Threat of severe weather covers more than half the country
(CNN) -- Tornado watches stretched from the Texas Panhandle to central Nebraska on Wednesday as another wave of storms put portions of the Plains states and Midwest squarely in the bull's-eye again.It was the latest round of severe weather to settle over America's heartland as warm moist air from the Gulf of Mexico saturated the area, bringing with it the risk of twisters, large hail and damaging winds.No tornadoes or damage had been reported so far.But a severe thunderstorm warning posted for the Kearney, Nebraska, area said golf ball-sized hail that could damage vehicles, roofs and crops was possible as the storm swept northward.
(CNN) -- Tornado watches stretched from the Texas Panhandle to central Nebraska on Wednesday as another wave of storms put portions of the Plains states and Midwest squarely in the bull's-eye again.It was the latest round of severe weather to settle over America's heartland as warm moist air from the Gulf of Mexico saturated the area, bringing with it the risk of twisters, large hail and damaging winds.No tornadoes or damage had been reported so far.But a severe thunderstorm warning posted for the Kearney, Nebraska, area said golf ball-sized hail that could damage vehicles, roofs and crops was possible as the storm swept northward.
Severe weather threatens Plains again
(CNN) -- Another round of severe weather threatened America's heartland on Tuesday, with tornado watches posted across parts of Nebraska, Iowa, Missouri and Kansas.At least one tornado touched down in north-central Kansas on Tuesday afternoon, causing damage to a few homes and power lines in the rural area, the National Weather Service reported.
(CNN) -- Another round of severe weather threatened America's heartland on Tuesday, with tornado watches posted across parts of Nebraska, Iowa, Missouri and Kansas.At least one tornado touched down in north-central Kansas on Tuesday afternoon, causing damage to a few homes and power lines in the rural area, the National Weather Service reported.
VIDEO: Storm chasers record footage inside Kansas tornado
(CNN) -- The Midwest is still reeling from the devastating tornadoes that tore through Oklahoma and Kansas.In Smith County, Kansas, two storm chasers captured what it is like to be inside the tornado's fury.
(CNN) -- The Midwest is still reeling from the devastating tornadoes that tore through Oklahoma and Kansas.In Smith County, Kansas, two storm chasers captured what it is like to be inside the tornado's fury.
Severe weather hits Plains, with forecasts calling for more to come
(CNN) -- Another round of severe weather threatened America's heartland on Tuesday, with tornado watches posted across parts of Nebraska, Iowa, Missouri and Kansas.At least one tornado touched down in north-central Kansas on Tuesday afternoon, causing damage to some homes and power lines in the rural area, the National Weather Service reported.
(CNN) -- Another round of severe weather threatened America's heartland on Tuesday, with tornado watches posted across parts of Nebraska, Iowa, Missouri and Kansas.At least one tornado touched down in north-central Kansas on Tuesday afternoon, causing damage to some homes and power lines in the rural area, the National Weather Service reported.
How do experts come up with ratings for tornadoes?
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The National Weather Service rated the Moore, Oklahoma tornado as an EF-5 -- its most severe tornado classification.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The National Weather Service rated the Moore, Oklahoma tornado as an EF-5 -- its most severe tornado classification.
Severe weather moves to the eastern third of the U.S.
(CNN) -- The powerful storm system behind the twister that ravaged Moore, Oklahoma, set its sights on the Great Lakes and Tennessee Valley on Wednesday, forecasters said."Primary threats will be damaging winds and large hail," according to the National Weather Service. "Isolated tornadoes will also be possible."Severe weather watches continued into the early hours of the day for portions of Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Arkansas and Mississippi.The threat of a few strong tornadoes, large hail and thunderstorm wind gusts remained in northeastern Texas, southwestern Arkansas, extreme southeastern Oklahoma and northwestern Louisiana, CNN Meteorologist Sean Morris said.
(CNN) -- The powerful storm system behind the twister that ravaged Moore, Oklahoma, set its sights on the Great Lakes and Tennessee Valley on Wednesday, forecasters said."Primary threats will be damaging winds and large hail," according to the National Weather Service. "Isolated tornadoes will also be possible."Severe weather watches continued into the early hours of the day for portions of Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Arkansas and Mississippi.The threat of a few strong tornadoes, large hail and thunderstorm wind gusts remained in northeastern Texas, southwestern Arkansas, extreme southeastern Oklahoma and northwestern Louisiana, CNN Meteorologist Sean Morris said.
Moore, Oklahoma tornado now declared an EF-5
MOORE, Oklahoma (CNN) -- Search-and-rescue crews with dogs went through smashed houses and crushed cars on Tuesday, looking for signs of life a day after a monster tornado pulverized a vast swath of suburbs of Oklahoma City.No new survivors or bodies have been found since the early hours after the tornado carved a trail as much as a mile wide and 17 miles long on Monday afternoon.At least 24 people, including nine children, have been killed, according to the state medical examiner's office.
