Tornado

2024 - 11 - 11

Tornadoes, Fundraising, and Effects: The Twister Tapestry!

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From fundraising veterans to mind-blowing movie effects, find out how tornadoes are weaving their story!

Tornadoes don't just wreak havoc; they inspire communities to rally together. Recently, in Vero Beach, veterans have taken it upon themselves to raise funds for a new clubhouse after their original one was tragically destroyed in a tornado in Milton. After being insured for over 40 years, this nonprofit organization faced a severe setback when they dropped their coverage due to skyrocketing premiums caused by the pandemic. Now, they're coming together to rebuild and support each other through this difficult time—proving once again that even in the face of adversity, community spirit can rise like a phoenix from the ashes of destruction.

Meanwhile, in the world of film, the visual effects team behind the summer blockbuster “Twisters” has been busy crafting a realistic tornado experience that’s both thrilling and terrifying. This disaster epic, starring Daisy Edgar-Jones and Glen Powell, has set a new standard for how tornadoes are depicted on screen. This stellar team not only captures the chaos and destruction of a tornado but has also utilized innovative technology to ensure the visual effects feel all too real for moviegoers. Filmmakers have turned a natural disaster into an edge-of-your-seat cinematic experience that leaves audiences gripping their popcorn—here’s hoping they remembered to bolt it down!

In Adair County, things are starting to get back to normal as the local hospital has reopened almost six months after being shut down due to an EF4 tornado. The storm wreaked havoc on the small town, demolishing infrastructure and displacing countless residents. However, the community has banded together to support recovery efforts, and now the Adair County Health System is back in action, providing essential medical services to those in need. This post-tornado recovery highlights the resilience of small-town America, where neighbors lift each other up, making something positive out of the rubble left in the wake of disaster.

Interestingly, did you know that some tornadoes can produce winds of over 300 miles per hour? This staggering speed not only categorizes them as the most powerful storms on Earth but also showcases nature's incredible might. Additionally, many scientists and meteorologists are continuously researching tornado patterns and forecasting technologies, hoping to improve early warning systems. The better we understand tornadoes, the better prepared we will be to face them!

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Vero Beach Veterans fundraising for clubhouse destroyed in Milton ... (TCPalm)

The nonprofit was insured for 40 years before the coronavirus pandemic, but dropped its coverage because of high premiums.

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How those 'Twisters' tornadoes got to look so real — and scary (Los Angeles Times)

But when he oversaw visual effects for this summer's hit disaster movie “Twisters” (starring Daisy Edgar-Jones and Glen Powell), that particular F-word never ...

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Adair County hospital reopens nearly six months after tornado ... (desmoinesregister.com)

The Adair County Health System had to shut its doors for repairs after an EF4 tornado tore through the town, rendering it unusable.

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Rare November tornado warning issued in southern Ontario, tree ... (The Weather Network)

A weak tornado may have hit the Fergus, Ont. area late Sunday night. Damaging winds and power outages were reported.

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National Weather Service says EF-0 tornado touched down in Holly (CBS Detroit)

The NWS estimates the tornado reached a peak wind speed of 70 miles per hour. The Enhanced Fujita Scale classifies tornadoes into six categories, ranging from ...

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NWS confirms EF-0 tornado touched down briefly in Holly on ... (WXYZ)

The National Weather Service confirmed that a weak EF-0 tornado briefly touched down in Holly on Sunday night as storms moved through the area.

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Intense Sunday storm brings winds, rain to Waterloo Region ... (CityNews Kitchener)

An unusual November storm brought tornado warnings to areas near Waterloo Region on Sunday night. According to 570's Meteorologist Jill Taylor, a quickfire ...

Possible Tornado Hits Fergus, Ontario Amid Severe Thunderstorms ... (Colitco)

Late Sunday night, a severe thunderstorm watch turned into chaos for southern Ontario. Residents faced damaging winds, power outages, and potential tornado.

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EF-0 tornado confirmed in Holly, NWS says (FOX 2 Detroit)

Police and firefighters in Holly are evaluating damage Monday after an EF-0 tornado hit the area Sunday night.

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EF0 tornado touched down in Holly, National Weather Service says (The Detroit News)

An EF0 tornado struck Holly in Oakland County on Sunday, the National Weather Service said. EF0 tornadoes are considered weak and have winds of between 65 ...

