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Brutal Weather Tears Through Midwest Again, Killing 'Storm Chasers' Trio, 10 More

Chris Chaberski — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 15:28:19 +0000

A series of tornadoes hit Oklahoma Friday night, killing at least 13 people and leaving many more missing, without homes or stranded. Other storms and flooding also hit Arkansas and Missouri, and remnants of that severe weather moved east all the way to New England, where 19,000 are still without power on Monday morning.

What Are the Names of 2013′s Hurricanes?

Drew Weisholtz — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 14:46:58 +0000

Don’t look now, but hurricane season is here. Last year brought devastation and millions of dollars in damages in the form of Sandy and 2013 could be another doozy. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, “The forecast calls for 13-20 named storms, 7-11 of which are expected to become hurricanes, including 3-6 major [...]

Vicious Tornadoes Tear Through Oklahoma Once Again, At Least 5 Dead [UPDATED]

Drew Weisholtz — Sat, 01 Jun 2013 01:34:18 +0000

UPDATE Saturday 6:15 a.m. EST: The number of reported fatalities is at least five, with another 71 injuries caused by what authorities say are a total of 17 tornadoes ripping through the Midwest on Friday. UPDATE 10:12 p.m. EST: The Associated Press reports a mother and a baby have died due to the tornadoes. Their [...]

Storm Chasers Drive Vehicle Into Tornado [VIDEO]

Trey — Tue, 28 May 2013 22:01:50 +0000

It looks like a scene from the movie Twister when these storms chasers make an unbelievable decision. They drive right into the path of an approaching tornado and throw the vehicle in park and let the camera roll with the chasers still inside. Watch the awesome video! One week to the day that a massive [...]

New Website Launched to Connect Housing, Ride-Share Offers and More Following Tornado

Nancy Mace — Thu, 23 May 2013 21:15:09 +0000

More than 70 attendees at a web developers conference this week in Portland, Oregon, wanting to help out in some way, held an impromptu all-night hackathon to create help4OK.org Housing and hotels are in short supply, and many people are trying to get in and out of impacted communities. Traffic congestion obstructs support and relief [...]

Lawton Fort Sill Community Comes Through For Moore Oklahoma Tornado Victims

Nancy Mace — Wed, 22 May 2013 19:40:42 +0000

For the past day and a half we have been collecting donations from the community for the victims of the devastating tornado that hit Moore, Oklahoma on Monday afternoon, May 20th. We set up in the Sams Club parking lot on Sheridan Road and hit the airwaves asking for your donations. Our community came through with [...]

Tips For Preparing For A Tornado

James "Bubba" Meeks — Wed, 22 May 2013 15:48:30 +0000

Tornadoes can strike at anytime and with the recent storms in Moore and Northern Texas, it is now more important than ever to know the warning signs and have a plan in case of these deadly storms were to form in the local communities. Here are the American Red Cross' tips to be aware and prepared for a tornado.

Help and Donations are Still Needed for the Moore Tornado Relief Efforts!

Critter — Wed, 22 May 2013 03:47:20 +0000

If you didn't make it by Sam's Club and Walmart yesterday (05-21-13) to make a donation to the American Red Cross to assist with the Moore, OK. relief efforts, we'll be here today (05-22-13) from 8:00am until 12:00pm taking your donations.

How You Can Help The Moore Tornado Relief Effort

James "Bubba" Meeks — Tue, 21 May 2013 18:30:35 +0000

Townsquare Media is currently at the Sheridan Road Sams/Wal-Mart Parking lot taking in any donations from Food, Diapers, Pet supplies, toiletries. We are also accepting monetary donations where all money donated will go towards the Moore Tornado Relief Effort. We just filled up our first truck from Comanche Home Center and our second truck from [...]

Death Toll in Oklahoma Lowered to 24; Search for Survivors Continues

Chris Chaberski — Tue, 21 May 2013 14:50:52 +0000

Officials in Oklahoma have lowered the number of deaths suffered to 24 in the massive tornado that swept through the town of Moore Monday night. Originally, the figure had been as high as 51, probably a result of double-counting.

