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Drone captures devastating tornado aftermath in Nebraska as hundreds of homes flattened
Drone footage has captured the aftermath of a devastating tornado in Nebraska, USA, on Friday (26 April).Hundreds of homes have been damaged during the freak weather spell, and thousands left without power.The homes damaged were mostly in the Elkhorn area, where structures were near-flattened.Michigan and Texas have been told to stand by over the weekend, as the tornado could travel in that direction next.There have been no reports of deaths, but a number of residents have suffered minor injuries. Read More Pro-Palestinian protesters camp in tents at 40 top US universitiesJoe Biden ‘contemplated’ taking own life after death of first wife and daughterArizona governor calls state’s new ban on abortion ‘outrageous’
Why is the UK still so cold late April - and when will it get warmer?
With some parts of Britain reaching 22C this month, many will have felt that spring was on its way and a warm summer was just around the corner.But this week, temperatures dropped as low as -6.3C in Cumbria with most of the UK feeling chillier than the week before.So why does it still feel so cold in April, and is it normal for this time of year? Professor Liz Bentley, chief executive of Royal Meterological Society, explained that the UK was being hit by cold air coming in from Greenland and the Arctic - but that this wasn’t unprecedented.“We’ve got...
Tips for severe weather safety
Know the forecast and timeframes that the threats can impact your area. Have at least two ways to get local information. Examples can include battery or wind-up NOAA weather radio, AM/FM radio, phone apps. If a generator is available, possibly a TV with antenna. Do not rely on any one thing, especially if cell towers have issues or Wi-Fi goes out.
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