Tornado

2024 - 4 - 26

Tornado Outbreak: Chaos and Destruction Across the Heartland

Emergency Preparedness - Midwest - National Weather Service - Natural Disasters - Severe Weather - Tornado

Millions under threat as tornadoes wreak havoc in multiple states. Watch the terrifying video footage of tornadoes crossing Nebraska.

A wave of over 2 dozen tornadoes has swept through three states, sending more than twenty million Americans into a state of alert from Texas to Iowa. The severe weather forecast includes large hail and damaging winds, intensifying the chaos. In Nebraska, a massive tornado was spotted crossing key interstates, prompting urgent warnings for residents to seek shelter immediately. The National Weather Service issued tornado warnings for various regions, with Nebraska and Iowa facing the brunt of the storm.

Severe spring storms are putting a staggering 21 million individuals under the threat of potential tornadoes, heavy rain, and thunder in the Plains and Mississippi Valley. As the Midwest battles the destructive force of tornadoes, the city of Omaha witnesses widespread damage as the suburbia falls victim to nature's fury. The tornado outbreak is causing severe damage, demolishing homes, businesses, and farmland, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake.

Amid the chaos, many communities are left reeling from the aftermath of the tornadoes that tore through their neighborhoods. From Nebraska to Texas, the resilience of the residents shines as they begin the daunting task of rebuilding their lives and properties. As the cleanup efforts begin, one thing remains certain - the unpredictability of Mother Nature and the importance of being prepared for the worst.

As the nation grapples with the aftermath of the tornado outbreak, it serves as a stark reminder of the power and devastation that natural disasters can unleash. The videos of tornadoes crossing interstates and the reports of large hail and wind damage underscore the importance of staying vigilant during severe weather warnings. The communities affected by the tornadoes are pulling together, showcasing the resilience and unity that emerge amidst destruction.

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More than 2 dozen reported tornadoes in 3 states amid outbreak in ... (ABC News)

Twenty million Americans, from Texas to Iowa, are on alert Friday for tornadoes, large hail and damaging winds, as severe weather is expected to impact the ...

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VIDEO: Several tornado sightings in Lincoln and Waverly (1011now)

3:21PM: A Severe ...

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Severe spring storms put 21 million under threat of possible ... (NBC News)

Severe spring storms will bring heavy rain and thunder to the Plains and into the Mississippi Valley this weekend โ€” including possible powerful tornadoes, ...

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Watch: Massive tornado crosses Nebraska interstate, residents told ... (FOX10 Phoenix)

As weather officials urged eastern Nebraska residents to seek shelter, a massive tornado was spotted on Friday moving through Lincoln and Omaha metro areas.

Updated timing for severe storm and tornado threat (KMTV - 3 News Now)

A tornado watch is in effect until 7:00 p.m. for eastern Nebraska and western Iowa. All severe weather hazards will be possible this afternoon and evening.

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National Weather Service issues tornado warning for Ravenna ... (Kearney Hub)

Severe storms bring the threat for large hail in Nebraska. Meteorologist Kirsten Lang has the forecast.

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National Weather Service confirms tornados near Manilla, Creston ... (desmoinesregister.com)

Large hail and tornadoes are possible in western and central Iowa with tornado watches in effect. Severe storms are likely across all of Iowa.

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Widespread damage reported after tornadoes race across nation's ... (FOX Weather)

Significant severe weather appears on tap Friday with the potential for multiple strong tornadoes, hail up to the size of baseballs and wind damage. KANSAS CITY ...

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Midwest tornadoes cause severe damage in Omaha suburbs (NPR)

Multiple tornadoes were reported in Nebraska but the most destructive storm moved from a largely rural area into suburbs northwest of Omaha.

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UPDATE: Tornado Warning Expired - Waco Area Remains Under ... (Baylor University)

WACO, Texas (April 26, 2024) - The Waco/McLennan County, Texas, area is currently experiencing active tornado activity. The Baylor/Waco Campus is currently ...

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Midwest tornadoes cause severe damage in Omaha suburbs (ABC News)

A tornado has plowed through suburban Omaha, Nebraska, demolishing homes and businesses as the twister tore for miles along farmland and into subdivisions.

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Powerful tornadoes tear across Nebraska and Iowa as weather ... (CNN)

Devastating tornadoes tore across parts of eastern Nebraska and northeast Texas Friday as a multi-day severe thunderstorm event ramped up in the central ...

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Midwest tornadoes cause severe damage in Omaha suburbs (WLBT)

Multiple tornadoes ...

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Tornadoes confirmed in Lincoln and multiple other Nebraska ... (NET Nebraska)

A series of confirmed tornadoes have been reported across the state on Friday, including in the Lincoln and Omaha areas.

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WATCH: Large tornado crossing interstate in Nebraska (KETV Omaha)

Severe storms moving across the state prompted tornado warnings, and many KETV viewers caught the tornadoes on camera. Viewer Mike Marvin shared a video with us ...

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Strong to severe thunderstorms threaten KC. Here's where the ... (Kansas City Star)

Rounds of powerful thunderstorms threaten to bring severe weather to the Kansas City area. The risk of tornadoes is greater north of the metro.

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Tornado tears through Nebraska, causing severe damage in Omaha ... (The Associated Press)

Multiple tornadoes were reported in Nebraska but the most destructive storm moved from a largely rural area into suburbs northwest of Omaha.

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