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Watch: 'Spectacular' moment an enormous tornado crosses a rainbow: Stormchasers captured footage of the major twister swirling near Dickens, Nebraska.
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At least 3 dead after tornadoes sweep through North Dakota: At least three people are dead in rural North Dakota after tornadoes left damage across eastern areas ...
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At least 3 dead after tornado rips through North Dakota, northern Minnesota sustains heavy storm damage
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At least three people dead from a tornado in North Dakota: At least three residents were killed in the Enderlin area by a tornado on Friday night after storms ...
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German Weather Service after severe storm: It was a "strong tornado": After initial hesitation, the German Weather Service confirmed that a "strong tornado" ...
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Powerful Tornado Strikes Ulm Causing Major DamageAn IF2 tornado with winds up to 220 km/h struck Ulm-Donaustetten, damaging roofs and cars along a 10+ km path.
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- The German Weather Service confirmed a strong tornado with a path exceeding ten kilometers over Ulm-Donaustetten.
- Wind speeds reached up to 220 kilometers per hour, classifying it as an IF2 intensity tornado.
- Several row houses became uninhabitable after roofs were torn off, with cars and gardens also sustaining damage.
- No injuries were reported by the fire department despite the significant destruction.
It is the first significant tornado of this season.— Marcus Beyer, tornado expert from the DWD, regarding the significance of the tornado in the current season.
Trump Hasn’t Visited A Single Natural Disaster On His Watch As President: Trump, who politicized disasters during his campaign, is now slow-walking aid to ...
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Tornado suspected near Paderborn: Threat of severe thunderstorms in the south and east of Germany
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Hail, storms, and thunderstorms - | This is how severely BW was affected by the storm
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Russia kills civilians in central Sumy with Tornado-S cluster munitions. "Hypersonic" Kinzhal hits near Mykolaiv - Euromaidan Press
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Parts of Forest Park damaged; Zoo closed and buildings damaged across St. Louis area: Live updates
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Kentucky NWS Faced Staff Cuts Before Deadly Tornado Hit: Reports: Amid storms that killed 27, the NWS office in Jackson, Kentucky, reportedly scrambled to cover ...
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Severe storms continue rolling through South and East Coast as heat persists in the West
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San Antonio, Austin under tornado watch Monday until 10 p.m.: Under a tornado watch, weather conditions could lead to the formation of severe thunderstorms that ...
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Unexpected tornado leaves at least 1 dead, multiple injured in Kentucky: At least one person is dead and seven others injured after an unexpected tornado struck ...
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Sudden Tornado Devastates Rural Kentucky CountyAn EF2 tornado struck Washington County early Friday, killing one and injuring seven with minimal warning time.
- An EF2 tornado hit Washington County, Kentucky, early Friday morning, severely damaging homes and infrastructure.
- One person died and seven others sustained injuries due to the unexpected storm.
- Only minutes of warning were issued before the tornado touched down, as no prior tornado watch was in effect.
- Kentucky has faced multiple severe weather incidents this spring, including floods and deadly storms.
Thank God I’m still living. I survived the tornado, my son – he survived.— Tray Chaney, actor, in an emotional video posted on Instagram.
Severe storms kill at least 25 in Kentucky and Missouri: In Kentucky, at least 17 people were killed in Laurel County, about 80 miles south of Lexington.
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Struggle for Disaster Relief in Missouri and BeyondSenator Hawley urges faster FEMA aid after deadly tornadoes; several states wait months for federal disaster approvals.
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- Senator Josh Hawley pressed Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to expedite pending disaster declarations for Missouri.
- Nearly 20 people died in Missouri tornadoes over two months, yet federal assistance approval remains delayed.
- FEMA has faced major cuts under Trump, with plans to dismantle it and shift responsibilities to states.
- Criticism mounts as multiple Republican-led states urgently await federal help amid disaster recovery struggles.
What we need right now is federal assistance. This is where FEMA and the federal government has got to come in and help communities. Our city cannot shoulder this alone. The state of Missouri cannot shoulder this alone.— St. Louis Mayor Cara Spencer spoke about FEMA's lack of support following devastating storms.
At least 1 dead, multiple people injured as severe weather hits Kentucky: Sheriff
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Tornado warnings issued in South after storm rolls through Kentucky, killing 1: Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear wrote on social media that one person was killed and ...
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After deadly tornadoes in St. Louis, FEMA help is hard to come by: Tornadoes in St. Louis and in Arkansas and Mississippi have left officials asking for more ...
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More tornadoes and fewer meteorologists make for a dangerous mix that worries US officials
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The Consequences of One of Project 2025’s Most Surprising Attacks Are Becoming Clear
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FEMA’s Shifting Role in Disaster Aid and PreparednessFederal aid for small disasters is cut as the 2025 hurricane season approaches, revealing gaps in state readiness.
- Federal assistance is being reduced for moderate disasters, shifting more responsibility to individual states.
- FEMA’s function is evolving from first responder to primarily a funding agency for disaster recovery.
