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Daily Mail
9 hours ago
- Daily Mail
Devastated mom's chilling cry as her 'sweet' twin girls, 6, are killed in horror storm after tree crushes their house
Two twin girls were killed after a tree crushed their house during a horrific storm while they slept. An EF-1 tornado with wind speeds up to 95mph ripped through the hamlet of Clark Mills early Sunday morning, reported WSYR. Six-year-old twin girls, Emily and Kenni Bisson, were killed when the ferocious winds knocked a tree down onto their home on Hoyland Avenue, according to the Oneida County Sheriff's Office. Their mother, Kayleigh Bisson, 37, called 911 to report that the roof collapsed onto her, and she could not locate her daughters. Investigators were able to locate both of the girls, and they were pronounced dead at the scene. Neighbor Jared Bowman told that the family had recently moved into the home, and he rushed over to help after a massive maple tree with twin trunks, nearly three feet in diameter, smashed through the house. 'She was yelling, "Get my kids out!" Bowman said. 'But there was no noise. It felt very eerie and bad.' Another neighbor and a member of the Clark Mills Fire Department, Rick Carollo, said he was able to locate one of the girls but could not find a pulse on her. 'I found the mother in the front window,' Carollo told the local news outlet. 'I had to climb a tree to get her out.' A GoFundMe page has been set up to help Kayleigh recover from the tragedy and pay for funeral expenses. 'These girls were very popular in their small town for their enthusiasm, laughter and most of all their smiles to everyone in the community,' the page said. 'They were a part of softball, soccer, dance, gymnastics and so much more. They always kept everyone smiling and made people remember what life was all about. 'They walked through life smiling, dancing, and belly laughs that lasted for days. They were incredible artists that had an enact for a paintbrush and some chalk.' The twins were first-grade students at Clinton Elementary School and the district superintendent, Christopher Clancy, confirmed two students were killed in the storm. 'Earlier today, a severe weather emergency in our community resulted in the tragic loss of life, including two of our elementary students,' Clancy said. 'Our hearts are with all of the families and loved ones affected by this tragedy.' The superintendent announced that school would be closed Monday due to the storm, and then counselors would be available for students on Tuesday. Separately, another person was killed when a second tree collapsed as a result of the storm. Shelly Johnson, 50, died after a tree crashed through her roof while she lay in bed, according to the sheriff's office. Photos showed the storm had done extensive damage in the area, knocking down trees, utility poles and wires. Gov. Kathy Hochul confirmed she spoke with Oneida County Executive Anthony Picente Jr. and declared a state of emergency in 32 counties due to the intense storms and forecasted extreme heat.
Washington Post
10 hours ago
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- Washington Post
Weekend tornadoes kill 6 in North Dakota and New York, toss trees and train cars
BISMARCK, N.D. — Two tornadoes that killed six people in North Dakota and New York each had wind speeds topping 100 mph and caused brief but widespread damage as they tore through largely rural areas, officials said. Three people, all in their 70s and 80s, died in rural Enderlin, North Dakota, during a storm that struck late Friday and early Saturday, the Cass County Sheriff's Office said. Three others, including twin 6-year-old sisters, died Sunday in a storm that struck the hamlet of Clark Mills in central New York, the Oneida County Sheriff's Office said.
Al Arabiya
10 hours ago
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- Al Arabiya
Weekend Tornadoes Kill 6 in North Dakota and New York, Toss Trees and Train Cars
Two tornadoes with wind speeds over 100 mph caused widespread damage and fatalities in North Dakota and New York. Three people in their 70s and 80s died in rural Enderlin, North Dakota, during a storm late Friday and early Saturday. Three others, including twin 6-year-old sisters, died Sunday in a storm that hit Clark Mills in central New York. The National Weather Service gave preliminary ratings of EF-2 to EF-3, or potentially higher, for three North Dakota tornadoes–meaning wind speeds of 111 to 165 mph. EF-3 and stronger ranges are uncommon but possible in the Northern Plains, said meteorologist Jacob Spender. The tornadoes uprooted trees, tossed train cars, and damaged houses. A derecho also crossed the state. Page, North Dakota, Mayor Jim Heidorn said half the town's trees are gone. Cleanup may last all summer. Kylie Weber's rural home near Oriska lost a bedroom window, a door, part of the roof, and a grain bin. Thousands lacked power Monday. Having multiple severe weather alerts, like smartphones and radios, is crucial, Spender said, especially for remote areas where nighttime storms can be dangerous. A 105 mph tornado touched down in upstate New York before dawn Sunday, killing three people. The EF-1 tornado traveled over two miles, reaching a width of 300 yards, from Clark Mills to North Clinton. Falling trees killed the twins and another person. The tornado also destroyed a historic grist mill.
