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The Destructive Mechanicville-Stillwater Tornado - Today In Wx History May 31, 1998

Major Severe Thunderstorm and Tornado Outbreak, Sunday May 31, 1998 - Violent F-3 Mechanicville-Stillwater Tornado Like a bomb went off, that's how the damage in the Viall Hill neighborhood in Stillwater (shown below) and surrounding areas was …

40 years ago today a rare and deadly tornado outbreak struck Pennsylvania. Are more in our future?

The atmosphere has been generous with horrific and haunting lessons in the fact that its ferocity isn’t particularly discriminating in choosing targets. And on May 31, 1985, that target was Pennsylvania. Twenty tornadoes touched down in the state — …

Barrie’s darkest hour: 1985 tornado changed city forever

Forty years ago today, the city was reshaped in many ways by the storm's fury, killing eight people and causing millions of dollars in damages The wind arrived without warning on May 31, 1985. One moment, the sun played coy through the fresh green …

Indiana man wanted on stalking charges arrested in Texas

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — A Madison, Indiana man wanted on multiple charges has been arrested in Texas. 37-year-old Abel Martinez was arrested in Jefferson County, Texas this week.  Indiana State Police said in a release an investigation began in Oct. 2024 …

Another tornado confirmed from Michigan’s May tornado outbreak

The National Weather Service has investigated another damaged area from the May 15-16 severe weather. From the investigation the NWS has confirmed another tornado. The tornado was a late night tornado, striking just after midnight at 12:11 a.m., May 16. …

Lessons endure from tornadoes 4 decades ago

This weekend, the 40th anniversary of the pounding tornadoes that walloped the Mahoning and Shenango valleys, conjures up a wide swath of eerie images and powerful emotions. It’s a day to remember the surrealist horrors of our battered landscape and to …

Indiana man dies after crashing semi into tree in Breckinridge County, Kentucky

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — A southern Indiana man was killed Thursday afternoon in a crash in Breckinridge County, Kentucky. The crash happened around 2 p.m. at the intersection of KY-144 and Cart Manning Crossing Road in Breckinridge County, Kentucky State …

40 years since Pennsylvania's deadliest tornado outbreak on May 31, 1985

40 years since Pennsylvania's deadliest tornado outbreak 21 tornadoes crossed the Keystone State, including the first and only F5. Copy Link Copy {copyShortcut} to copy Updated: 9:22 PM EDT May 30, 2025 May 31 is an infamous weather day around western …

Tornado Trouble? Here’s What the EF Scale Means in Michigan

Living in Michigan, tornadoes are a part of life. We have drills, sirens, and even shelters named after them. But have you ever wondered how the experts measure their severity? You've heard your meteorologist talk about "an EF4 tornado ripping …

40 years ago, a tornado outbreak killed 75 people in Pennsylvania

By Trey Fulbright, Corey Martin May 30, 2025 / 7:27 PM EDT / CBS Pittsburgh Remembering western Pennsylvania's deadly 1985 tornado outbreak Remembering western Pennsylvania's deadly 1985 tornado outbreak 17:20 It's been 40 years since …

Remembering western Pennsylvania's deadly 1985 tornado outbreak

It's been 40 years since western Pennsylvania endured one of the worst tornado outbreaks ever to hit the area. On May 31, 1985, over the span of nine hours, more than 40 tornadoes touched down in Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York and Ontario, Canada. Half …

Ohio Gov. DeWine announces dates for 2025 Sales Tax Holiday this summer

Ohio Gov. DeWine announces dates for 2025 Sales Tax Holiday this summer Copy Link Copy {copyShortcut} to copy Updated: 5:58 PM EDT May 30, 2025 RAIN CONTINUES OFF AND ON THIS AFTERNOON. BEFORE WE GET A BIT OF A BREAK LATER THIS EVENING WHEN YOU CAN PUT …

Are back-to-back tornadoes the new normal in Kentucky? Not necessarily, but La Niña isn't helping

Mark Jarvis with the National Weather Service in Louisville says the frequent bouts of damaging weather are indeed coming fast and furious lately. "When you have events every two weeks, it seems like, wow, this is crazy. Normally, we don't have …

Michigan has seen the most tornadoes in over two decades this year

Tornado Risk Increases for New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, & North Carolina

Within the entire U.S., the areas shaded in green and brown have the highest risk of tornadic thunderstorms today. The brown area is more than twice as likely to see tornadic thunderstorms as the green area. Image: NWS SPC Today’s risk of tornadoes has …

Work to begin to fix Perryville H.S. football fields damaged by tornado

PERRY COUNTY, Mo. (KFVS) - Work will begin soon on the Perryville High School football fields after the May 14 tornado, school district leaders say. The National Weather Service reported an EF2 tornado in Perryville and Perry County overnight March 14-15. …

WeatherWise Alert: Tornado and Severe Thunderstorm Watches in effect for the area

Multiple watches are in effect until Friday evening for the region. A Tornado Watch is in effect for Ashe, Avery and Watauga counties until 8 p.m., while the rest of the region is under a Severe Thunderstorm Watch. The severe threat will continue to evolve …

Belt Passes Warehouse Tornado Preparedness Act in Wake of Edwardsville Tragedy

SPRINGFIELD – In direct response to the deadly tornado that struck an Amazon warehouse in Edwardsville in December 2021, State Senator Christopher Belt passed a measure through the Illinois Senate creating the Warehouse Tornado Preparedness Act. “This …

'Kind of a sneaky storm' | NWS says it missed tornado that touched down near Loudon/Monroe County border

A tornado warning was issued for parts of Loudon and Blount Counties Friday morning. KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The National Weather Service said preliminary information indicates a tornado touched down along the Loudon/ Monroe county border Friday morning, …

