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Inside Nature’s Most Violent Storms: Tornadoes Explained

CC0 Usage Conditions ApplyClick for more information. Swirling columns of air that touch down from stormy skies — tornadoes are among nature’s most awe-inspiring yet terrifying forces. Behind their ...
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A June tornado turned out to be a rare EF5. Why that’s surprising — and important

Tornadoes rated EF5 are inconceivable. They raze the Earth with winds exceeding 200 mph, sweeping foundations bare and peeling the bark off trees. Some pry pavement off roadways, scouring into the ...
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What are tornadoes and why are they so deadly?

(Reuters) - A succession of tornadoes ripped through Alabama's Lee County on Sunday with winds of 150 miles per hour (241 kph), killing at least 23 people including children in the deadliest such ...
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Southeast Louisiana tornado threat: Knowing the difference between a Tornado Watch and Tornado Warning

A severe storm moving over Southeast Louisiana could bring the threat of tornadoes. It is important to know the difference between a Tornado Watch and a Tornado Warning. The National Weather Service ...
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Tornado watch vs. warning; what's the difference and when did a tornado last hit NJ?

Unsettled weather is in store for the region on Wednesday, Sep. 25. Some scattered thunderstorms are possible and a brief tornado as well. However, despite the potential, the risk is considered so ...