The Independent
10 hours ago
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- The Independent
Weekend tornadoes kill 6 in North Dakota and New York, toss trees and train cars
Two tornadoes that killed six people in North Dakota and New York each had wind speeds topping 100 mph and caused brief but widespread damage as they tore through largely rural areas, officials said. Three people, all in their 70s and 80s, died in rural Enderlin, North Dakota, during a storm that struck late Friday and early Saturday, the Cass County Sheriff's Office said. Three others, including twin 6-year-old sisters, died Sunday in a storm that struck the hamlet of Clark Mills in central New York, the Oneida County Sheriff's Office said. The National Weather Service gave preliminary ratings of EF-2 to EF-3 or potentially higher for three tornadoes that struck eastern North Dakota — meaning wind speeds of 111 to 135 mph (179 to 217 kph) and 136 to 165 mph (219 to 266 kph), respectively, with varying severity of damage. EF-3 and stronger ranges are not usual for the Northern Plains, National Weather Service Meteorologist Jacob Spender said. 'As we go higher on the scale, it's not as common but they can still happen,' he said. The tornadoes uprooted numerous trees, tossed train cars and damaged houses, Spender said. The night included supercells in southeastern North Dakota and a derecho — a powerful windstorm — that tore across the state to the east. The wind lashed little Page, North Dakota, population 250, for over an hour, ravaging trees, roofs and structures, Mayor Jim Heidorn said. Half the town's trees are gone, he said. Cleanup might stretch throughout the summer. Kylie Weber was hunkering down with her family and some friends at her family's rural home near Oriska when the storm sucked her bedroom window out of the wall, blew the room's door off its hinges and ripped off part of the roof, she said. Their farm also lost a grain bin, among other damage. Thousands of people were still without power Monday. Having numerous ways to be alerted to severe weather is crucial, such as by smartphone and radio, Spender said. Many people vacation at lakes in remote areas in summer, and nighttime storms can be especially dangerous because people can't see what's coming, he said. The Weather Service confirmed that a tornado packing 105 mph (169 kph) winds touched down in upstate New York before dawn Sunday during severe thunderstorms. The tornado was blamed for the deaths of three people. The EF-1 tornado was on the ground for more than 2 miles (3 kilometers) and was about 300 yards (274 meters) wide at its peak as it spun from Clark Mills to North Clinton in Oneida County, west of Utica, the Weather Service said. Trees fell on three homes, killing twin 6-year-old girls in one and a person in another, officials and the Weather Service said. The twister also destroyed a historic grist mill along Oriskany Creek. The Weather Service said the thunderstorms also produced high winds that caused other scattered damage. ___ Associated Press reporter Dave Collins contributed from Hartford, Connecticut.
Yahoo
19 hours ago
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- Yahoo
Tornado kills three in upstate NY, including 6-year-old twin sisters
Three people were killed early Sunday morning when a tornado touched down in Oneida County, according to the National Weather Service in Binghamton. The Weather Service confirmed that an EF-1 tornado touched down in Clark Mills at 3:58 a.m. Sunday and traveled southwest for 2.43 miles. The twister reached an estimated peak wind of 105 mph and maximum width of 300 yards, according to the Weather Service. The twister was on the ground for approximately five minutes. The deadly pre-dawn tornado uprooted numerous trees and snapped many branches on others. All three people who were killed - including two children - were crushed when trees landed on their respective homes, which were heavily damaged by the tornado. Clark Mills is a hamlet of roughly 1,600 people located within the Town of Kirkland, Oneida County. A historic grist mill on Oriskany Creek was also destroyed by the twister, according to the Weather Service. Two of the people killed were 6-year-old twins - sisters Emily and Kenni Bisson - who died after a tree fell onto their house in Clark Mills, which caused the roof to collapse, according to reports. Both girls were students at Clinton Elementary School within the Clinton Central School District. District officials confirmed the girls' deaths. "Our hearts are with all of the families and loved ones affected by this tragedy," Clinton schools superintendent Christopher Clancy said in a message to district families and employees. He said classes were canceled Monday but grief counselors would be available when classes resume on Tuesday. A relative launched an online fundraiser to support the girls' mother Kayleigh Bisson. A single mother, Bisson survived the tornado but lost her daughters, home and possessions due to the damage caused by the twister. More than $170,000 was donated in less than 24 hours. "These girls were known throughout town," the GoFundMe read. "They were a part of softball, soccer, dance, gymnastics and so much more. They always kept everyone smiling and made people remember what life was all about. They walked through life smiling, dancing, and belly laughs that lasted for days." According to a 50-year-old Shelley Johnson died in a separate home in Clark Mills when a tree crashed through the roof of her house. Her house was not far from the residence where the Bisson family lived. This article originally appeared on Rochester Democrat and Chronicle: Tornado kills three in upstate NY, including twin sisters
