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Effingham Tornado-Touched Storms Trigger Coordinated Emergency Response
weather23 days ago

Effingham Tornado-Touched Storms Trigger Coordinated Emergency Response

Powerful storms ripped through Effingham County Wednesday night, with a confirmed tornado touching down in Shumway and Montrose and causing damage to homes and businesses. No serious injuries were reported, though several minor injuries occurred among responders. Fire, EMS, law enforcement, and utility crews conducted searches, mitigated hazards, and carried out damage assessments in a multi-agency effort. Eastern Illinois University closed due to storm damage, and residents were urged to watch for downed lines and debris; assistance contacts were provided for rural and city residents, and reports of damage also emerged near Charleston's Coles County Fairgrounds.

Arc Raiders overhauls Expeditions: Skill Points now earned by damage, not stash hoards
gaming2 months ago

Arc Raiders overhauls Expeditions: Skill Points now earned by damage, not stash hoards

Embark Studios is changing Arc Raiders Expeditions so Skill Points are earned by dealing damage during the five‑day window (April 28–May 4) rather than by stash value. To earn points, players must deal damage with any weapon or gadget to any target (not the practice range); five points are available per expedition. A catch‑up option still uses stash value (300,000 coins/stash per point) for missed points. Players must complete their Caravan, sign up during the window, and depart when it opens. The change aims to reduce grinding and encourage loot usage across the 5‑day window.

Lena Tornado Strikes Illinois; Town Locked Down as Damage Spreads
local2 months ago

Lena Tornado Strikes Illinois; Town Locked Down as Damage Spreads

A tornado touched down in Lena, Illinois (west of Rockford), causing extensive damage and prompting a town shutdown as emergency crews secure the area; no deaths or serious injuries have been reported, with reports of damage to Lena High School and the elementary. Gov. Pritzker says the state is coordinating with local officials for response and recovery.

Rochester-area tornadoes trigger damage and outages in SE Minnesota
weather2 months ago

Rochester-area tornadoes trigger damage and outages in SE Minnesota

Severe thunderstorms Friday produced multiple tornadoes in southeast Minnesota, with confirmed touchdowns south and east of Rochester including near Marion and near Plainview. The storms damaged homes and businesses, ripped siding and roofs, and downed trees that blocked roads; thousands lost power, notably more than 3,200 People’s Energy Cooperative customers in Stewartville, Marion and Plainview areas. Rochester roads, including a large stretch of Marion Road, were closed as crews assessed damage. Rochester Public Schools activated safety protocols for students. A tornado watch remained in effect for much of southern Minnesota into the evening.

EF-1 Tornado Levels 1.7-Mile Path Through Ann Arbor
weather2 months ago

EF-1 Tornado Levels 1.7-Mile Path Through Ann Arbor

The National Weather Service confirms an EF-1 tornado touched down in Ann Arbor, carving a 1.7-mile path that damaged buildings, ripped a wall at the Veterans' Memorial Park Ice Arena, and caused power outages; straight-line winds accompanied the damage. No injuries were reported, with door-to-door damage assessments planned and schools back open after temporary closures.

Five Tornadoes Strike Tulsa and Eastern Oklahoma, Causing Widespread Damage
weather4 months ago

Five Tornadoes Strike Tulsa and Eastern Oklahoma, Causing Widespread Damage

Five tornadoes were confirmed by the National Weather Service in the Tulsa metro and eastern Oklahoma areas, with widespread damage across north Tulsa including a roof blown off Tulsa Tech's Peoria Campus, uprooted trees, blown traffic signs, and power lines down. The NWS recorded tornado reports in Creek, Tulsa, Okfuskee, Rogers, and Okmulgee counties as storms continue to impact Green Country; authorities expect damage surveys in the coming days.