East North Central U.S. Tornadoes News Monitoring

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 …

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 …

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 …

'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, …

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

Damaging winds, hail, brief tornadoes possible Friday in North Carolina

Alert Day: Strong to severe storms possible in the Triad Friday afternoon Damaging winds, hail, brief tornadoes possible Friday in North Carolina Copy Link Copy {copyShortcut} to copy Updated: 12:43 PM EDT May 30, 2025 SIGNIFICANT FLASH FLOODING DOWN THERE …

40th Anniversary of Tornado Outbreak

A church on the western edge of Newton Falls, Ohio burns, June 1, 1985, amid the rubble left by tornado. Officials have not determined the cause of the fire that broke out after 7:30 am and quickly engulfed the structure. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan) …

Second EF-0 Tornado Confirmed In Saginaw County from May 16 Storms

Officials with the National Weather Service have confirmed an additional EF-0 tornado touched down in Saginaw County the night of May 16, when storms swept across the state, causing around a dozen or so tornadoes throughout lower Michigan. The tornado …

Indiana's Car Theft Shift: Parts Are The New Prize For Thieves

In Indiana, stolen car parts are the new gold rush. And it’s not just your engine making the headlines. Indiana is no stranger to vehicle theft.  Currently, the Hoosier state is averaging over 205 car thefts per 100,000 residents according to BankRate.com …

Newton Falls tornado walk

TORNADO WALK: The Newton Falls Public Library will hold a walk to explore part of the route of the tornado that struck Newton Falls on May 31, 1985. The event will be at noon Saturday at the library, 204 S Canal St. Adreanne Foos will guide the walk along …

Indiana seeks FEMA assistance in response to March-April storms

INDIANAPOLIS — Gov. Mike Braun requested a presidential disaster declaration through the Federal Emergency Management Agency for federal disaster assistance. Indiana Department of Homeland Security completed several weeks of damage assessments and outreach …

Columbus volunteers deliver aid and hope to Kentucky tornado victims

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — In the wake of devastating tornadoes that struck Kentucky last week, a group of 28 volunteers, including six from Blacklick and New Albany, mobilized to provide essential aid and comfort to those affected. The volunteers, part of …

Wildfire Smoke to Impact Indiana Air Quality This Weekend

Evansville residents can expect hazy skies and health risks this weekend due to wildfire smoke from Canada, according to Accuweather. Thousands Evacuated in Canada as Fires Burn Millions of Acres There are reportedly more than 160 wildfires burning across …

SBA Loans are a Meaningful Option for Arkansas Storm Survivors

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration are available to Arkansas residents, businesses of all sizes and nonprofit organizations that are recovering from back-to-back severe storms, tornadoes and flooding …

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- …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …