http://www.freerepublic.com/tag/tornado/ en-us Sun, 5 Jul 2009 21:59:06 GMT Focus Forum 15 http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2286131/posts Click link for video and details. Wreck occurs at 1:10 mark. YouTube http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2286131/posts#comment Sun, 5 Jul 2009 21:59:06 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2282747/posts (NEW YORK - June 30, 2009) - This week's July 6, 2009, issue of SPORTS ILLUSTRATED, on newsstands tomorrow, features Ed Thomas, head football coach at Aplington-Parkersburg (Iowa) High School, with the billing A GOOD MAN DOWN - TRAGEDY IN THE HEARTLAND: THE MURDER OF A BELOVED HIGH SCHOOL COACH. It was Thomas who had led the townspeople of Parkersburg out of the rubble of a tornado last year, showed them how to live a Christian life and brought honor to a football field he mowed himself. What they can't understand is why Thomas was gunned down by a former... Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2282747/posts#comment Tue, 30 Jun 2009 20:35:19 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2278959/posts This is an extraordinary video feature from ESPN, aired in September, about Aplington-Parkersburg football's role in Parkersburg's recovery from the devastating EF-5 tornado that struck the town last May. The football team, and particularly coach Ed Thomas, was one of the keys to the town maintaining its identity through the tragedy. Over 200 homes, dozens of businesses, and the high school were all destroyed by the tornado on May 25, 2008. The tornado killed 8 people and destroyed nearly half the town. Coach Ed Thomas, a living legend, was instrumental in the rebuilding process. The high school coach of four... ESPN http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2278959/posts#comment Thu, 25 Jun 2009 05:37:53 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2278418/posts Aplington-Parkersburg High School football coach Ed Thomas has died after being shot multiple times among students at the school’s weight room this morning, officials have confirmed. Thomas was shot at point blank range, including once in the head, according to the school's business manager Pat Gosch. No one else was injured in the incident. The suspected gunman is in custody. The family of Ed Thomas released a statement through Covenant Medical Center in Waterloo: "The family of Ed Thomas would like the media to know that Ed passed away shortly after arriving at Covenant Medical Center," the statement read. Sports... Cedar Rapids Gazette http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2278418/posts#comment Wed, 24 Jun 2009 16:12:19 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2269378/posts A crew from the Weather Channel, as part of the VORTEX2 tornado study, caught the full life cycle of a tornado in Wyoming the other day -- including an incredible look inside tornado as its top leaned down toward the camera. Can anyone get a screencap of the tornado about 1:45 in? Amazing stuff. The Weather Channel Videos http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2269378/posts#comment Thu, 11 Jun 2009 10:35:10 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2269137/posts Statement as of 6:04 PM CDT on June 10, 2009 The National Weather Service in Fort Worth has issued a * Tornado Warning for... southwestern Denton County in north central Texas... northeastern Parker County in north central Texas... northern Tarrant County in north central Texas... southeastern Wise County in north central Texas... * until 645 PM CDT * at 604 PM CDT... storm spotters and Doppler radar observed a developing tornado near Springtown... moving east at 45 mph. This updates and replaces the previous Tornado Warning. * The tornado will be near... Reno and Sanctuary by 610 PM CDT... Briar...... Weather Underground http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2269137/posts#comment Wed, 10 Jun 2009 23:17:36 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2269166/posts Fast moving tornado on the ground in Flowermound. Fox 4 News http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2269166/posts#comment Wed, 10 Jun 2009 23:47:25 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2265266/posts Tornadoes do strange things, says storm chaser Jay Antle. Antle on Thursday night came to the Basehor Community Library to talk about his experiences on the hunt for storms and to set the tornado story straight. Kansas is commonly referred to as “Tornado Alley,” but Antle says this term is somewhat of a simplistic myth. “Tornadoes are actually a rare phenomena in Kansas, despite what your out-of-town relatives might say,” Antle said. “I know they ask you, ‘How do you live in Kansas with all those tornadoes?’ But the truth is, only one tornado happens per two counties in Kansas... basehorinfo http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2265266/posts#comment Fri, 5 Jun 2009 06:13:51 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2251958/posts URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED TORNADO WATCH NUMBER 309 NWS STORM PREDICTION CENTER NORMAN OK 740 PM EDT FRI MAY 15 2009 THE NWS STORM PREDICTION CENTER HAS ISSUED A TORNADO WATCH FOR PORTIONS OF PARTS OF CENTRAL AND NORTHERN INDIANA WEST CENTRAL AND SOUTHWEST OHIO EFFECTIVE THIS FRIDAY NIGHT AND SATURDAY MORNING FROM 740 PM UNTIL 200 AM EDT. TORNADOES...HAIL TO 2 INCHES IN DIAMETER...THUNDERSTORM WIND GUSTS TO 70 MPH...AND DANGEROUS LIGHTNING ARE POSSIBLE IN THESE AREAS. THE TORNADO WATCH AREA IS APPROXIMATELY ALONG AND 65 STATUTE MILES NORTH AND SOUTH OF A LINE FROM 25 MILES WEST SOUTHWEST... NWS STORM PREDICTION CENTER http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2251958/posts#comment Sat, 16 May 2009 00:23:02 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2250715/posts If you've ever, or never, been in a tornado watch this video (I cant post video so just follow the link and scroll down the page) myspace http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2250715/posts#comment Thu, 14 May 2009 12:59:17 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2250536/posts Officials say a woman was killed in her mobile home near Green City in Sullivan County. State Emergency Management Agency Susie Stonner says there are reports of injuries in the Kirksville-Novinger area, but she had no other details. According to storm spotters, the tornado was a rain-wrapped wedge-shaped storm that was estimated at a quarter-to half-mile in width. Stonner said the storm left several people trapped in basements. According to the Adair Count Emergence Operations Center, 30 to 40 homes sustained at least some damage in the storm, with at least one home completely destroyed. Diane Western of the Northeast... Fox4kc.