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How a single thunderstorm spawned violent tornadoes across three states on Wednesday

The deadly storm prompted 16 tornado warnings across 3 states, including two dire "tornado emergencies."

tornado warning - The Washington Post
12:55pm PDT - April 23rd, 2020

Deadly storms that brought destruction to the US South are moving north

Severe storms that left at least eight people dead and parts of the South reeling from tornadoes that destroyed hundreds of structures are now moving north, with more than 39 million people under the threat of severe weather.

tornado warning - CNN
1:49am PDT - April 13th, 2020

First Alert Weather Day: Tornado Warning in effect for several area counties

Monday is a First Alert Weather Day. Gusty winds may down limbs, knock out power early this morning ahead of severe storms with damaging wind gusts and isolated tornadoes.

tornado warning - Google News
1:14am PDT - April 13th, 2020

Easter weekend could see the most dangerous weather outbreak yet this season

A vigorous storm that has been parked over Southern California for days is moving eastward.

tornado warning - CBS News
11:26am PDT - April 11th, 2020

As tornado outbreak looms, meteorologists say to put shelter above coronavirus concerns

With a possible tornado outbreak in the cards during a pandemic, it's important to know what to do.

tornado warning - The Washington Post
5:30am PDT - April 11th, 2020

Storm safety should take priority over coronavirus concerns, state officials and weather experts warn

As communities around the country take precautions against the coronavirus pandemic, some places are dealing with an additional safety threat: severe weather outbreaks.

tornado warning - CNN
2:58am PDT - April 11th, 2020

Golf, handshakes and a Mar-a-Lago conga line: Squandered week highlights Trump's lack of COVID-19 focus

President Trump has claimed he "always" knew the serious threat of coronavirus to the U.S. But he squandered a vital week by golfing, fund-raising, partying and shaking so many hands.

tornado warning - USA Today
11:23pm PDT - April 9th, 2020

Social Distancing During Twister Season? Coronavirus Pandemic Leaves Tornado Alley Residents With Tough Decision

Tornado Alley residents face whether they should take on a twister outside a community shelter or possibly contract COVID-19 inside one?

tornado warning - Time
12:54pm PDT - April 9th, 2020

As America Grapples With Coronavirus Outbreak, Officials Must Prepare for Hurricanes, Tornadoes

The outbreak has been a lesson in the importance of early preparation, and experts say that now is the time to get ready for natural disasters.

tornado warning - Newsweek
3:00am PDT - April 7th, 2020

The science of a storm: How a 2% tornado risk turned into seven twisters that killed 25 people and destroyed thousands of buildings

A quickly changing environment and powerful winds turned what could have been a near-miss into all-out mayhem

tornado warning - USA Today
10:22pm PDT - April 2nd, 2020

Jonesboro, Ark., had a history of horrifying tornadoes. Saturday’s storm brought back the painful memories.

Deep down, we knew it would be Jonesboro’s turn again someday. And it will be yet again.

tornado warning - The Washington Post
12:26pm PDT - March 30th, 2020

Large, destructive tornado strikes Jonesboro, Arkansas

Major damage reported in the area.

tornado warning - The Washington Post
5:32pm PDT - March 28th, 2020

Midwest braces for dangerous severe weather and possible tornado outbreak Saturday

Violent storms could threaten Chicago, but the greatest tornado risk is expected to its southwest.

tornado warning - The Washington Post
1:25pm PDT - March 27th, 2020

Officials weigh whether to open community tornado shelters amid coronavirus crisis

In some states, the verdict is in — coronavirus should not stop you from going to a shelter during a tornado warning.

tornado warning - The Washington Post
6:40am PDT - March 26th, 2020

Social distancing or tornado shelter... Which takes precedence?

"Shelter is more important when the weather turns bad," said Weather Channel meteorologist Kelly Cass.

tornado warning - USA Today
12:26pm PDT - March 24th, 2020

Severe thunderstorms and possible tornadoes target central U.S. on Thursday

Cities like Omaha, Louisville, Des Moines, and Little Rock are all in an enhanced risk zone for severe weather.

tornado warning - The Washington Post
10:44am PDT - March 19th, 2020

Major storm set to bring tornadoes, damaging winds and flash flooding

Severe weather hit the southern Plains overnight with five reported tornadoes west of Dallas and numerous reports of damaging winds mostly in Texas and southern Oklahoma.