MOORE, Oklahoma (CNN) -- Search-and-rescue crews with dogs went through smashed houses and crushed cars on Tuesday, looking for signs of life a day after a monster tornado pulverized a vast swath of suburbs of Oklahoma City.No new survivors or bodies have been found since the early hours after the tornado carved a trail as much as a mile wide and 17 miles long on Monday afternoon.At least 24 people, including nine children, have been killed, according to the state medical examiner's office.
At least 24 people, including nine children killed in Moore, OK tornado
(CNN) -- Here are developments on the aftermath of the deadly tornadoes that ripped through Oklahoma this week.Moore's community center is asking for donations of flashlights, batteries and lanterns for those without power.There's also a need for tetanus shots, for those who have stepped on nails while working outside.Teacher Waynel Mayes described how she had her students "play worms" and sing loudly as the tornado approached.Moore Fire Chief Gary Bird thanked those first responders who have come from surrounding cities, as well as his own men and women, for helping respond to the tornado and its aftermath."We've been through several tornadoes, and it's kind of trial by fire," Bird told CNN. "(And) we've been very blessed to have all the help."Gabriel Wheeler described how his teacher at Briarwood Elementary School helped save his and other students lives by putting her hands over children's heads when the ceiling collapsed on top of them."It was like the three little pigs, the big bad wolf coming to huff and puff on your house," the teacher, Julie Simon, recalled. "There was this monster coming and we could hear it approaching ...
(CNN) -- Here are developments on the aftermath of the deadly tornadoes that ripped through Oklahoma this week.Moore's community center is asking for donations of flashlights, batteries and lanterns for those without power.There's also a need for tetanus shots, for those who have stepped on nails while working outside.Teacher Waynel Mayes described how she had her students "play worms" and sing loudly as the tornado approached.Moore Fire Chief Gary Bird thanked those first responders who have come from surrounding cities, as well as his own men and women, for helping respond to the tornado and its aftermath."We've been through several tornadoes, and it's kind of trial by fire," Bird told CNN. "(And) we've been very blessed to have all the help."Gabriel Wheeler described how his teacher at Briarwood Elementary School helped save his and other students lives by putting her hands over children's heads when the ceiling collapsed on top of them."It was like the three little pigs, the big bad wolf coming to huff and puff on your house," the teacher, Julie Simon, recalled. "There was this monster coming and we could hear it approaching ...
SE WI volunteer organizations sending teams to Moore, OK
SOUTHEASTERN WI (WITI) -- One day after a tornado tore through Moore, Oklahoma, volunteer groups in southeastern Wisconsin put plans in motion to assist those affected by the disaster.The Salvation Army and its territorial headquarters received a request from Oklahoma.
SOUTHEASTERN WI (WITI) -- One day after a tornado tore through Moore, Oklahoma, volunteer groups in southeastern Wisconsin put plans in motion to assist those affected by the disaster.The Salvation Army and its territorial headquarters received a request from Oklahoma.
'I love you,' teacher tells students as she saves them from twister
MOORE, Oklahoma (CNN) -- Sun was hard to come by in Moore, Oklahoma, Tuesday.
MOORE, Oklahoma (CNN) -- Sun was hard to come by in Moore, Oklahoma, Tuesday.
Bracing for Round 3: 53 million under severe weather threat
(CNN) -- It's already killed scores of people in a massive tornado that devastated the town of Moore, Oklahoma.
(CNN) -- It's already killed scores of people in a massive tornado that devastated the town of Moore, Oklahoma.
Oklahoma City area was hammered by EF5 tornado in 1999
(CNN) -- Monday afternoon's devastating tornado in the Oklahoma City suburbs brought to mind a May 1999 EF5 twister that killed 36 people and smashed some of the same communities.
(CNN) -- Monday afternoon's devastating tornado in the Oklahoma City suburbs brought to mind a May 1999 EF5 twister that killed 36 people and smashed some of the same communities.
Milwaukee woman worried about loved ones in native Oklahoma
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- As of 8:00 p.m. Monday, May 20th, 51 people had been confirmed killed after a massive tornado struck the suburbs of Oklahoma City on Monday afternoon.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- As of 8:00 p.m. Monday, May 20th, 51 people had been confirmed killed after a massive tornado struck the suburbs of Oklahoma City on Monday afternoon.
Moore, Oklahoma tornado: THE LATEST
(CNN) -- At least 24 people -- including nine children -- were killed when a massive tornado struck an area outside Oklahoma City on Monday afternoon, officials said.At least seven of those children were killed at Plaza Towers Elementary School in Moore, Oklahoma, police said.
(CNN) -- At least 24 people -- including nine children -- were killed when a massive tornado struck an area outside Oklahoma City on Monday afternoon, officials said.At least seven of those children were killed at Plaza Towers Elementary School in Moore, Oklahoma, police said.
Tornadoes tear through Kansas, Oklahoma and Iowa
(CNN) -- At least one person was killed Sunday when a string of tornadoes ripped through four states, tearing roofs off homes, downing power lines and tossing trees like matchsticks.
