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Insane Time Lapse Video Of Monster Tornado That Hit Moore, Oklahoma [VIDEO]

Billy Goforth — Tue, 21 May 2013 13:22:05 +0000

Tornado season just started here in the midwest and there have already been massive storms and terrible tragedies. Storm watchers have predicted this season to be one of the worst in history.

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Tornadoes, Huge Hail Batter Midwest, Plains States; More to Come

Chris Chaberski — Tue, 21 May 2013 11:49:57 +0000

On Sunday, at least 25 tornadoes pummeled states across the Midwest and Great Plains. At least two people died in the storms. Even more harsh weather, and not just tornadoes, is set to hit much of the rest of the country on Monday.

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Massive Tornado Destroys Area Near Oklahoma City; At Least 51 Killed [UPDATED]

Chris Chaberski — Tue, 21 May 2013 11:17:01 +0000

An enormous tornado with a debris cloud two miles wide tore through the metropolitan area just south of Oklahoma City on Monday afternoon.

UPDATE 9:28 p.m. EST: At least 51 people were killed in the storm, including seven children from Plaza Towers Elementary School in Moore, according to KFOR in Oklahoma City. The news station reported that 75 student and staff were inside the school when the storm struck. Officials said Monday night that the search of the rubble remaining of the school had turned to a recovery mission.

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The Top 10 Most Tornado-Prone Cities

Chris Chaberski — Wed, 01 May 2013 12:06:24 +0000

Tornado season is starting in many parts of the country. Is your town or city at risk?

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Amarillo Prepares For Massive Blizzard Headed To The Area

Billy Goforth — Sun, 24 Feb 2013 20:41:26 +0000

Batten down the hatches and bring the pets inside, because there is a very large and dangerous winter storm headed to the area. This is being reported by all the local news outlets as well as the National Weather Service.

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Watch an Amazing Time-Lapse Video of the 2013 Nemo Blizzard

Kyle Dowling — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 13:00:34 +0000

You know all of that snow sitting outside your window that's turning into an icy mess as the days progress? Want to watch how it got there? Oh, good!

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Nasty Weather Wreaking Havoc All Over the Country

Chris Chaberski — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 13:46:10 +0000

A particularly harsh, and large, spate of weather has been pummeling much of the Eastern half of the country, with recent incidents affecting residents as far north as Wisconsin and Michigan and all the way down to Georgia and Alabama, even stretching westward into Texas.

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National Weather Service Would Rather You Not Call This Winter Storm 'Athena'

Emerald Catron — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 13:27:14 +0000

Nature straight up does not care that we are nowhere near recovering from the devastation of Hurricane Sandy. Winter Storm Athena is on her way to kick us square in the jollies.

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Hurricane Sandy's Aftermath: What Happened, What We Know Now [VIDEO]

Chris Chaberski — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 12:48:58 +0000

This morning, much of the East Coast is picking up the pieces after the massive storm known as Hurricane Sandy swept through, leaving millions without power, causing untold economic damage, and killing at least 21 people. Flooding caused largely by enormous, unprecedented storm surges has crippled transportation routes and wreaked havoc on low-lying areas.

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After Sandy, a Major Above-Ground Rat Invasion May Be Next for New York

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 12:34:02 +0000

If you've spent time in New York City, you've seen your share of rats. The most common place to spot the unpopular rodents is in the city's subways. Thanks to Hurricane Sandy, many of the subway tunnels are currently flooded, leaving the rats nowhere to go but up.

And according to experts, they will have no problem doing so.

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Watch the First Documented Hurricane Sandy Weatherman 'Fail'

Emerald Catron — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 13:24:11 +0000

Weatherman Peter Doocy was standing out on Rehoboth Beach in Delaware, showing how intense the ocean was becoming before the storm even arrived when something went wrong.

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Photos of Hurricane Sandy Flood Social Media Sites

Stephanie McMaster — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 12:52:02 +0000

Photos of Hurricane Sandy flooded social media sites throughout the day Monday, with Facebook, Instagram and Twitter users in the storm's path posting dramatic photos of waves, flooding and downed trees. (Some are fake, by the way.)

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Hurricane Sandy Has Awoken the Shirtless Horse-Man

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 12:25:10 +0000

Hurricane Sandy is being called the storm of the century. Being that it is such an unique weather event, nobody is really sure the extent to which its high winds and flooding will damage the East Coast of the United States.

But we may have gotten some insight into the changes to come from a Washington, DC news broadcast. As you can see, NBC 4's cameras captured images of a shirtless horse-headed man jogging through the streets of our nation's capital.

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7 Photos That Are NOT Hurricane Sandy

Emerald Catron — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 12:06:34 +0000

Don't always believe everything Facebook tells you. If it was all true, do you have any idea how many dollars would've been donated to charity for liking that picture of a kitten? It can't be all true, and it's not. Here are some pictures of "Hurricane Sandy" circulating around that most certainly are NOT pictures of Hurricane Sandy. You're welcome.

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Weatherman Discovers Tebowing Is Our Best Defense Against Hurricane Isaac

Nick Romano — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 12:50:05 +0000

When an earthquake hits, crawl under furniture. When a flood hits, get to higher ground. And when Hurricane Isaac hits, Tebow. That’s right, it looks like that iconic internet sensation known as Tebowing is one of our best defenses against harsh winds and rain.

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Get Ready — Forecasters Predict a Brutal Winter Ahead

Shauna Wright — Mon, 20 Aug 2012 12:00:22 +0000

This summer has been unusually hot, with record-breaking temperatures all over the country. But in a few months, we may be wishing for a little of that heat — forecasters are warning we should brace for a particularly harsh winter.

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The 5 Most Insane Moments From 'Storm Chasers'

Ruth Waxman — Thu, 09 Aug 2012 12:00:31 +0000

For those of you who haven’t heard of ‘Storm Chasers,’ it was a documentary reality television series on the Discovery Channel. Unfortunately for fans, this exhilarating show was cancelled earlier this year. Luckily, the internet provides us the opportunity to watch some of the craziest clips from the show.

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Reporter Completely Melts Down While Reporting on the Heat

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 02 Aug 2012 12:30:15 +0000

One of the ways a local TV news reporter can distinguish himself is through his coverage of an extreme weather event.

WATE 6 News Knoxville reporter Mike Krafcik was given that opportunity when he was assigned to the heatwave which struck the Tennessee city earlier this month.

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Tropical Storm Beryl Leaves Many Without Power on Memorial Day Weekend

Nick Romano — Tue, 29 May 2012 12:49:06 +0000

While many Americans were enjoying the leisurely activities associated with Memorial Day weekend, there were thousands in Florida and Georgia who experienced the harshness of Tropical Storm Beryl.

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Massive Tornado Caught on Film in West Liberty, Kentucky

Mithun Divakaran — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 13:00:34 +0000

Nature’s force is at times awe-inspiring, but often downright scary. A woman in West Liberty, Kentucky experienced this first hand when she captured footage of a huge tornado heading towards her direction.

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