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Tornado brings down trees, damages buildings in Oakland County (WDIV ClickOnDetroit)

– Oakland County saw a rare November tornado Sunday evening. According to the National Weather Service, a line of thunderstorms moving across Metro Detroit ...

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Ontario tornado trackers investigating possible November twister in ... (Toronto.com)

"Potentially tornadic damage was reported in the Fergus area last night," Northern Tornadoes Project (NTP) executive director David Sills said.

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Confirmed tornado touches down in Detroit suburb (mlive.com)

The National Weather Service has confirmed a brief, weak tornado occurred in Oakland County Sunday evening. The tornado is ranked as an EF-0 tornado with ...

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Experts investigate possible tornado in Fergus, Ont. (CTV Toronto)

A team of tornado experts is heading to Fergus, Ont. after a storm ripped through the area Sunday night.

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How to make your own tornado or thunderstorm (WHBF - OurQuadCities.com)

Our Quad Cities Weather's Sean Kennedy joined Our Quad Cities News This Morning on Friday to show us how to make a tornado in a jar and a thunderstorm for ...

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She was upset about the May 7 tornado response. Now, she's ... (mlive.com)

TEXAS TOWNSHIP, MI -- Six months ago, JoAnne O'Rourke didn't think she'd be running for office. But on Tuesday, Nov. 5, the majority of Texas Township ...

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Tornado touched down Sunday in Fergus, Ont., experts confirm (CTV Toronto)

That was confirmed by the Northern Tornadoes Project (NTP), based out of Western University in London, Ont., after their experts visited the small community on ...

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Intense Sunday storm brings winds, rain to Waterloo Region ... (CityNews Toronto)

By Josh Piercey. Posted November 11, 2024 7:08 am. An unusual November storm brought tornado warnings to areas near Waterloo Region on Sunday night.

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Possible tornado being investigated in Fergus (BlackburnNews.com)

A fast moving line of thunderstorms may have brought a weak tornado to Fergus on Sunday night. Western University's Northern Tornadoes Project (NTP) has ...

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Storm watchers investigating possible tornado touchdown near Fergus (EloraFergusToday.com)

A Weather Network storm hunter said damage corresponds with a 'tornado debris signature' seen on radar.

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Northern Tornadoes Project confirms tornado touched down in ... (Globalnews.ca)

The Northern Tornadoes Project at Western University says it sent a team to investigate in Fergus, Ont., and confirmed a tornado touched down there.

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Northern Tornadoes Project confirms Fergus tornado (EloraFergusToday.com)

The NTP said a storm survey team "found a long, narrow path of damage" in the area.

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Researchers confirm weak tornado hit Fergus Sunday night (Wellington Advertiser)

On its Facebook page, the Northern Tornadoes Project (NTP) stated on Monday that its “storm survey team has found a long, narrow path of damage through the ...

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Tornado left 'long, narrow path of damage' in Fergus, Ontario (Toronto Star)

On Monday evening, Environment Canada issued a squall warning for eastern Lake Erie and western Lake Ontario, warning of wind gusts and potential “isolated ...

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EF-0 tornado confirmed to have touched down in Fergus (CityNews Kitchener)

Researchers from Western University's Northern Tornadoes Project have confirmed an EF-0 tornado touched down in Fergus.

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Tornado left 'long, narrow path of damage' in Fergus, Ontario (Toronto Star)

On Monday evening, Environment Canada issued a squall warning for eastern Lake Erie and western Lake Ontario, warning of wind gusts and potential “isolated ...

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PHOTOS: Ontario sees relatively rare November tornado in Fergus ... (The Weather Network US)

A weak tornado, given a preliminary EF-0 rating, has been confirmed to have hit the Fergus, Ont., area late Sunday night. Damaging winds and power outages ...

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UPDATE: Ontario tornado trackers confirm November twister in ... (WellandTribune.ca)

Potentially tornadic damage was reported in the Fergus area last night,” Northern Tornadoes Project (NTP) executive director David Sills said.

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UPDATE: Ontario tornado trackers confirm November twister in ... (TheRecord.com)

Potentially tornadic damage was reported in the Fergus area last night,” Northern Tornadoes Project (NTP) executive director David Sills said.

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Northern Tornadoes Project confirms tornado touched down in ... (CP24 Toronto's Breaking News)

Severe weather researchers say a tornado carved out a “long, narrow path of damage” in a community near Guelph, Ont., on Sunday.

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