Tag: tornadoes

  • Aussies brace for ‘risk of tornadoes’ | Thousands without power after intense storm lashes WA…

    Aussies brace for ‘risk of tornadoes’ | Thousands without power after intense storm lashes WA…

    Explore the latest developments concerning Aussies brace for.

    Thousands without power after intense storm lashes WA

    A fallen powerline in the southern Perth suburb of Beaconsfield.  (Facebook: Sandy Armstrong)

    Thousands of homes are without power across Western Australia's south including Perth, after an intense storm crossed the coast overnight, but residents have been warned the worst of the weather is yet to come.

    About 8,000 homes in the South West and a further 2,000 in the Perth metropolitan area were affected by the outages.

    The Department of Fire and Emergency Services received 120 calls for assistance, with most coming from Perth for fallen trees, roof damage and water ingress.

    Members of the SES removing fallen trees in Rivervale.  (ABC News: Lauren Smith )

    Thousands without power in Perth as destructive storms hit WA

    Wind gusts up to 125km/h forecast to hit city as residents urged to stay away from windows

    Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast

    Tens of thousands of residents have been left without power in Perth as an intense storm lashed Australia’s west coast, with authorities warning on Sunday morning the worst was still to come.

    The powerful weather event was forecast to bring wind gusts of up to 125km/h to Perth and communities along Western Australia’s coast.

    Images of widespread destruction flooded social media, including one showing a shed seemingly tossed into a swimming pool in Mandurah in the state’s south-west.

    ANBERNIC RG35XXSP Retro Handheld Game Console 3.5-inch IPS Screen 3300mAh Battery Supports HDMI-TV Out and Bluetooth 4.2 5K Game

    ANBERNIC RG35XXSP Retro Handheld Game Console 3.5-inch IPS Screen 3300mAh Battery Supports HDMI-TV Out and Bluetooth 4.2 5K Game
    Limited time offer! »

    The dynamic landscape of current events often brings forth significant discussions. Monitoring these developments provides crucial insights.

    For more detailed information, explore updates concerning Aussies brace for.

    For more news…

  • NWS confirms 3 tornadoes hit Winnebago County | Video captures frightening look at violent storm …

    NWS confirms 3 tornadoes hit Winnebago County | Video captures frightening look at violent storm …

    Explore the latest developments concerning NWS confirms 3.

    NWS confirms 3 tornadoes hit Winnebago County

    ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) – The National Weather Service out of Chicago reports its survey crew confirmed three tornadoes touched down in Winnebago County on April 17.

    The NWS says it will have more information on peak wind speeds, as well as path lengths and widths soon.

    The NWS out of the Quad Cities also shared preliminary findings that a tornado that caused widespread damage in Lena was a “strong EF-2.”

    Read more: NWS confirms EF-1 tornado hit Stephenson County on Tuesday

    Further information is expected in the coming days as crews complete their assessments.

    Video captures frightening look at violent storm tearing through Lena, Illinois

    Dramatic timelapse video captures a violent storm tearing across Lena, Illinois

    Video captured a frightening look at what it was like as a violent storm tore through an Illinois town outside of Rockford.

    Dramatic footage from a live stream camera in the town of Lena, Illinois, showed a severe storm inching into the town just over 40 miles west of Rockford. Intense winds are seen whipping the region as debris from buildings flies around.

    Shortly after the storm, the Stephenson County Sheriff's Office urged people to avoid the town of Lena entirely.

    "There is no way to get into town due to trees and wires down. Emergency Services are assisting people per Sheriff Stovall," the sheriff's office wrote in an alert on social media.

    2025New Upgraded K2 Portable Venus Legacy Cavitation Cellulite Treatment Massage Multipolar Vacuum Fat Removal Lipolaser Machine

    2025New Upgraded K2 Portable Venus Legacy Cavitation Cellulite Treatment Massage Multipolar Vacuum Fat Removal Lipolaser Machine
    See the deal! »

    Five tornadoes touched down across Illinois during Friday's storms

    The National Weather Service confirming five tornados swept through Illinois last night as the threat of flooding continues in the Chicago area.

    ILLINOIS – Five tornadoes were confirmed in Illinois during Friday's storms by the National Weather Service.

    The National Weather Service confirmed three tornadoes touched down in Winnebago County, including in Pecatonica, Ill., Harrison, Ill., and Roscoe, Ill.

    They also confirmed two other tornadoes in Gibson City and Buckley.

    Severe storms barreled through the Chicago area Friday evening, bringing damaging winds, large hail, tornadoes and localized flooding.

    As of around 7 a.m. on Saturday, more than 8,300 ComEd customers in Northern Illinois and 8,600 NIPSCO customers in Northern Indiana were affected by power outages.

    For more detailed information, explore updates concerning NWS confirms 3.

    For more news…