COOKEVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A Tennessee family was reunited with their dog nearly two months after she went missing when tornadoes ripped through their home in early March. Bella, the Australian shepherd who was missing for 54 days, was found on Sunday, WTVF-TV reported. She alerted Eric and Faith Johnson to a tornado that ravaged
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NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Massive hail, hurricane-force winds and a few tornadoes were possible Tuesday in parts of the Southern Plains, forecasters said. The Storm Prediction Center in Norman, Oklahoma, said widespread severe thunderstorms were expected in parts of eastern Oklahoma, northern Texas and far western Arkansas. Along with the tornado risk, forecasters warned that
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PATNA, India (AP) — Lightning killed at least 10 villagers during thunderstorms and heavy rain in eastern India on Sunday, a government official said. Pratay Amrit, a Bihar state disaster management official, said nine others suffered injuries after lightning struck them in Khalpura, a village in Bihar state’s Saran district. They were plucking vegetables in
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Happy Earth Day! Get outside, breathe in the fresh air ( while social distancing) and appreciate our amazing planet. Or you can try this germination experiment. Did you know you can grow a bean in a jar with just a little water? This experiment is very simple and fun. Germination is the process of a
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MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Severe thunderstorms pounded parts of the Deep South with hail, high winds and drenching rains on Sunday as forecasters warned residents to brace for possible overnight tornadoes and flooding across a region reeling from a deadly twister outbreak one week ago. Tornado watches ranged across parts of Louisiana and Mississippi into
Continue Reading MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — A chance of severe weather is again in the forecast for the Deep South a week after a tornado outbreak killed at least 36 people in the region. “Numerous severe storms appear likely Sunday from east Texas to South Carolina,” the National Weather Service said in an alert. Forecasters said several
Continue Reading School closures due to the coronavirus outbreak mean borderland children are about to spend a lot more time at home. That’s challenging on any number of levels, with many of us wondering what can you do that’s fun and educational for your kids? They say opposites attract and that couldn’t be truer with these fun static
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ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico — Some parts of northern New Mexico got a late dose of winter Monday, as several inches of snow were reported in some locations. The National Weather Service in Albuquerque issued winter storm warnings and winter weather advisories for several counties through midnight. In the mountains east of Albuquerque, forecasters reported several inches
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A rash of severe weather that killed 24 people and shredded houses in the South is now pummeling states father north. About 15 million people along the East Coast were under a tornado watch Monday, the National Weather Service said. “Damaging winds of up to 70 mph and a few tornadoes are possible,” CNN meteorologist
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Tornadoes in Mississippi and Louisiana have caused “catastrophic” damage and at least six deaths after touching down Sunday, emergency officials say. So far, officials say hundreds of structures have been damaged by the storms. Two people are dead in Lawrence County, Mississippi, according to Monticello Fire Chief Lyle Berard, saying there were reports of two
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EL PASO, Texas — Easter Sunday will feature windy conditions across the Borderland, prompting the National Weather Service to issue a Wind Advisory for much of the ABC-7 viewing area. The Wind Advisory runs from 9 a.m. to midnight and includes El Paso and Hudspeth counties in west Texas, and Dona Ana, Otero and Luna
Continue Reading Easter is just around the corner so why not use your time with your family in lockdown for some egg-mazing egg coloring. Have you ever wondered what happens to an egg when it’s soaked in vinegar? In this experiment, we will learn about the reaction between an acid and a base. Caution: Always wash your
Continue Reading A fun simple science experiment you can try at home and one of my favorites, it’s always a hit when I visit local schools. This is the tornado in a jar experiment. Although tornadoes happen in the air, Your kids will create the vortex in the water. You can see how the air that swirls
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Everything is brighter with rainbows even a windy day! Making a Skittles rainbow is a quick, colorful science experiment that will engage your kid’s creativity. This experiment will teach kids about color mixing and how sugar dissolves in water. Science: Explore the design and construction of the skittles rainbow. Technology: Documentation of learning. Engineering: Simple
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ANTHONY, New Mexico — A semi-truck was blown over by high winds and into a guardrail along NM 213 near Anthony on Friday evening, forcing the closure of the highway for a few hours. The crash happened at NM 213 northbound at mile-post 1, according to the New Mexico Department of Transportation which advised of
