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Xenia Ohio Tornado April 1974: The Deadliest of 148 Twisters During the Super Outbreak

By: Feature Writer Maureen K. Fleury

Barrie Ontario Tornado Outbreak 1985: One of the Most Destructive Tornadoes in Ontario History

By: Feature Writer Maureen K. Fleury

Hurricane Camille August 1969: Second Strongest Cyclone of the 20th Century

By: Feature Writer Maureen K. Fleury

How Hurricanes Are Named: When and Why Storms are Given Their Names

By: Ashley Anderson

Hurricane Isidore September 2002: Cuba and Yucatan Peninsula Hit by Tropical Cyclone

By: Feature Writer Maureen K. Fleury

Cyclone Tracy Destroyed Darwin, Christmas 1974: Australia’s Most Well-Known Cyclone Brought Death and Destruction

By: Jo Jackson

Types of True Tornados: Multi-vortex, Landspout, Satellite, and Waterspout

By: Tina Samuels

Tornado Watch and Tornado Warning: Telling Them Apart

By: Tina Samuels

What to do During a Hurricane Watch or Warning: How to Prepare for a Disaster, Plan Evacuation, & Protect Your Home

By: Feature Writer Megan B. Wyatt

Preparing for Hurricane Season: How to Plan for Evacuation, Buy Disaster Supplies, & Secure Property

By: Feature Writer Megan B. Wyatt

Tropical Cyclone Nargis 2008: One of Asia’s Most Deadly Storms Destroys Myanmar

By: Feature Writer Maureen K. Fleury

US Hurricane Intensity Categories: Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale Predicts Hurricane Wind Damage

By: Nicole Burroughs

Stay Safe During Tornado Season: Tornado Safety Information

By: Dianna Brodine

Hurricane Preparations for Pets: Planning for Animal Safety During Storms

By: Sharon Chapman

Hurricane Preparations for Staying Home: What to Have on Hand During a Storm

By: Sharon Chapman

Hurricane Preparations When a Storm is Near: Evacuating Safely

By: Sharon Chapman

Hurricane Preparations Before Hurricane Season: Organizing Before the Storm

By: Sharon Chapman

Hurricane Evacuation & What Travelers Can Expect: Motorists Face Heavy Traffic, No Hotel Rooms, and No Facilities

By: Feature Writer Mary King

Parkersburg, Iowa Tornado 2008: Massive Twister Also Struck New Hartford and Dunkerton With an EF5 Force

By: Feature Writer Maureen K. Fleury

Hurricane Evacuation – Staying in Local Shelters: Know What Supplies are Permitted and Prepare for Crowded Conditions

By: Feature Writer Mary King

Super Typhoon Vera 1959: The Worst Storm in Japan’s History

By: Feature Writer Maureen K. Fleury

Hurricane Frieda 1962: Rare Storm Hits the West Coast of Canada and the U.S.

By: Feature Writer Maureen K. Fleury

2005 Atlantic Hurricane Season Worst on Record: The Busiest Year in Weather History with 26 Named Storms

By: Feature Writer Maureen K. Fleury

Christmas 2006 Tornadoes in Florida: A Band of Storms Brought Heavy Rain and Twisters

By: Feature Writer Maureen K. Fleury

The Day of Twelve Tornadoes in Britain: Twisters Wreaked Havoc in England on September 23, 2007

By: Feature Writer Maureen K. Fleury

2008 Atlantic Hurricane Season in Review: Above Average Season Sets New Record for Most Consecutive Landfalls

By: Ed Oswald

Top Ten Deadliest Tornadoes in Canada: Canadian Twisters That Caused the Most Deaths and Destruction

By: Feature Writer Maureen K. Fleury

Rowing Through Hurricanes Across the Atlantic: Hurricane Vince, Hurricane Epsilon, Named Tropical Storms Hit Boat

By: Julie Angus

Understanding the New Fujita Scale: Decades of Research Change the Understanding of Storm Damage

By: Ed Oswald

Hurricane Juan 2003, Nova Scotia Canada: A Rare and Destructive Storm in the Atlantic Maritime Provinces

By: Feature Writer Maureen K. Fleury

Animals Included in Gustav Evacuation Plans: Pets & Other Animals Evacuated from Gulf Coast for Hurricane Gustav

By: Mia Carter

Hurricane Gustav Targets Louisiana: Tropical Cyclone to Hit New Orleans, 3 Years After Katrina

By: Luke Broadbent

Edmonton Alberta Tornado 1987: Second Deadliest Twister in Canada’s History

By: Feature Writer Maureen K. Fleury

1965 Palm Sunday Tornado Outbreak: Third Deadliest Tornado Swarm in U.S. History

By: Feature Writer Maureen K. Fleury

Lake Okeechobee Florida Hurricane 1928: Second Highest Death Toll Since the 1900 Galveston Hurricane

By: Feature Writer Maureen K. Fleury

Hurricane Hazel 1954: One of the Worst Storms of the 20th Century in Eastern North America

By: Feature Writer Maureen K. Fleury

Hurricane Katrina 2005: The Costliest Natural Disaster in U.S. History Destroyed New Orleans

By: Feature Writer Maureen K. Fleury

Storms Dean, Felix & Noel Retired: International Committee Retires Noteworthy Hurricanes from Name List

By: Feature Writer Alan Sorum

Tornado Behavior Fact and Fiction: Common Myths About Tornadoes and Why They are not True

By: Feature Writer Maureen K. Fleury

Tornado Myths: What is Fact or Fiction: Learn the Truth About What to do When a Tornado Strikes

By: Feature Writer Maureen K. Fleury

Top Five Deadliest US Tornadoes: The Worst Twisters Ever Recorded in the United States

By: Feature Writer Maureen K. Fleury

North American Tornado Swarm 1974: Most Violent Outbreak of Over 100 Tornadoes in the US and Canada

By: Feature Writer Maureen K. Fleury

Hardened Safe Rooms: The Best Protection Against a Tornado

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

Tornado Safety Measures at Schools: Schoolchildren Need Knowledge, Storm Warning Drills

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

Deadliest Hurricane in US History: The Galveston Texas Hurricane of 1900

By: Feature Writer Maureen K. Fleury

Worst Tornado in Canada's History: Most Destructive North American Storms - Regina Cyclone of 1912

By: Feature Writer Maureen K. Fleury

Worst Tornado in US History: Most Destructive American Storms - Great Tri-State Tornado of 1925

By: Feature Writer Maureen K. Fleury

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