Photos: See tornadoes' deadly destruction over the years
Take a look at images of some of the deadly and destructive tornadoes that have struck in the United States over the years.
Take a look at images of some of the deadly and destructive tornadoes that have struck in the United States over the years.
As dawn broke on June 8, 1984, rescuers got their first view of a destroyed Barneveld in Wisconsin. An F5 tornado ripped through the village, killing nine people and destroying most of the small community. The powerful tornado had winds over 300 mph.
Wisconsin State Journal photoIt's only the start of May and we've already had an active tornado season in various parts of the country. That makes this week's topic of the Across the Sky podcast even more timely.
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The system is likely to spawn tornadoes and damaging winds after dark Tuesday, from eastern Texas to southern Indiana.
Emergency officials in Mississippi say 23 people have been killed by tornadoes Friday night that destroyed buildings and knocked out power as severe weather produced hail the size of golf balls moved through several southern states.
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