tornado warning - ABC News
4:05am PDT - March 19th, 2020

Texas Tornado Warning as Twister Spotted in Taylor County, Tornado Watch in Effect For Several Counties Across State

Tornadoes were reported in Texas as strong northeasterdly winds brought rain and thunderstorms to large parts of the state.

tornado warning - Newsweek
2:41am PDT - March 19th, 2020

‘Tornadoes and very large hail’ possible near Dallas and Fort Worth while storms may also eye Phoenix and Nashville

Rotating supercell thunderstorms will form over parts of Texas and Oklahoma Wednesday afternoon and night.

tornado warning - The Washington Post
12:16pm PDT - March 18th, 2020

Tornado warnings issued in Hawaii for the first time in more than a decade

The "Kona storm" is bringing flooding rains and severe thunderstorms to the Aloha State.

tornado warning - The Washington Post
11:53am PDT - March 17th, 2020

A security camera in Nashville was swallowed by last week’s destructive tornado. It kept recording.

Sparks fly, debris soars by, and water blasts the camera like the inside of a washing machine.

tornado warning - The Washington Post
12:49pm PDT - March 13th, 2020

‘Significant tornadoes’ possible from the Ozarks to the Tennessee Valley into Thursday night

The storms could once again affect Tennessee after dark. “We have big concerns,” the Weather Service writes.

tornado warning - The Washington Post
8:39am PDT - March 12th, 2020

Heavy rain drenches Desert Southwest, prompts tornado warnings in California

Large areas of Arizona are under a flash flood watch as the storm moves east.

tornado warning - The Washington Post
10:12am PDT - March 11th, 2020

Forget ‘tornado weather’ — these twisters can develop without a strong thunderstorm

Scientists are still working to learn about this sneaky species of tornado, notoriously difficult to forecast.

tornado warning - The Washington Post
10:04am PDT - March 10th, 2020

Southern California to Be Hit With Flash Floods, Thunderstorms and Hail

However, some in Los Angeles seem happy about the forthcoming rainfall.

tornado warning - Newsweek
8:31am PDT - March 10th, 2020
BOU issues Severe Thunderstorm Warning [tornado: POSSIBLE, wind: 60 MPH (RADAR INDICATED), hail: 1.00 IN (RADAR INDICATED)] for Adams, Morgan [CO] till 6:30 PM MDT https://t.co/qnarEG658b https://t.co/rdVvA3Gnwf

BOU issues Severe Thunderstorm Warning [tornado: POSSIBLE, wind: 60 MPH (RADAR INDICATED), hail: 1.00 IN (RADAR INDICATED)] for Adams, Morgan [CO] till 6:30 PM MDT https://t.co/qnarEG658b https://t.co/rdVvA3Gnwf

IEMBot BOU (@iembot_bou)
5:03pm PDT - July 15th, 2023

RT @EmmaHendersonTV: PSA: Sending nasty messages to a newsroom doesn't stop tornado warning coverage....

Patrick Cunningham (@pmc3_83)
2:42pm PDT - July 15th, 2023

RT @EmmaHendersonTV: PSA: Sending nasty messages to a newsroom doesn't stop tornado warning coverage....

Patrick Damp Exceeding Rate Limits (@SynonymForWet)
2:40pm PDT - July 15th, 2023

RT @EmmaHendersonTV: PSA: Sending nasty messages to a newsroom doesn't stop tornado warning coverage....

Tyler Jeski (@producerTJeski)
2:40pm PDT - July 15th, 2023
RT @mbartwx: Tornado Warning for Ashtabula Co until 5:45pm. Take cover immediately. 

@fox8news #cleveland https://t.co/ttxbVR4MCw

RT @mbartwx: Tornado Warning for Ashtabula Co until 5:45pm. Take cover immediately. @fox8news #cleveland https://t.co/ttxbVR4MCw

Kevin Gamin (@kevingamin)
2:36pm PDT - July 15th, 2023
RT @NWStornado: Tornado Warning continues for Ashtabula County, OH until 5:45 PM EDT https://t.co/Xw9n6QI924

RT @NWStornado: Tornado Warning continues for Ashtabula County, OH until 5:45 PM EDT https://t.co/Xw9n6QI924

backwoodsy101 (@backwoodsy101)
2:36pm PDT - July 15th, 2023
RT @NWSCLE: Tornado Warning including Orwell OH and  Simons OH until 5:45 PM EDT https://t.co/7t4eLmufvR

