Lightning has been one of the most obvious by-products of much of the severe weather that's blown through our area lately. While it may be amazing to watch, it can also be lethal.
Lightning has been one of the most obvious by-products of much of the severe weather that's blown through our area lately. While it may be amazing to watch, it can also be lethal.
OKLAHOMA CITY - The Oklahoma Insurance Department says nearly 71,000 insurance claims have been filed after central Oklahoma was raked by a series of violent tornadoes last month.
OKLAHOMA CITY - The Oklahoma Insurance Department says nearly 71,000 insurance claims have been filed after central Oklahoma was raked by a series of violent tornadoes last month.
Three supercell thunderstorms quickly developed west of El Reno with the southernmost rapidly dominating the skies, the wall cloud developed in a matter of minutes and shortly after a tornado warning was issued.
Three supercell thunderstorms quickly developed west of El Reno with the southernmost rapidly dominating the skies, the wall cloud developed in a matter of minutes and shortly after a tornado warning was issued.
Local body shops are asking you to be careful when buying a discounted car after the recent storm. Jimmy Fincher Body Shop says some dealers are not informing people right.
Local body shops are asking you to be careful when buying a discounted car after the recent storm. Jimmy Fincher Body Shop says some dealers are not informing people right.
OKLAHOMA CITY - The deadly tornado that plowed through an area near Oklahoma City last week was even larger and more powerful than previously estimated.
OKLAHOMA CITY - The deadly tornado that plowed through an area near Oklahoma City last week was even larger and more powerful than previously estimated.
There are differing opinions on which hail storm was worse, last week's or the June 22, 2004 storm. If you lived in Amarillo in 2004, the damage is hard to forget.
There are differing opinions on which hail storm was worse, last week's or the June 22, 2004 storm. If you lived in Amarillo in 2004, the damage is hard to forget.
Amarillo, Texas - The High Plains Food Bank is in need of the communities help.
Amarillo, Texas - The High Plains Food Bank is in need of the communities help. The High Plains Food Bank helps many families all across the panhandle.
During Tuesday night's severe weather coverage, on all local channels, many viewers noticed the repeated Emergency Alert System (EAS) messages breaking into the broadcast.
During Tuesday night's severe weather coverage, on all local channels, many viewers noticed the repeated Emergency Alert System (EAS) messages breaking into the broadcast.
The National Weather Service says the question of whether a tornado is on the ground or not is irrelevant during a tornado warning, because everyone in the area should be taking shelter regardless.
The National Weather Service says the question of whether a tornado is on the ground or not is irrelevant during a tornado warning, because everyone in the area should be taking shelter regardless.
Dozens of people all over Amarillo are now having to deal with broken car windows and damage from large hail after the storm. Local insurance agencies and auto body shops say people all over Amarillo
Many people all over Amarillo are now having to deal with broken car windows and damage from large hail after the storm.
Amarillo, Texas - Homeowners are also keeping roofing companies busy after Tuesday's hail storm. Not only has the hail taken it's toll on windows and cars, but also many Amarillo roof tops.
Amarillo, Texas - Homeowners are also keeping roofing companies busy after Tuesday's hail storm. Not only has the hail taken it's toll on windows and cars, but also many Amarillo roof tops.
Amarillo, TX - Many residents and businesses in the Amarillo area experienced some serious damage, but the Amarillo Botanical Gardens took a major hit.
Amarillo, TX - Many residents and businesses in the Amarillo area experienced some serious damage, but the Amarillo Botanical Gardens took a major hit.
With the potential for severe weather, the Panhandle Regional Planning Commission is reminding residents, they can sign up for customized emergency alerts.
With the potential for severe weather, the Panhandle Regional Planning Commission is reminding residents, they can sign up for customized emergency alerts.
