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![A tree covers a road after severe storms hit Tuesday, April 2, 2024, in Cross Lanes, W.Va.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/AP24093596742556-e1712089608681-900x422.jpg)
The number of tornadoes from April 2 storms in West Virginia keeps climbing, now up to seven
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — The number of tornadoes from severe storms last week in southern West Virginia kept climbing Tuesday with the National Weather Service on Tuesday boosting the count… Read More
![A tree covers a road after severe storms hit Tuesday, April 2, 2024, in Cross Lanes, W.Va.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/AP24093596742556-e1712089608681-900x422.jpg)
West Virginia had a whopping 5 tornadoes last week, more than double the yearly average
By: Associated Press
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — The National Weather Service on Monday confirmed a fifth tornado touched down during severe storms that barreled across West Virginia last week. That’s more than double… Read More
![A tree covers a road after severe storms hit Tuesday, April 2, 2024, in Cross Lanes, W.Va.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/AP24093596742556-e1712089608681-900x422.jpg)
Deadly severe weather roars through several states, spawning potential tornadoes
By: Bruce Shipkowski | AP
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TRENTON, New Jersey (AP) — Thousands of homes and businesses were without power Tuesday as severe weather roared through several states, causing at least one death and spawning possible tornadoes…. Read More
![Joe Baker's damaged home in Valleyview, Ohio](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/AP24076638972745-e1710771478577-900x422.jpg)
Gov. Mike DeWine declares a state of emergency in central Ohio after severe weather
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio’s governor has declared a state of emergency in 11 counties across central Ohio struck by severe weather last week. Gov. Mike DeWine also activated the Ohio… Read More
![Debris scatters the ground following a severe storm Friday, March 15, 2024, in Lakeview, Ohio.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/AP24075475773179-e1710530330459-900x422.jpg)
Tornadoes have killed at least 3 people in western Ohio. Crews are searching for others
By: Joshua A. Bickel | John Seewer | AP
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LAKEVIEW, Ohio (AP) — Tornadoes tore through several central U.S. states, flattening homes and trailers in an RV park and killing at least three people, authorities said. Crews and cadaver… Read More
![An aerial view of neighborhood in Rolling Fork, Miss., destroyed by Friday night's tornado.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/gettyimages-1249442816-51272018bfbe02a77214d040aec63d759c9ee857-scaled-e1679954182800-900x422.jpg)
The exact link between tornadoes and climate change is hard to draw. Here’s why
By: Rachel Treisman | NPR
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ROLLING FORK, Miss. (NPR) — Rural communities in western Mississippi are surveying and cleaning up the damage after an unusual and powerful tornado tore through the area Friday night. The… Read More
![Dawson Springs on Dec. 11, 2021, the afternoon following the largest tornado system to ever hit the state.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/download-1-e1639358152445-900x422.jpeg)
Kentucky tornado recovery continues, with charities and government providing aid
By: PBS Newshour
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PADUCAH, Ky. (NewsHour) — The tornadoes that swept through the midsouth region one week ago left thousands homeless and killed at least 77 people in Kentucky alone. It was the… Read More