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3 days ago
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Tornado warning issued for Manitoba
Severe storms in Manitoba have triggered tornado warnings, with dangerous rotation and damaging winds possible through the evening. Meteorologist Dylan Kikuta from The Weather Network breaks down the details.
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08-04-2025
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See it: Kentucky men go viral after burying minivan to use as storm shelter during severe weather
MUHLENBERG COUNTY, Ky. – When Ryan Hagan and Buddy Rolley heard severe storms were coming through their Kentucky town last Wednesday, they took an original approach to keep themselves safe. Hagan said he had bought a mini-excavator from Temu a few months before, and it was what they needed to bury a minivan in the dirt to use as a storm shelter. "I think Buddy just wanted an excuse to use it more than anything," Hagan said. "We were impressed by what it would actually do." "It was kind of a last-minute thought," Hagan said. "They were calling for severe weather that night, Tornado Warnings and stuff, so we said, 'Let's bury that van.'" The van came from the car lot of Rolley's dad, where it had been used for parts. Hagan said it took them more than five hours to bury the van. Mississippi Woman Survives Tornado By Hunkering In Closet Hagan and Rolley, along with Rolley's wife and son, all took shelter in the dirt-covered van when they heard tornadoes were in the area. Hagan said the group stayed in the van for about an hour and a half during the Tornado Warnings. They also stocked the van with drinks and snacks. The van still had a battery, so they could operate the interior lights. They also left the antenna above the dirt so they could listen to weather alerts on the radio. Tornado Safety: How To Identify The Safest Places Inside Your Home He said they sent the photos of the van-turned-shelter to another family member, who posted them to TikTok. "This was kind of just a wild idea we had," Hagan said. "We didn't plan on posting it." The video went viral, capturing the attention of nearly 2 million people as of Monday afternoon. Hagan said he and Rolley had to download TikTok to see the unexpected fame they'd achieved. How To Watch Fox Weather Hagan said the dirt was just a short-term solution, but he and Rolley plan to pour concrete around the van and create an entryway to the minivan's sliding door using railroad ties, so they can get in and out of it with more security from article source: See it: Kentucky men go viral after burying minivan to use as storm shelter during severe weather
Yahoo
01-04-2025
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Tornado's fury carries Missouri couple's wedding photos over 100 miles from home
HARVIELL, Mo. – Amidst the wreckage of their tornado-leveled home, a Missouri couple is clinging to a bittersweet discovery carried miles and miles away by the fury of nature. The powerful severe storm system that swept through the mid-Mississippi Valley from late March 14 into the early hours of the next day spawned multiple tornadoes, destructive winds and isolated large hail. The National Weather Service confirmed 13 tornadoes, including six powerful EF-3s, which tragically resulted in seven deaths and 12 injuries. One particularly impactful EF-2 tornado, originating in Arkansas, tore through Ripley and Butler counties in Missouri through the night, packing peak winds of 132 mph. It decimated the home of newlyweds Trendall and Darby Russom in Harviell. Watch: Tornado Lashes Truck As Men Ride Out Storm At Rolla, Missouri Gas Station Trendall Russom, a lineman for Ozark Border Electric Cooperative, was on call while his wife was home alone, watching the news as Tornado Warnings of the approaching storm intensified. "They said that there was a tornado on the ground heading toward Fairdealing, and we were really like a minute (away)," Darby Russom told FOX Weather. In a desperate race against time, she bolted outside and snatched up their terrified dog. They plunged into their basement, seeking refuge beneath the shelter of the stairwell. Russom clutched her phone, a lifeline to her husband amidst the chaos of destruction erupting above her. "I could feel it," she recalled of the monstrous roar and violent shuddering of the twister. "I could feel the whole house shaking." Download The Free Fox Weather App Adding to her terror, the basement began to fill with wind and dust. Then, the power went out, plunging her into darkness as the raging storm tore through their home. The following morning revealed the full extent of the destruction. Insurance adjusters deemed their home a total loss. "It ripped off our roof completely, took everything that was in our attic," Russom explained. Their two-story shed was obliterated, and their carport lay crushed. But amidst their landscape of loss, a fragile glimmer of the past surfaced more than 100 miles away. Purina Farms In Missouri Hit, Damaged By Ef-2 Tornado Pages ripped from their cherished wedding album, memories once safely tucked away in the attic, were found strewn across a yard in Perryville, located about a two-hour drive north. The waterlogged and torn images were found here by the owners of Hemman Winery, who subsequently posted them to Facebook in an effort to identify the rightful owners. "I never expected to ever find anything that we lost, and seeing how far it went was really amazing," Russom said. Tornadoes Leave Parts Of Missouri In Ruins Adding to her astonishment, another page of their wedding photos was found in Marble Hill, a town roughly halfway between their home and Perryville. The couple married in November 2023, and their wedding day in Willow Springs was a perfect memory. "It was outside in November, and it was actually a beautiful day," Russom said. "It felt amazing." Violent Tornadoes Leave 3 Dead In Missouri However, the thought of those precious moments being lost in the storm was particularly painful. While insurance will cover the cost of reordering their wedding album, the original photos hold a unique sentimental value. "I had a box of stuff from our wedding. So like my wedding veil, my bouquet our vow books," Russom said. "Those are the things that can't be replaced." Despite losing their home and belongings, the Russoms are safe and appreciative of the community's support, acknowledging others' greater losses. Now, as they face a long rebuilding process, they are left with a few wedding memories intertwined with a story of harrowing article source: Tornado's fury carries Missouri couple's wedding photos over 100 miles from home
Yahoo
05-03-2025
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Wednesday's storms in the Carolinas: What's the difference between a Tornado Watch and a Tornado Warning?
(PINPOINT WEATHER) — A has been issued for Wednesday due to the threat of strong to severe storms and gusty winds throughout the day. A line of strong to severe storms will move through the Queen City News viewing area from 6-10 a.m. Wednesday morning. The storms will move through the foothills initially and move into the Charlotte metro around 8 a.m., right during the heart of rush hour. The line of storms will move through quickly but could pack a punch in that short time. The main threats with Wednesday morning storms will be gusty winds and large hail, but isolated tornadoes also can't be ruled out. Due to the fast speed of this system, flooding will not be an issue. According to the National Weather Service, Tornado Watches are issued for broad areas where conditions exist for the development of twisters, while Tornado Warnings are issued for highly localized areas where a tornado is imminent or has been detected on radar. Watches, commonly issued a few hours before a storm could hit, are meant to alert the public of a developing threat for tornadoes and indicate the need to remain vigilant. Warnings, often issued minutes before a tornado hits, are urgent calls to seek shelter immediately. Knowing the difference between the two can prepare individuals for the necessary steps to take when considering the threat of severe weather. Watches are issued by the NOAA's Storm Prediction Center (SPC), and warnings are issued by local offices of the National Weather Service (NWS). Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
