Tornado

2024 - 1 - 9

Tornado Fury: The Unpredictable Nature of Nature's Wrath

National Weather Service - Severe Weather - Storm Damage - Tornadoes - Winter Storms

From tornadoes tearing through neighborhoods to suspected tornadoes in Florida, winter storms are wreaking havoc with damaging winds. Learn how residents are coping with the aftermath and stay safe during severe weather.

Tornadoes have been making headlines across the U.S., from snow squalls to devastating tornadoes touching down in various states. Residents in Southern Pinellas County and Catawba County experienced the wrath of tornadoes, with reports of major damage and casualties. The National Weather Service confirmed the impact of an EF-1 tornado with wind speeds reaching 110 mph, leaving a trail of destruction in its path.

As severe storms raced across North Carolina and South Carolina, tornadoes struck multiple towns, causing significant damage. From mobile home parks to entire towns, the havoc unleashed by tornadoes left communities in shock. In the Florida Panhandle, Panama City Beach and Marianna bore the brunt of destructive tornadoes, resulting in heavy damage and demolished buildings.

The Northeast is now on high alert as a large winter storm threatens the East Coast with possible flooding, tornadoes, and heavy snowfall. Several states have already faced severe weather, with reports of injuries and damages. Tornado warnings, flood alerts, and storm systems have kept residents on edge as they brace for the unpredictable nature of tornadoes.

Despite the devastation, communities are coming together to clean up and rebuild after the tornado havoc. Understanding the difference between a tornado watch and warning is crucial for preparedness. Stay informed, stay safe, and know the signs of a tornado to protect yourself and your loved ones during severe weather.

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From snow squalls to tornado warnings, the U.S. is being pummeled ... (CBS News)

He said these areas may see strong winds and hail in addition to tornadoes. What is a blizzard warning? Blizzard warnings are issued when winter storms bring ...

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Residents cleaning up after tornado touches down in St. Petersburg (FOX 13 Tampa Bay)

After an afternoon of wicked weather, residents in Southern Pinellas County are beginning to pick up the pieces.

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NWS: 'High-end' EF-1 tornado with 110 mph winds hit Catawba ... (WSOC Charlotte)

— A man died and four other people were injured after an EF-1 tornado hit a Catawba County neighborhood on Tuesday, the National Weather Service confirmed. At ...

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National Weather Service says 'high-end' EF-1 tornado hit Catawba ... (WCNC.com)

One person was killed and two others were critically injured when the tornado hit a mobile home park in Claremont, officials said.

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NWS confirms tornado left major damage in South Carolina town (WYFF Greenville)

The National Weather Service on Wednesday confirmed tornadoes hit in both South Carolina and North Carolina, leaving major damage after storms on Tuesday.

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NWS confirms EF1 tornado struck Catawba County, killing one (Charlotte Observer)

A tornado packing 110-mph winds killed a person in Catawba County as fierce storms raced across North Carolina Tuesday afternoon, a National Weather Service ...

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'All hell broke loose': Marianna residents pick up pieces after ... (Tallahassee.com)

After checking the weather radar before dawn Tuesday from his camper at the Florida Caverns RV Resort, he made the fateful decision to take shelter with his ...

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Video: Tornado causes damage after touching down in Panama City ... (FOX 13 Tampa Bay)

- As daylight broke along Florida's panhandle, residents in Panama City Beach got a glimpse of the damage left behind after a tornado touched down Tuesday ...

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Live: Damage reported after possible multiple tornadoes. Threat not ... (Tallahassee.com)

Shortly before 7 a.m. EST, the National Weather Service reported a "confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado" was located near Panama City.

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Live weather updates: Tornado warnings issued in southwest Georgia (Savannah Morning News)

Severe weather is expected across much of Georgia on Tuesday. Here is the latest on power outages, tornado activity and more.

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First Warning Weather Day: Damaging winds, tornadoes possible (WESH Orlando)

The Storm Prediction Center has elevated part of our area to a level 3-5 risk for numerous strong to severe storms.

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Where is Lower Grand Lagoon and Marianna? Tornado tears across ... (The News Herald)

A tornado touched down in Lower Grand Lagoon south of Panama City Beach and tore through Calhoun and Jackson counties, according to the NWS.

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Tornadoes, damaging thunderstorms sweep across Gulf Coast as ... (FOX Weather)

Several confirmed Tornado Warnings were issued during the overnight hours and early Tuesday morning, including in Mobile, Alabama, and in the Florida Panhandle, ...

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Tornado Watch issued for parts of the Big Bend and South Georgia ... (WTXL ABC 27)

A line of storms moves through during morning and afternoon hours with the capability of producing strong wind, tornadoes, and heavy rain.

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Possible tornado rips through Panama City Beach, Florida: See ... (FOX 35 Orlando)

A possible tornado ripped through portions of the Florida Panhandle as a severe line of storms began to sweep across the state Tuesday morning.

