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Tracking the tropics: Stay ahead of the storm’s impact in the Houston area with these tools from KPRC 2
Read full article: Tracking the tropics: Stay ahead of the storm’s impact in the Houston area with these tools from KPRC 2From weather watches and warnings to hour-by-hour forecasts, road conditions and the preparations you should make at your home or office - here’s how KPRC 2 can help your family stay safe as Beryl closes in on the Houston area.
Tracking the tropics: Stay ahead of the storm’s impact in the Houston area with these tools from KPRC 2
Read full article: Tracking the tropics: Stay ahead of the storm’s impact in the Houston area with these tools from KPRC 2From weather watches and warnings to hour-by-hour forecasts, road conditions and the preparations you should make at your home or office - here’s how KPRC 2 can help your family stay safe as Beryl closes in on the Houston area.
Heads up, Houston: Tomorrow is the last day you can apply for property tax relief from May storms
Read full article: Heads up, Houston: Tomorrow is the last day you can apply for property tax relief from May stormsIf your home suffered damage during May’s tornado or derecho, an important deadline is coming up Tuesday.
KPRC 2′s reporting, imagery helped NWS determine EF-1 tornado hit Bridgeland area of Cypress during derecho in May
Read full article: KPRC 2′s reporting, imagery helped NWS determine EF-1 tornado hit Bridgeland area of Cypress during derecho in MayThe National Weather Service has determined that an EF-1 tornado was the cause that damaged several homes in a Cypress area neighborhood in May.
Tracking Beryl: Stay ahead of the storm’s impact in the Houston area with these tools from KPRC 2
Read full article: Tracking Beryl: Stay ahead of the storm’s impact in the Houston area with these tools from KPRC 2From weather watches and warnings to hour-by-hour forecasts, road conditions and the preparations you should make at your home or office - here’s how KPRC 2 can help your family stay safe as Beryl closes in on the Houston area.
EF-1 tornado confirmed west of Houston amid Tropical Storm Alberto
Read full article: EF-1 tornado confirmed west of Houston amid Tropical Storm AlbertoThe National Weather Service has confirmed an EF-1 tornado touched down near Bellville, Texas, during Tropical Storm Alberto. With winds reaching 100mph, the tornado uprooted trees, damaged homes, and tore off a business's metal roof. Remember, if you're under a tornado warning, seek shelter in an interior room away from windows. Stay safe, everyone!
Q&A with Houston storm attorney on insurance claims after last week’s tornadoes, thunderstorms
Read full article: Q&A with Houston storm attorney on insurance claims after last week’s tornadoes, thunderstormsAs many Houstonians transition from cleaning up to rebuilding their communities after last week’s storms, it’s a good time to make sure your home is protected from natural disasters before they strike.
‘God’s here:’ Tornado tears roof from several homes in neighborhood, miraculously no one hurt
Read full article: ‘God’s here:’ Tornado tears roof from several homes in neighborhood, miraculously no one hurtIf there’s one word to describe what happened in the Bridgeland neighborhood on Thursday, it would be - destruction.
Death toll from Houston-area storms jumps to 8 people; Here’s what we know about the victims, how they died
Read full article: Death toll from Houston-area storms jumps to 8 people; Here’s what we know about the victims, how they diedTwo of the victims were crushed, one by a falling tree and another by a falling crane.
‘Never seen anything like this’: Cypress residents take shelter as EF-1 tornado touches down
Read full article: ‘Never seen anything like this’: Cypress residents take shelter as EF-1 tornado touches downThe National Weather Service has confirmed a tornado touchdown Thursday evening in the Cypress area.
Frank Billingsley shares the memory he holds dearest from his 42-year broadcasting career
Read full article: Frank Billingsley shares the memory he holds dearest from his 42-year broadcasting careerWhile Frank Billingsley’s forecasts during floods and hurricanes are what many of us will remember when he retires next month, he says the memory that impacted him the most is tied to a tornado in 1992.
Trinity County declares state of disaster following tornado, flooding rains
Read full article: Trinity County declares state of disaster following tornado, flooding rainsAfter a tornado produced damaged and left two people injured in Trinity County Sunday night, County Judge Danny Martin has signed a disaster declaration for the county.
Impacted by storm damage? Here are some frequently asked questions and answers about filing a claim
Read full article: Impacted by storm damage? Here are some frequently asked questions and answers about filing a claimOver the years, KPRC 2 has provided information on how to file a claim related to hurricane, tornado, flood and freeze damage. The severe thunderstorms and tornado that hit the Houston area Wednesday will once again have people cleaning up and making calls to insurance companies.
