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An aerial view of neighborhood in Rolling Fork, Miss., destroyed by Friday night's tornado.

The exact link between tornadoes and climate change is hard to draw. Here's why

11:24am March 27, 2023

by Rachel Treisman

Western Mississippi is turning to recovery after being hit by a long-track tornado on Friday. Here's what made it so destructive — and why the impact of climate change on tornadoes is still unclear.

AFTER: Destroyed homes and buildings along Walnut Street in Rolling Fork, Miss. on March 26, 2023.

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Satellite Images Show Devastation From Tornado in Rolling Fork, Mississippi

10:57pm March 26, 2023

by Nicole Werbeck

Extensive damage to buildings, homes and infrastructure can be seen across the area as the tornado moved from the southwest to the northeast directly through the town, Maxar said.

A pickup truck rests on top of a restaurant cooler at Chuck's Dairy Cafe in Rolling Fork, Miss. Emergency officials in Mississippi say several people have been killed by a tornado that tore through the state on Friday night, destroying buildings and knocking out power as severe weather produced hail the size of golf balls moved through several southern states.

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Photos show the devastation caused by the deadly Mississippi tornado

3:13pm March 25, 2023

The destructive tornado killed at least 23 people, leveled buildings and left thousands of customers without power.

A damaged structure and debris are seen in the aftermath of Thursday's severe weather in Selma, Ala.

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At least 7 people were killed as a giant storm system hits the Southern U.S.

10:09pm January 12, 2023

by The Associated Press

The system spawned a tornado that shredded homes, toppled roofs and uprooted trees in Selma, Ala.

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Tropical Storm Nicole heads for the Piedmont and High Country

3:46pm November 10, 2022

by David Ford

Tropical Storm Nicole is headed for North Carolina bringing heavy rain into the northwest Piedmont region as early as this evening and picking up intensity overnight.

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Several tornadoes reportedly touched down in Arkansas overnight

7:44am April 12, 2022

by Joe Hernandez

The National Weather Service in Little Rock issued a rare tornado warning around 8:15 p.m. local time on Monday for areas north of the state's capital and most populous city.

Dave 'Cowboy' Graham stands at a destroyed gas station in Dawson Springs, Kentucky.

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For tornado survivors, 'Cowboy' offers a listening ear

5:39pm December 21, 2021

by Sarah McCammon

Dave Graham of Frederickstown, Ohio, has volunteered after natural disasters around the country. He's been spending time offering to listen to stories of tornado survivors in Dawson Springs, Ky.

A cleanup worker walks past damaged trees and debris at the end of the day Sunday in Mayfield, Ky.

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The full extent of weekend tornado damage might not be known for days, officials say

8:25am December 13, 2021

by Elena Moore

The unusual outbreak of dozens of tornadoes across several states was created by unseasonably warm and moist air.

In this aerial photo, a collapsed factory is seen with workers searching for survivors in Mayfield, Ky., on Saturday, after tornadoes came through the area the previous night.

Over 80 killed in tornadoes in central U.S.; Biden declares emergency in Kentucky

11:11pm December 11, 2021

by Deepa Shivaram

A severe storm system caused scores of deaths and injuries and significant damage at a Kentucky candle factory, an Amazon facility in Illinois, a nursing home in Arkansas and many homes and buildings.

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Aftermath of tornado in Mayfield, Kentucky

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Video: Drone footage captures devastating aftermath of Mayfield, Ky., tornado

2:35pm December 11, 2021

by Brandon Clement

After deadly tornadoes hit the central U.S., photojournalist Brandon Clement documented the damage.