no indication a family was carrying out a hoax when they reported that Falcon was in the balloon. (KWTX.com, TX)
Carradine's Ex-Wife to Publish Tell-All Oct 17, 2009
The tell-all titled "David Carradine: The Eye of My Tornado" is scheduled for release a year after his death, June 2010 ... Transit Publishing says it has signed a deal with Anderson -- who divides her time between Toronto and Los Angeles -- for "David Carradine: The Eye of My Tornado.". (CBS News -- Entertainment)
Click to read:Was Colo. Balloon Saga a Hoax? Oct 17, 2009
"He wanted to ride a motorcycle into the middle of a tornado. It was stupid, out-of-the-world stuff.". The sheriff said that because of the "magnitude" of the event, his office contacted social workers, but investigators asked them not to speak to the Heenes until the family has talked to authorities again. (CBS News)
10Boy Believed to Have Been in Runaway Balloon Found» Oct 17, 2009
In a 2007 interview with the Post, Heene described becoming a storm chaser after a tornado ripped off a roof where he was working as a contractor. Pursuing bad weather was a family activity with the children coming along as the father sought evidence to prove his theory that rotating storms create their own magnetic fields. (Fox News)
Missing CO boy found safe at home Oct 16, 2009
In a 2007 interview with The Denver Post, Richard Heene described becoming a storm chaser after a tornado ripped off a roof where he was working as a contractor and said he once flew a plane around Hurricane Wilma's perimeter in 2005 ... In a 2007 interview with The Denver Post, Richard Heene described becoming a storm chaser after a tornado ripped off a roof where he was working as a contractor and said he once flew a plane around Hurricane Wilma's perimeter in 2005. (FOX19.com, OH)
Boy feared airborne in balloon is found safe Oct 16, 2009
In a 2007 interview with The Denver Post, Richard Heene described becoming a storm chaser after a tornado ripped off a roof where he was working as a contractor. He said he flew a plane around Hurricane Wilma s perimeter in 2005. (Boston Globe)
NRC raises concern about new reactor design Oct 16, 2009
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission raised safety concerns Thursday with the design of a proposed next-generation reactor to be built by Westinghouse Electric Co., saying a key part of the reactor may not withstand a tornado, earthquake or even high winds ... But the NRC raised concern over whether the shield building, with its modular construction, would be able to withstand extreme weather conditions such as high winds or tornado or earthquake, as required by NRC design standards. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Science)
PG North: Rich Emert's football notebook Oct 15, 2009
" Quaker Valley is also one of those 16 winless schools. Still hopeful The bad news for Butler fans is that the Golden Tornado is winless and 0-2 in the Class AAAA Northern Six Conference. The good news is that Butler is just two games out of first place and could still earn a spot in the WPIAL playoffs. OK, with North Hills (3-3), North Allegheny (5-1) and Seneca Valley (3-3) on the remaining schedule, the playoff thing isn't likely to happen. That doesn't mean it couldn't happen. "I've been in... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Wind farms hindering weather radar Oct 14, 2009
In western states, where wind farms abound and destructive tornados are a concern, the interference has led to false tornado alerts. Radar software can easily filter out buildings, cell towers, mountain ridges and other stationary objects on radar screens. (Albany Times Union)
Energy crisis postponed, new gas rescues world... Oct 13, 2009
I live in "tornado alley." We have some of the best weatherman in the US. They have to be. However, they get tomorrow's weather so wrong all the time. (The Drudge Report)
Tornado claims life Oct 11, 2009
GREENVILLE A category EF1 tornado claimed the life of a Washington County woman Friday and sent two others to the hospital ... The NWS has determined it was a category EF1 tornado, measuring 100 yards wide and two miles long. ... David Burford, director of the Washington County Emergency Management Agency, said people should heed tornado watches when they are issued. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
Weather Service: Ark. winds likely reached 75 mph Oct 10, 2009
According to the release, no tornado damage was identified in the survey. Several buildings at Hampton High School sustained roof damage, the agency said, and debris was blown onto the nearby football field. (KSLA.com, LA)
Find out whats happening: Northampton emergency information Oct 10, 2009
The weather advisory portion will be able to alert people of possible tornado warnings or sightings. Byers noted in situations like this there is less than 5 minutes to react. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
Fire Prevention Week to be observed Oct. 4-10 Oct 10, 2009
Before long, the fast-moving flames were whipping through the area 'like a tornado,' some survivors said. It was the small town of Peshtigo, Wisconsin that suffered the worst damage. (Brookneal Union Star, VA)
Tornadoes too much for Clarkdale Oct 8, 2009
The Philadelphia High School Tornadoes opened play in Region 5-3A with a 39-9 pounding of the Clarkdale Bulldogs Friday night in prep football action. The Tornadoes, now 6-1 overall, host Southeast Lauderdale this Thursday night in another region game ... Most of Clarkdale's yardage came in the fourth quarter after the Tornado starters had been pulled. (Philadelphia Neshoba Democrat, MS)
Did global warming cause the Atlanta flood? Oct 6, 2009