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2250536/posts#comment Thu, 14 May 2009 03:44:32 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2242891/posts The afternoon practice ended in horrifying fashion when the Cowboys' indoor facility collapsed. While a violent thunderstorm pounded rain down on the roof, the lights started shaking back and forth. Then chaos broke out, as the facility collapsed and players, coaches, reporters and team personnel scrambled for safety. Several people were trapped under the wreckage. Police and emergency personnel have arrived on the scene. More to come. Dallas Cowboys Blog http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2242891/posts#comment Sat, 2 May 2009 21:35:11 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2237952/posts A tornado headed east down I70 towards the Kansas City speedway causing motorists to jump out of their cars and head for the ditch. kmbc-tv Kansas City http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2237952/posts#comment Sun, 26 Apr 2009 03:58:27 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2226592/posts As of mid-afternoon, a line of tornadic thunderstorms was moving through eastern Tennessee and northern Alabama. At least one tornado touched down in Murfreesboro, Tenn. killing at least 2 people and injuring 13 others. 3 neighborhoods were heavily damaged and an elementary school had its roof destroyed. As of 2:25 P.M. CDT, Interstate 24 in central Tennessee was backed up near Murfreesboro due to a tractor-trailor crash possibly caused by the tornado. Many tornado warnings remain in effect from south-central Kentucky through central Tennessee and now, northern Alabama. These powerful thunderstorms will shift to far eastern Tennessee and northern Georgia... Accuweather http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2226592/posts#comment Fri, 10 Apr 2009 20:33:04 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2226550/posts Large outbreak...of super size storms. Accuweather http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2226550/posts#comment Fri, 10 Apr 2009 19:29:41 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2226417/posts At this time discrete Tornadic supercells developing over TN into MS...these will sweep east into AL/TN and GA later for once everything is coming together to maximize the potential strong tornadoes very possible..MODERATE risk out..waiting for update live updates from stormchasers and meteorologists CLICK HERE NWS/SPC/midwest weather forum http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2226417/posts#comment Fri, 10 Apr 2009 16:18:25 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2226054/posts FOX16 is getting reports that a tornado has hit downtown Mena. There are reports that the courthouse took a direct hit and the downtown area has major damage. We do not yet know about injuries in this area. FOX16 is working on getting more information and will bring it to you here and on FOX16 News. FOX 16 - Little Rock http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2226054/posts#comment Fri, 10 Apr 2009 02:13:49 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2220649/posts Hunker down Southeast FReepers, it's supposed to be a bad one.. Accuweather.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2220649/posts#comment Thu, 2 Apr 2009 13:49:46 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2215617/posts <p>A tornado swept through central Mississippi as residents slept early Thursday morning, injuring at least 20 people and damaging more than 60 buildings, including a church and a water treatment plant, state emergency management officials said.</p> <p>Even as residents of rural Simpson County dug out, the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency warned that an onslaught of tempestuous spring weather was likely to continue through Saturday morning in the form of even stronger tornadoes, flooding and hail, said Greg Flynn, an agency spokesman.</p> http://www.nytimes.com/2009/03/27/us/27misscnd.html?ref=us http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2215617/posts#comment Thu, 26 Mar 2009 21:52:11 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2183028/posts RDMORE — With at least 15 confirmed dead after a massive tornado Tuesday evening, Carter County emergency officials were forced to suspend the search for survivors shortly after 1 a.m. until daylight Wednesday. “It’s just too dangerous,” Sheriff Ken Grace said, referring to jagged metal and livewires hidden in rubble and debris. “We don’t need to be adding any more injuries to what we already have.” heriff’s officials said this town of about 5,000 people was devastated when a tornado estimated to have been about a half-mile wide tore through the middle of Lone Grove, ripping buildings from their slabs,... newsok http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2183028/posts#comment Wed, 11 Feb 2009 11:07:31 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2182628/posts Was going out to local Walmart in Norman when I heard this on the radio and came back home. They have parts of the Northwest Expressway in OKC closed down as well as I-35 N of OKC. Details Live on The Oklahoman site. Weather is perfect for bad weather and it is headed to Stillwater in Payne County. Oklahoman Live Update http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2182628/posts#comment Tue, 10 Feb 2009 21:32:31 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2133552/posts Any fans of Discovery Channels 'Storm Chasers' on here? I really enjoyed last season, and this season has been a blast so far. The scientists and filmmakers are a really interesting group of people. Storm Chasers http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2133552/posts#comment Mon, 17 Nov 2008 16:03:48 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2067356/posts Excerpt - The National Weather Service has issued a tornado warning for a swath of the south metro region that includes Castle Rock, Castle Pines, the Denver Technology Center, eastern Arapahoe County and northwest Elbert County until 6 p.m. ~ snip~ denverpost.com (excerpt) http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2067356/posts#comment Mon, 25 Aug 2008 00:02:00 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2036563/posts <p>We're getting rocked!! Lit up like daytime, big winds. Hook echo on radar. Sirens continuous. All Central Ohiop FReepers take shelter.</p> Me http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2036563/posts#comment Thu, 26 Jun 2008 04:10:08 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2033715/posts I'm marking this "Caring for the Defenders," because of what the Boy Scouts did for their fallen companions after the tornados at Little Sioux. These boys have done far more than many for the common defense. Jim Cannon, of the Letters From Home project, writes to let us know about an effort to help rebuild the Little Sioux Scout Ranch. Blackfive http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2033715/posts#comment Fri, 20 Jun 2008 03:48:36 GMT