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How You Can Help the Oklahoma Tornado Victims

Robert and Erin — Wed, 22 May 2013 01:19:48 +0000

Twenty four hours after the devastating tornado ripped through Moore, Oklahoma and surrounding areas many folks around the ArkLaTex are asking, ‘How can I help?’ Well, there are many ways, but two of the quickest and most efficient are cash donations to the Red Cross and the Salvation Army.. Both organizations already have people on [...]

Powerful Pictures Urge People to Pray for Oklahoma Tornado Victims

Robert and Erin — Tue, 21 May 2013 18:46:28 +0000

The devastating tornado that cut a swath of destruction through Moore, Oklahoma on Monday (May 20) has left at least 24 people dead and an unknown number injured and displaced. People in Shreveport-Bossier and across the country are showing their support for those affected by the twister, donating money, food and more. Most importantly, people are showing their support by keeping the victims and their families in their thoughts and prayers, sharing heartfelt pictures on social media sites with the hashtag, #prayforoklahoma.

National Weather Service Issues Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Shreveport, Bossier + More

Dennis Foley — Tue, 21 May 2013 17:11:05 +0000

[UPDATE 6:55 p.m.] The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Bossier, Caddo and Webster Parishes, as well as Harrison and Panola counties in Texas. [UPDATE 1:48 p.m.] The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch that affects several nearby areas, including the following parishes: Webster, Bossier, De Soto and Caddo. Panola and [...]

Horrific Oklahoma Tornado Captured in Several Raw Videos

Drew Weisholtz — Tue, 21 May 2013 13:21:38 +0000

The country continues to pray for and help the people devastated by the massive tornado that touched down in Oklahoma on Monday, killing dozens.

Massive Tornado Rips Through Oklahoma City Area

Robert and Erin — Mon, 20 May 2013 22:49:39 +0000

A massive tornado estimated by meteorologists to be up to two miles wide and with winds exceeding 200 miles per our churned through Oklahoma City's suburbs this afternoon (May 20th), causing significant property damage for the second day in a row, as part of a severe weather outbreak that was expected to spread in other parts of America's Midwest.

Massive Tornado Destroys Area Near Oklahoma City; At Least 51 Killed [UPDATED]

Chris Chaberski — Mon, 20 May 2013 21:17:01 +0000

An enormous tornado with a debris cloud two miles wide tore through the metropolitan area just south of Oklahoma City on Monday afternoon.

UPDATE 9:28 p.m. EST: At least 51 people were killed in the storm, including seven children from Plaza Towers Elementary School in Moore, according to KFOR in Oklahoma City. The news station reported that 75 student and staff were inside the school when the storm struck. Officials said Monday night that the search of the rubble remaining of the school had turned to a recovery mission.

Tonados In Dallas/Fort Worth Area Could Spell Bad Weather For Us

Mary Martin — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 19:48:53 +0000

As early as 1pm today, severe weather has been tearing up Texas around the Dallas-Fort Worth Area. WFAA in Dallas Fort Worth posted some incredible video of tornadoes in and around the Dallas - Fort Worth Area.

WATCH: Woman Prays As Tornado Approches Kentucky

Mary Martin — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 20:15:42 +0000

Faith is a tricky thing these days. It once was no question that we had faith that our prayers would be answered, but now people are ridiculed for having faith and praying. Here's a great example of just that. A video surfaced on Youtube of a woman praying to God to "take it away from us" as a tornado approached West Liberty, Kentucky on March 2, 2012.

Missouri Tornado Deadliest In U.S. History [PHOTOS]

BJ Kelley — Tue, 24 May 2011 20:00:39 +0000

Sunday’s tornado in Joplin, Missouri is now the deadliest in the U.S. since records of tornado fatalities began being kept more than 60 years ago, CNN reported. As of Tuesday, 118 people were reported killed by the twister, and Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon said he expected that number to rise as more bodies are uncovered [...]

Tornado Watch For NW Louisiana in Effect Until 11 PM

gonzo — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 22:09:02 +0000

The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch in effect until 11 PM CDT this evening for the following areas: Bienville, Bossier, Caddo, Claiborne, De Soto, Red River, Webster Parishes. This includes the cities of… Bienville… Bossier City…Coushatta… El Dorado… Farmerville… Homer… Jonesboro…Lewisville… Magnolia… Mansfield… Minden…Ruston and Shreveport.