- The Trump administration halted the BRIC resilience funding, leaving several community projects unfinished.
- Varied disaster preparedness levels across states complicate the transition to state-led disaster management.
The idea that FEMA has been responding to too many small disasters has been around for a long time.— Tom Frank, a reporter on disaster relief, discussing FEMA's role and the challenges faced by states.
Severe storms kill at least 21 in Kentucky and Missouri: At least 21 people were killed overnight in Kentucky and Missouri when severe storms that spawned ...
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After weekend of tornadoes in South, more severe weather possible on Memorial Day
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St. Louis mayor places emergency management chief on leave for tornado siren failure
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Woman killed in St. Louis church lauded as 'servant' in tight-knit community: Patricia Penelton had recently finished serving hot meals to people in need at ...
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While Trump overhauls FEMA, Mississippi tornado survivors await assistance: More than two months after a tornado destroyed his home, Brian Lowery still looks ...
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Federal Aid Delayed for Tornado-Hit MississippiMississippi awaits FEMA disaster declaration over two months after March tornadoes destroyed homes and killed seven residents.
- Nearly 20 tornadoes struck Mississippi in mid-March, causing extensive damage and seven fatalities.
- Mississippi’s request for a federal disaster declaration has been pending since April 1.
- Recent leadership changes at FEMA and proposed agency reforms have slowed disaster assistance approvals.
- Local counties have spent hundreds of thousands of dollars on cleanup but must pause efforts without federal support.
We need federal help, and we need it desperately, and we need it now.— Bobby McGinnis, a Tylertown resident and firefighter, expressing the urgent need for federal assistance after the tornadoes.
Tornado could hit Sussex as Met Office issues a warning: The Met Office has warned that a tornado could hit the South East, including Sussex
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FEMA responds to deadly Kentucky tornadoes amid layoffs, looming cuts: Kentucky residents impacted by deadly tornadoes will likely have to turn to a weakened ...
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FEMA Cancels Strategy Days Before Hurricane SeasonLess than two weeks before Atlantic hurricane season, FEMA withdraws its 2022-2026 plan and plans a new 2026-2030 strategy.
- Acting FEMA Administrator David Richardson revoked the agency’s 2022-2026 strategic plan shortly before hurricane season started.
- The plan was considered essential for coordinated disaster response, and its removal risks fragmented operations.
- A new strategy focused exclusively on legally mandated tasks is being developed for 2026-2030 under Richardson’s leadership.
- The Office of Resilience Strategy was disbanded, reducing FEMA’s capacity for preventative infrastructure measures.
Without it, there are just a bunch of offices doing whatever they feel like doing.— A FEMA official described the strategic plan as the agency's 'organizational backbone.'
Gaylord tornado three years later: A community's resilience and recovery journey: Tuesday, May 20, 2025 marks three years after a tornado touched down in ...
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St. Louis Mayor: Trump’s FEMA Still Hasn’t Helped With Tornado Recovery: “FEMA has not been on the ground,” Cara Spencer told MSNBC, three days after the tornado ...
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Large tornado outbreaks are becoming more common. But it's unclear why: It's getting more common for a lot of tornadoes to form over a big area in a short period ...
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This Tornado Mayhem Is a Warning: As hurricane season looms, the effects of DOGE cuts on the U.S. forecasting and alert system are a new menace.
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“Information War Correspondent” says 5 people are dead from a tornado because of a transgender person
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Severe storms kill at least 21 in Kentucky and Missouri: Aerial images showed scenes of destruction in Laurel County, Kentucky, with entire blocks of houses ...
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Flood, hail, rain: tornado rages in northern Italy - videos show destruction: A violent storm sweeps through the north of Italy. The storm covers houses ...
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St. Louis mayor complains FEMA isn't on the ground after major tornado: St. Louis mayor asks for donations, says FEMA isn't helping after tornado struck city ...
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Trump Leaves Disaster-Struck States Waiting Weeks for Sign-Off on FEMA Aid: States and cities struck by deadly tornadoes and floods are begging the Trump ...
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Warning Sirens Were Silent Ahead of Deadly Tornado in St. Louis, City Says: Mayor Cara Spencer placed the city’s emergency manager on administrative leave ...
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Death threats target St. Louis emergency management chief after tornado siren fails, police say
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Death toll climbs to 28 from storms that hit Kentucky, Missouri: A series of thunderstorms and tornadoes hit the mid-South on Friday, killing dozens of people.
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Photos: A Week of Destructive Tornadoes Across the U.S.: Photos from a week of destructive tornadoes across the U.S.
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St. Louis tornado sirens didn't sound in deadly storm. Now a city commissioner has been placed on leave.
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She survived the last EF5 tornado at age 8. 12 years later, she's studying to be a meteorologist.
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Spring storms spark scrutiny of FEMA as Trump overhauls and slashes the agency: It's been another day of storms and tornado watches in parts of the South ...
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Severe storms, tornado hit north Alabama: Latest on damage; pics and video: Storm damage was reported in Madison County as the system made its way from ...
