Tornado

2024 - 4 - 2

Tornado Madness: From Destruction to Preparation

Meteorology - Natural Disasters - Severe Weather - Tornadoes

Find out how technology has evolved since the 1974 Xenia tornado and what a Whiteland couple did to rebuild their home after a devastating tornado hit them.

As tornado season kicks off in the U.S., severe weather wreaks havoc across the heartland with reports of significant damage. From Texas to Illinois, central and eastern states are being pummeled by severe storms, unleashing large hail and heavy rainfall. The advancements in technology are evident as newer convective allowing models can now track tornadic activity hours before it hits, providing crucial warnings to communities in the path of destruction.

In the aftermath of a tornado that destroyed their home, a resilient Whiteland couple reflects on the challenges they faced while rebuilding. This serves as a reminder of the strength and unity of communities in the face of natural disasters. Meanwhile, emergency drills and preparedness measures are being emphasized, with cities like Abilene conducting a city-wide tornado drill to ensure residents are equipped to handle such emergencies.

Reflecting on the past, the 1974 Xenia tornado stands as a testament to the progress in meteorological technology. The ability to predict and track tornadoes has significantly improved, offering crucial lead time for preparation and safety measures. It's vital for communities to stay vigilant and proactive during tornado season, utilizing the resources and information available to mitigate the impact of these powerful storms.

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Damage reported as severe weather rips across heartland with ... (FOX Weather)

April typically kicks off the most active three months for tornadoes in the U.S., and this year is no exception as a widespread multiday severe weather ...

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Severe storms lash central and eastern US, dumping rain, softball ... (CNN)

Parts of Texas all the way to Illinois were drenched Monday evening as severe thunderstorms marched through the central and eastern US, dumping hail larger ...

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How far technology has come since the 1974 Xenia tornado (WDTN.com)

“We saw with the March outbreak, we saw one of our newer convective allowing models 2 hours before the tornado hit Mercer County. It was tracking a tornadic ...

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Whiteland couple rebuilds home after tornado destroyed it (Fox 59)

Now, one year later, Hoosier families are reflecting on that day including a couple from Whiteland, one of the hardest hit areas.

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Live updates: Second wave of storms, tornado threat moves through ... (Oklahoman.com)

Severe weather is expected to develop in Oklahoma through the day on Monday. Here's what to expect.

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Weather: Kansas City metro area removed from tornado watch (KMBC Kansas City)

A line of severe storms is expected to move into eastern Kansas and western Missouri later on Monday, bringing with it the potential for large hail, ...

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National Weather Service reports tornado risk in Norman until 11 ... (The Oklahoma Daily)

There is a low potential risk for a tornado and severe thunderstorms with large hail developing this afternoon and into the evening in Norman, according to ...

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Tornado watch issued for Kansas City as severe thunderstorms ... (Kansas City Star)

A tornado watch is in effect for Kansas City as severe thunderstorms begin to fire up. Tornadoes, large hail and strong winds are possible.

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Tornado warning issued for Laclede County (KOLR - OzarksFirst.com)

LEBANON, Mo. – Laclede County is under a tornado warning east of Phillipsburg and another tornado warning is east of Lebanon in Laclede County both heading ...

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What will you do if a tornado hits? City-wide drill Wednesday (ReporterNews.com)

The Reporter-News sat down with the emergency management coordinators to talk tornado season, the 2019 Abilene tornado and how you can prepare your families ...

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I lost my home to the 1974 tornado but it gained a new perspective ... (Courier Journal)

When I was in 8th grade, and my sister Valerie was a junior at Ballard High School. We arrived home about an hour prior to the 1974 tornado hitting our home ...

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Severe storms could bring tornadoes and golf-ball-sized hail to parts ... (CNN)

More than 8 million people are at risk of being lashed by powerful tornadoes Tuesday as an intensifying round of severe thunderstorms – which also carries ...

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Storms Lash Parts of Central U.S. (The New York Times)

A powerful storm system struck sections of Missouri, Oklahoma and Texas before moving east, forecasters said.

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EVSC closed Tuesday after strong storms leave damage, outages in ... (Evansville Courier & Press)

EVANSVILLE – Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp. is closed after strong storms rushed the Tri-State early Tuesday morning, leaving damage and power outages ...

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Moderate Risk of Severe T-Storms/Tornadoes in Ohio Today (WOODTV.com)

From the Storm Prediction Center: “THERE IS A MODERATE RISK OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS ACROSS A LARGE PORTION OF OHIO…AND INCLUDING ADJACENT PARTS OF ...

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Residents of tornado-struck areas prepare for severe weather threat (WSMV Nashville)

People are still ...

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1974 tornado 'devastated' Central State; warning call saved lives at ... (Dayton Daily News)

More could have been killed, a retired Wilberforce University librarian told the Dayton Daily News last week, had a night-shift worker not called Carnegie ...

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Ongoing severe weather outbreak continues Tuesday with strong ... (FOX Weather)

Tuesday's severe weather outbreak is expected to be more intense, with the potential for strong, long-track tornadoes that could tear across parts of Ohio, ...

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Live updates: Tornado watch in effect for Jefferson County until noon (Courier Journal)

There was a "radar-confirmed tornado" in Evansville, Indiana, according to a spokesperson with the National Weather Service of Louisville.

FLASH: Tornado warning issued for parts of Evansville and ... (Crisis24)

The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a Tornado Warning for parts of Evansville and Newburgh in Indiana, until at least 06:30 CDT April 2. The warning could ...