RT @NWSCLE: Tornado Warning including Orwell OH and Simons OH until 5:45 PM EDT https://t.co/7t4eLmufvR

CrankyInCLE Spout! Same @ (@snoozeq1)
2:35pm PDT - July 15th, 2023
RT @NWStornado: Tornado Warning including Orwell OH and  Simons OH until 5:45 PM EDT https://t.co/ISKX9xmVXm

RT @NWStornado: Tornado Warning including Orwell OH and Simons OH until 5:45 PM EDT https://t.co/ISKX9xmVXm

FB-808 (@fbee808)
2:35pm PDT - July 15th, 2023
RT @iembot_cle: CLE cancels Tornado Warning for Ashtabula [OH] https://t.co/Yp6eCrjgJK https://t.co/qpIEo1Za61

RT @iembot_cle: CLE cancels Tornado Warning for Ashtabula [OH] https://t.co/Yp6eCrjgJK https://t.co/qpIEo1Za61

Chance Metz (@metz_chance)
2:32pm PDT - July 15th, 2023
CLE cancels Tornado Warning for Ashtabula [OH] https://t.co/EoVNlvAMSr https://t.co/04atRC2EXU

CLE cancels Tornado Warning for Ashtabula [OH] https://t.co/EoVNlvAMSr https://t.co/04atRC2EXU

FrybotOG (@FrybotOG)
2:31pm PDT - July 15th, 2023
CLE cancels Tornado Warning for Ashtabula [OH] https://t.co/Yp6eCrjgJK https://t.co/qpIEo1Za61

CLE cancels Tornado Warning for Ashtabula [OH] https://t.co/Yp6eCrjgJK https://t.co/qpIEo1Za61

IEMBot CLE (@iembot_cle)
2:31pm PDT - July 15th, 2023
CLE cancels Tornado Warning for Ashtabula [OH] https://t.co/HauVvwx3ha https://t.co/WvbBYlVwtl

CLE cancels Tornado Warning for Ashtabula [OH] https://t.co/HauVvwx3ha https://t.co/WvbBYlVwtl

Ohio Weather Alerts (@alerts_ohio)
2:31pm PDT - July 15th, 2023
CLE cancels Tornado Warning for Ashtabula [OH] https://t.co/6aFjca2SmA https://t.co/TxQSJ78SMo

CLE cancels Tornado Warning for Ashtabula [OH] https://t.co/6aFjca2SmA https://t.co/TxQSJ78SMo

Grandma Betsy (Archive/IEMBOT) (@Wx_Marion)
2:31pm PDT - July 15th, 2023
CLE cancels Tornado Warning for Ashtabula [OH] https://t.co/MPsyMhhSIj https://t.co/x1b2NhzFKe

CLE cancels Tornado Warning for Ashtabula [OH] https://t.co/MPsyMhhSIj https://t.co/x1b2NhzFKe

Lucas Davis (@LucasDaviswx)
2:31pm PDT - July 15th, 2023
CLE cancels Tornado Warning for Ashtabula [OH] https://t.co/MrJToPpwr8 https://t.co/uteON6fPif

CLE cancels Tornado Warning for Ashtabula [OH] https://t.co/MrJToPpwr8 https://t.co/uteON6fPif

Dynamic Weather Agency LLC. Ohio (@DynamicWx_OH)
2:31pm PDT - July 15th, 2023
RT @mbartwx: Tornado Warning for Ashtabula Co until 5:45pm. Take cover immediately. 

@fox8news #cleveland https://t.co/ttxbVR4MCw

RT @mbartwx: Tornado Warning for Ashtabula Co until 5:45pm. Take cover immediately. @fox8news #cleveland https://t.co/ttxbVR4MCw

Elizabeth Noreika (@enoreikaTV)
2:31pm PDT - July 15th, 2023

RT @tyler_vangi: TORNADO WARNING For those with friends and family living in northeastern Ohio and northwestern Pennsylvania. Give them a…

WTRF 7News (@WTRF7News)
2:30pm PDT - July 15th, 2023
RT @KellyDWeather: TORNADO WARNING moving into Colebrook in Ashtabula county. 