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At least 25 dead after tornadoes sweep through US Midwest: Kentucky and Missouri report severe injuries and deaths in storms that hit on Friday and Saturday.
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Dozens are dead after tornadoes sweep through Kentucky and Missouri: Powerful storms and tornadoes tore through several Midwestern and Southern states overnight ...
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More tornadoes and severe weather could hit Kentucky and the Mid-South: A seventh straight day of powerful thunderstorms and significant severe weather is ahead ...
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Severe Storms Bring Risk of Tornadoes and Hail to Oklahoma: Much of Oklahoma is at high risk for tornadoes on Monday, but forecasters warned the region could see ...
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Clayton schools to close, hundreds of St. Louis students to transfer after tornado damage
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Tornadoes Sweep Through Missouri and Kentucky, Killing 28 People: At least 28 people died after powerful tornadoes swept through Missouri and Kentucky ...
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Storms and tornadoes continue to ravage central U.S. after killing dozens: The National Weather Service is warning of still more days of dangerous weather ...
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In weary Kentucky, deadly tornadoes the latest in relentless spate of storms: Three deadly storms have hit the state this year.
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"Extreme danger" in Colorado: Eyewitness films tornado right in front of his house
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30 million people brace for more severe weather after deadly tornado outbreak: At least 250 tornadoes were reported between May 15 and 18.
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'Mass casualty event' declared following tornado in southeastern Kentucky: The National Weather Service confirms numerous unverified tornadoes in the region ...
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US tornadoes: 'Overwhelmed' residents pick through destruction: Dozens of people have died in parts of the United States after tornadoes caused ...
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St. Louis family mourns storm death of food truck owner, beloved father: Juan Baltazar, 48, was a father of seven who hoped to make an impact with his elote food ...
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Short staffing at NWS in Kentucky did not affect tornado warnings for deadly storms, union says
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Severe Storms and Tornadoes Continue to Threaten the Midwest: Storms capable of producing hail larger than golf balls, strong winds and tornadoes are expected in ...
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At least 27 dead as tornadoes and thunderstorms strike three states: At least 27 people have perished in severe weather that swept from the lower Midwest to the ...
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‘I just fell to my knees and cried’: St. Louisans face devastating damage after tornado that killed 5
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At Least 23 Dead After Tornadoes and Storms Tear Through 3 States: In Missouri and Kentucky alone, tornadoes killed at least 21 people, officials said ...
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How a tornado tested a Kentucky weather office that cut overnight staff: The Jackson, Kentucky, office is one of a growing number of forecast offices unable to ...
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25 dead as tornadoes decimate US cities: More than 25 people are dead after severe storms and tornadoes swept through the US states of Missouri ...
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Photos: Deadly tornadoes hit Kentucky and Missouri: Over 20 people have died since severe storms and tornadoes hit Kentucky and Missouri overnight ...
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Residents dig out after severe weather, tornados killed at least 26. Here's what to know.
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'Mass casualty event' declared as tornadoes hit Kentucky and Missouri: Severe storms have left at least 14 people dead in Kentucky and seven in ...
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At least 4 dead after tornado and severe storm batters St. Louis, mayor says: ST. LOUIS, MO. (AP) — At least four people died and authorities were searching from ...
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Paid articlePaywallStorm kills at least 5 in St. Louis as millions remain under the threat of strong tornadoes and violent winds
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Key FactsTornado Causes Fatalities and Destruction in St. Louis
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- A tornado in the St. Louis, Missouri area has resulted in at least five deaths and numerous injuries.
- The city is facing extensive damage, with collapsed buildings and downed power lines, as around 500 first responders conduct searches.
- A curfew has been enacted to ensure public safety while emergency measures take precedence.
- Weather services are warning of ongoing severe storms expected to last into next week.
"Our priority is life and saving lives and keeping people safe tonight."— St. Louis Mayor Cara Spencer made this statement regarding emergency measures following the storm.
Tornado emergency declared in Illinois as twister hits: 'the situation is life threatening'
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At least 21 killed, dozens injured as suspected tornadoes hit Missouri and Kentucky
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Storm 5 Alert: Strong to severe storms on Friday night into Saturday: After a short break overnight, activity is expected to ramp back up just before sunrise ...
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Storm 5 Weather Alert (05.16.25): A second, more dangerous round of storms is expected this evening, bringing a high risk of damaging winds, large hail ...
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Residents film with their cell phones: Huge tornado trunk destroys farm in Russia
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Arkansas appeals Trump administration denial of federal aid for tornado recovery: Arkansas is appealing the Trump administration’s denial of federal aid for the ...
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Trump tells states to do more, denies disaster aid for several areas: FEMA said no to federal assistance for tornadoes in Arkansas, flooding in West Virginia and ...
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Where a severe storm outbreak could spawn tornadoes, large hail and damaging winds tonight
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Tornado outbreak possible in Upper Midwest, millions on alert: Ten tornadoes were reported in western Nebraska on Sunday.
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Millions on alert for severe weather across the Midwest: Flash flooding killed one person on Saturday.
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