Page 73 - Funnel Cloud News Today

Indiana. we are starting to see the thunderstorms blossom and there is a tornado warning with one of the thunderstorms. a funnel cloud was reported and northeast counties and so if you live in the area seek shelter immediately . a funnel cloud reported with the thorps. it could be a short time period before the tornado is on the ground. that particular thunderstorm is moving southeast at 20 miles per hour . so pretty slow mover when you compare to other storms. and it is expected for the river t...

Cause any damage or delays, but pretty remarkable sight there. now for a look at the national weather, turn to nbc meteorologist bill karins. >> that was incredible, especially for hawaii standards. you want the beach and the sunshine and nice gradual waves. >> no funnel cloud? >> no. the flooding is still the story. we went straight from the tornadoes to the flooding, as we expected. were getting one little last batch of rain right now, and then it will clear out. its amazing whats happenin...

Fire danger, flooding rains and also a brand new tornado warning and finishing out to the east of the city of memphis, tennessee. there are a couple of tornado watches across eastern texas and parts of western tennessee. in fact, up until 9 p.m. central time and theyre favorable to could produce severe wh and a number of severe thunderstorm warnings that include large hail and damaging winds and again, that tornado warning to the east of memphis, tennessee including madison and heywood. about tw...

It may be one of the worst tornado outbreaks on record. >> reporter: christopher england, an metro at university of alabama, took terrifying pictures of the tornado as it came through tuscaloosa. >> i could feel the pressure, see power lines being snapped and electricity in the air. you can see different colors coming up through the funnel cloud there. i mean, you knew that it wasnt good. >> reporter: the tornado slammed through with winds estimated at 150 miles per hour. it ripped open tuscaloo...

>> a 14th victim of this storm died of injuries overnight and 18 people are missing. there is an intensive search coming from all over the state. they are focusing on the waterways, open fields and big debris piles. but very carefully hoping against the odds they could find survivors in those debris piles anticipating any discoveries made will probably be grim. almost to a t, the survivors tell a tale of getting moments warning to take cover. the funnel cloud appeared and within minutes it was g...

Matter of seconds to react and to get out in time after learning that a massive twister was bearing down on their home. many of them took shelter in their own basements. we heard stories of people surviving because they got into a bathtub or the central area of the home. listen to this. [sound of wind] martha: every time i receive it its unbelievable. the proportion of this enormous funnel cloud that ripped through the city of tuscaloosa. residents scrambling in search of any place to hide. john...

At least 13 people have been confirmed dead there so far. nbcs ron mott joins me live on the phone from smithville with the latest. ron? >> reporter: good day to you. the one word that keeps coming back to me in assessing and looking at this damage in this small town is phenomenal. its phenomenal the damage this tornado struck on this community. this morning the national weather service after having reassessed the level of the damage here upgraded this to an ef-5. thats a rare designation. its t...

One of those deadly tornadoes grazed university of alabama knocking out power to the campus. editor to the student newspaper was there and joins us. victor, tell me what it was like for you? >> well greta, i was -- i saw the tornado located near the stadium. me and other people in the newsroom were in the office that -- during the tornado. we were told to hide beneath the desk. [ unintelligible ] >> greta: had you ever soon a tornado before or been in one before? >> ive never experienced that. i...

This was the post office. its one of about 150 buildings severely damaged or destroyed here. city hall is gone. the police department is gone. the towns grocery store is gone. the funeral home here is gone. and as well 13 lives gone from smithville that were still at last report a couple of people missing and unaccounted for. governor heal ldal -- haley bar is due here. after taking a look at the damage again, the national weather service upgraded the strength of this tornado to a rare ef-5. tha...

That a hurricane you get a couple days notice, a tornado, no notice, it just shows up. >> reporter: it is a totally different beast. having covered many of both. with the hurricanes you have days, a good idea where it is going to hit. and you have a choice. those people who stay behind in hurricanes they know about what is coming, they know the risks. with the tornado it is piecemeal, where it is going to hit. you know theres a tornado watch or a warning in your area. you dont know whether or no...