Small Fix, Big Impact: ZD Stucco Repair Restores a Century-Old Home

ZD Stucco Repair recently completed a stucco restoration project on a 1920 Tudor-style home in the quiet neighborhood of Summit, New Jersey. SUMMIT, NJ, UNITED STATES, May 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The project addressed hidden structural issues and …

Rhombus Power Launches 'Haven AI' To Save Lives from Wildfire's Fury

PALO ALTO, CA, UNITED STATES, May 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In the escalating battle against devastating wildfires, a Silicon Valley enterprise has developed a new product providing AI-powered predictive decision support in real time, …

Survivor Assistance Available at Several Locations

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – The state of Arkansas, FEMA and the U.S. Small Business Administration have added four new sites that offer face-to-face help for residents affected by the March 14-15 and April 2-22 severe storms, tornadoes and flooding. Hours are also …

Help Where It’s Needed Most: FEMA, SBA, and the State of Oklahoma Team Up in Wildfire-Damaged Counties

OKLAHOMA CITY –In coordination with the State of Oklahoma, FEMA and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) will be offering face-to-face help at community sites for residents in Oklahoma counties affected by the March 14-21 wildfires and straight- …

North Carolina Continues to Receive Historically High Emergency Assistance Under President Trump

President Trump turbocharged the emergency aid process to provide a 100% federal cost share in North Carolina for Public Assistance from the declaration date of September 29, 2024, to March 24, 2025. WASHINGTON -- In light of false reporting and charges …

What to Expect When You Apply for FEMA Assistance

OKLAHOMA CITY – If you live in Cleveland, Creek, Lincoln, Logan, Oklahoma, Pawnee, and Payne counties and were affected by the wildfires and straight-line winds that occurred March 14-21, 2025, you may be eligible for FEMA assistance. How To Apply for FEMA …

Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Garrard County

FRANKFORT, Ky. –A Disaster Recovery Center has opened in Garrard County to offer in-person support to Kentucky uninsured and underinsured survivors who experienced loss as the result of the April severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and …

Survivor Assistance Available at Three New Locations

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – The state of Arkansas, FEMA and the U.S. Small Business Administration have added three sites that offer face-to-face help for residents affected by the March 14-15 and April 2-22 severe storms, tornadoes and flooding. Homeowners and …

Stronger than the Storm Co-Hosts Hurricane Preparedness Event for Families with Medically Complex Children

Free Event for Families Set for Saturday, May 31 at University of Miami MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, May 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Stronger than the Storm, in partnership with the Global Institute at the University of Miami Miller School of …

Cybercrime To Cost The World $12.2 Trillion Annually By 2031

SAUSALITO, CA, UNITED STATES, May 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Cybercrime is predicted to cost the world $10.5 trillion USD in 2025, according to the '2025 Official Cybercrime Report' from Cybersecurity Ventures. If it were measured as …

Data Foundation Hosts Virtual Event on Climate Performance Data Accessibility

Event examines pathways to trusted, investor-grade climate information WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- WHAT: Virtual webinar "Increasing Accessibility to Trusted Climate Performance Data" WHEN: …

Trusted Midwest Roofing Company Opens New Location in Springfield

Shamrock Roofing and Construction is excited to announce that we are opening a location in Springfield, MO SPRINGFIELD, MO, UNITED STATES, May 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Shamrock Roofing and Construction, a trusted name in quality roofing …

Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis Emerges as Command Center in Tornado Aftermath

Ground-Zero Response Mobilized Within Hours to Support Displaced Families Across the Region SAINT LOUIS, MO, UNITED STATES, May 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On May 16, 2025, a devastating tornado struck St. Louis with a force not seen since …

Medical, Dental and Funeral Assistance for Survivors of May Tornadoes in Kentucky

FRANKFORT, Ky. – If you sustained injury, illness or death of a loved one due to the severe storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes from May 16-17 in Kentucky, you may be eligible for medical, dental and/or funeral assistance from FEMA. Medical/dental …

FEMA, SBA and the State of Texas Are Opening Additional Disaster Recovery Centers in South Texas

AUSTIN – In coordination with the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM), FEMA and U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) staff will open three additional Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) on May 30 to offer face-to-face help to residents of the …

Dejero Webinar on AI-Powered Emergency Communication Technology Scheduled for June 18

Crucial Webinar for California PSAPs and Emergency Response Leaders Ahead of NENA 2025  WATERLOO, ON, CANADA, May 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Waterloo, Ontario, May 29, 2025 — Dejero, a leader in resilient connectivity solutions for critical …

Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Pendleton County

FRANKFORT, Ky. –A Disaster Recovery Center has opened in Pendleton County to offer in-person support to Kentucky survivors who experienced loss as the result of the April severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides. The new …

Justin Graham Expands Paul Davis Restoration’s Reach with Acquisition of Greater Seattle Franchise

Second Team in Sales Volume in the Paul Davis Restoration Network Acquires Greater Seattle Territory SEATTLE, WA, UNITED STATES, May 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Justin Graham, President of Paul Davis Restoration of Portland/Vancouver, …

House Raising in Flood Zones: Process, Planning, and Long-Term Benefits

SLIDELL, LA, UNITED STATES, May 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In flood-prone communities throughout South Louisiana, house raising continues to be one of the most practical and protective strategies for minimizing property damage and preserving …

Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Trigg County

FRANKFORT, Ky. – A Disaster Recovery Center has opened in Trigg County to offer in-person support to Kentucky survivors who experienced loss as the result of the severe storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes from May 16-17, 2025. The new Disaster …