Veteran Reporter Has Emotional Breakdown While Covering Oklahoma Tornado

Donald Deane — Tue, 21 May 2013 14:33:56 +0000

Dozens of people including children were killed after a massive tornado tore a swath of destruction through an area outside Oklahoma City yesterday. In fact, it was such a terrible scene that local KFOR reporter Lance West broke down while reporting the news. The Emmy-winning newsman was on the scene reporting on how children were [...]

Oklahoma Tornado Survivor Reunites with Trapped Dog During Live Interview

Drew Weisholtz — Tue, 21 May 2013 14:04:47 +0000

Even in the face of unspeakable tragedy, miracles can occur. While giving an interview after her Moore, Oklahoma home was ravaged by the horrific tornado that touched down on Monday, Barbara Garcia was discussing how her dog, Tito, was somewhere in the rubble. Suddenly in a dramatic moment, the dog emerged in the middle of [...]

Horrific Oklahoma Tornado Captured in Several Raw Videos

Drew Weisholtz — Tue, 21 May 2013 13:21:38 +0000

The country continues to pray for and help the people devastated by the massive tornado that touched down in Oklahoma on Monday, killing dozens.

Aftermath of Oklahoma Tornado in Photos

Stephanie McMaster — Tue, 21 May 2013 02:53:54 +0000

A massive tornado touched down just south of Oklahoma City on Monday, killing dozens.

At least seven of those killed were students at Plaza Towers Elementary School in Moore. The twister, which measured 2 miles at one point, has been given a preliminary classification of an EF-4 tornado (winds of 166 to 200 mph), according to weather officials.

Townsquare Media Lawton Taking Donations for Moore Tornado Victims

Nancy Mace — Tue, 21 May 2013 01:16:49 +0000

Townsquare Media Lawton (KLAW 101, My 1073 and Z94) will be out in full force Tuesday morning (5/21/2013) at the Walmart / Sams Club on Sheridan Road taking donations for the victims of this horrific storms these past couple of days.

How You Can Help Victims of the Tornado in Oklahoma

Chris Kissel — Mon, 20 May 2013 23:38:51 +0000

A huge tornado touched down just outside of Oklahoma City earlier today, causing widespread destruction and leaving behind a yet-untold number of casualties. To see how you can help those affected, see the list below. This list will continue to be updated. The Oklahoma City Red Cross You can donate to the Oklahoma City Red Cross now. [...]

Check on Family and Friends in Oklahoma with 'Safe and Well'.

Z94 — Mon, 20 May 2013 23:31:31 +0000

With all the damage in Moore, Oklahoma City even parts of Norman and Newcastle trying to reach family and friends to check in is next to impossible. Luckily we have the ‘Safe and Well’ website. We just received word from Ken Garcia, the Regional Director of Communications for the American Red Cross Central and Western [...]

Watch an Amazing Time Lapse Video of the Devastating EF4 Tornado in Moore, Oklahoma

Aaron Galloway — Mon, 20 May 2013 22:57:34 +0000

The massive EF4 tornado that touched down Monday Afternoon (May 20) in Moore, Oklahoma – southwest of Oklahoma City – is likely to be one of the worst in history. The tornado starting out as a funnel, but quickly turned into an enormous mile-wide wedge tornado. At least two schools were in the path of this devastating tornado. [...]

Live Video Feed of Tornado Updates and Recovery Efforts [VIDEO]

Townsquare Media — Mon, 20 May 2013 22:13:11 +0000

Live video feed and news coverage from News Channel 4 out of Oklahoma City KFOR concerning tornado damages and recovery efforts in Moore, Norman, Newcastle and OKC.

Massive Tornado Destroys Area Near Oklahoma City; At Least 51 Killed [UPDATED]

Chris Chaberski — Mon, 20 May 2013 21:17:01 +0000

An enormous tornado with a debris cloud two miles wide tore through the metropolitan area just south of Oklahoma City on Monday afternoon.

UPDATE 9:28 p.m. EST: At least 51 people were killed in the storm, including seven children from Plaza Towers Elementary School in Moore, according to KFOR in Oklahoma City. The news station reported that 75 student and staff were inside the school when the storm struck. Officials said Monday night that the search of the rubble remaining of the school had turned to a recovery mission.