Perspective on the Moore tornado from a former “Okie”

Meteorologist Carrie Rose explains what we know about the tornado and what you can do to prepare for a disaster.

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    Tornadoes slam the Plains on Sunday

    Over 20 tornadoes were reported in the central USA on Sunday

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    Anthem Richmond Marathon forecast

    Expect sunny, dry, seasonal weather Saturday!

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    Weather whiplash: In 48 hours, Richmond swings from near-record cold to near-record warmth

    Richmond began Thursday at the record warm low temperature for May 16.

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    LIVE UPDATES: Strong storms roll through area

    There is the risk for severe thunderstorms capable of damaging winds.

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    Temperatures soar Wednesday

    Highs were close to 90° just one day after a frost

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    Earthquake aftershock rattles Central Virginia

    The early indication is that the aftershock was a magnitude 2.3.

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    UPDATE: Three X-class solar flares in 24 hours, with a fourth Tuesday night!

    These strongest solar flares of the year were not directed at Earth.

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    Near-record lows Tuesday morning in central Virginia

    Richmond was just one degree shy of tying the record low for May 14.

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    WEATHER: Frosty Night Ahead

    A cold and dry air mass has settled into the region over the past couple of days and will result…

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    Sun emits its biggest flare of 2013, the expected peak of this solar cycle

    The Sun expelled its biggest solar flare of the year Sunday night.

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    Chilly Monday morning will repeat Tuesday morning

    Monday morning temperatures dipped into the 30s and low 40s, and will do so again Tuesday.

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    Space show: sunset “planet triangle” at the end of May

    The three brightest planets in this month’s night sky are lining up for a beautiful sunset conjunction at the end of May.

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