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Monday’s severe storms leaves Tornado damage near Waycross, GA

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Damage Report 04-07-25

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River City Beats Presents: Diah

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Diah is a singer-songwriter originally from Belarus. Her song ‘Tornado,’ created in pop and rock genres, motivates listeners to overcome difficulties, believe in themselves, and stay strong. It conveys an inner storm, full of uncertainty, fear, and anger, but also a determination to move forward. ‘Phins Up,’ the artist’s latest release, is the ultimate sports anthem, bringing energy and motivation to win. Listen to her songs on streaming platforms!

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Clean-up continues after tornado damages businesses on Beach Boulevard

Read full article: Clean-up continues after tornado damages businesses on Beach Boulevard

Clean-up efforts continue after a tornado damaged businesses on Beach Boulevard on Friday.

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Damage report from St. Johns County confirms EF-1 tornado

Read full article: Damage report from St. Johns County confirms EF-1 tornado

The tornado reached peak intensity in the TrailMark neighborhood with a maximum estimated speed of 100 mph.

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News4JAX meteorologist Mark Collins performs ‘location lock’ on tornado near Crescent City

Read full article: News4JAX meteorologist Mark Collins performs ‘location lock’ on tornado near Crescent City

It’s something you will only see happen on Channel 4.

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AFTERMATH GALLERY: Photos show tornado damage to several homes in St. Johns County

Read full article: AFTERMATH GALLERY: Photos show tornado damage to several homes in St. Johns County

A confirmed tornado spotted south of World Golf Village in St. Johns County Thursday afternoon caused damage to several houses in at least two subdivisions.

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VIDEO: Tornado seen tearing through subdivision south of World Golf Village

Read full article: VIDEO: Tornado seen tearing through subdivision south of World Golf Village

A confirmed tornado that damaged homes in St. Johns County subdivisions was captured on video Thursday afternoon.

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NWS says EF-0 tornado briefly touched down in St. Johns County

Read full article: NWS says EF-0 tornado briefly touched down in St. Johns County

An EF-0 tornado touched down briefly in the Beacon Lake neighborhood of St. Johns County during severe storms on Thursday, the National Weather Service said.

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NWS confirms 2 tornadoes touched down in west Jacksonville on Sunday, damaged 20-30 homes

Read full article: NWS confirms 2 tornadoes touched down in west Jacksonville on Sunday, damaged 20-30 homes

Strong storms and severe weather hit Northeast Florida on Sunday. Many saw hail and a tornado was reported to have caused damage to a neighborhood near Cecil Airport.

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SnapJAX📸: Insiders share photos and videos from Sunday’s severe weather

Read full article: SnapJAX📸: Insiders share photos and videos from Sunday’s severe weather

Sunday’s weather brought hail and rainbows to multiple counties in Southeast Georgia and Northeast Florida. Take a look at some SnapJAX submissions from Insiders.

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Tornado suspected of causing damage in Jacksonville near Cecil Airport

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Strong storms and severe weather hit Northeast Florida on Sunday. Many saw hail and a tornado was reported to have caused damage to a neighborhood near Cecil Airport.

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EF-2 tornado rips through Palm Coast, causes ‘catastrophic’ damage to some homes; no one hurt

Read full article: EF-2 tornado rips through Palm Coast, causes ‘catastrophic’ damage to some homes; no one hurt

A powerful tornado tore through the Indian Trails “B-Section” Neighborhood of Palm Coast just before 5 a.m. Thursday during a Weather Authority Alert, leaving several homes with “catastrophic” damage, officials said.

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5 ways you can help tornado victims in Mississippi

Read full article: 5 ways you can help tornado victims in Mississippi

A deadly tornado practically destroyed the small town of Rolling Fork, Mississippi and the surrounding areas, killing dozens and leaving a community in need of help.

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Photos: Tornado in Mississippi leaves devastation for community

Read full article: Photos: Tornado in Mississippi leaves devastation for community

The town of Rolling Fork, Mississippi was hit be a deadly tornado on Friday that left 26 people dead and others very injured.

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Storm Snaps: See pics & videos of Houston-area tornado damage

Read full article: Storm Snaps: See pics & videos of Houston-area tornado damage

Severe weather battered Southeast Texas on Tuesday, with multiple areas reporting flooding and damage to property.

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2 tornadoes touched down Wednesday in Southeast Georgia

Read full article: 2 tornadoes touched down Wednesday in Southeast Georgia

Two tornadoes were confirmed in Southeast Georgia on Wednesday afternoon from a round of severe storms.

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Alert Day Thursday for severe potential

Read full article: Alert Day Thursday for severe potential

The Storm Prediction Center has an elevated threat for possible isolated tornadoes associated with a few super-sell thunderstorms that will move through Southern Georgia and North Florida between 5 am and 1 pm Thursday.

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Kansas tornado generated 165 mph winds as it destroyed homes

Read full article: Kansas tornado generated 165 mph winds as it destroyed homes

The tornado that damaged more than more than 1,000 buildings in south-central Kansas generated winds up to 165 mph and carved a path of destruction nearly 13 miles long.