GET INTO YOUR SAFE SPOT https://t.co/YFNbEFdtas

RT @KellyDWeather: TORNADO WARNING moving into Colebrook in Ashtabula county. GET INTO YOUR SAFE SPOT https://t.co/YFNbEFdtas

Alec (@alecsapolin)
2:30pm PDT - July 15th, 2023
NWStornado: Tornado Warning continues for Ashtabula County, OH until 5:45 PM EDT https://t.co/ZXe5TIYAeO

NWStornado: Tornado Warning continues for Ashtabula County, OH until 5:45 PM EDT https://t.co/ZXe5TIYAeO

Eric Waters (@flyer3742)
2:30pm PDT - July 15th, 2023
TORNADO WARNING

For those with friends and family living in northeastern Ohio and  northwestern Pennsylvania. Give them a heads up on the severe weather! 

The Ohio River Valley has no Warnings or Watches in effect at this time! @WTRF7News @StormTracker7 https://t.co/ZakVNAWBxS

TORNADO WARNING For those with friends and family living in northeastern Ohio and northwestern Pennsylvania. Give them a heads up on the severe weather! The Ohio River Valley has no Warnings or Watches in effect at this time! @WTRF7News @StormTracker7 https://t.co/ZakVNAWBxS

Tyler Vangi (@tyler_vangi)
2:29pm PDT - July 15th, 2023

PSA: Sending nasty messages to a newsroom doesn't stop tornado warning coverage....

Emma Henderson (@EmmaHendersonTV)
2:28pm PDT - July 15th, 2023

RT @WintzWeather: Heads up! A Tornado Warning for Ashtabula has been issued until Jul 15, 2023 5:45PM Take shelter immediately if in the w…

Kim Wendel (@KimWendel)
2:27pm PDT - July 15th, 2023
RT @NWStornado: Tornado Warning continues for Ashtabula County, OH until 5:45 PM EDT https://t.co/Xw9n6QI924

RT @NWStornado: Tornado Warning continues for Ashtabula County, OH until 5:45 PM EDT https://t.co/Xw9n6QI924

Chance Metz (@metz_chance)
2:27pm PDT - July 15th, 2023

RT @SamKuffelWx: A little PSA to folks who bombard the station with calls and emails when we cut into programming for a tornado warning. ht…

MillennialHankGoingThroughIt (@oghashtag)
2:14pm PDT - July 14th, 2023
OOF apparently no one knows what was going on because everyone heard the sirens but no one knows if it was a tornado warning, a tornado watch or just testing.

Just watch video entire video. Oof https://t.co/7jYtVkhuqk

OOF apparently no one knows what was going on because everyone heard the sirens but no one knows if it was a tornado warning, a tornado watch or just testing. Just watch video entire video. Oof https://t.co/7jYtVkhuqk

DomiB (@DomiBugaj)
2:13pm PDT - July 14th, 2023

Jazz Bishop WX Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Harper, Kingman, Sedgwick and Sumner County in KS until 5:15pm CDT. Jazz Bishop Tornado ChaserWx Update #kswx

Jazz Bishop (@jazzbishop)
2:12pm PDT - July 14th, 2023

RT @AhmadBajjeyWx: This was sent to me by Melissa P. in Lapeer County. That looks to be a rotating funnel cloud associated with the tornado…

Kelly Vaughen (@KellyVaughen)
2:12pm PDT - July 14th, 2023

RT @Maga4Justice: @AmyKremer Nice. You know she wore this in Mexico months back and we called it out then. I guess nobody saw it. Here s…

Ginger McFall (@GingerMcFall)
2:09pm PDT - July 14th, 2023
RT @NWStornado: Tornado Warning including Sandusky MI, Croswell MI and  Lexington MI until 3:15 PM EDT https://t.co/jlPWHpckjL

RT @NWStornado: Tornado Warning including Sandusky MI, Croswell MI and Lexington MI until 3:15 PM EDT https://t.co/jlPWHpckjL

Alexis Justine Robles (@AlexisJustineR3)
2:09pm PDT - July 14th, 2023
This was sent to me by Melissa P. in Lapeer County.
That looks to be a rotating funnel cloud associated with the tornado warning earlier.
@NWSDetroit #weather #funnelcloud #tornado #NEXTWeather #CBSDetroit @CBSDetroit #Lapeer #LapeerCounty #miwx #Michigan https://t.co/iFY42xYImQ

This was sent to me by Melissa P. in Lapeer County. That looks to be a rotating funnel cloud associated with the tornado warning earlier. @NWSDetroit #weather #funnelcloud #tornado #NEXTWeather #CBSDetroit @CBSDetroit #Lapeer #LapeerCounty #miwx #Michigan https://t.co/iFY42xYImQ

