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It's Official...April a Wild Weather Month

Sat, 14 May 2011 10:04:22 +0000

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Wildfires

How many times can weather history be made in one month? I already reported on the six ways the April 2011 tornadoes broke records. Portions of Texas are still burning, while the residents along the floodplains of the Mississippi river are waiting for the flood waters to inevitably inundate their homes. The floods were caused by extreme amounts of snow in 2011, sudden melting, and the 10th wettest April on record.

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Mississippi River Flood Stages

Wed, 11 May 2011 09:43:22 +0000

The Southern Tornadoes: Historic and Classic

Sun, 08 May 2011 08:35:54 +0000

The rash of tornadoes that plowed through the South in April were both historic and classic. The storms were historic because at least six major tornado records were broken in ...

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100-Year Floods Along the Mississippi River

Thu, 05 May 2011 22:10:33 +0000

2011 has been an historic year in terms of weather. The devastating tornadoes of April are being followed by record-breaking floods along the Mississippi River in May. Over the next several weeks, flooding is not expected to dissipate. In fact, the river will continue to rise. More and more locations stand to be affected by the 100-year flooding.

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6 Ways the April 2011 Tornadoes Broke Records

Mon, 02 May 2011 08:52:32 +0000

The tornadoes of April 2011 have been devastating. One of the largest death tolls in recorded history from a tornado occurred on April 27-28, 2011. The preliminary number of deaths reported is now over 350. That makes the event #2 on the list of the top ten tornado death tolls.

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Death Toll Rising in Overnight Tornado

Thu, 28 Apr 2011 11:26:37 +0000

The tornado events of April 27, 2011 will go down in history. CNN.com reports at least 231 people have been found dead following the tornadoes that struck the South last night. Alabama was the hardest hit with 149 deaths confirmed so far. Across five states, the death toll is expected to rise. In the rank of the top 10 deadliest tornadoes in the United States, the tornado last night is already at the fourth largest death toll from a tornado.

Miracle Tornado Hits St. Louis Airport

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 08:59:52 +0000

Tornadoes are fascinating, but deadly. People watch with horror as tornadoes rip pathways miles long through neighborhoods and communities. Often, the tornadoes leave nothing but rubble in their wake. The tornadoes on Friday, April 22, 2011 was different. No one normally calls a tornado a miracle except when a large storm system causes no deaths. The National Weather Service calls the storm event the Good Friday Tornado.

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Major Disaster Declared for North Carolina

Wed, 20 Apr 2011 09:27:34 +0000

President Obama declared a major disaster for several counties affected by the severe weather events on April 16, 2011. The declaration means federal money for recovery efforts is available. Counties particularly affected by the disaster include Bertie, Bladen, Cumberland, Halifax, Harnett, Johnston, Lee, Onslow, Wake, and Wilson. Individuals in these counties will now have monies available from local, state, and federal resources. If you or a loved one needs to apply for assistance, visit the FEMA site to learn how to apply.

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Tornadoes Kill at Least 25 in NC and VA

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 08:55:35 +0000

At least 25 people are confirmed dead following a series of tornadoes and severe storms that ripped through North Carolina and Virginia on Saturday. Some reports indicate the death toll is 40+. The particularly strong storm system first made its way through Oklahoma before beginning a trek towards the Southern and Eastern United States. Go to the tornado image gallery to see damage photos now.

(We Love) Earth Day

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 09:28:03 +0000

Earth Day is April 22nd. It is a day to celebrate the environment and our home planet. Along with the celebrations, the Environmental Protection Agency is accepting photo submissions via Flickr for it's State of the Environment Photo collection. The collection originally started in the 1970's as a way to document the changing landscape of the world. The EPA is now going to display newly submitted photographs to add to the archive. Comparison of the 1970's versus modern photography may have striking details to explain the state of the environment. The intent is to show the beauty of the world, and at the same time raise awareness for key environmental issues including climate change. Learn how to submit your photos here.