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# Storms

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Woman killed by falling tree as Britain hit by storms
The 21-year-old woman, who was living in a tent, was hit as a tree fell in heavy rains; two men were also injured.
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Nov 25th 2012, 9:31 AM
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Good morning! Here are the 9 things you need to know this Sunday morning.
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Nov 25th 2012, 9:00 AM
Video, pics: Tornado strikes beach front in New York
In what is an extremely unusual occurrence, a twister hit Breezy Point in the Queens area causing some considerable damage.
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Sep 8th 2012, 7:48 PM
Lightning strike cuts electricity to 11,000 homes in Wexford
ESB Networks says a transformer was damaged during storms, and that crews are working to restore power.
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Aug 29th 2012, 9:18 AM
Women and children first? Not anymore says shipwreck study
A study into shipwrecks over the years shows that when it comes to survival it is every man for himself.
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Aug 6th 2012, 5:00 PM
GALLERY: The world takes cover from heavy rain
It’s not just Ireland that’s getting the occasional bout of rain this week…
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Jul 19th 2012, 2:24 PM
Five killed as severe storms strike eastern US
Thousands have been left without electricity and air conditioning as US weather forecasters warn of soaring temperatures in mid-Atlantic states.
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Jun 30th 2012, 4:29 PM
Funnel clouds: Should we fear them?
Rope-like twists of the cloud are being frequently spotted over Ireland – but are they really tornados? Meteorologist Karl Mehlhorn explains.
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Jun 16th 2012, 9:15 AM
US storms: Tornado kills 5 in Oklahoma
Five people, including two children, have been killed by a tornado that struck in Oklamhoma early this morning after warning signals failed to sound.
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Apr 15th 2012, 12:34 PM
In pictures: Texans assess tornado damage after spate of storms
The National Weather Service says that up to a dozen tornadoes may have struck the Dallas-Fort Worth area yesterday.
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Apr 4th 2012, 10:07 AM
Toddler found alive in field after tornado dies
The 15-month-old’s parents, brother and sister were killed in a storm which wreaked havoc across five US states.
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Mar 5th 2012, 10:01 AM
Photos: storms wreak havoc across southern US states
At least 37 people have been killed as the tornadoes destroyed everything in their paths on Friday.
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Mar 3rd 2012, 6:29 PM
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Nine things to know by 9am…
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Mar 3rd 2012, 8:53 AM
At least 28 killed as storms sweep across US (Video)
Homes were flattened and vehicles tossed into buildings by tornadoes that left devastation behind them.
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Mar 3rd 2012, 7:49 AM
12 killed in severe US storms
Winds of up to 270 kph tore through neighbourhoods, destroying homes in the Midwest and killing at least 12 people.
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Mar 1st 2012, 1:50 PM
Thousands without phone service after storms
Meanwhile, the ESB has restored electricity to almost 15,000 households who lost power yesterday.
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Jan 4th 2012, 9:11 AM
Stormy weather to continue as winds set new Malin Head record
Heavy winds are expected to affect the east coast in particular today.
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Jan 4th 2012, 7:43 AM
Around 7,000 homes without electricity after storm damage
Heavy winds last night and early this morning caused a power cut to around 15,000 households.
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Jan 3rd 2012, 3:04 PM
In pictures: storms topple trees and trucks in Britain
High winds have resulted in road closures and serious damage to cars and buildings in England and Scotland today.
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Jan 3rd 2012, 1:33 PM
Death toll in Filipino flash floods rises to 436
Many people were killed as they slept in their beds and tropical storm tore through two cities.
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Dec 17th 2011, 2:23 PM
Over 5,000 phone customers without landline services after heavy winds
The stormy weather means customers in all four corners of the country are without landline services, Eircom says.
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Dec 15th 2011, 12:31 PM
Asia reels from floods as storm hits Vietnam
Monsoon flooding, typhoons and storms across Asia have left more than 600 people dead or missing in recent weeks. Today, Vietnam has had to evacuate tens of thousands of people ahead of a tropical storm.
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Sep 30th 2011, 2:16 PM
Sting in the tail: Katia to bring 160km/h winds to Ireland
Hurricane Katia is set to hit Ireland on Sunday night, with the north-west set to face winds of up to 100 miles an hour.
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Sep 10th 2011, 11:54 AM
41 people die after storms hit the Philippines
The storms hit the Philippines for three days, causing landslides and knocking down trees and buildings.
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Jul 29th 2011, 2:47 PM
Fatal storms shake Philippines and South Korea
At least 20 people have been killed in the Philippines, and 32 people have dies in South Korea, following flooding and landslides.
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Jul 27th 2011, 1:07 PM
With two broken legs, dog crawls home after Alabama tornado
Terrier-mix Mason was blown away by a tornado in Tuscaloosa three weeks ago – but made it home on two broken legs.
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May 30th 2011, 12:46 PM
116 confirmed dead in US after tornado strikes Missouri with ‘apocalyptic force’
Officials still optimistic that lives can be saved as emergency services continue to search the storm-struck city of Joplin for survivors.
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May 23rd 2011, 9:44 PM
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Nine things you need to know by 9am: President McAleese gives France and Germany a slap on the wrists, the poignant tale of an elderly man who arrived in hospital with a small fortune strapped to his body and the story of Bear-ack Obama.
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Apr 29th 2011, 8:26 AM
Nearly 300 reported dead after catastrophic US storms
The “intense super-cell thunderstorms” were described as the most intense that forecasters had seen, and hit six US states, devastating cities and towns.
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Apr 29th 2011, 7:53 AM
Death toll from huge US storms rises to 248
The southern states of Mississippi, Georgia, Tennessee, Virginia, Kentucky and Alabama were all hit with extensive damage reported and raw video showing the incredible size of some tornadoes.
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Apr 28th 2011, 6:30 PM
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Nine things you need to know by 9am: The HSE offers its sympathy to the family of a woman who died shortly after giving birth to a healthy daughter; tornadoes and storms ravage the US; the super-injunction celebrities named.
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Apr 28th 2011, 8:13 AM
Death toll rises to 17 as storms and tornadoes hit the Deep South of US
Felled trees fell into homes and killed an 18-month-old girl and her father as they slept. Some governers have declared states of emergency.
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Apr 16th 2011, 2:00 PM
Ships get in hot water during storm
One vessel runs aground off Louth in high winds and is still stuck waiting for a tug to tow it off.
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Nov 17th 2010, 3:22 PM
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