Residents in Texas and Oklahoma were recovering Thursday after hail as large as softballs battered portions of the states a day earlier, leaving behind shattered windows on cars and in homes.
In Oklahoma, at least one injury was reported when large hail hit Norman and surrounding areas Wednesday evening, officials said. A National Weather Service spotter reported hail in excess of 3 inches in diameter around 9 p.m. in the Norman area.
A wind gust of 69 mph was measured in the area at 9 p.m. as the storm pushed through.
In all there were 38 reports of severe hail across the two states, according to the Storm Prediction Center.
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Residents in Texas and Oklahoma were recovering Thursday after hail as large as softballs battered portions of the states a day earlier, leaving behind shattered windows on cars and in homes.
In Oklahoma, at least one injury was reported when large hail hit Norman and surrounding areas Wednesday evening, officials said. A National Weather Service spotter reported hail in excess of 3 inches in diameter around 9 p.m. in the Norman area.
A wind gust of 69 mph was measured in the area at 9 p.m. as the storm pushed through.
In all there were 38 reports of severe hail across the two states, according to the Storm Prediction Center.
ISP K-9 receives body armor donation
K-9 Zoia is the new owner of a bullet and stab-protective vest that was made in the U.S., is custom-fitted, and is certified by the National Institute of Justice.
Credit: Indiana State Police
ISP K-9 Zoia has received a bullet and stab-protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from nonprofit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. Author: WTHR.com staff Updated: 11:42 AM EDT April 8, 2021
BRISTOL, Indiana An Indiana State Police K-9 is the new owner of body armor after a donation from a nonprofit organization.
Zoia is a female Dutch Shepherd the first of that breed to be used by Indiana State Police. She and her handler, Trooper Brett Adair, typically patrol the Indiana Toll Road in St. Joseph, LaPorte, and Porter counties. Earlier this year, ISP announced nonprofit Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. would be donating a bullet and stab-protective vest for Zoia to wear.
14-year-old boy killed in overnight tornado in Fultondale
Preliminary damage survey indicates EF-3 tornado
Damage along Sunhill Road in Center Point area By WBRC Staff | January 26, 2021 at 12:11 AM CST - Updated January 28 at 12:27 PM
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ala. (WBRC) - Jefferson County Superintendent Walter Gonsoulin confirmed Tuesday a 14-year-old boy, a 9th grader, was killed in the tornado in Fultondale Monday night.
The boy was identified by the Jefferson County Coroner Tuesday afternoon as Elliott Hernandez, a student at Fultondale High School.
“Out of respect for the family we don’t want to release too much information at this particular time,” said Dr. Gonsoulin. “But we do know that it’s a 14-year-old student in the 9th grade. Which, again, adds to the saddest of the situation.”
14-year-old boy killed in overnight tornado in Fultondale
Preliminary damage survey indicates EF-3 tornado Possible tornado damage at Comfort Inn and Suites in Fultondale, Ala. (Source: Alicia Elliott) By WBRC Staff | January 26, 2021 at 12:11 AM CST - Updated January 28 at 12:27 PM
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ala. (WBRC) - Jefferson County Superintendent Walter Gonsoulin confirmed Tuesday a 14-year-old boy, a 9th grader, was killed in the tornado in Fultondale Monday night.
The boy was identified by the Jefferson County Coroner Tuesday afternoon as Elliott Hernandez, a student at Fultondale High School.
“Out of respect for the family we don’t want to release too much information at this particular time,” said Dr. Gonsoulin. “But we do know that it’s a 14-year-old student in the 9th grade. Which, again, adds to the saddest of the situation.”