Monster Oklahoma tornado dwarfs Hiroshima power
Storm in Moore Oklahoma reached peak EFS energy with wind speeds of 200 to 210 mph and 24 deaths including nine children. Meteorologists measured energy from air samples and in-storm duration, estimating the tornado released eight to more than 600 times Hiroshima's power.
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Moore
Okla
Hiroshima
National Weather Service
United States
Pennsylvania State University Meteorology
Paul Markowski
Colorado State University Meteorology
Russ Schumacher
Oklahoma
Associated Press
Schumacher
Region natives survive OKC twister
Beth Groh and her husband Jeff, Southern Illinois natives now in Oklahoma City, describe Moore Oklahoma tornado damage and the local weather awareness. They note Moore and Oklahoma City as interconnected communities with a shared weather risk. Groh recalls watching forecasts after a Monday afternoon alert as severe weather loomed.
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Oklahoma City
Beth Groh
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Jeff
Illinois
Murphysboro
Carbondale
Southern Illinois
Norman
Region mobilizes aid as volunteers head to tornado relief
The Southern Ilinois region rapid response to the Oklahoma tornado disaster includes volunteers and connections to national relief groups. Dana Biermann of the Salvation Army notes Oklahoma chapters traveled to assist in early recovery efforts. Various regional neighbors have previously faced storms in Joplin and Harrisburg, spurring local sympathy and action.
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Joplin
Harrisburg
Dana Biermann
St. Louis
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Illinois House committee backs fracking regulation bill
A House committee unanimously endorses a controversial Illinois hydraulic fracturing bill despite vocal opposition. Sponsors say it imposes the strongest regulations yet. critics warn of health and environmental risks and weak enforcement. The measure advances to the House floor as Gov. Quinn backs swift passage.
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Illinois
Pat Quinn
Illinois House
Senate
John Bradley
D-Marion
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Illinois Environmental Coalition
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Illinois Department of Natural Resources
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency
Bradley
United States
Mary Morrissey
Lisa Madigan
Madigan
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