Tornado pins Conroe police officer under his home, catapults his wife into pasture
Read full article: Tornado pins Conroe police officer under his home, catapults his wife into pastureLt John "Jimmy" Waller has been with Conroe's police force for 22 years. Friends are trying to help with his recovery.
Impacted by storm damage? Here are some frequently asked questions and answers about filing a claim
Read full article: Impacted by storm damage? Here are some frequently asked questions and answers about filing a claimOver the years, KPRC 2 has provided information on how to file a claim related to hurricane, tornado, flood and freeze damage. The severe thunderstorms and tornado that hit the Houston area Wednesday will once again have people cleaning up and making calls to insurance companies.
Pasadena Tornado one year later: Animal shelter nearly rebuilt after roof ripped off
Read full article: Pasadena Tornado one year later: Animal shelter nearly rebuilt after roof ripped offWhen a EF-3 tornado tore through Harris County one year ago on January 24, 2023, the Pasadena Animal Shelter wasn’t spared any of the damage.
Heavy rain, dark skies, high winds: See photos, videos on Click2Pins as severe storms hit Houston area⛈️
Read full article: Heavy rain, dark skies, high winds: See photos, videos on Click2Pins as severe storms hit Houston area⛈️The Houston area is seeing severe storms on Monday as tornado and thunderstorm watches are in effect.
Deer Park-area residents bracing for another severe weather threat after surviving January tornado
Read full article: Deer Park-area residents bracing for another severe weather threat after surviving January tornadoOn Jan. 24, a tornado tore through southeast Houston, Pasadena, Deer Park and Baytown.
At least 3 dead after tornado hits Texas town, destroying homes and businesses
Read full article: At least 3 dead after tornado hits Texas town, destroying homes and businessesAt least three people are dead after a tornado struck Matador, Texas, on Wednesday, destroying buildings and flipping over semitrucks, according to officials and reports from the town.
11-year-old boy among those killed by the tornado that flattened Texas town
Read full article: 11-year-old boy among those killed by the tornado that flattened Texas townThe youngest victim of a tornado that destroyed a small city in the Texas Panhandle and killed three people was an 11-year-old boy, authorities said Friday.
'The damage is unbelievable:' Tornadoes kill 3 in Oklahoma
Read full article: 'The damage is unbelievable:' Tornadoes kill 3 in OklahomaCrews scrambled to restore power to thousands of residents after tornadoes plowed through Oklahoma during another deadly spring storm in the U.S., killing at least three people and damaging dozens of homes.
Tornado touches down in Arkansas as major storm system approaches central and south U.S.
Read full article: Tornado touches down in Arkansas as major storm system approaches central and south U.S.A dangerous day is ahead for 51 million people from northern Iowa all the way down to Louisiana where large hail, damaging winds and tornadoes are all possible Friday afternoon and into the overnight.
'There's nothing left': Deep South tornadoes kill 26
Read full article: 'There's nothing left': Deep South tornadoes kill 26Rescuers raced Saturday to search for survivors and help hundreds of people left homeless after a powerful tornado cut a devastating path through Mississippi, killing at least 25 people and injuring dozens.
Deer Park counselors finally relocate business weeks after devastating tornado touched down
Read full article: Deer Park counselors finally relocate business weeks after devastating tornado touched downJanet Martinez and Clara Monroe have relocated their business, JCM Counseling, after their facility was destroyed. It’s a day that’s hard for them to forget.
American Red Cross continues to assist displaced tenants and homeowners 1 week after tornado
Read full article: American Red Cross continues to assist displaced tenants and homeowners 1 week after tornadoThe Red Cross set up shop in Houston and in Pasadena on Thursday to provide assistance to families impacted and displaced by last week’s tornado.
Roofing company offers free tarp services ahead of next rain; Families continue to clean up after storm earlier this week
Read full article: Roofing company offers free tarp services ahead of next rain; Families continue to clean up after storm earlier this weekThe cleanup process continues for families after an EF3 tornado left a path of destruction in Pasadena, Deer Park, and southeast Houston.
69-year-old Baytown woman hunkered under mattress before tornado destroyed her home
Read full article: 69-year-old Baytown woman hunkered under mattress before tornado destroyed her homeWeaver Street in Baytown has devastation in nearly every direction and power remained out Wednesday night after Tuesday’s powerful tornado tore apart homes and structures.
