Archive for the 'National Weather Service' Category

Twisters tear through Kansas; more Midwest storms expected

SEVERE WEATHER STATEMENT–NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE—TORNADO WARNINGS (2 LOCATIONS!!) THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN DODGE CITY HAS ISSUED A. * TORNADO WARNING FOR… Entertainment News from AP By Alice Barr, News Reporter – email As the Midwest braces for the first big storms of the season, the National Weather Service is going to new lengths to [...]

Storm hits Iowa hospital; tornado warning issued for Wichita

Residents are urged to use caution while driving and when in low-lying areas traditionally subject to flooding. The National Weather Service is hoping some tough talk may help people take better precautions during severe weather warnings. Do you think the National Weather Service's use of words like catastrophic and unsurvivable will help Americans tune in [...]

National Weather Service warns of major Midwest tornado outbreak

NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM CAPABLE OF PRODUCING A TORNADO. THIS DANGEROUS STORM WAS LOCATED 7 MILES NORTHWEST OF ALTON… “It's an indication of just how dry conditions are out there,” National Weather Service hydrologist Jeff Zogg said. Maybe it's not a surprise in a year that has already broken multiple [...]

Tornado sirens sound in Oklahoma City amid warnings of 'life-threatening' storms

The warning for the Washington area means "critical fire conditions are either occurring now or will shortly." Questions about the incredible images of ping-pong ball sized stones forming a four-foot deep wall on the Texas panhandle were answered Friday when the National Weather Service declared them legitimate — with a warning that you ain't seen [...]

National Weather Service confirms tornado touch down in Clark County

We can expect another beautiful sunny day with a high near 81 and a calm wind becoming south between 10 and 13 mph, according to the National Weather Service. T. CLARK COUNTY (WAOW)–The National Weather Service confirms that a tornado touched down in Clark County. According to a report filed Wednesday the EF2 twister touched [...]

Severe Weather in Central Wisconsin

There is a special weather statement forewarning of “summer-like heat” for the rest of the week, according to the National Weather Service. Today will be sunny with a high near 99. Tonight, expect clear skies with a low near 64. Irene's winds remain at 80 mph for now, but the National Weather Service expects it [...]

Local agencies share heat safety tips

Several local agencies remind Winnebago County residents to take preventive action during this extremely hot weather to stay safe, cool, and avoid heat-related illnesses. The National Weather Service reports extremely high heat indexes for Winnebago THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN NEGAUNEE SAYS HIGH TEMPERATURES AND HUMIDITY WILL REMAIN FOR THE NEXT COUPLE OF DAYS HERE [...]