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Tornadoes, large hail and damaging winds possible in Kentucky ... (WHAS11.com)

Kentucky and Indiana counties may see isolated tornadoes, flash flooding, large hail and damaging winds on Tuesday.

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LIVE UPDATES: Threat for significant severe weather Tuesday ... (WLWT Cincinnati)

We've got two rounds of strong-to-severe storms on Tuesday, with the afternoon/evening one more significant.

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WATCH LIVE: Some viewing area counties under Tornado Warning ... (WLKY Louisville)

Crawford County, Harrison County and Meade County in Indiana are all under a Tornado Warning until 8:15 a.m. Breckinridge County in Kentucky is also under a ...

FLASH: Tornado warning issued for parts of Cape Girardeau and ... (Crisis24)

FLASH: Tornado warning issued for parts of Cape Girardeau and Jackson, Mo., and Anna, Ill., US, until at least 04:45 CDT April 2.

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​Tornado threat targets Ohio Valley as severe storms barrel through ... (ABC News)

A line of severe thunderstorms is moving east through the Ohio Valley Tuesday, bringing damaging winds and a threat of tornadoes.

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Risk of tornadoes Tuesday in Greater Cincinnati: See what to expect ... (Cincinnati.com)

The Severe Weather Outlook for Tuesday from the National Weather Service shows the Greater Cincinnati region. Storms capable of producing strong tornadoes are ...

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Tornado Map Shows States With Warning in Place (Newsweek)

The watches cover much of southern Illinois, a part of southwest Indiana, a portion of southeast Missouri and a small part of northwest Kentucky. Warnings have ...

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Tornado threats, heavy rain and snow expected as dangerous ... (NBC News)

Millions of people are under weather alerts as a dangerous storm system moves through parts of the Ohio Valley region and the Northeast, bringing heavy rain ...

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Tornadoes possible Tuesday in WV, KY & OH (WOWK 13 News)

(WOWK) — A two-day storm event is unfolding that started late Monday and continues Tuesday as sweeping weather changes are taking place.

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Tornado, severe thunderstorm warnings issued in Eastern Kentucky ... (WCHS-TV8)

The National Weather Service has issued a tornado warning for parts of Boyd County in Kentucky, Gallia and Lawrence counties in Ohio, and Mason, Putnam, Cabell ...

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Moderate risk for severe weather, tornadoes for these Kentucky and ... (WHAS11.com)

The greater Louisville area is in an enhanced risk for severe storms, according to the National Weather Service.

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Nashville area weather: Tornado watch issued for Middle Tennessee (The Tennessean)

The National Weather Service predicts thunderstorms should reach the Nashville area approximately between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m..

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What's the difference between a tornado watch and a tornado ... (Wellsville Daily Reporter)

The Ohio and Tennessee valleys face the highest risk for flash floods, long-track tornadoes and large hail, according to meteorologists, especially in the ...

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New Tornado Watch (WSAZ-TV)

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. ( ...

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Indiana tornado season is here. Is it a watch or warning? What to ... (The Indianapolis Star)

Indiana tornado season is here and sirens soon will blare across the state. What's the difference between a tornado warning and a watch?

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Tornado watch vs. tornado warning: What to know in Tennessee as ... (The Tennessean)

Middle TN is under a tornado watch and the rest of the state could too as Tuesday storms continue. Here's the difference between a watch vs. warning.

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Severe Weather, Including Tornadoes, Expected in Midwest and South (The New York Times)

People across much of the Ohio Valley were bracing for severe weather, including thunderstorms and tornadoes, through the afternoon and evening on Tuesday, ...

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Ohio State campuses under severe weather threat (The Ohio State University News)

The Columbus and regional campuses of The Ohio State University are under the threat of severe weather, including hail, high winds and tornadoes, ...

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Storms cause damage across Ohio, Kentucky, Tennessee; millions ... (CBS News)

A violent weather system ripped through massive sections of the U.S. as millions were placed under tornado watches in the Ohio and Tennessee Valleys.

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Tornado watch issued for central Ohio as day of storms and flooding ... (ThisWeek Community News)

The National Weather Service says severe weather continues into Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday. Closures continue throughout Columbus area mount.

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Tornado touchdown reported in Kankakee County, officials say (NBC Chicago)

A line of showers and thunderstorms spawned at least one tornado in Kankakee County on Tuesday afternoon, with a second twister also reported by ...

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FIRST ALERT WEATHER DAY | Intense setup (WKYT)

This is one of the most ...

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Knox County under tornado watch tonight. What's the difference ... (Knoxville News Sentinel)

Strong to severe thunderstorms are possible overnight, bringing damaging wind gusts, large hail and the possibility of tornadoes, the Morristown NWS office ...

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Tornado Warning expires for Nicholas County (WSAZ-TV)

At 4:36 p.m., a ...

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Tornado watch in effect until 10 p.m. (Fox 59)

INDIANAPOLIS — A tornado watch has been issued until 10 p.m. for portions of east central, south central and southeast Indiana as the threat of severe ...

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New Nighttime Tornado Watches (WSAZ-TV)

After a long and ...

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Suspected tornado may have traveled 35 miles from Indiana to ... (WHAS11.com)

No injuries were reported, but many homes in the area were damaged. ... LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The Louisville area was greeted with two rounds of severe weather ...

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Scioto, Pike county tornado warnings expire (WOWK 13 News)

UPDATE: (8:20 P.M.) – A tornado warning has also been issued for Scioto and Pike counties in Ohio. The warning for Pike County, Kentucky has expired. Tri- ...

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