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Survey shows EF-1 tornado touched down Thursday in Nassau County

Read full article: Survey shows EF-1 tornado touched down Thursday in Nassau County

The National Weather Service released the survey results from the reported tornado in Nassau County during Thursday’s severe weather.

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Video: Deadly Georgia tornado caught on camera

Read full article: Video: Deadly Georgia tornado caught on camera

Violent storms killed at least two people, one in Georgia and another in Texas, on Tuesday as hail, strong winds and tornadoes tore across the South

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Ocala tornado damage estimated at over $15M

Read full article: Ocala tornado damage estimated at over $15M

Officials in Marion County are now estimating over $15 million in damage after a tornado tore through Ocala on Saturday.

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Germany to buy US-made F-35s to replace aging bombers

Read full article: Germany to buy US-made F-35s to replace aging bombers

Germany says that it will replace some of its aging Tornado bomber jets with U.S.-made F-35 Lightning II aircraft capable of carrying nuclear weapons.

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Damage left behind after tornado moves through Putnam County

Read full article: Damage left behind after tornado moves through Putnam County

A tornado moved through Putnam County south of Crescent City on Saturday around 9 a.m.

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Weather Authority Alert Day as Tornado Watch is expected

Read full article: Weather Authority Alert Day as Tornado Watch is expected

Our Weather Authority Alert Day began about 11 a.m. and will continue until the Storm Prediction Center ends the expected tornado watch, likely around 8 p.m.

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Videos show tornadoes ripping across Southwest Florida, causing damage

Read full article: Videos show tornadoes ripping across Southwest Florida, causing damage

Dash camera video from a Florida Highway Patrol cruiser reportedly captured a tornado crossing Interstate 75 on Sunday morning.

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Student raising funds for Clay County teacher after home destroyed in EF-1 tornado

Read full article: Student raising funds for Clay County teacher after home destroyed in EF-1 tornado

Drew Boree, a 10th-grade student at Clay County, stepped up to help his teacher.

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Baker County woman loses 200-acres of forest near Kentucky property

Read full article: Baker County woman loses 200-acres of forest near Kentucky property

Multiple states in the South and Midwest are working to recover from massive damage and destruction following a series of monster tornadoes that ravaged parts of Kentucky, Tennessee, Arkansas, Illinois, Mississippi, and Missouri — with communities in western Kentucky hit exceptionally hard.

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Jacksonville woman in Tennessee for work survives massive storm with ‘long-track tornado’

Read full article: Jacksonville woman in Tennessee for work survives massive storm with ‘long-track tornado’

A Jacksonville woman in Tennessee for work caught the rear end of a massive storms system that has left dozens of people dead.

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Tornado warning for Glynn County, Georgia until 6:45 p.m.

Read full article: Tornado warning for Glynn County, Georgia until 6:45 p.m.

Throughout the day, areas east of Tropical Storm Elsa are under the threat of tornadoes.

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Storms spawn twisters in Mississippi, kill driver in Georgia

Read full article: Storms spawn twisters in Mississippi, kill driver in Georgia

Multiple tornadoes have caused damage across Mississippi, destroying homes and uprooting trees.

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Millions endure record cold without power; at least 20 dead

Read full article: Millions endure record cold without power; at least 20 dead

Chapman said she has been without power for two nights and is using the propane to keep warm. The worst U.S. power outages were in Texas, affecting more than 2 million homes and businesses. Texas officials said more than 400,000 doses due now will not arrive until at least Wednesday because of the storm. Several cities had record lows: In Minnesota, the Hibbing/Chisholm weather station registered minus 38 degrees Fahrenheit (minus 39 degrees Celsius). Sioux Falls, South Dakota, dropped to minus 26 Fahrenheit (minus 26 degrees Celsius).

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Dashcam video shows tornado touch down near Lake City

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LAKE CITY, Fla. – Video taken from a Columbia County deputy’s cruiser shows the EF0 tornado that touched down in near Lake City over the weekend. According to the National Weather Service, the tornado hit State Road 47 around 3:30 p.m. Sunday. RELATED | NWS confirms tornado touched down near Lake CityThe tornado moved north-northeastward, snapping trees and damaging a small barn before crossing SR 47. The tornado strength was an EF-0 with an estimated wind peak of 85 mph. Afterward, Columbia County deputies went door to door to make sure everyone was okay.

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Would you know what to do during a tornado? We have tips

Read full article: Would you know what to do during a tornado? We have tips

As mid-May arrives, tornado season begins to reach its peak, proving to be a big threat, and nearly every state in the United States can experience a tornado. Having said that, do you know the safest things you can do for you and your family should a tornado strike near your home? Because of that, it’s smart to consider what room may be safest for you, in the event of a tornado. Mobile homes are simply not designed to withstand a tornado or strong winds in severe storms. [WATCH: When you see a tornado while driving, here’s what to do]The time to find shelter is when you are under a tornado warning, so while all of this is helpful information, the best thing you can do is know the signs before a tornado hits.

