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Powerful Storms Damage Homes in Colorado, Wyoming

A rare, quarter-mile-wide tornado cut a swath across mainly open country in southeastern Wyoming, ripping off roofs and shingles, destroying outbuildings and derailing empty train cars. The twister, which carried winds of up to 135 mph, was part of a …

Tornado Strikes City Near Tokyo, Dozens Injured

A tornado has torn through an area just northeast of the Japanese capital, injuring at least 30 people and destroying dozens of homes. The fire department said the tornado struck Sunday in the city of Tsukuba, 60 kilometers (40 miles) …

Teams to Assess Damage From Dallas-Area Tornadoes

City leaders and weather experts will inspect Dallas-area locations where tornadoes damaged hundreds of homes. Lancaster Mayor Marcus Knight said Wednesday that the main goal is to try to assess the nature and severity of the damage. Officials in Forney …

Storm Warnings Spare Village From Tornado Injuries

The twister that took aim at this Michigan village unleashed winds of 135 mph and lingered on the ground for a full half-hour, plowing a path of destruction that stretched for 10 miles. But after the tornado melted back into …

Kentucky Storm Death Toll Rises to 22

A tornado that tore through West Liberty last week hovered along the ground for about 60 miles in eastern Kentucky, showing staying power while cutting swaths of damage spanning several counties, a meteorologist said Monday. Kentucky’s death toll from Friday’s …

Up to 100 Homes Damaged by Northwest Georgia Storm

Authorities say dozens of homes were damaged by a storm that rolled through northwest Georgia, toppling trees and knocking out power to thousands of customers. Floyd County Emergency Management Agency Director Scotty Hancock tells WSB Radio that an estimated 50 …