<p>On Friday afternoon (April 26), Omaha, Nebraska, and Iowa were struck by destructive tornadoes, causing significant damage to hundreds of homes and structures in the two states.</p>

<p>Three people were injured as a result of the tornadoes. Reports indicate that multiple tornadoes were seen&nbsp;in at least five US states, with the most destructive storm moving from rural areas into the suburbs northwest of Omaha, a city with a population of 485,000.</p>

<p>Additionally, there were 19 severe squalls and 45 hailstorms reported following a major weather event on Friday.</p>

<p>Social media posts showed destroyed homes and toppled trees in rural areas near Omaha due to storms. Roads were blocked by law enforcement. Many houses in Omaha, especially in the Elkhorn area, were damaged, according to Omaha police. Police and firefighters searched door-to-door to help those trapped. Omaha Fire Chief stated that teams focused on the worst-hit area&nbsp;and had a plan to search for anyone trapped.</p>

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<p>“They’re going to be putting together a strategic plan for a detailed search of the area, starting with the properties with the most damage,” the AP said, quoting Bossman.</p>

<p>Homes in the Elkhorn neighborhood of Omaha experienced significant damage, with even newly constructed houses among those destroyed or flattened.</p>

<p>Emergency vehicles rushed to the affected areas, as residents described the tornado's impact as devastating.</p>

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<p>“We watched it touch down like 200 yards over there, and then we took shelter,” said another eyewitness, Pat Woods, who lives in Elkhorn. “We could hear it coming through. When we came up, our fence was gone, and we looked to the northwest and the whole neighbourhood was gone.”</p>

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<p>Three people, including a child, were in the basement when the tornado hit their destroyed house, but they escaped safely. Only two people with minor injuries were taken for treatment, according to Bonacci. A local TV clip showed a woman being carried out on a stretcher from a damaged home in Blair, a city north of Omaha.</p>

<p>After moving through the airport, the tornado crossed the Missouri River into Iowa, north of Council Bluffs.</p>

<p>Forecasters issued tornado warnings for parts of Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Texas for Saturday, also cautioning about the possibility of large hail and strong winds.</p>

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On Friday afternoon (April 26), Omaha, Nebraska, and Iowa were struck by destructive tornadoes, causing significant damage to hundreds of homes and structures in the two states.

On Friday afternoon (April 26), Omaha, Nebraska, and Iowa were struck by destructive tornadoes, causing significant damage to hundreds of homes and structures in the two states. Three people were injured as a result of the tornadoes. Reports indicate that multiple tornadoes were seen in at least five US states, with the most destructive storm moving from rural areas into the suburbs northwest of Omaha, a city with a population of 485,000. Additionally, there were 19 severe squalls and 45 hailstorms reported following a major weather event on Friday. Social media posts showed destroyed homes and toppled trees in rural areas near Omaha due to storms. Roads were blocked by law enforcement. Many houses in Omaha, especially in the Elkhorn area, were damaged, according to Omaha police. Police and firefighters searched door-to-door to help those trapped. Omaha Fire Chief stated that teams focused on the worst-hit area and had a plan to search for anyone trapped. Watch the video here: DRONE VIDEO -- Miles Springer sent us drone video of the tornado damage Friday in Elkhorn. pic.twitter.com/rP60wdM27y — 6 News WOWT (@WOWT6News) April 27, 2024 × “They’re going to be putting together a strategic plan for a detailed search of the area, starting with the properties with the most damage,” the AP said, quoting Bossman. Homes in the Elkhorn neighborhood of Omaha experienced significant damage, with even newly constructed houses among those destroyed or flattened. Emergency vehicles rushed to the affected areas, as residents described the tornado's impact as devastating. Also watch | US Presidential Debate 2024: Biden agrees to debate Trump after months of evasion “We watched it touch down like 200 yards over there, and then we took shelter,” said another eyewitness, Pat Woods, who lives in Elkhorn. “We could hear it coming through. When we came up, our fence was gone, and we looked to the northwest and the whole neighbourhood was gone.” Also read | US announces 'largest to date' $6 billion military aid package for Ukraine Three people, including a child, were in the basement when the tornado hit their destroyed house, but they escaped safely. Only two people with minor injuries were taken for treatment, according to Bonacci. A local TV clip showed a woman being carried out on a stretcher from a damaged home in Blair, a city north of Omaha. After moving through the airport, the tornado crossed the Missouri River into Iowa, north of Council Bluffs. Forecasters issued tornado warnings for parts of Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Texas for Saturday, also cautioning about the possibility of large hail and strong winds. (With inputs from agencies)

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USA battered by 36 tornadoes; at least two reported dead

<p>Tornadoes are one of nature's most devastating forces capable of causing severe damage to both human life and property. On Sunday, a mini-tornado hit a small village called Bihucourt near the port of Calais in France.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to local reports, few buildings in the area sustained damages as the tornado made landfall. Videos of the incident have gone viral and show the charcoal-black clouds swirling up in the form of a tornado and generating extremely high wind speeds.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A report by Reuters stated that one person suffered injuries. Meanwhile, netizens remarked that it was one of the most violent tornadoes to have ever hit French soil in years.</p>

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<p>"The municipality of #Bihucourt (Pas-de-Calais) suffered very significant damage following the passage of the #tornado! This could be the most violent tornado to have hit French soil in several years. #storms #MSGU."</p>

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<p>Much like rest of the Europe, France had sizzled with record-high temperatures in the summer months. Thus, the tornado appearing out-of-the-blue and in a region that is not really known for such freak natural events was a surprise for the residents of&nbsp;Bihucourt.&nbsp;</p>

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Tornadoes are one of nature's most devastating forces capable of causing severe damage to both human life and property. On Sunday, a mini-tornado hit a small village called Bihucourt near the port of Calais in France.