Ahmad Bajjey (@AhmadBajjeyWx)
2:08pm PDT - July 14th, 2023

Jazz Bishop WX Flash Flood Warning for Johnson, Leavenworth, and Wyandotte County in KS until 7:00pm CDT Friday. Jazz Bishop Tornado ChaserWx Update #kswx

Jazz Bishop (@jazzbishop)
2:05pm PDT - July 14th, 2023
what the hell man 

we finna get a tornado warning tn im calling it https://t.co/7GfiuKvQTK

what the hell man we finna get a tornado warning tn im calling it https://t.co/7GfiuKvQTK

andii (@ahgandii)
2:05pm PDT - July 14th, 2023

RT @fox4wx: New Tornado Warning for Jefferson, Douglas counties until 7/14 3:00PM. Seek shelter now & tune into live coverage on FOX 4 Kans…

Carrie Anne Critcher (@carrieanne2013)
2:04pm PDT - July 14th, 2023

RT @grylxndr: Glad I never got the tornado warning that accompanied this. Sure love to stand on the porch during those. https://t.co/1CLDXB…

Jeff The Leftist (@Jef_The_Leftist)
2:03pm PDT - July 14th, 2023
DVN continues Severe Thunderstorm Warning [tornado: POSSIBLE, wind: 60 MPH (RADAR INDICATED), hail: 1.00 IN (RADAR INDICATED)] for Delaware, Dubuque, Jackson, Jones [IA] till 4:15 PM CDT https://t.co/TXeAZVtwhi https://t.co/snV6P7XeSZ

DVN continues Severe Thunderstorm Warning [tornado: POSSIBLE, wind: 60 MPH (RADAR INDICATED), hail: 1.00 IN (RADAR INDICATED)] for Delaware, Dubuque, Jackson, Jones [IA] till 4:15 PM CDT https://t.co/TXeAZVtwhi https://t.co/snV6P7XeSZ

IEMBot DVN (@iembot_dvn)
2:03pm PDT - July 14th, 2023
DVN continues Severe Thunderstorm Warning [tornado: POSSIBLE, wind: 60 MPH (RADAR INDICATED), hail: 1.00 IN (RADAR INDICATED)] for Delaware, Dubuque, Jackson, Jones [IA] till 4:15 PM CDT https://t.co/tgGmlls1Ui https://t.co/ORNxhwaSWq

DVN continues Severe Thunderstorm Warning [tornado: POSSIBLE, wind: 60 MPH (RADAR INDICATED), hail: 1.00 IN (RADAR INDICATED)] for Delaware, Dubuque, Jackson, Jones [IA] till 4:15 PM CDT https://t.co/tgGmlls1Ui https://t.co/ORNxhwaSWq

Lightning Weather QC (@LightningWxQC)
2:03pm PDT - July 14th, 2023
DVN continues Severe Thunderstorm Warning [tornado: POSSIBLE, wind: 60 MPH (RADAR INDICATED), hail: 1.00 IN (RADAR INDICATED)] for Delaware, Dubuque, Jackson, Jones [IA] till 4:15 PM CDT https://t.co/O6VMd0zPEX https://t.co/3GP1UX373T

DVN continues Severe Thunderstorm Warning [tornado: POSSIBLE, wind: 60 MPH (RADAR INDICATED), hail: 1.00 IN (RADAR INDICATED)] for Delaware, Dubuque, Jackson, Jones [IA] till 4:15 PM CDT https://t.co/O6VMd0zPEX https://t.co/3GP1UX373T

Midwest Weather (@MidwestWeather3)
2:03pm PDT - July 14th, 2023

RT @SamKuffelWx: A little PSA to folks who bombard the station with calls and emails when we cut into programming for a tornado warning. ht…

Eric Orlowski (@eorlowski22)
1:59pm PDT - July 14th, 2023

"is there a tornado warning out rn? it's like Green outside rn" "what does green have to-" (tornado warning goes off)

Sluggy ✨ (@sluggybunnyart)
1:58pm PDT - July 14th, 2023

Jazz Bishop WX Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Butler, Cowley, Sedgwick and Sumner County in KS until 5:00pm CDT. Jazz Bishop Tornado ChaserWx Update #kswx

Jazz Bishop (@jazzbishop)
1:57pm PDT - July 14th, 2023