(CNN) -- At least one person was killed Sunday when a string of tornadoes ripped through four states, tearing roofs off homes, downing power lines and tossing trees like matchsticks.
Severe weather threatens to pummel Midwest, Plains
(CNN) -- Baseball-sized hail, wind gusts and tornadoes are threatening to pummel parts of the central Plains and Midwest on Sunday and Monday.A mix of ingredients could combine to spawn a severe weather outbreak sweeping through parts of Kansas, Oklahoma, Iowa and Missouri, CNN meteorologist Melissa Le Fevre said."Overall, the threat is similar for the region: strong supercells that will have the capability to produce hail baseball-size or larger, strong wind gusts and tornadoes," she said Sunday. "It will ultimately depends on how warm the region gets today."According to the National Weather Service, supercells are a special type of thunderstorm that can last for many hours. "They are responsible for nearly all of the significant tornadoes produced in the U.S. and for most of the hailstones larger than golf ball size," the weather service says. "Supercells are also known to produce extreme winds and flash flooding."Warmer temperatures are an important factor, Le Fevre said."Warmer temperatures allow for the air in the atmosphere to mix, which causes it to be unstable," she said. "Sunny days are essentially more unstable, which allows thunderstorms to develop and become strong to severe."Beyond the Midwest, other areas were already seeing severe weather on Sunday.
(CNN) -- Baseball-sized hail, wind gusts and tornadoes are threatening to pummel parts of the central Plains and Midwest on Sunday and Monday.A mix of ingredients could combine to spawn a severe weather outbreak sweeping through parts of Kansas, Oklahoma, Iowa and Missouri, CNN meteorologist Melissa Le Fevre said."Overall, the threat is similar for the region: strong supercells that will have the capability to produce hail baseball-size or larger, strong wind gusts and tornadoes," she said Sunday. "It will ultimately depends on how warm the region gets today."According to the National Weather Service, supercells are a special type of thunderstorm that can last for many hours. "They are responsible for nearly all of the significant tornadoes produced in the U.S. and for most of the hailstones larger than golf ball size," the weather service says. "Supercells are also known to produce extreme winds and flash flooding."Warmer temperatures are an important factor, Le Fevre said."Warmer temperatures allow for the air in the atmosphere to mix, which causes it to be unstable," she said. "Sunny days are essentially more unstable, which allows thunderstorms to develop and become strong to severe."Beyond the Midwest, other areas were already seeing severe weather on Sunday.
Officials: Multiple fatalities, 100 injuries in severe Texas storm
(CNN) -- Several people were killed and more than 100 were injured Wednesday night when a possible tornado cut a wide swath through north Texas, officials said.Kathy Jividen, a spokeswoman for the Hood County sheriff's office, said there were "multiple fatalities" in the wake of the storm that touched down in Granbury.Matt Zavadsky, spokesman for MedStar Mobile Healthcare, said there were reports of at least 100 people being injured.
(CNN) -- Several people were killed and more than 100 were injured Wednesday night when a possible tornado cut a wide swath through north Texas, officials said.Kathy Jividen, a spokeswoman for the Hood County sheriff's office, said there were "multiple fatalities" in the wake of the storm that touched down in Granbury.Matt Zavadsky, spokesman for MedStar Mobile Healthcare, said there were reports of at least 100 people being injured.
Tornado rips into New Orleans suburb, damages trees, cars
(CNN) -- A tornado ripped into a New Orleans suburb Wednesday afternoon, damaging homes and knocking down power lines, but no injuries were reported, a local government spokeswoman said.The storm hit in Kenner, Louisiana, near the city's international airport.
(CNN) -- A tornado ripped into a New Orleans suburb Wednesday afternoon, damaging homes and knocking down power lines, but no injuries were reported, a local government spokeswoman said.The storm hit in Kenner, Louisiana, near the city's international airport.
Wisconsin DOT issues alert regarding severe weather potential
WISCONSIN (WITI) -- The Wisconsin DOT has issued an alert regarding weather that will impact Wisconsin on Thursday, April 18th and Friday, April 19th.The alert reads as follows:A wide variety of dangerous weather is impacting most of Wisconsin and will continue to do so through Wednesday night until Friday morning.
WISCONSIN (WITI) -- The Wisconsin DOT has issued an alert regarding weather that will impact Wisconsin on Thursday, April 18th and Friday, April 19th.The alert reads as follows:A wide variety of dangerous weather is impacting most of Wisconsin and will continue to do so through Wednesday night until Friday morning.
Powerful storm system threatens Southeast
(CNN) -- A powerful storm system rumbled through Mississippi on Thursday, spawning a tornado that killed one person and injured others.At least five counties in eastern Mississippi and four in western Alabama suffered damage as the storms rolled through.
(CNN) -- A powerful storm system rumbled through Mississippi on Thursday, spawning a tornado that killed one person and injured others.At least five counties in eastern Mississippi and four in western Alabama suffered damage as the storms rolled through.