Tornado

10:46am Feb 16, 2021

Health & Safety Health & Safety

At Least 3 Dead, 10 Injured In North Carolina Tornado

by Associated Press

A tornado ripped through North Carolina's Brunswick County, killing at least three people and injuring 10 others in its trail of destruction, authorities said.
Jay Reeves / AP

3:20pm Jan 26, 2021

National National

Tornado Rips Through Birmingham, Ala., Area Leaving At Least 1 Dead, Dozens Injured

by Brakkton Booker

The brunt of the twister's damage was sustained in the city of Fultondale, just north of Birmingham. The Jefferson County coroner confirmed one dead, whom officials said was a high school student.
2:02pm Apr 13, 2020

Weather Weather Health & Safety

Storms Kill North Carolina Resident When Tree Falls On Home

by Associated Press

North Carolina authorities say one person has died when a tree fell on a home during severe storms that moved through the area.
LM Otero / AP

5:20pm Oct 21, 2019

National National

A Tornado Struck Sunday Night. Now Dallas Is Assessing The Damage

by Rachel Treisman

Extensive structural damage was apparent by sunrise, but no fatalities or injuries have been reported, Mayor Eric Johnson said early Monday.
Kyle Rivas / Getty Images

1:57pm May 31, 2019

National National Environment

Scientists Know How Tornadoes Form, But They Are Hard To Predict

by Ari Shapiro

Scientists know how the storms are created, but it's nearly impossible to predict where a tornado will touch down, says Patrick Marsh, an NOAA meteorologist.

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Charlie Riedel / AP

2:55pm May 23, 2019

National National

3 Killed As Violent Tornadoes Cause 'Devastation' In Missouri

by Matthew S. Schwartz

Thousands were without power and multiple people were hurt as a series of storms spawned multiple tornadoes in Missouri late Wednesday and into Thursday.
1:10pm May 03, 2019

Environment Environment

Sunday Marks 30 Years Since Devastating Tornado Outbreak In Forsyth County

by Keri Brown

This Sunday marks the anniversary of a massive storm that brought tornadoes and high winds to Forsyth County.
David Goldman / AP

2:43pm Mar 05, 2019

National National

After Alabama Tornado, Search For Missing Continues As Recovery Begins

by Laurel Wamsley

The death toll from the storm stands at 23, with victims ranging in age from 6 to 93. One family, connected by marriage and living in two homes along the same road, lost seven members.
7:31am Sep 10, 2018

Education Education

Guilford Schools Leader Addresses Challenges As The Academic Year Begins

by Keri Brown

It hasn't be an easy year for the Guilford County School District.
4:31pm Aug 22, 2018

Education Education

Plans Still Uncertain For Guilford County Schools Damaged By April Tornado

by Keri Brown

Students are returning to class in Guilford County next week, many having been relocated after an EF-2 tornado damaged several schools in April.
6:18pm Jun 04, 2018

Environment Environment Health & Safety Politics & Government

FEMA Assistance Tally Is More Than Half A Million Dollars For Local Tornado Victims

by Keri Brown

So far, the federal government has given more than half a million dollars to assist local tornado victims in Guilford and Rockingham Counties.
11:14am May 22, 2018

Health & Safety Health & Safety News

Disaster Recovery Centers In Guilford and Rockingham Counties Set To Help Tornado Survivors

by David Ford

Disaster recovery centers in Guilford and Rockingham counties are open. They have been established to help those whose homes or businesses were impacted by last month’s severe storms.