Stu Ostro, leader of the Weather Channels team of tornado, hurricane and climate experts just outside the Perimeter, describes himself as a reformed skeptic when it comes to the topic of mans impact on climate ... No hurricanes or tornadoes either. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Tornado Warning For New Haven, Fairfield Counties Oct 4, 2009
The National Weather Service has issued a tornado warning for New Haven and Fairfield Counties. The service reported just before 5:30 p.m. that there are signs of "a possible tornado near Bridgeport" moving northeast at 20 mph. (FOX61, CT)
Officials: Quake Wiped Out Entire Villages Oct 4, 2009
In reality tornados in America have been rumored as manmade since the United States Air Force used wind tunnels to simulate flights of fighter jets and to test designs on the ground ... Indonesia had an earthquake and Pepeng had been described as a tornado on water, before it reached any land mass ... If not earthquakes, floods, volcanos, hurricanes and in the US tornadoes. (CBS News)
Disabled pilot crashes plane near Albany Oct 2, 2009
Delaware Community Schools activated tornado drill procedures after the county sheriff's department said a plane was expected to crash between elementary schools. "The smoke was visible from both schools," Superintendent Steve Hall said. (Hartford City News-Times, IN)
Climate change threatens Brazil's rich agriculture Oct 2, 2009
VARGINHA, Brazil, Oct 2 (Reuters) - A freak tornado and floods last month may be a harbinger of a troubled future for Brazilian farmers, who worry that climate change could severely disrupt production in one of the world's breadbaskets ... There are signs their predictions may be coming true, with last month's unusual tornado becoming the latest example of bad weather to destroy crops and houses in the country's south. (AlertNet)
Troy University conducts a crisis response drill Oct 1, 2009
We know the dangers tornados and severe weather can cause living here in Alabama ... It's a scary scene students lying wounding, hurt after a tornado touches down on Troy University's campus ... "We had a tornado drill were the RA's had to evacuate the residents to the first floor and account for everybody and then the emergency services came and took care of all the injured people in the dorm," says Brandon Lovett, one of the students participating in the drill. (WSJA.com, AL)
Hornet boys cruise in Henley Invitational cross countryEasy win: Tolbert wins by 19 seconds; Henley boys team scores 19 points Sep 30, 2009
The Black Tornado had four of the top seven individuals to compete Tuesday and scored 27 points. Crater had 96. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Princeton upgrades outdoor warning system Sep 30, 2009
Considering severe weather situations, Petrakis said Princeton;s outdoor warning sirens are activated when a public safety officer, such as police, fire or EMS personnel, or a trained weather spotter reports seeing a funnel cloud or tornado in or near Princeton. The sirens will also be activated if a severe thunderstorm or tornado warning is issued for the Princeton area by the National Weather Service or for any threatening situation, defined by the Department of Homeland Security, which would... (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
After all the rain, Im ready to dry out a bit Sep 24, 2009
Short of a good ice storm or tornado, this is it ... My grandma Berry grew up in Arkansas, and then Oklahoma, where weather was a big deal big deal as in droughts and the occasional tornado that came along and moved your barn and a dozen cattle or so over to the next county. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Desert dust storm chokes Sydney Sep 23, 2009
Hail and tornadoes strike US ... Footage from 'inside tornado. (BBC News -- Asia-Pacific)
Wild weather batters Australia Sep 22, 2009
Hail, thunderstorms, dust storms, floods, bushfires and a tornado have all hit Australia over 24 hours since Monday night ... The bureau said a tornado was recorded by a severe storm monitor in the mid-north of South Australia, with the strong winds experienced over that state now extending across western NSW and into the ACT, bringing with it thick dust. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Classic Film Review, Minnelli's Cab... Sep 19, 2009
An adaptation of the 1940 Broadway hit, the movie has echoes of such classic movies as Topper (1937), the Wizard of Oz (1939), and Here Comes Mr. Jordan (1941), with spirit beings interacting with the real world and dream sequences with actors in double roles (even the tornado from the Wizard of Oz makes an appearance. . (Suite101.com)
Thousands displaced after heavy rains strike Brazil Sep 19, 2009
In Santa Catarina, the severe weather started Monday, with a tornado with estimated winds reaching 200 km/h (125 mph) striking the western part of the state, said Santa Catarina Civil Defense Secretary Marcio Luiz Alves. Heavy downpours have continued due to a low pressure system, he said. (CNN -- International)
Defense fuels Peddieto first win since '07 Sep 19, 2009
HIGHTSTOWN -- Dillon Torno already was called "Torno the Tornado" by his Peddie teammates and coaches because of the rhythmic nature of the nickname. Torno's performance yesterday at Maurice P. Shuman Field will certainly give a whole new meaning to the moniker. (NJ.com -- Times)
Movie Review: Cloudy With a Chance ... Sep 18, 2009
You don't need to have seen Twister to find the pasta tornado funny, and you don't need to know Independence Day or Transformers to giggle at the "dodge flying objects while fleeing down a street" sequence. This film represents a great leap forward for Sony Pictures Animation, which only has the semi-hit Open Season and the bomb in its back catalogue. (Suite101.com)