Deer Park community comes together to help victims of the tornado
Read full article: Deer Park community comes together to help victims of the tornadoEmployees from a Deer Park area restaurant and several community members came together Wednesday to provide warm meals, water, and clean restrooms to anyone in need.
Man falls while trying to repair parents’ Deer Park roof ripped off by tornado
Read full article: Man falls while trying to repair parents’ Deer Park roof ripped off by tornadoThe Park Green neighborhood in Deer Park was hit hard by Tuesday’s severe storms and several homeowners are now dealing with the damage.
Kansas tornado generated 165 mph winds as it destroyed homes
Read full article: Kansas tornado generated 165 mph winds as it destroyed homesThe tornado that damaged more than more than 1,000 buildings in south-central Kansas generated winds up to 165 mph and carved a path of destruction nearly 13 miles long.
Suspected tornado rips through Kansas, causes severe damage
Read full article: Suspected tornado rips through Kansas, causes severe damageOfficials say a tornado that barreled through parts of Kansas destroyed or damaged hundreds of homes and buildings, injured several people and left more than 15,000 people without power.
DC-area meteorologist calls kids live on-air to warn them of tornado
Read full article: DC-area meteorologist calls kids live on-air to warn them of tornadoNBC Washington chief meteorologist Doug Kammerer was reporting on a possible tornado when he briefly paused his live segment to call his kids and warn them about the storm.
Chevrolet to donate new truck to Texas teen who went viral for driving through tornado
Read full article: Chevrolet to donate new truck to Texas teen who went viral for driving through tornadoA Texas teenager who went viral for accidentally driving through a tornado in his red Chevrolet truck will be getting a brand new one.
‘Triggering’: Houstonian transplant relives losing her home as she watches New Orleans tornado damage
Read full article: ‘Triggering’: Houstonian transplant relives losing her home as she watches New Orleans tornado damageThe National Weather Service said the EF-3 tornado went 11 miles through three parishes with most of the damage in Arabi, a community east of New Orleans. Many in the area are left homeless. It’s a feeling many who have been forced to Houston know all too well.
EF-0 tornado damages buildings, trees in Santa Fe area, NWS Houston says
Read full article: EF-0 tornado damages buildings, trees in Santa Fe area, NWS Houston saysAn EF-0 tornado caused damages in the Santa Fe area Monday night as severe thunderstorms moved through Southeast Texas, according to the National Weather Service Houston.
Impacted by storm damage? Here are some frequently asked questions and answers about filing a claim
Read full article: Impacted by storm damage? Here are some frequently asked questions and answers about filing a claimOver the years, KPRC 2 has provided information on how to file a claim related to hurricane, tornado, flood and freeze damage. The severe thunderstorms and tornadoes that hit the Houston area Tuesday will once again have people cleaning up and making calls to insurance companies.
Click2Pins: KPRC 2 viewers give us a look at weekend severe weather damage
Read full article: Click2Pins: KPRC 2 viewers give us a look at weekend severe weather damageThe second weekend in January brought severe weather to Southeast Texas with some of the worst damage occurring north of Houston. A tornado touched down overnight in Humble. Others experienced heavy rain and a lot of lightning.
2 babies survive tornado that carried them away in bathtub
Read full article: 2 babies survive tornado that carried them away in bathtubTwo babies survived a tornado in Kentucky last weekend that ripped the bathtub they were sheltering in out of the ground and tossed it with them inside, their grandmother said.
National Weather Service confirms tornado touched down in NE Montgomery County Saturday
Read full article: National Weather Service confirms tornado touched down in NE Montgomery County SaturdayThe National Weather Service confirmed a brief tornado touched down in northeast Montgomery County Saturday as a line of storms moved through the region.
Mayfield family with Houston ties narrowly escapes Mothers Nature’s wrath
Read full article: Mayfield family with Houston ties narrowly escapes Mothers Nature’s wrathHundreds of families and volunteers spent the day Sunday sifting through debris to try and salvage what they could. The Bright family has been in constant communication with their daughter in Houston to assure her they were OK after deciding to ride out the monstrous tornado in their home.