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Moore, Okla._The superintendent of Moore Public Schools is calling a rumor offensive and insulting after it was alleged a teacher was fired from MPS after praying for the safety of their classes and students
The superintendent of Moore Public Schools is calling a rumor offensive and insulting after it was alleged a teacher was fired from MPS after praying for the safety of their classes and students during the tornado.
People in our area with families in Moore are sharing their stories. Jerry Ray of Amarillo says, "I got a text this morning from my sister-in-law saying that it was a long night.
People in our area with families in Moore are sharing their stories. Jerry Ray of Amarillo says, "I got a text this morning from my sister-in-law saying that it was a long night.
Amarillo, Texas - Xcel Energy linemen from the panhandle and New Mexico will be helping with recovery efforts in Oklahoma. More than 20,000 residents were left without power.
Amarillo, Texas - Xcel Energy linemen from the panhandle and New Mexico will be helping with recovery efforts in Oklahoma. More than 20,000 residents were left without power.
Amarillo, Texas - There are several ways to protect your family at home during a tornado. The tornado sirens sound and you're at home with no basement or any other shelter to go.
Amarillo, Texas - There are several ways to protect your family at home during a tornado. The tornado sirens sound and you're at home with no basement or any other shelter to go.
The American Quarter Horse Association is coordinating a community wide effort to help with the recovery and relief of victims of the Oklahoma tornados.
The American Quarter Horse Association is coordinating a community wide effort to help with the recovery and relief of victims of the Oklahoma tornados.
MOORE, Okla. - Emergency crews searched the broken remnants of an Oklahoma City suburb Tuesday for survivors of a massive tornado that flattened homes and demolished an elementary school.
MOORE, Okla. - Emergency crews searched the broken remnants of an Oklahoma City suburb Tuesday for survivors of a massive tornado that flattened homes and demolished an elementary school.
MOORE, OK - Spotlights bore down on piles of shredded cinder block, insulation and metal as crews worked lifting bricks and parts of collapsed walls where a monstrous tornado barreled through the Oklahoma City suburbs.
MOORE, Okla. - Spotlights bore down on massive piles of shredded cinder block, insulation and metal as crews worked through the night lifting bricks and parts of collapsed walls where a monstrous tornado barreled through the Oklahoma City suburbs.
MOORE, Okla. - A monstrous tornado as much as a mile wide roared through the Oklahoma City suburbs Monday, flattening entire neighborhoods with winds up to 200 mph.
MOORE, Okla. - A monstrous tornado as much as a mile wide roared through the Oklahoma City suburbs Monday, flattening entire neighborhoods with winds up to 200 mph, setting buildings on fire and landing a direct blow on an elementary school.
OKLAHOMA CITY - A mile-wide tornado churned through the Oklahoma City suburbs, destroying homes for the second day in a row.
OKLAHOMA CITY - A mile-wide tornado churned through the Oklahoma City suburbs, destroying homes for the second day in a row Monday, as part of a severe weather outbreak that was expected to spread in other parts of the Plains and Midwest.
Midwest - Twisters, hail and high winds continue to cause damage in several Midwest states Monday morning. It's all part of a massive northeastward-moving storm system stretching from Texas to Minnesota.
Midwest - Twisters, hail and high winds continue to cause damage in several Midwest states Monday morning. It's all part of a massive northeastward-moving storm system stretching from Texas to Minnesota.
SHAWNEE, Okla. - When Lindsay Carter heard on the radio that a violent storm was approaching her rural Oklahoma neighborhood, she gathered her belongings and fled. When she returned, there was little left.
SHAWNEE, Okla. - When Lindsay Carter heard on the radio that a violent storm was approaching her rural Oklahoma neighborhood, she gathered her belongings and fled. When she returned, there was little left.
NORTH TEXAS - Granbury officials say they're received enough clothing, perishable food, and water supplies to supply over 1300 people for weeks, much more than have been displaced.
NORTH TEXAS - Granbury officials say they're received enough clothing, perishable food, and water supplies to supply over 1300 people for weeks, much more than have been displaced.
