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Difference between tornadic winds and straight-line winds

Difference between tornadic winds and straight-line winds

Difference between tornadic winds and straight-line winds

One of the most deadly part of any storm are damaging winds. The damage inflicted depends on the type of winds involved. AccuWeather meteorologist Mark Mancuso goes over two types: tornadic and straight-line winds.

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Tornado spotted swirling over New Middletown, Indiana

This tornado was spotted from the distance in New Middletown, Indiana on July 20. Many tornadoes have ravaged the MidWest throughout the week.

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Weekend rainstorm to disrupt travel, hinder outdoor plans

A storm will spread a soaking rain and unleash strong winds along the mid-Atlantic coast and into New England.

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Large tornado spotted just outside of Pella, Iowa

27 tornadoes were reported throughout the state of Iowa. This tornado was spotted just outside of Pella, Iowa.

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Strong winds from severe storm causes transformer to spark

Winds from severe storms that passed through Lexington, Kentucky were powerful enough to trigger sparks and explosions from this transformer on July 20.

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Clean-up after EF-3 tornado devastates Marshalltown, Iowa

Despite 27 tornadoes reported throughout the state of Iowa, there were no reported deaths or serious injuries according to AccuWeather reporter at the scene Jonathan Petramala. People in Marshalltown are now coming together to recover after the devastati

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Iowa traffic camera captures two tornadoes at the same time

This Iowa Department of Transportation traffic camera captured the two Bondurant tornadoes on July 19. This camera is on I-80 westbound at 1st avenue in Altoona, Iowa.

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Blue zones on Earth where people live the longest

There are five particular spots on the planet where it's not uncommon for people to live healthily over the age of 90 or 100. They're called blue zones.

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Terrifying moment catastrophic tornado destroys courthouse in Iowa

A state of emergency has been declared after a tornado touched down and devastated Marshalltown, Iowa. Damage has been reported to buildings across the town, including the courthouse. Several people were taken to the hospital with injuries.

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Mosquito activity estimated to be above-average along US East Coast

Heavy spring rainfall in parts of the mid-Atlantic have triggered higher-than-average mosquito rates this season. It is estimated that mosquitoes are two to three times their normal rates.

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America, Let's Do Lunch!

AccuWeather is partnering with Meals on Wheels America and The Ad Council to help spread the word about an important issue: becoming a Meals on Wheels volunteer. Currently, 10 million seniors are wondering where their next meal will come from, and million

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5 ways you can be struck by lightning

51 people die per year on average in the United States due to lightning strikes. And there are 5 ways you can be struck by lightning. Let's find out how.

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Funnel cloud spotted over New York City

Confirmed funnel cloud spotted in New York City, as storms rolled through the area on July 17.

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El Nino and its impact on hurricane season

What is el nino and how does it impact our weather in the United States?

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What risks do algal blooms pose to humans and animals?

Harmful algal blooms seem more and more common. How do these large blooms form, and what health risks do they pose to humans and other animals?

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6th grader's invention helps tackle ocean microplastics

Twelve-year-old Anna Du created a cool device that will help scientists detect and photograph microplastic particles polluting the ocean.

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