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Panama City Beach tornado causes heavy damage, demolishes ... (al.com)

A tornado touched down in the Florida Panhandle, and others were reported in DeFuniak Springs, Panama City and Marianna.

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NWS: Tornado touched down in Walton County (WPBF West Palm Beach)

Panama City is under a tornado warning. WPBF 25 First Warning meteorologists have declared Tuesday an Impact Weather Day due to severe storms moving across ...

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Severe Thunderstorms and Likely Tornadoes Cause Damage in ... (The New York Times)

Gusty winds ripped through the Florida Panhandle, downing power lines and trees. Tornado warnings were in place for parts of Florida, Alabama and Georgia on ...

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Tornadoes triggered by winter storm rake Florida; Northeast next in ... (USA TODAY)

A large winter storm was threatening the East Coast with possible flooding, tornadoes and heavy snowfall.

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Buildings destroyed after possible tornado hits Bay County (The News Herald)

A possible tornado hit the Bay County area, leaving damaged buildings and downed trees.

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Suspected tornadoes in Florida Panhandle rip apart marina, destroy ... (FOX Weather)

Suspected tornadoes ripped through multiple communities in the Florida Panhandle early Tuesday during severe thunderstorms, causing damage to homes and ...

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Tornado Watch, storm warnings, other alerts in place for several NC ... (WBTV)

Alerts include flood ...

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Tornado Warning ends for parts of Channel 9 viewing area (WSOC Charlotte)

CHARLOTTE — Severe Weather Center 9 is tracking a powerful storm system hitting our area on Tuesday. A Tornado Warning was issued for areas in Mecklenburg, ...

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Seven injured in Marianna tornado (WTVY, Dothan)

The devastating ...

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Live weather updates: Flood and wind advisory in effect for Augusta ... (The Augusta Chronicle)

Severe weather is expected in the Augusta area Tuesday afternoon. Here's what we know about the forecast, power outages and road conditions.

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Tornado warning expires across Henry County/Martinsville/Patrick ... (WDBJ7)

At 203 PM EST, a severe ...

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Understanding the difference between tornado watch and tornado ... (FOX 13 Tampa Bay)

A tornado watch has been issued for several counties in the Tampa Bay area and 15 overall across Florida as severe weather gears up to roll into the Gulf Coast ...

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Tornado Watch Issued Until 9 p.m. Tuesday | Duke Today (Duke Today)

The most intense storms may produce heavy rain, damaging winds & isolated tornadoes. A watch means conditions are favorable for the development of tornadoes in ...

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Tornado watch in Volusia-Flagler extends until 9 p.m. as storms ... (Daytona Beach News-Journal)

The storms also are expected to bring the potential for damaging winds, coastal flooding and heavy rainfall, according to forecasters.

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Know the signs of a tornado and what to do to stay safe (Hillsborough County)

Tornadoes can cut across Hillsborough County with little to no warning. These violent whirlwinds can form over land or water, and wind speeds can reach over ...

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Winter storm: Tornadoes, flooding rain threaten East Coast (ABC News)

At least three people are dead and multiple others injured across four states following severe weather on Tuesday.

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Storms hit South with tornadoes, dump heavy snow in Midwest (CBS News)

A violent storm with 55 mph winds and hail moved through the Florida Panhandle and into parts of Alabama and Georgia, along with at least several reports of ...

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Tornado warning, flood alerts issued as storm system holds NC ... (Charlotte Observer)

Charlotte area, NC has strong storms, wind in weather forecast for Jan. 9, 2024. Schools closed during the state of emergency. The latest.

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Storms have exited the area and severe weather threat is over. (WPTV.com)

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Tornado watches expired in Palm Beach County at 11 p.m. Tuesday and St. Lucie County at 9:15 p.m. with the wind advisory ending at 1 ...

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South Carolina city's downtown heavily damaged by apparent tornado (WLTX.com)

An apparent tornado touched down in downtown Bamberg Tuesday when a line of severe storms passed through the region.

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'Oh my goodness': Suspected tornado knocks over building in ... (FOX 13 Tampa Bay)

Video from Panama City Beach on Florida's panhandle shows extensive damage after a suspected tornado touched down in the area.

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Woman killed in apparent tornado in Houston County - WAKA 8 (Alabama News Network)

The county coroner said 81-year-old Charlotte Paschal was killed when her mobile home was tossed from its foundation. Widespread damage is being reported ...

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Tornado warnings expire for Alachua, Marion counties (WUFT)

Parts of north central Florida and southern Georgia face the potential for severe weather on Tuesday.

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Tornado survey teams to assess storm damage in Florida Panhandle (WPTV.com)

Storm-related injuries were reported in Florida, but no deaths, after punishing tornadoes hammered the Panhandle and northern part of the state on Tuesday.

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