On Easter Sunday, dozens of tornadoes tore across Southeastern US, killing more than 30 people. The deadly cluster of storms coincided with waters in the Gulf of Mexico that were three degrees Fahrenheit warmer than the long-term average.
More than 100 tornadoes were reported in just 24 hours in the Midwest over the weekend, destroying homes and taking the lives of at least six people -- all in Woodward, Okla. However, new, stronger and more advanced warnings from the National Weather Service may have limited the death toll.
Tornadoes tore across parts of the United States on Sunday night, killing at least two, in Jefferson County, Ala., and wounding dozens. But many lives were likely saved with timely warnings from the National Weather Service -- warning they hope to make more accurate with a new radar system rolling out nationally.
The insured losses in Joplin, Missouri, after the recent disaster could reach between $1 billion and $3 billion.
Joseph Myers a Joplin, Mo. resident describes what it was like to be in Joplin as a tornado hit down. Rachel Hubbard, general manager and news director at KOSU reports on the recovery efforts, which have kicked into gear.
A tornado ripped through Joplin, Missouri, killing 89 people. Two survivors of the disaster talk about their experience.
Tornados figure in the Geo Quiz this time. We're looking for the country outside of North America where severe twisters are most common. This nation suffered what's thought to be the deadliest tornado in recorded history.
We get a preview of the week ahead with Kai Wright, editor of the news blog, Colorlines and Charlie Herman, economics editor for The Takeaway and WNYC Radio.
Many birds are migrating at this time of year. When travelling tree swallows stop off in the marshes of Connecticut, they descend in a dramatic vortex, hundreds of thousands strong.