Tornadoes, severe storms rip through the South: See some of the most powerful videos, photos of the weather
Read full article: Tornadoes, severe storms rip through the South: See some of the most powerful videos, photos of the weatherHere are some of the most powerful videos and photos of the storms found on social media. Tornado wiped out some chicken houses in Wayne County Mississippi (about 14 miles east of Laurel). @NWSMobile @spann @NWSJacksonMS pic.twitter.com/ejgi0KUVy0 — Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) March 17, 2021TORNADO VIDEO: Tyrone Thomas Jr. sent us this video of a tornado between Waynesboro and Laurel. https://t.co/gu0tyfieXa pic.twitter.com/Oo0Kkr83Af — WLBT 3 On Your Side (@WLBT) March 17, 2021TORNADO VIDEO: This was sent in by Lennye Smith near Highway 583 in Brookhaven. 🌪🌪 https://t.co/MIfRnbDypX — #WVTM13 (@WVTM13) March 17, 2021Incredibly dangerous situation unfolding in Alabama.
Tornado caused collapsed structures, blown out windows in Arlington
Read full article: Tornado caused collapsed structures, blown out windows in ArlingtonARLINGTON, Texas – Collapsed structures and blow out windows in Arlington were due to a tornado. pic.twitter.com/1u5S4r2a0w — DFW Scanner (@DFWscanner) November 25, 2020Storm Damage (Arlington) Major storm damage at a commercial building in the 1100 block of Colorado Lane. pic.twitter.com/jnHB5FEVqT — DFW Scanner (@DFWscanner) November 25, 2020The Arlington Fire Department and police responded to several reported locations of collapsed buildings and structures. The Arlington Fire Department and @ArlingtonPD have responded to multiple locations in Arlington with reports of collapsed buildings. Our units are currently assessing the structures, triaging potential patients, and moving to other reported locations.
Would you know what to do during a tornado? We have tips
Read full article: Would you know what to do during a tornado? We have tipsAs mid-May arrives, tornado season begins to reach its peak, proving to be a big threat, and nearly every state in the United States can experience a tornado. Having said that, do you know the safest things you can do for you and your family should a tornado strike near your home? Because of that, it’s smart to consider what room may be safest for you, in the event of a tornado. Mobile homes are simply not designed to withstand a tornado or strong winds in severe storms. [WATCH: When you see a tornado while driving, here’s what to do]The time to find shelter is when you are under a tornado warning, so while all of this is helpful information, the best thing you can do is know the signs before a tornado hits.
2 weeks after deadly EF-3 tornado ripped through Onalaska, community still reeling
Read full article: 2 weeks after deadly EF-3 tornado ripped through Onalaska, community still reelingONALASKA, Texas – The Onalaska community is still reeling from the devastation caused by an EF-3 tornado that touched down and destroyed several neighborhoods on April 22. “It’s been two weeks and every time we pull up it’s a different flood of emotions,” said resident Debbie Robins. Robins said she was home when the tornado hit and only had a few seconds to find shelter. Onalaska Assistant fire Chief TD Jennings was working the night the tornado hit and gave KPRC 2 a look at some of the hardest-hit areas in the Yaupon Cove subdivision. Officials asking anyone who can donate their time or money to please call the city of Onalaska or Polk County Emergency Management at (936) 327-6826.
Number of homes destroyed by EF3 tornado exceeds 170, Polk County Judge says
Read full article: Number of homes destroyed by EF3 tornado exceeds 170, Polk County Judge saysONALASKA – Polk County officials gave an update two days after a tornado ripped through Onalaska, leaving devastation in its wake. Polk County Judge Sydney Murphy said that the number of damaged homes increased to 306. The American Red Cross provided shelter to about 100 residents who were displaced by the tornado, Murphy said. Instead, people can go to the Polk County Emergency Management Facebook page for instructions on how to properly sort their debris so it will get picked up by the county’s contractor. “Up until this point Polk County has done a great job,” Murphy said.
Community remembers couple among those killed in Polk County tornado
Read full article: Community remembers couple among those killed in Polk County tornadoONALASKA – The damage across Onalaska in Polk County from Wednesday's violent tornado was widespread. One of his best friends, Taylor Holbert and Taylor's girlfriend, Brooke Ivey, were both killed. Billy Price said he is thankful to be alive, considering he was driving down the highway when the tornado hit. Like so many small knit communities, Price also knew the couple that was killed. Less than 24 hours after the deadly tornado struck, the entire community is coming together to start rebuilding while remembering those lost.
