Holding My Baby as a Tornado Approached
A mother recounts a harrowing experience of holding her baby during a tornado in rural Alabama, which profoundly changed her perspective on parenting and safety.
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EF-0 Tornado Strikes Boyle Heights on Christmas Day
A rare EF-0 tornado with winds up to 80 mph briefly touched down in Los Angeles on Christmas, damaging homes and businesses, as part of a larger storm system that caused widespread flooding, debris flows, and injuries across Southern California. The tornado was the first in LA in decades, highlighting the storm's severity and the region's vulnerability to such events.
Southern California Recovers from Rare Christmas Tornado and Storms
Southern California experienced significant storm damage, including a rare EF-0 tornado in Boyle Heights on Christmas Day, causing roof and window damage, along with widespread flooding and mudslides in mountain communities. Cleanup efforts are ongoing, and evacuation orders have been lifted, with record rainfall breaking historical weather records in Los Angeles and Long Beach.
Southern California Faces Flooding and Damage After Record Rainfall
Southern California experienced its wettest Christmas in recent history due to an atmospheric river, causing widespread flooding, mudslides, and a rare tornado, leading to emergency declarations and rescue operations, with the region now in recovery mode amid ongoing weather warnings.
EF0 Tornado Strikes Boyle Heights on Christmas Morning
The National Weather Service confirmed an EF-0 tornado with winds up to 80 mph touched down in Boyle Heights on Christmas, causing damage to roofs, windows, and signs, but no injuries were reported.
Early Snow and Weather Changes Hit New York and Spain
Early snowfall occurred in New York with significant accumulations due to a cold front, while southern Spain was hit by Storm Emilia, causing a tornado in Málaga that damaged Christmas lights and resulted in substantial damages, highlighting diverse weather events across regions.
Deadly Tornado Devastates Southern Brazil, Killing Six and Injuring Hundreds
A powerful tornado with winds up to 250 km/h struck Rio Bonito do Iguacu in Brazil, destroying 90% of the town, killing six people, and injuring 750 others, amid concerns about climate change contributing to more frequent severe weather events.
Deadly Tornado Devastates Southern Brazil, Causing Multiple Fatalities
A tornado in southern Brazil's Parana state killed six people, injured 437, and displaced about 1,000, causing extensive damage in Rio Bonito do Iguacu and Guarapuava, with winds reaching up to 250 kph. Authorities are providing relief and support for reconstruction.
Severe Storms and Tornadoes Devastate Massachusetts and Northeast
Severe weather, including a reported tornado, swept through Holden, Massachusetts, causing significant damage with fallen trees, debris, and disrupted daily life, prompting cleanup efforts and raising concerns among residents.
Severe Storms and Tornadoes Strike Massachusetts and New England
Severe storms, including a confirmed tornado, caused significant damage in Massachusetts on Saturday, with strong winds, hail, and flooding reported across the state, particularly in Central Massachusetts where a tornado touched down in Holden.
Severe Northeast Storms Cause Tornadoes, Hail, and Widespread Damage
A tornado confirmed in Holden, Central Massachusetts, caused significant damage including fallen trees and property damage, with residents describing sudden darkness and strong winds, but no injuries reported.
Severe Weather Alert: Tornado Confirmed in Holden and Worcester, Flood Risks Persist
A confirmed tornado was detected near Holden and Worcester on September 6, leading to weather warnings, event delays, and postponements, including a festival, a show at Worcester Palladium, and a Worcester Red Sox game.
Severe Weather Alerts and Tornado Warnings Across the Northeast
A tornado confirmed by radar touched down in Central Massachusetts, prompting warnings of severe thunderstorms, damaging winds, hail, and potential flash flooding across the region, with ongoing alerts and safety advisories issued by the National Weather Service.
Severe Weather Continues in the Northeast with Tornado Confirmations and Flood Alerts
Severe weather including tornadoes, damaging winds, hail, and thunderstorms continues to impact Massachusetts, with reports of a tornado in Central Mass and widespread warnings for damaging conditions, prompting residents to stay alert and seek shelter.
Severe Thunderstorm Watch in Minnesota with 80 mph Winds Overnight
A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect across most of Minnesota until 4 a.m. Saturday, with potential for 80 mph winds, tornadoes, and large hail, as storms are expected to develop into a line or cluster, increasing the risk of damaging winds and embedded tornadoes.