Funnel clouds caught on camera in Washington Co.; NWS survey Thursday
MILWAUKEE -- A tornado warning was canceled for the southeast part of Washington County Wednesday evening, May 9, but not before FOX6 News viewers captured funnel clouds on camera.
MILWAUKEE -- A tornado warning was canceled for the southeast part of Washington County Wednesday evening, May 9, but not before FOX6 News viewers captured funnel clouds on camera.
Storms strike Jacksonville State University in Alabama, leave trail of damage across South
ALABAMA -- With violent weather plowing through the Southeast, the kitchen windows exploded at Richard Brasher's home in eastern Alabama.Using couch cushions for protection, Brasher hid in the bathtub with his wife, daughter and two grandchildren as the storm passed near Jacksonville State University.
ALABAMA -- With violent weather plowing through the Southeast, the kitchen windows exploded at Richard Brasher's home in eastern Alabama.Using couch cushions for protection, Brasher hid in the bathtub with his wife, daughter and two grandchildren as the storm passed near Jacksonville State University.
5 dead after tornado, flooding from central US storms
OKLAHOMA CITY — The death toll rose to at least five on Sunday after severe thunderstorms swept through the central U.S., spawning a tornado that flattened homes, gale force winds and widespread flooding from the Upper Midwest to Appalachia.The system that stretched from Texas to the Canadian Maritime provinces had prompted several emergency declarations even before the dangerous system swept through.In southwestern Michigan, the body of a man was found floating in floodwaters Sunday in Kalamazoo, city Public Safety Lt.
OKLAHOMA CITY — The death toll rose to at least five on Sunday after severe thunderstorms swept through the central U.S., spawning a tornado that flattened homes, gale force winds and widespread flooding from the Upper Midwest to Appalachia.The system that stretched from Texas to the Canadian Maritime provinces had prompted several emergency declarations even before the dangerous system swept through.In southwestern Michigan, the body of a man was found floating in floodwaters Sunday in Kalamazoo, city Public Safety Lt.
National Weather Service says EF-0 tornado hit Madison's east side: "It was pretty nuts!"
MADISON -- The National Weather Service said Sunday a preliminary analysis of damage in the Madison area has indicated an EF-0 tornado struck Saturday, October 7th.The NWS-Milwaukee noted that while tornadoes in October in Wisconsin aren't common, this isn't unprecedented.Late Saturday afternoon, a line of showers developed along a frontal boundary pushing northeast through southern Wisconsin.According to the NWS, these showers weren't big/tall enough to produce lightning, but there was enough shear (changing wind directions and wind speeds) and instability, coupled with a very moist atmosphere, to cause many of the showers to rotate.
MADISON -- The National Weather Service said Sunday a preliminary analysis of damage in the Madison area has indicated an EF-0 tornado struck Saturday, October 7th.The NWS-Milwaukee noted that while tornadoes in October in Wisconsin aren't common, this isn't unprecedented.Late Saturday afternoon, a line of showers developed along a frontal boundary pushing northeast through southern Wisconsin.According to the NWS, these showers weren't big/tall enough to produce lightning, but there was enough shear (changing wind directions and wind speeds) and instability, coupled with a very moist atmosphere, to cause many of the showers to rotate.
1 injured after tornado touches down in western Wisconsin; 25 to 30 buildings damaged
ELLSWORTH — An emergency official says one person was injured when a tornado touched down in western Wisconsin, damaging 25 to 30 homes and farm buildings.Gary Brown, emergency manager for Pierce County, says the person was in a barn when the storm hit and part of the building collapsed.
ELLSWORTH — An emergency official says one person was injured when a tornado touched down in western Wisconsin, damaging 25 to 30 homes and farm buildings.Gary Brown, emergency manager for Pierce County, says the person was in a barn when the storm hit and part of the building collapsed.
"Keeping an eye on it:" Photo of man mowing as tornado swirls behind him goes viral
THREE HILLS, Alberta – A tornado touched down in Canada on Friday, June 2nd – but it wasn’t the massive funnel cloud that got all the attention after the storm passed.It was this picture of Theunis Wessels, mowing his lawn as the tornado spun in the background behind him that captured everyone’s attention:
THREE HILLS, Alberta – A tornado touched down in Canada on Friday, June 2nd – but it wasn’t the massive funnel cloud that got all the attention after the storm passed.It was this picture of Theunis Wessels, mowing his lawn as the tornado spun in the background behind him that captured everyone’s attention:
"It's all leveled:" State of Emergency issued after strong EF2 tornado hit near Chetek
CHETEK -- Governor Scott Walker on Wednesday afternoon, May 17th toured the damage after a deadly tornado near Chetek Tuesday -- and the governor declared a State of Emergency.
