Graphic Images and Gallery Link of Tornado Outbreak Damage in Indiana 11/17/13

Fox 59, out of Indianapolis IN posted some pictures that people sent in of storm damage. Some even show funnel clouds and tornadoes. Pretty easy to see that this was no lightweight storm.

Some of the breathtaking pictures here:

 

More pictures of the storm damage here - link











 

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Tornado Damage 11/17/2013 - Kokomo Indiana, House in the Middle of the Road?

                                   (Amazing  picture from Kokomo Indiana where a house lies in the middle of a road.)

The amazing power and destruction of mother nature is something else. I am a huge weather guy and love all things science, but the destructive side of huge weather events is something I'm not super fond of.

Like everything in life, there is bad with the good in life, but the pictures and stories I'm seeing right now are outright heart breaking and saddening.

The good thing is, people living in the region do come together and a true sense of community spirit comes out when these disasters happen. 

I am, truly thankful for that very spirit of humanity and helping others in this very much time of distress, peril and need...

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Storm Reports Come In From NOAA - Midwest Tornado Outbreak 11/17/13

Seventy tornadoes have been reported so far across the Midwest, with the number still rising as the storms continue into the evening. There are also lots of reports of high wind gusts (the highest reported so far is 85mph) and wind damage coming in.

Please take care and take cover if they come your way. These storms are nothing to play around with.

More info here: NOAA reports.

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Widespread Tornado Damage repoted in Washington, Illinois - Peoria Illinois Area!

WMBD in Illinois reports widespread destruction in Washington, IL near Peoria after a tornado touchdown.

I hope and pray the worst thing to come out of this is lost or property and no lives.
Houses and communities can be rebuilt over time, people cannot.

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