Tornadoes are one of nature's most devastating forces capable of causing severe damage to both human life and property. On Sunday, a mini-tornado hit a small village called Bihucourt near the port of Calais in France. According to local reports, few buildings in the area sustained damages as the tornado made landfall. Videos of the incident have gone viral and show the charcoal-black clouds swirling up in the form of a tornado and generating extremely high wind speeds. A report by Reuters stated that one person suffered injuries. Meanwhile, netizens remarked that it was one of the most violent tornadoes to have ever hit French soil in years. 🚨TORNADE confirmée ! Première vidéo du phénomène impactant la commune de Buhicourt dans le Pas-De-Calais. D’importants dégâts sont signalés. #France #orages #Tornade Credit: Robin G. pic.twitter.com/89wAGa15w2 — Nahel Belgherze (@WxNB_) October 23, 2022 × WATCH | WION Climate Tracker: Mini Tornado tears through Bihucourt village near Northern France × "The municipality of #Bihucourt (Pas-de-Calais) suffered very significant damage following the passage of the #tornado! This could be the most violent tornado to have hit French soil in several years. #storms #MSGU." 🚨 La commune de #Bihucourt (Pas-de-Calais) a subit de très importants dégâts suite au passage de la #tornade ! Il pourrait s’agir là de la plus violente tornade à avoir frappé le sol français depuis plusieurs années. #orages #MSGU pic.twitter.com/2TF3L1EHXH — Nahel Belgherze (@WxNB_) October 23, 2022 × Read more: Kansas tornado's trail of devastation: Videos show cars being tossed into walls. Watch it here Much like rest of the Europe, France had sizzled with record-high temperatures in the summer months. Thus, the tornado appearing out-of-the-blue and in a region that is not really known for such freak natural events was a surprise for the residents of Bihucourt. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

WATCH: French village pounded by a freak mini-tornado

<p>A tornado hit Birmingham, Alabama and left the area shattered and locals injured after the National Weather Service (NWS) warned locals against a "large and extremely dangerous" tornado.</p>

<p>The tornado hit the area on Monday night and caused massive damage throughout Jefferson County and all the surrounding areas.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"We've a line of storms that extend from northeast AL to central MS. This activity is moving eastward and could produce a severe storm or two over the coming hours. Threats include tornadoes, damaging winds, and some hail," NWS Birmingham explained through their official Twitter account.</p>

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<p>During the nature-caused havoc, a hotel was devastatingly damaged and the roof of a church also blew off.</p>

<p>The Jefferson County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) also reported locals having suffered minor as well as serious injuries after getting trapped under rubbles.</p>

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<p>A family also got trapped after a house collapsed on them. Their condition is not known at this time, reported Jim Coker, Director of EMA.</p>

<p>Jefferson County EMA has urged locals to stay out of the Fultondale area.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">PLEASE stay out of the Fultondale area. This includes but isnt limited to Carson Road, Black Creek Road, Pine Hill Road, and New Castle Road. On top of road dangers such as power lines and debris...traffic is clogging the roads. Once again, PLEASE stay out of the area.</p>
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<p>While no deaths have been reported yet, the local authorities have said many people have suffered serious injuries, Search and rescue operations are still underway.</p>

<p>For now, five fire department heavy rescue teams are scanning the areas of Fultondale and Center Point and searching for all trapped locals, Coker said.</p>

<p>The EMA is also using drone and helicopters to track the trapped locals along the route of the deadly tornado.</p>


A tornado hit Birmingham, Alabama and left the area shattered and locals injured after the National Weather Service (NWS) warned locals against a "large and extremely dangerous" tornado.

A tornado hit Birmingham, Alabama and left the area shattered and locals injured after the National Weather Service (NWS) warned locals against a "large and extremely dangerous" tornado. The tornado hit the area on Monday night and caused massive damage throughout Jefferson County and all the surrounding areas. Also read| Hounded by wildfires, Californians rethink their willingness to rebuild "We've a line of storms that extend from northeast AL to central MS. This activity is moving eastward and could produce a severe storm or two over the coming hours. Threats include tornadoes, damaging winds, and some hail," NWS Birmingham explained through their official Twitter account. What's going on? We've a line of storms that extend from northeast AL to central MS. This activity is moving eastward and could produce a severe storm or two over the coming hours. Threats include tornadoes, damaging winds, and some hail. pic.twitter.com/mn4obbEopq — NWS Birmingham (@NWSBirmingham) January 26, 2021 × During the nature-caused havoc, a hotel was devastatingly damaged and the roof of a church also blew off. The Jefferson County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) also reported locals having suffered minor as well as serious injuries after getting trapped under rubbles. Also read| From storms to wildfires: Natural and man-made disasters cost insurance industry $187 billion in 2020 A family also got trapped after a house collapsed on them. Their condition is not known at this time, reported Jim Coker, Director of EMA. Jefferson County EMA has urged locals to stay out of the Fultondale area. PLEASE stay out of the Fultondale area. This includes but isnt limited to Carson Road, Black Creek Road, Pine Hill Road, and New Castle Road. On top of road dangers such as power lines and debris...traffic is clogging the roads. Once again, PLEASE stay out of the area. — Jefferson County EMA (AL) (@EMAJeffCoAL) January 26, 2021 × While no deaths have been reported yet, the local authorities have said many people have suffered serious injuries, Search and rescue operations are still underway. For now, five fire department heavy rescue teams are scanning the areas of Fultondale and Center Point and searching for all trapped locals, Coker said. The EMA is also using drone and helicopters to track the trapped locals along the route of the deadly tornado.

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