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Windsor Tornado Was 5 Years Ago Today – May 22, 2008 [PICTURES]

Todd Harding — Wed, 22 May 2013 10:50:44 +0000

It's a day Todd Harding will never forget, Thursday, May 22nd, 2008. The day the Windsor Tornado killed one man, destroyed 78 homes and damaged thousands more as it stayed on the ground for an incredible 39-miles!

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Aftermath of Oklahoma Tornado in Photos

Stephanie McMaster — Tue, 21 May 2013 14:51:54 +0000

A massive tornado touched down just south of Oklahoma City on Monday, killing dozens.

At least seven of those killed were students at Plaza Towers Elementary School in Moore. The twister, which measured 2 miles at one point, has been given a preliminary classification of an EF-4 tornado (winds of 166 to 200 mph), according to weather officials.

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Oklahoma's Country Stars Send Messages to Those Hit by Moore Tornado

Billy Dukes — Tue, 21 May 2013 13:59:11 +0000

Monday's (May 20) devastating tornado in Moore, Okla. touched the hearts of country music's biggest stars, and more than a few were left worrying about friends and family they knew in the area. The state is home to some of the biggest names in country music -- Carrie Underwood, Garth Brooks, Toby Keith, Vince Gill and Blake Shelton are just a few who have roots there, with one superstar having grown up in Moore.

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Toby Keith Sends Personal Message to Victims of Tornado in Oklahoma Community Where He Grew Up

Todd Harding — Tue, 21 May 2013 12:35:21 +0000

Country superstar Toby Keith grew up in Moore, Oklahoma, a community that was devastated by the horrific tornado that has killed at least 51 people just outside of Oklahoma City yesterday. Toby released a hand written message to the media:

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Massive Tornado Destroys Area Near Oklahoma City; At Least 51 Killed [UPDATED]

Chris Chaberski — Mon, 20 May 2013 21:17:01 +0000

An enormous tornado with a debris cloud two miles wide tore through the metropolitan area just south of Oklahoma City on Monday afternoon.

UPDATE 9:28 p.m. EST: At least 51 people were killed in the storm, including seven children from Plaza Towers Elementary School in Moore, according to KFOR in Oklahoma City. The news station reported that 75 student and staff were inside the school when the storm struck. Officials said Monday night that the search of the rubble remaining of the school had turned to a recovery mission.

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Tornado Touches Down in Southern Colorado

Susan Moore — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 13:18:28 +0000

The National Weather Service says a tornado briefly touched down in southern Douglas County yesterday, but no damage has been reported.

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Thoughts and Prayers go out to the Dallas-Fort Worth Area; Tornado Causes Major Damage[VIDEO]

D Dennison — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 20:42:19 +0000

Texas has been dealing with their share of nasty weather today. The damages are heartbreaking.

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Missouri Tornado Deadliest In U.S. History [PHOTOS]

Charley Barnes — Tue, 24 May 2011 21:00:07 +0000

Sunday's tornado in Joplin, Missouri is now the deadliest in the U.S. since records of tornado fatalities began being kept more than 60 years ago, CNN reported.

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Deadly Tornado Hits Joplin Missouri

Todd Harding — Tue, 24 May 2011 12:07:24 +0000

A destructive and deadly tornado tore through the town of Joplin, MO. Here is video of the tornado entering the southwest side of town, filmed by TornadoVideos.net Basehunters team Colt Forney, Isaac Pato, Kevin Rolfs, and Scott Peake.

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