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White House Promises Help After Oklahoma Tornado

Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano is assuring Oklahoma’s governor that the Obama administration will provide all possible help to the state after a massive tornado tore through the Oklahoma City suburbs.

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Tornado Watch in Effect Until 10 p.m.

The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch that is in effect through much of the D.C. Metro area until 10 p.m.

2013/04/19

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More Than 1 Million Participate in Va. Tornado Drill

The state Department of Emergency Management says more than 1 million Virginians participated in a statewide tornado drill.

2013/03/12

Heavy Rains, Strong Winds Batter D.C. Area

Heavy rains and strong winds will batter the D.C. area overnight Wednesday and into Thursday morning as severe thunderstorms rolling into the area could cause substantial flooding and possible tornadoes.

2013/01/30

Va. Holding Statewide Tornado Drill

Virginia emergency management officials are planning a statewide tornado drill in March. Officials are seeking businesses and organizations, schools, and families and individuals to register for the drill set for on March 12 at 9:45 a.m.

2013/01/24

Tornadoes and severe weather across the US are blamed for two Christmas Day deaths. (Photo by NOAA via Getty Images)

Christmas Storms Blamed for 2 Deaths Across U.S.

A Christmas Day twister outbreak left damage across the Deep South while holiday travelers in the nation’s much colder midsection battled sometimes treacherous driving conditions from freezing rain and blizzard conditions.

2012/12/25

Microburst Displaces Residents In Riverdale, At Least A Dozen Homes Damaged

A microburst in Prince George’s County has displaced many residents in the Riverdale area. County Fire Chief Marc Bashoor said it may be hundreds of residents who were displaced.

2012/06/22