CHETEK -- Governor Scott Walker on Wednesday afternoon, May 17th toured the damage after a deadly tornado near Chetek Tuesday -- and the governor declared a State of Emergency.
Salvation Army, Red Cross on the ground after tornado near Chetek: Here's how you can help
CHETEK -- The Salvation Army and American Red Cross are on the ground in Chetek, Wisconsin, after at tornado hit Tuesday, May 16th.
CHETEK -- The Salvation Army and American Red Cross are on the ground in Chetek, Wisconsin, after at tornado hit Tuesday, May 16th.
Officials ID man killed after tornado tore through mobile home park near Chetek
Authorities have released the name of a man who was killed when a tornado tore through a mobile home park in northwestern Wisconsin.Barron County sheriff's department officials say 46-year-old Eric Gavin was killed Tuesday evening by the tornado that destroyed the Prairie Lake Estates Mobile Home Park near Chetek.It destroyed 50 to 60 trailer homes and injured 25 people, 17 of whom were taken to hospitals.Storms barreled through a large swath of the central U.S. and tornadoes reportedly touched down in four other states, including Kansas, Nebraska, Texas and Oklahoma, where another man was killed trying to flee to safety.The governors of Wisconsin and Oklahoma plan to survey the most damaged areas of their states later Wednesday.
Authorities have released the name of a man who was killed when a tornado tore through a mobile home park in northwestern Wisconsin.Barron County sheriff's department officials say 46-year-old Eric Gavin was killed Tuesday evening by the tornado that destroyed the Prairie Lake Estates Mobile Home Park near Chetek.It destroyed 50 to 60 trailer homes and injured 25 people, 17 of whom were taken to hospitals.Storms barreled through a large swath of the central U.S. and tornadoes reportedly touched down in four other states, including Kansas, Nebraska, Texas and Oklahoma, where another man was killed trying to flee to safety.The governors of Wisconsin and Oklahoma plan to survey the most damaged areas of their states later Wednesday.
Nearly 50 people taken to hospitals after Texas tornado
CANTON, Texas — Nearly 50 people were taken to hospitals after a tornado hit a small city in East Texas on Saturday, including one with critical injuries.Powerful storms swept through Canton and nearby areas about 50 miles (80 kilometers) east of Dallas, leaving behind a trail of overturned vehicles, mangled trees and damaged homes.ETMC Regional Heathcare Systems hospitals in the area received 47 patients following the storm, including one person in critical condition, spokeswoman Rebecca Berkley said.
CANTON, Texas — Nearly 50 people were taken to hospitals after a tornado hit a small city in East Texas on Saturday, including one with critical injuries.Powerful storms swept through Canton and nearby areas about 50 miles (80 kilometers) east of Dallas, leaving behind a trail of overturned vehicles, mangled trees and damaged homes.ETMC Regional Heathcare Systems hospitals in the area received 47 patients following the storm, including one person in critical condition, spokeswoman Rebecca Berkley said.
Mother, 3-year-old daughter killed when tornado hit their mobile home in Louisiana
BREAUX BRIDGE, Louisiana — Strong winds flipped a mobile home off its foundation Sunday, April 2nd in Louisiana, killing a mother and her three-year-old daughter as a storm system with hurricane-force winds crawled across the Deep South, damaging homes and businesses.Louisiana Gov.
BREAUX BRIDGE, Louisiana — Strong winds flipped a mobile home off its foundation Sunday, April 2nd in Louisiana, killing a mother and her three-year-old daughter as a storm system with hurricane-force winds crawled across the Deep South, damaging homes and businesses.Louisiana Gov.
Hundreds of homes damaged in tornado-laden Midwest storm
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Mark and Jennifer Swartz moved into their first home in November.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Mark and Jennifer Swartz moved into their first home in November.
Nursing home damaged after tornado touched down in central Illinois
OTTAWA, Illinois -- At least one person was killed when a torando spawned by a late-winter storm system swept through the central Illinois city of Ottawa Tuesday, February 28th.Illinois Emergency Management Agency spokeswoman Patti Thompson says the victim, who hasn't been identified, was killed Tuesday by an uprooted tree.
OTTAWA, Illinois -- At least one person was killed when a torando spawned by a late-winter storm system swept through the central Illinois city of Ottawa Tuesday, February 28th.Illinois Emergency Management Agency spokeswoman Patti Thompson says the victim, who hasn't been identified, was killed Tuesday by an uprooted tree.
