Silencing a critic LSU firing of Katrina investigator rewards …
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- Silencing a critic LSU firing of Katrina investigator rewards …
- ‘Tornado’ damages city home roofs
- Budget tornado slams transit agencies
- Beltrami County to observe Severe Weather Awareness Week
- Severe storms spawn hail tornado threats
- Hurricane softball team sweeps Capital
- Businesses Also Hard Hit By Mena Tornado
Silencing a critic LSU firing of Katrina investigator rewards …
Houston Chronicle
Ivor van Heerden the recently dismissed deputy director of the Louisiana State University Hurricane Center was one of the most persistent scientific voices warning of the inadequacy of New rleans levees to protect the city from a major hurricane prior to 2005. After Katrina breached those defenses that year Van Heerden who holds a Ph. in marine sciences from LSU led Team Louisiana an independent state-sanctioned investigation of the causes of the catastrophic flooding. The resulting report pointed the finger at inadequate design and construction of levees by the Army Corps of Engineers.
‘Tornado’ damages city home roofs
BBC News
The semi-detached houses in Haisbro Avenue St Julian’s in the city were hit at about 1610 GMT on Thursday Veronica Stacey said a neighbour saw the sky turn dark and then watched as the tiles were ripped off the roofs. Forecasters at the BBC Weather Centre said they believed heavy rainfall "at the top of the scale" had fallen in Newport which can bring mini-tornados. Mrs Stacey who returned home from work n the pathology lab at the Royal Gwent Hospital to view the damage said: "Some of the tiles were found five or six gardens down the road. " She said the "mini tornado" was witnessed by a neighbour whose garden backs onto her own.
Budget tornado slams transit agencies
San Francisco Chronicle
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Beltrami County to observe Severe Weather Awareness Week
Bemidji Pioneer
1 inches of rain in one day seven people lost their lives in the area and hundreds of homes and business were destroyed. Be aware of flood prone areas and in the event of heavy rainfall evacuate to higher ground. The theme for April 23nd is Tornado Safety Information. A tornado watch means conditions are favorable for the development of tornadoes. A tornado warning means a tornado is indicated by weather observations or has been observed by law enforcement or severe weather spotters. Tornadoes are very unpredictable and develop rapidly. If you are caught in your home during a tornado go to the basement and hide under a sturdy table bench or furniture to protect yourself from falling debris.
Severe storms spawn hail tornado threats
Lubbocknline.com
In Tulia snowplows were called in to remove huge amounts of hail from Interstate 27. Police across Lubbock watched the skies for the telltale rotation in the storm clouds. It was there and there were some reports that tornado funnels poked toward the ground without touching down. Rotating clouds near Slide Road and FM 1585 caused serious concern for National Weather Service officials and forecasters were concerned the threat of tornadoes would return.
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Hurricane softball team sweeps Capital
Daily Mail – Charleston
The Redskins (10-4) won the first game 5-2 behind Auburn Hensley Tiffany Forbes and Dimsdale who combined for six hits. In the nightcap Dimsdale hit a three-run homer in a four-run sixth inning to lift the Redskins to a 9-1 victory. Alex Furr had five hits three runs and two stolen bases for Hurricane. Hurricane and Capital begin play in the Sluggerfest Tournament at Cabell Midland today.
Businesses Also Hard Hit By Mena Tornado
KHBS/KHG 40/29
– Many people in Mena are in need of some extra help. Not only have many lot their homes but they’ve also lost their jobs and their livelihoods. The tornado hit the area’s economic backbone hard. The storm has taken its toll on so many levels physically emotionally and financially. About 200 homes were destroyed but several businesses were demolished as well. ne of the companies that was slammed by the tornado R&D Industries is located in Mena’s hard-hit industrial park. The business’ main building was ripped right open by the tornado putting the company out of business temporarily.