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Alabama to Host Scientific Research Study of Southern Tornadoes

Weather researchers say they expect about 40 scientists from around the nation to participate in “VORTEX Southeast,” an upcoming study of the unique characteristics of tornadoes that develop in the South. Like earlier studies in the Midwest, the research based …

Southwest Florida Cleans-Up Damage from Weekend Tornado

Authorities say a weekend tornado that touched down in southwest Florida with winds up to 135 mph damaged several homes, left thousands without power for a time, but caused no serious injuries or deaths. Police say the tornado caused scattered …

Death Toll in Storm-Lashed Texas Rises to 6

The death toll rose to six in Texas as more bodies were recovered on Oct. 31 after another band of strong storms and heavy rain spawned three tornadoes and dangerous flooding in the waterlogged state. It was the second day …