"It's bad:" Governor declares state of emergency after 'at least 7 tornadoes' in Louisiana
NEW ORLEANS -- A powerful tornado touched down Tuesday, February 7th in the New Orleans East neighborhood, flipping cars, smashing homes and injuring several dozen people, some seriously.The severe weather spanned a wide swath of southeastern Louisiana.Gov.
NEW ORLEANS -- A powerful tornado touched down Tuesday, February 7th in the New Orleans East neighborhood, flipping cars, smashing homes and injuring several dozen people, some seriously.The severe weather spanned a wide swath of southeastern Louisiana.Gov.
"Pouring like crazy:" Heavy rain led to street flooding in Milwaukee area; and it happened fast
MILWAUKEE -- The rain started Tuesday night, September 6th, and continued through the day on Wednesday.
MILWAUKEE -- The rain started Tuesday night, September 6th, and continued through the day on Wednesday.
Dramatic video shows moment tornado levels Indiana Starbucks
KOKOMO, Indiana – Tornadoes tore through parts of Indiana on Wednesday, injuring more than a dozen people and causing widespread damage – including to a Starbucks that was leveled while a man recorded with his cellphone, according to WXIN.Brandon Mobley, who was watching the storm slam into the Kokomo shopping center from a nearby Chili's restaurant, recorded the stunning video.No employees were hurt in the collapse, according to Starbucks.
KOKOMO, Indiana – Tornadoes tore through parts of Indiana on Wednesday, injuring more than a dozen people and causing widespread damage – including to a Starbucks that was leveled while a man recorded with his cellphone, according to WXIN.Brandon Mobley, who was watching the storm slam into the Kokomo shopping center from a nearby Chili's restaurant, recorded the stunning video.No employees were hurt in the collapse, according to Starbucks.
‘Never seen anything like this’: Race car driver tweets pics of Starbucks leveled by Indiana tornado
KOKOMO, Ind. – Race car driver Conor Daly was in Kokomo, Indiana, to attend a memorial for driver Bryan Clauson when severe storms hit central Indiana on Wednesday.A tornado warning was issued for Howard County, and everyone at the Kokomo Speedway was ordered to seek shelter, according to WXIN.A tornado hit the ground near Markland Mall and completely dismantled a Starbucks coffee shop.
KOKOMO, Ind. – Race car driver Conor Daly was in Kokomo, Indiana, to attend a memorial for driver Bryan Clauson when severe storms hit central Indiana on Wednesday.A tornado warning was issued for Howard County, and everyone at the Kokomo Speedway was ordered to seek shelter, according to WXIN.A tornado hit the ground near Markland Mall and completely dismantled a Starbucks coffee shop.
Landspout near Midway Airport: Chicago records first tornado within city limits since 2006
CHICAGO -- Officials with the National Weather Service, and FOX6's sister station WGN in Chicago say the city recorded its first tornado within city limits since September of 2006 this week -- on Tuesday, August 9th.According to the National Weather Service, a "landspout" formed on a lake breeze boundary on Tuesday afternoon around 4:00 p.m.The National Weather Service says the landspout was spotted by Melanie Harnacke, an FAA contract observer on duty at Midway Airport.It was estimated to have begun at 3:48 p.m. and it dissipated by 3:58 p.m.The National Weather Service reports this was the first tornado within Chicago city limits since a brief F-0 on the campus of Loyola University on September 22nd, 2006.The National Weather Service describes a landspout as follows:"A landspout is a tornado with a narrow, rope-like condensation funnel that forms while the thunderstorm cloud is still growing and there is no rotating updraft - the spinning motion originates near the ground.
CHICAGO -- Officials with the National Weather Service, and FOX6's sister station WGN in Chicago say the city recorded its first tornado within city limits since September of 2006 this week -- on Tuesday, August 9th.According to the National Weather Service, a "landspout" formed on a lake breeze boundary on Tuesday afternoon around 4:00 p.m.The National Weather Service says the landspout was spotted by Melanie Harnacke, an FAA contract observer on duty at Midway Airport.It was estimated to have begun at 3:48 p.m. and it dissipated by 3:58 p.m.The National Weather Service reports this was the first tornado within Chicago city limits since a brief F-0 on the campus of Loyola University on September 22nd, 2006.The National Weather Service describes a landspout as follows:"A landspout is a tornado with a narrow, rope-like condensation funnel that forms while the thunderstorm cloud is still growing and there is no rotating updraft - the spinning motion originates near the ground.