Reporter’s Notebook: Surrounded by debris of what was their lives, Onalaska community remains resilient after tornado
Read full article: Reporter’s Notebook: Surrounded by debris of what was their lives, Onalaska community remains resilient after tornadoVery little warning.”This is the sixth tornado Farrows said he has lived through. Mayra couldn’t recall too much of the moments the tornado hit but does remember waking up, pinned beneath her trailer. “I was expecting rain and hail and maybe a little wind, but not a full Wizard of Oz tornado,” Jimenez joked. Reilly told us preliminary findings indicated the tornado that descended on this little community had caused EF-2 damage. Reilly told us NWS has crews surveying the damage from this tornado all the way into Louisiana and their findings would be compiled into a complete report.
Polk County family says they’re lucky to be alive after tornado destroys home
Read full article: Polk County family says they’re lucky to be alive after tornado destroys homePOLK COUNTY, TEXAS – Residents of the Canyon Park Subdivision were left trying to pick up the pieces after a tornado touched down and left a trail of destruction on Tuesday. I was praying, thank God we’re blessed and unscathed,” Aryana Manning said. Manning considers her family lucky to be alive after a tree split their mobile home in half. “My mother-in-law said, ‘Is that a tornado siren?’ I said, ‘No that’s the tornado.’ It sounds like a siren or a train,” Manning said. The Manning family said they aren’t sure what they’ll do next but will stay with family until they can figure it out.
How rare was Wednesday’s Onalaska twister? You might be surprised.
Read full article: How rare was Wednesday’s Onalaska twister? You might be surprised.According to the National Weather Service Office for Houston/Galveston, southeast Texas has only recorded six EF-3 tornadoes since 1992. EF-3 tornadoes make up only one percent of the overall tornadoes that touch down in southeast Texas. Chart courtesy of the National Weather Service Office, Houston/Galveston. According to the National Weather Service, only two F-4/EF-4 tornadoes have touched down in the area since 1950. EF-4 and EF-5 tornadoes pack winds in excess of 166 miles per hour!
'So heartbroken’: This is what residents say it was like to experience tornado as it ripped through Polk County
Read full article: 'So heartbroken’: This is what residents say it was like to experience tornado as it ripped through Polk CountyONALASKA, Texas – Residents were fearful and in shock after a tornado ripped through multiple neighborhoods in Onalaska in Polk County Wednesday evening. Y'all please keep Onalaska Texas in your prayers. this is yaupon cove drive pic.twitter.com/18QusOTPV7 — Joe Smith SDK (@JoeSmithSDK) April 23, 2020my dads entire neighborhood in onalaska tx just got completely destroyed by a tornado. 2020 is out for blood pic.twitter.com/948AqfVF5V — kasey (@eattmyshorts_) April 23, 2020Please pray for everyone who lost everything here in Onalaska, TX. A command post was set up at the Onalaska Fire and Rescue as first responders worked to rescue trapped residents and assess the damage.
How to help people in Polk County after deadly tornado
Read full article: How to help people in Polk County after deadly tornadoONALASKA, Texas – Three people lost their lives, and several communities were devastated by a tornado that plowed through Polk County Wednesday. People are in need of basic items like food, water clothing and other miscellaneous household items. The PCEM shared a post on how you can help those impacted by the tornado. VolunteeringDue to COVID-19, Polk County Emergency Management will not be setting up a physical volunteer reception center. People who were displaced by the tornado and need clothing can also call the Oasis at 936-327-1208 or 936-327-8467.
NWS: Deadly tornado in Onalaska peaked at 140 mph winds, caused EF3 damage in parts
Read full article: NWS: Deadly tornado in Onalaska peaked at 140 mph winds, caused EF3 damage in partsONALASKA, Texas – The National Weather Service said Thursday that preliminary information shows the tornado that ripped through Onalaska in Polk County Wednesday evening, caused between EF1 and EF3 damage with a peak wind of 140 miles per hour. NWS officials said the tornado caused EF1 and EF2 damage with winds of 135 miles per hour for the most part. However, in Paradise Acres Subdivision of Onalaska, the peak winds were at 140 miles per hour which caused EF3 damage. See the path of a deadly tornado that ripped through Polk County on April 22, 2020. “Up to this point, Polk County has done a really good job of sheltering at home,” Murphy said.
EXPLAINED: A team is surveying the damage in Onalaska. This is how they will classify the tornado.
