One of the more famous storm chasers is near Hannibal, Missouri right now. Reed Timmer and his team are chasing tornadic storms that are moving through the tri-state area today.
One website ranked the cities most likely to be hit by a tornado, and the list features 3 cities from the Show-Me State. Which cities made their list, and why do they say you need to be extra prepared for tornados if you live there?
It's amazing how much damage a relatively strong tornado can do in such a short amount of time. New video shows the recent tornado that went through Dexter, Missouri and the aftermath of its damage path.
National Weather Service (NWS) and the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA), has declared the week of March 1 – 7, 2015 as Severe Weather Preparedness Week in the state of Illinois.
The Peoria Rivermen Alumni Association recently partnered with St. Louis Blues alumni and Chicago Blackhawks alumni for an exhibition game to benefit victims of the November tornadoes that devastated several Illinois communities. SkateStrongHockey.com reports that $50,000 was raised during the January 15 event.
The Skate Strong exhibition hockey game, featuring St. Louis Blues and Chicago Blackhawks alumni, will take place in Peoria on January 15. The game is being organized to raise funds for victims of the tornadoes that devastated the Midwest on November 17. While the final lineups are still being put together, a preliminary list of players attending is now being reported.
We recently asked our audience about their favorite hobbies. "Storm chasing" was not an answer we expected to receive. Ryan Olson with Missouri Mesochasers was one of the first people we heard from regarding his favorite (and unusual) hobby. The Missouri Mesochasers Facebook page and YouTube channel have some pretty interesting material on them, and we wanted to share some of those image
According to the National Weather Service, a tornado was sighted in Hannibal last night. Representatives from the NWS will be in town today to confirm whether it was straight line winds or an actual tornado (and what class).
Here are pictures of some of the damage I witnessed this morning:
Our radio waves are packed to full capacity today with brand new country! (And that's the way we like it) We have brand new singles from Little Big Town, Faith Hill and Montgomery Gentry making their debuts today!