Hornets roll in threeOn all cylinders: Henleys new quick offense continues to improve in win Sep 18, 2009
The Hornets (9-0) defeated the Black Tornado for the second consecutive season ... The Black Tornado had an improved second-game effort, but the Hornets threw the visitors out of sync with their quick attack and persistent defense. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
A Woods County Nightmare, Part 1 Sep 18, 2009
A later airplane fly-over following the debris trail left by the resulting tornado showed that a funnel cloud first set down a bit to the southeast of Vici in Dewey County ... Unfortunately, the tornado had not run its entire course ... A short distance on to the northeast and just a few miles southeast of Alva, the tornado completely demolished the home of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Harzman. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Remarkable Providence Sep 17, 2009
No severe weather warnings were in place, and no tornado had come into downtown Minneapolis for a long timeat least 90 years, according to one archivist. Nevertheless, as delegates met, a tornado damaged the roof of the Minneapolis convention center where they were meeting and knocked the cross off the host church next door ... (In 1681 a general meeting of Massachusetts ministers urged careful coverage of "Illustrious Providences," including "Divine Judgments, Tempests, Floods, Earth-quakes,... (Townhall.com)
Molly Codeanne continues family tradition of showing horses Sep 17, 2009
The Broad Street Green took a hit when the tornado blew through two months ago, but it's in good shape to host the 25th annual Cornfest in mid-September ... The June 26 tornado, according to the National Weather Service, lasted three minutes, traveled 1. (Wethersfield Post, CT)
Photo Gallery Sep 17, 2009
The June 26 tornado, according to the National Weather Service, lasted three minutes, traveled 1. 7 miles and sustained winds from 80 to 90 miles per hour. (Farmington Valley Post, CT)
Trail at nature centera testament to tornado's force Sep 17, 2009
Trail at nature center a testament to tornado's force091709news2ryan ... com FARMINGTON - The Georgia Nature Center has nearly healed from a tornado that tore through it this year, but signs of the storm's destruction still remain ... Trail at nature center a testament to tornado's force. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Drills are done for a reason and must be taken seriously Sep 17, 2009
Although the peak of hurricane season is pretty much behind us, we will still have tornado season approaching us and a fire or any other emergency can happen at any time ... According to state policy and law, schools are required to have two bus evacuations, two tornado drills, two earthquake drills, two drills for bomb threats, two lockdowns and nine fire drills. (Forest Scott County Times, MS)
GAME HUNTERS: One 'Scribblenauts' puzzle, 10 solutions Sep 16, 2009
My first attempt with a tornado didn't work because the twister wouldn't fit in the space occupied by the tree. Inspired by the earlier fire solution, I created a lightning bolt, represented by a small cloud. (USA Today -- Tech)
Getting the Rides Ready Sep 16, 2009
Published: Tuesday, September 15, 2009 1:14 PM CDT A worker with Heart of America Shows makes sure that the seats on the Tornado ride are spinning smoothly Monday afternoon during a carnival set up at the Washington County fairgrounds. The carnival will be open during the 141st annual Washington County Fair, which officially begins Wednesday. (Brenham Banner, TX)
Forecasters confirm tornado Sep 15, 2009
Plateau folks are still talking about, and cleaning up after, the tornado ... It didnt take long for them to deem it an Enhanced Fujita Scale Level 1 (EF1) tornado ... The Enhanced Fujita Scale rates the strength of tornadoes based on the resulting damage. (Enumclaw Courier Herald, WA)
Trouble with bees (4) Sep 15, 2009
A tornado blew off the top of our barn, a deer fell into our swimming pool, flying bats (not to be confused with baseball bats) chased me around my bedroom, and this summer our kitchen got infested with yellow jacket bees. About six weeks ago I heard something scratching in the corner of our kitchen near the ceiling. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Real Live 'Wizard of Oz' In Kansas Sep 15, 2009
Up close: A tornado with large Liberty Bell shaped debris cloud swirls across a dirt road less than 500 feet in front of an unmarked Kansas State Trooper patrol car ... A tornado is a narrow, violently rotating column of air that extends from the base of a supercell thunderstorm (hurricane) ... The severe thunderstorms which produce tornadoes form where cold dry polar air meets warm moist tropical air. (The Drudge Report)
Waterspout on Lake Pontchartrain; lake rising Sep 13, 2009
The National Weather Service called a tornado warning for St. John the Baptist Parish and LaPlace because radar showed the waterspout moving landward Saturday afternoon. After high tides, winds and heavy rains pushed the lake up to 2 1/2 feet, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers closed the London Avenue Canal floodgate so the city could keep pumping storm runoff into the canal. (KSLA.com, LA)
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Tornado hits Enumclaw - Enumclaw Courier-Herald ... Tornado hits Enumclaw ... Sunday afternoons wild weather left trees toppled and some roofs ruined as a tornado zig-zagged its way through a rural Enumclaw neighborhood. (Enumclaw Courier Herald, WA)