Read full article: EXPLAINED: A team is surveying the damage in Onalaska. This is how they will classify the tornado.The National Weather Service is sending a small survey team to survey the damage in Onalaska where at least 20 people were injured and three people were killed after a tornado ripped through multiple neighborhoods on Wednesday evening. What a survey team doesThe survey team is tasked with decoding the tornado’s life cycle. When all the evidence is collected the survey team matches the damage they see to what wind speed is required to produce that damage and classify the tornado using the Enhanced Fujita Scale. About Southeast Texas destructive tornadoesSoutheast Texas is not know for large destructive tornadoes. An EFO tornado would cause minor tree damage, maybe damage to gutters while an EF2 would could cause significant roof damage.
KPRC 2’s Frank Billingsley breaks down the dynamics of tornado that destroyed Polk County neighborhoods
Read full article: KPRC 2’s Frank Billingsley breaks down the dynamics of tornado that destroyed Polk County neighborhoodsHOUSTON – KPRC 2 Chief Meteorologist tracked the storm that moved through the Houston-area Wednesday evening. A tornado ripped through four neighborhoods in Polk County at about 6 p.m. Wednesday, bringing wind and hail damage to the surrounding areas. PHOTOS: Tornado rips through trees, buildings in Seven Oaks area Wednesday eveningIn the video above, Billingsley breaks down the dynamics and trail of the tornado and the damage it left in its wake.
WATCH: See videos and photos showing the impact of a tornado ripping through an Arkansas city
Read full article: WATCH: See videos and photos showing the impact of a tornado ripping through an Arkansas city(CNN) – (CNN) -- A tornado ripped through Jonesboro, Arkansas, injuring six people and leaving a trail of flattened homes and buildings. MAJOR damage confirmed in Jonesboro, Arkansas from an intense tornado. A map on its website showed tornado strikes in Arkansas and Iowa, though none appeared to have been as damaging as the one in Jonesboro. The weather service map said power lines were knocked down and roofs blown off in Jackson County, Arkansas. The weather service issued a rare "Particularly Dangerous Situation" tornado watch for parts of the Midwest through Saturday night.
Unconfirmed tornado tears through rural North Texas
Read full article: Unconfirmed tornado tears through rural North TexasDALLAS, Texas – At lease one unconfirmed tornado tore through part of rural North Texas on Wednesday night, damaging numerous roofs and outbuildings, officials said. There were no immediate reports of injuries. Storm spotters reported that a suspected tornado tore through a rural area just south of Graham, about 80 miles (130 kilometers) northwest of Fort Worth. The storm moved northeastward toward Lake Bridgeport and on to the town of Alvord, about 50 miles (80 kilometers) north of Fort Worth, damaging several metal buildings. Reports of tree damage and downed utility lines were widespread.
Crews work to clean up day after deadly tornadoes tear through middle Tennessee
Read full article: Crews work to clean up day after deadly tornadoes tear through middle TennesseeMultiple deadly twisters devastated four counties, including Davidson County, where Nashville sits, and Putnam, where more than a dozen people lost their lives. The new day revealed devastation more than 24 hours after the tragic tornadoes. In other areas like east Nashville, an EF-3 twister took out businesses and homes. In Putnam County, 80 miles east of Nashville, officials there clarified 18 people lost their lives in that devastating tornado. Businesses in east Nashville were ripped to shreds.
Nashville locals offer helping hand after tornado outbreak tears through city, surrounding counties
Read full article: Nashville locals offer helping hand after tornado outbreak tears through city, surrounding countiesNASHVILLE, Tenn. – Nearly one day after a devastating tornado outbreak ripped through Nashville and surrounding counties, many people were left picking up the pieces. The series of weather events Monday night into Tuesday morning changed lives. Tennessee officials raised the death toll to 25 Tuesday night as the sunset and darkness took over the city. Thousands of people were without power including the neighborhood of Germantown near downtown Nashville. In Putnam County, 80 miles east of Nashville, 77 people are still unaccounted for and more than 18 have been reported there.
3 dead as suspected twisters, other storms batter the South
Read full article: 3 dead as suspected twisters, other storms batter the South“We had to make due the best we could.”The storms prompted numerous tornado watches and warnings Monday. In nearby Alexandria, Louisiana, about 200 miles (320 kilometers) northwest of New Orleans, crews cleared roads and restored power late into the night, working in a chilly mist. Three people were injured, at least one of them very seriously, by an apparent tornado that hit Amite County, Mississippi, Monday afternoon, county emergency director Grant McCurley said. As the storm system pushed into Alabama on Monday evening it toppled trees and power lines and kicked up more suspected tornadoes. School systems in Alabama, Louisiana and Mississippi dismissed students early and canceled afternoon events and activities.