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EL PASO, Texas — Over 4,000 El Paso electric customers were without power at one point Friday evening as high winds featuring gusts of over 60 miles per hour hit the Borderland. The outages were scatted in clusters from Las Cruces to the north, down through El Paso and then south to San Elizario. Utility
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — High wind and blowing dust were causing a travel hazard along the Interstate 10 corridor on Friday afternoon, the New Mexico Department of Transportation said in a warning to motorists. A high wind warning from the National Weather Service was in effect until midnight in El Paso and Hudspeth Counties
Continue Reading I’m excited about our latest experiment, a soda geyser eruption (my son was hyped-up about this one). This is a messy, but fun experiment to try with your kids. So, be prepared for yourself and your children to get a little wet. This experiment really only takes a few minutes to set up and it’s
Continue Reading School closures due to the coronavirus outbreak mean borderland children are about to spend a lot more time at home. That’s challenging on any number of levels, with many of us wondering what can you do that’s fun and educational for your kids? I’ve been trying to find fun ideas that will entertain my son and
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ORLA, Texas — An apparent tornado touched down Friday night near the small west Texas town of Orla, destroying a recreational vehicle park and injuring at least three people. Reeves County Sheriff Art Granado told KOSA-TV that crews were searching through the debris at the severely damaged Orla RV Park for the possibility of people
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EL PASO, Texas — The National Weather Service issued a Tornado Watch until 9 p.m. Friday for the eastern counties of the ABC-7 viewing area. The watch does not does NOT include El Paso County, but it does include Otero and Hudspeth counties. It does mean isolated tornadoes are possible. Check current conditions and weather
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story NASHVILLE, TN (WSMV) — Here’s information on how to get help or to volunteer to help those impacted by Tuesday’s tornadoes across Middle Tennessee: American Red Cross Shelters Nashville: Centennial Sportsplex, 222 25th Ave. N., Nashville, TN Nashville: East Nashville High School, 110 Gallatin Ave., Nashville, TN Nashville:
Continue Reading An East Nashville couple and at least five young children died when two powerful tornadoes touched down in Tennessee earlier this week. They were among the 24 people killed across four counties after storms moved through the state, shredding buildings and toppling power lines. Authorities have identified the majority of the victims. Their ages range
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EL PASO, Texas — Residents in one east-side El Paso neighborhood can now drive out of their homes after torrential rains left them boxed in with a partially destroyed street. An El Paso Water utility project along Sam Snead Drive was washed away in Tuesday’s torrential rains. The rain eroded the dirt around one water
Continue Reading Laura Harlin and her family hunkered down in their basement as a tornado barreled through Tennessee on Tuesday. When they emerged to assess the damage outside, they spotted an airport sign in their backyard. The green and white metal sign has the word “terminal” printed on it with an arrow pointed up. The metal sign
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EL PASO, Texas — A giant sinkhole, big enough to swallow a car, opened up in a section of east El Paso known for flooding on Tuesday afternoon. The sinkhole occurred at Sam Snead and Orville Moody Lane, about a block off of Lee Trevino. Police shut off the area to traffic after the sinkhole
Continue ReadingJACKSON, Mississippi — Historic flooding in Mississippi should begin to recede this week, but not before a flash flood warning could bring more rain for thousands of residents. The Pearl River in Jackson crested on Monday at 36.67 feet — the third highest crest on record — leaving roads covered in water and hundreds of
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EL PASO, Texas — It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s … a balloon? Every day the National Weather Service launches weather balloons from their office in El Paso, it’s a critical part of the National Weather Service’s upper-air observations. Weather balloons are launched from about 900 locations around the world to collect information on
Continue ReadingThe Pearl River in Jackson, Mississippi, reached its third-highest crest on record as flooding impacted hundreds of homes and businesses. The river is currently cresting at 36.7 feet and will go down from that peak soon, Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves said Monday. “After days of rising flood waters we do have positive news to report,”
Continue ReadingA French ski resort has used a helicopter to bring in snow in order to remain open after unseasonably warm temperatures left its slopes without snow cover. Photos capturing the scene in the Superbagnères resort in the Pyrenees show the helicopter delivering a bundle of snow to the area, then dumping it on the ground.
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