The governor of Kentucky said two tornadoes had been spotted in the western part of the state. Hundreds of thousands of customers in multiple states were without power.
Tag: Tornadoes
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In a First, a Woman Issues a Thunderstorm Watch, Officials Say
The National Weather Service has issued thunderstorm and tornado watches for decades, but one had never been sent by a woman, until Wednesday.
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Tornado Emergency Near Houston as Severe Storms Move Across the South
A senior housing facility in Deer Park, Texas, was damaged, prompting the evacuation of its residents. Emergency and city workers were removing debris from roadways and attending to numerous calls.
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Death Toll Rises to 9 After Tornadoes Shred Through Alabama and Georgia
In Georgia and Alabama, rescuers were searching for victims and survivors on Friday as communities tried to assess the destruction. At least nine have died from the storms.
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Ice Storms, Heavy Snowfall, Tornadoes Threaten Midwest and South
A “multi-hazard” storm that already wrought havoc on the West Coast turned into a large winter storm system as it moved across the country.