Articles filed under Severe Weather
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Chicago man killed in 27-car sandstorm pileupJun 11, 2013 5:41 pm - Twenty-seven vehicles slammed into each other during a sandstorm that blinded drivers on Interstate 80 in rural northern Nevada, killing a truck driver, seriously injuri...
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Illinois braces for strong storms, wind, hailJun 11, 2013 5:00 pm - Forecasters say hot weather could give way to violent storms across parts of Illinois and are warning residents to be prepared for strong winds, hail and even tornadoes...
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Residents may return to Lisle apartments June 15Jun 07, 2013 6:41 pm - Almost two months after flooding left residents at a Lisle apartment complex homeless, they will be able to return to their homes next weekend, officials announced Frida...
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Glen Ellyn discontinues lightning alert system at 5 parksJun 07, 2013 5:30 am - Glen Ellyn Park District has discontinued use of a lightning prediction system at five parks because of ongoing malfunctions and unpredictable readings, officials said. ...
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Tropical Storm Andrea bearing down on Florida coastJun 06, 2013 5:42 pm - MIAMI — The first named storm of the Atlantic season hammered Florida with rain, heavy winds, and tornadoes Thursday as it moved toward the coast of Georgia and the Caro...
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Des Plaines to waive post-disaster permit feesJun 06, 2013 11:45 am - When severe weather hits, affected Des Plaines residents and businesses shouldn’t have to wait for the city to reimburse fees for building permits to complete necessary ...
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Deadly Oklahoma tornado widest on record, rare EF5Jun 04, 2013 7:12 pm - Associated Press OKLAHOMA CITY — The deadly tornado that plowed through an area near Oklahoma City last week was even larger and more powerful than previously estimated ...
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Storm chasing critical, profitable and dangerousJun 03, 2013 5:40 pm - OKLAHOMA CITY — While most people take shelter when a tornado approaches, a growing throng heads for the prairies, be they scientists hoping to protect the public from a...
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Tornado touches down in Tulsa areaMay 30, 2013 10:09 pm - OKLAHOMA CITY — At least three tornadoes touched down in Oklahoma, including one in Tulsa, and two more hit Arkansas on Thursday as a powerful storm system moved through...
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U.S. vs. European hurricane model: Which is better?May 29, 2013 1:45 pm - ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — When forecasters from the National Weather Service track a hurricane, they use models from several different supercomputers located around the wor...