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EF-1 tornado hit Jarrell with 100 mph winds, NWS confirms

EF-1 tornado hit Jarrell with 100 mph winds, NWS confirms

According to the National Weather Service, the tornado was on the ground for about four miles, from 8:46-8:53 p.m., and peaked at 100 mph winds.

October 26, 2022 5:40pm CDT
San Jose earthquake: Bay Area feels 5.1-magnitude quake

San Jose earthquake: Bay Area feels 5.1-magnitude quake

A 5.1 magnitude earthquake shook the Bay Area on Tuesday just past 11:40 a.m. according to the U.S. Geological Survey. 

October 25, 2022 9:12pm CDT
Jarrell residents assess damage to homes, begin clean-up efforts

Jarrell residents assess damage to homes, begin clean-up efforts

The tornado late Monday night caused major damage to homes, knocked out power and led to crashes along I-35 in Jarrell.

October 25, 2022 6:53pm CDT
Tornado near Jarrell damages dozens of homes, businesses

Tornado near Jarrell damages dozens of homes, businesses

This was the third tornado to hit the Jarrell area in seven months. It tore down shingles from roofs, and knocked down fences.

October 25, 2022 6:36pm CDT
Local state of disaster declared for Williamson County due to tornado damage

Local state of disaster declared for Williamson County due to tornado damage

This comes after a tornado touched down in the Jarrell area, as well as high winds and severe thunderstorms that traveled through the county on Monday night.

October 25, 2022 6:09pm CDT
Biden to storm-ravaged Florida: 'We're not going to leave'

Biden to storm-ravaged Florida: 'We're not going to leave'

President Joe Biden has surveyed the devastation of hurricane-ravaged Florida, promising to marshal the power of the federal government to help rebuild.

October 5, 2022 8:12pm CDT
Many still missing in Fort Myers following Ian as debris piles complicate search operations

Many still missing in Fort Myers following Ian as debris piles complicate search operations

"Words can't describe the amount of devastation and human impacts and economic impact to this small beachside community," said Fort Myers Beach Fire Chief Ron Martin.

October 5, 2022 12:48pm CDT
Hurricane Ian causes major damage to over half of Southwest Florida school district campuses

Hurricane Ian causes major damage to over half of Southwest Florida school district campuses

More than half of the 119 schools in Lee County suffered minor damages.

October 5, 2022 12:12pm CDT
Hundreds of stranded parrots rescued after Hurricane Ian

Hundreds of stranded parrots rescued after Hurricane Ian

Hurricane Ian battered Southwest Florida a week ago with 150 mph gusts, making some roads impassable and islands inaccessible.

October 5, 2022 12:01pm CDT
Flooding still a major problem in Florida one week after Hurricane Ian

Flooding still a major problem in Florida one week after Hurricane Ian

It's been nearly a week since Hurricane Ian made a catastrophic landfall along Florida's southwestern coast, and as cleanup and search and rescue efforts continue across the state, flooding is still a major concern as rivers continue to rise.

October 5, 2022 8:48am CDT
Florida deputies rescue American flag from swollen river after Hurricane Ian

Florida deputies rescue American flag from swollen river after Hurricane Ian

Deputies in Volusia County, Florida, found a U.S. flag in the swollen St. Johns River this week in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian and rescued the stars and stripes.

October 4, 2022 8:58am CDT
Hurricane Ian shakes Florida's faith, but can't destroy it

Hurricane Ian shakes Florida's faith, but can't destroy it

Priests walk a fine line between holding Mass to provide comfort and not endangering older parishioners in areas with widespread lack of running water and electricity and flooded roadways.

October 4, 2022 8:42am CDT
Biden comforts Puerto Rico ahead of Florida visit in wake of Hurricanes Fiona, Ian

Biden comforts Puerto Rico ahead of Florida visit in wake of Hurricanes Fiona, Ian

Hurricane Fiona caused catastrophic flooding, tore apart roads and bridges, and unleashed more than 100 landslides in Puerto Rico. Biden plans to also visit Florida on Wednesday.

October 3, 2022 5:16pm CDT
Death toll eclipses 60 as more Hurricane Ian victims found in Florida

Death toll eclipses 60 as more Hurricane Ian victims found in Florida

The death toll from Hurricane Ian climbed over the weekend as fatalities in North Carolina, Florida, and Cuba brought the total to at least 65 people.

October 3, 2022 8:47am CDT
The era of the Gulf: Ian joins list of 5 other destructive hurricanes in recent years

The era of the Gulf: Ian joins list of 5 other destructive hurricanes in recent years

Once a hurricane makes it into the Gulf of Mexico, there's pretty much no way out without hitting land somewhere. And warm water just fuels the storms even more.

September 30, 2022 8:14am CDT
Hurricane Ian heading for the Carolinas after slamming Florida

Hurricane Ian heading for the Carolinas after slamming Florida

The National Hurricane Center placed Ian about 145 miles southeast of Charleston, South Carolina and forecast a “life-threatening storm surge” and hurricane conditions along the Carolina coastal area later Friday.

September 30, 2022 5:44am CDT
Hurricane Ian: How you can help victims and avoid scams

Hurricane Ian: How you can help victims and avoid scams

Several charities are offering ways to help victims of Hurricane Ian in Florida.

September 29, 2022 5:08am CDT
Hurricane Ian downgrades to Category 1, dangerous winds, storm surge continue to batter Florida

Hurricane Ian downgrades to Category 1, dangerous winds, storm surge continue to batter Florida

Hurricane Ian made landfall in southwestern Florida near Cayo Costa just after 3 p.m. ET, bringing catastrophic storm surge and winds to the state.

September 28, 2022 11:28pm CDT
Hurricane hunters say Ian flight was ‘worst’ of their careers: ‘dropped 1,200 feet instantaneously’

Hurricane hunters say Ian flight was ‘worst’ of their careers: ‘dropped 1,200 feet instantaneously’

"Your first flight was my worst flight ever," a pilot who flew over Hurricane Ian said. "It was the worst thing you could want to happen as a pilot."

September 28, 2022 1:04pm CDT
Hurricane Ian may be among top 5 most powerful hurricanes to make US landfall

Hurricane Ian may be among top 5 most powerful hurricanes to make US landfall

With top sustained winds of 155 mph, Hurricane Ian is a strong Category 4 on the Saffir-Simpson scale, but only four hurricanes have ever struck the U.S. with stronger winds.

September 28, 2022 11:55am CDT
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