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Tag: tornadoes

Engines Podcast

Engines of Our Ingenuity 1806: Disaster

Dr. John Lienhard

Posted on November 23, 2020 · Episode: 1806 A brief look at the history of catastrophe. Today, disaster.

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Houston Matters

Book Examines The Life — And Death — Of A Legendary Storm Chaser

Abner Fletcher

Posted on April 17, 2018 · Journalist Brantley Hargrove talks about his new book, "The Man Who Caught the Storm: The Life of Legendary Tornado Chaser Tim Samaras."

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Weather

Midwest, South Brace For Flooding And Tornadoes

Associated Press

Posted on May 1, 2017 · Parts of the U.S. South and Midwest braced for flooding and possible tornadoes Monday following a weekend of deadly torrents and powerful winds that claimed at least 15 lives.

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Midwest, South Recovering After Deadly Weekend Storms

Associated Press

Posted on May 1, 2017 · Parts of the Midwest and the South were recovering Monday after a weekend round of storms, winds, hail and isolated tornadoes killed at least 14 people.

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News

National Weather Service: 4 Tornadoes Touched Down In San Antonio

Joey Palacios, TPR / Shelley Kofler, TPR

Posted on February 21, 2017 · The National Weather Service has confirmed that four tornadoes touched down in and around San Antonio Sunday night leaving in their wake damaged houses, downed trees and debris strewn down city streets.

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Weather

Severe Weather Moves Across Houston Region Tuesday

Laurie Johnson

Posted on March 8, 2016 · Heavy rain, strong wind and tornadoes are possible in the Greater Houston area.

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