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Suspected tornado flips small plane, leaves trail of damage in Georgia

Read full article: Suspected tornado flips small plane, leaves trail of damage in Georgia

ADEL, Ga. – Severe weather responsible for least seven deaths in Oklahoma, Texas and Louisiana, blew through Southeast Georgia on Thursday, leaving a trail of “heavy damage.”A suspected tornado swept through the city of Adel in Cook County, Georgia, tearing off roofs and flipping at least one car and a small plane. Photos submitted to WALB-TV show trees snapped in half and metal roofing material draped over some utility lines still standing. At least one suspected tornado touched down Thursday evening north of Tallahassee near Interstate 10, according weather officials. Twitter users were posting photos of downed trees in the area, and authorities warned people to stay away from downed power lines. Damage was caused by a combination of straight-line winds and the tornado, said Wright Dobbs, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service's Tallahassee, Florida, office.

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Tornado Watch expiring for southern Jacksonville counties

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Update at 2:00 a.m.Another tornado watch for parts of Northeast Florida, this time mainly our Southern counties from Alachua to Putnam to Flagler. This new tornado watch is in effect until 11 a.m., but mainly for those counties in Central Florida. The Tornado Watch was canceled for Baker, Columbia and Nassau counties in Florida, and Camden and Charlton counties in Georgia. The Tornado Watch continued in Alachua, Bradford, Clay, Duval, Gilchrist, Putnam, St. Johns, Union continues. Tornado Watch until 10 pm

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More early morning rumbles of thunder as Thursday is a W-i-n-d-s-day

Read full article: More early morning rumbles of thunder as Thursday is a W-i-n-d-s-day

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Downpours have again returned but these will be on the moderate and scattered side, not all will see (or hear) these thundershowers roll by overnight. More impressive maybe the winds as gusts of wind will reach 25-30 mph and along the Coast a few gusts may reach 40 mph. TRACK THE STORMS: Live, interactive radar and severe weather alerts on The Weather Authority pageFind how to stay safe with the Department of Homeland Security’s severe weather preparedness guidelines. Keep in mind that storm shelters may not be an option in some cases due to COVID-19. RELATED: At least 6 killed in North Georgia | Coronavirus and Storm Shelters, What Do I Do?

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4 dead, several injured across South in outbreak of twisters

Read full article: 4 dead, several injured across South in outbreak of twisters

National Weather Service teams confirmed at least 18 tornado paths: nine in Mississippi, six in Alabama and three in Louisiana. Three people were injured, at least one of them seriously, by an apparent tornado that hit Amite County, Mississippi, Monday afternoon, county emergency director Grant McCurley said. Four counties eastward, seven women received minor injuries when their group home in Sumrall, Mississippi was heavily damaged, officials said. In Guntown, Mississippi, near Tupelo and about 260 miles (420 kilometers) north-northeast of Amite County, a tornado destroyed a church and damaged dozens of homes. It was among at least 60 to 75 homes damaged in Lee County, with assessments still going on, officials said.

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Tornado on ground for nearly 30 minutes in Flagler County

Read full article: Tornado on ground for nearly 30 minutes in Flagler County

People living in Flagler County are picking up the pieces of their homes after a tornado ripped through. A fence is knocked down behind White Eagle in Korona after a possible tornado in Flagler County. ⚠️🌪⚠️ - A tornado touched down on the south side of Flagler Beach this morning at approximately 5:45 a.m. Heavy rainfall can hide tornadoes, so the best course of action during a tornado warning is to take cover immediately. For St. Johns County, the warning was in place through 5:45 a.m., 8 miles from Crescent City in neighboring Putnam County.

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St. Johns County business picks up pieces after severe storm

Read full article: St. Johns County business picks up pieces after severe storm

ELKTON, Fla. – A powerful storm that swept through Northeast Florida before dawn Saturday left residents and business owners to spend the weekend cleaning up. The National Weather Service said an EF-1 tornado ripped through Flagler County for nearly 20 miles, and parts of Putnam and St. Johns counties were affected by the severe storm. The storm left a wake of damage in Elkton just after 5 a.m. along County Road 305 off State Road 207 near FL Custom Kitchen and Bath. Laura Orlowski, who owns the business, said there used to be two massive metal doors that would slide together in the front of the building, but after the storm ripped through, the doors blew off. “Well we seen parts flying through the air,” Shelandoah Willis said.

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Tornado damages at least 40 homes in Yulee

Read full article: Tornado damages at least 40 homes in Yulee

YULEE, Fla. – The EF-1 tornado with winds between 90-100 mph that tore through Nassau County on Thursday afternoon ripped down hundreds of trees and damaged at least 40 homes, according to emergency management officials. The damage from the storm included an overturned tractor-trailer that appeared to have damaged vehicles on State Road 200 in Yulee, just west of Chester Road. Those winds were powerful enough to flip several trailers onto their sides at RDL Logistics, a trucking company in Nassau County. VIDEO: Drone flies over storm damageNassau County Emergency Management logged hundreds of reports of trees down and other damage. The National Weather Service in Jacksonville issued a tornado warning just before 2 p.m. for Nassau County and Camden County after radar detected a severe thunderstorm near Yulee capable of producing a tornado.

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