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Oklahoma Tornado Aftermath in Pictures

Aaron Galloway — Tue, 21 May 2013 14:51:01 +0000

A massive tornado touched down in Moore, Oklahoma yesterday afternoon (May 20), just south of Oklahoma City, killing dozens. At least seven of those killed were students at Plaza Towers Elementary School in Moore.

Preliminary reports clasify the tornado as an EF4 with wind speeds

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Death Toll in Oklahoma Lowered to 24; Search for Survivors Continues

Chris Chaberski — Tue, 21 May 2013 14:50:52 +0000

Officials in Oklahoma have lowered the number of deaths suffered to 24 in the massive tornado that swept through the town of Moore Monday night. Originally, the figure had been as high as 51, probably a result of double-counting.

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Horrific Oklahoma Tornado Captured in Several Raw Videos

Drew Weisholtz — Tue, 21 May 2013 13:21:38 +0000

The country continues to pray for and help the people devastated by the massive tornado that touched down in Oklahoma on Monday, killing dozens.

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Watch an Amazing Time Lapse Video of the Devastating EF4 Tornado in Moore, Oklahoma

Aaron Galloway — Mon, 20 May 2013 22:57:34 +0000

The massive EF4 tornado that touched down Monday Afternoon (May 20) in Moore, Oklahoma - southwest of Oklahoma City - is likely to be one of the worst in history.

The tornado starting out as a funnel, but quickly turned into an enormous mile-wid

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Massive Tornado Destroys Area Near Oklahoma City; At Least 51 Killed [UPDATED]

Chris Chaberski — Mon, 20 May 2013 21:17:01 +0000

An enormous tornado with a debris cloud two miles wide tore through the metropolitan area just south of Oklahoma City on Monday afternoon.

UPDATE 9:28 p.m. EST: At least 51 people were killed in the storm, including seven children from Plaza Towers Elementary School in Moore, according to KFOR in Oklahoma City. The news station reported that 75 student and staff were inside the school when the storm struck. Officials said Monday night that the search of the rubble remaining of the school had turned to a recovery mission.

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Multiple Tornadoes Hit North Texas

Mike Hendren — Thu, 16 May 2013 19:02:14 +0000

Tornadoes tear across North Texas counties

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Terrifying 'Ice Tsunami' Slowly Consumes Backyard, Houses in Minnesota

Chris Chaberski — Mon, 13 May 2013 16:20:02 +0000

Yikes. It's like in a horror movie when the deadly fog gradually creeps closer and closer, gobbling up all living things in its path. Except it's made of ice.

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The Top 10 Most Tornado-Prone Cities

Chris Chaberski — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 21:06:24 +0000

Tornado season is starting in many parts of the country. Is your town or city at risk?

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Tornadoes, Large Hail Possible This Evening

Mike Hendren — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 23:03:35 +0000

Severe weather is active across Texoma

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Brutal Storms Rip Through South and Midwest, Killing 3; Now Headed East

Chris Chaberski — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 17:22:43 +0000

A very strong spring storm dumped ice and snow throughout the Midwest on Thursday, and tornadoes tore through much of the South. The storm is now heading for the East Coast.

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Wichita Falls is Now in Stage 3 Drought Emergency

Aaron Galloway — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 18:43:54 +0000

The City of Wichita Falls is scheduled to go into Stage 3 Drought Emergency on Tuesday, February 5th. A stage 3 drought emergency is declared when the combined storage level of lakes Kickapoo and Arrowhead drops to 40% of the total conservation pool storage capacity

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Icy Roads Leave Two Cars Submerged in Wichita Falls Pond

Aaron Galloway — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 16:58:33 +0000

Snow fall in Wichita Falls usually means at least two things - a snow day for the kids, and icy roads for the rest of us. This morning, those icy roads got the best of two drivers just east of Wichita Falls

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Wichita Falls Snowstorm Pictures (Past and Present) – We'll Show You Ours if You Show Us Yours

Candace Eich — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 16:00:01 +0000

Our first snow of the season is here and we want to see your pictures! Click through to see a collection of Wichita Falls snow pics and share yours.

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Emergency Room Technician Swam to Work After Hurricane Sandy [VIDEO]

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 17:45:29 +0000

Having your house surrounded by water because of a flood is usually a good enough reason to stay home from work, but not this time.

Marsha Hedgepeth works as a technician in an emergency room. So when Hurricane Sandy put her Toms River, New Jersey, neighborhood under 10 feet of water, she knew she had to get to her hospital so she could help those who were injured in the superstorm.

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All You Need to Know to Help Out Hurricane Sandy Victims

Mike Adams — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 14:35:16 +0000

Two days after Hurricane Sandy ripped through the East Coast, many residents remain without basic supplies like food, clean water and shelter. Fortunately for the victims of this storm, there are many organizations out there determined to provide assistance to those affected by the hurricane.

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Hurricane Sandy's Aftermath: What Happened, What We Know Now [VIDEO]

Chris Chaberski — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 15:48:58 +0000

This morning, much of the East Coast is picking up the pieces after the massive storm known as Hurricane Sandy swept through, leaving millions without power, causing untold economic damage, and killing at least 21 people. Flooding caused largely by enormous, unprecedented storm surges has crippled transportation routes and wreaked havoc on low-lying areas.

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10 Crazy Videos of Hurricane Sandy

Emerald Catron — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 15:46:17 +0000

Truthfully, we missed most of the storm yesterday. Because we were inside ... away from the windows, with our curtains closed ... like we were supposed to be. These people weren't, however, so now we can see what was going on outside while we were playing board games with our fingers crossed. Here is some crazy video from yesterday's storm.

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Photos of Hurricane Sandy Flood Social Media Sites

Stephanie McMaster — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 20:52:02 +0000

Photos of Hurricane Sandy flooded social media sites throughout the day Monday, with Facebook, Instagram and Twitter users in the storm's path posting dramatic photos of waves, flooding and downed trees. (Some are fake, by the way.)

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As Hurricane Sandy Moves In, Emergency Supplies Run Out

Mike Adams — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 19:41:35 +0000

In the Northeast, people are swarming to beg, borrow, steal and even purchase last-minute emergency supplies to prepare for the worst of Hurricane Sandy. However, many stores are running out of those items, leaving people to return home empty-handed.

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7 Photos That Are NOT Hurricane Sandy

Emerald Catron — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 18:07:04 +0000

Don't always believe everything Facebook tells you. If it was all true, do you have any idea how many dollars would've been donated to charity for liking that picture of a kitten? It can't be all true, and it's not. Here are some pictures of "Hurricane Sandy" circulating around that most certainly are NOT pictures of Hurricane Sandy. You're welcome.

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