At Least 16 Dead in Flooding and Tornadoes
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At least 16 people were confirmed dead early Sunday, as a storm system sweeping parts of the South and Midwest brought tornado and flash flood warnings overnight.
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A storm system sweeping over large areas of the U.S. South and Midwest resulted in at least 16 weather-related deaths by early Sunday, with overnight tornado and flash flood warnings setting up more ...
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Natural disasters like heat waves, fires, and floods are growing more dangerous because of climate change, but the effect a warming world has on tornadoes is complicated and inconclusive.
Last Sunday, 10 tornadoes hit Michigan, the most in a single day in 18 years. But it's not the most all time for the state.
Southeast and East Texas face a threat Saturday as a cold front with storms are expected. The storms could be severe and include hail and tornadoes.
Researchers are working to determine if there is any relationship between climate change and the number and severity of tornadoes
Tornadoes are expected to touch down in parts of the U.S. South on Friday, from northeastern Texas and southeastern Oklahoma into western and central Arkansas.
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The Enhanced Fujita Scale is a tornado rating that determines the wind speed by the damage the tornado produces but do we need to adjust it?
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While the risk of severe weather remains low for parts of Middle Tennessee, a tornado or two cannot be ruled out, according to the National Weather Service.
An average of 1,200 tornadoes hit yearly, and the United States will probably get more killer supercells spawning tornadoes and hail as the world warms