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Violent tornadoes leave trail of catastrophic damage in US (VIDEOS) Violent tornadoes leave trail of destruction in US (VIDEOS)
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The city of Omaha, Nebraska, was hit the hardest with local authorities rushing to help possible victims The city of Omaha in Nebraska was hardest hit, with more severe weather expected
Multiple powerful tornadoes have ripped through the central US, leaving hundreds of houses badly damaged or completely destroyed in their path, with authorities warning that severe storms are expected to continue until Sunday. Multiple powerful tornadoes have ripped through the central US, leaving hundreds of houses badly damaged or completely destroyed in their path. Authorities have warned that severe storms are expected to continue until Sunday.
The National Weather Service received over 90 reports of tornadoes in the states of Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Nebraska and Iowa as of 9pm Central Time.  The National Weather Service had received over 90 reports of tornadoes in the states of Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Nebraska, and Iowa as of 9pm Central Time. 
Dramatic photos and videos of the inclement weather circulated online, showing the path of devastation, some captured by local news outlets while other taken by storm spotters. Dramatic photos and videos of the violent weather circulated online, some captured by local news outlets and others taken by storm spotters.
More incredible videos coming out of Nebraska of today's tornado outbreak. From outside of Lincoln to Elkhorn to Omaha. The damage done was immense and the residence of NE will forever remember this day. Prayers for all the beautiful people of Nebraska. pic.twitter.com/WvkIHUWQueMore incredible videos coming out of Nebraska of today's tornado outbreak. From outside of Lincoln to Elkhorn to Omaha. The damage done was immense and the residence of NE will forever remember this day. Prayers for all the beautiful people of Nebraska. pic.twitter.com/WvkIHUWQue
One of the most powerful tornadoes ripped through Omaha, a city of some 485,000 people in Nebraska, with local authorities reporting major damage to homes and businesses, but no confirmed fatalities. One of the most powerful tornadoes ripped through Omaha, a city of some 485,000 people in Nebraska. Local authorities reported major damage to homes and businesses, but no confirmed fatalities.
My brother sent me this….this was about 10 minute drive from where I live. So much destruction!! #Midwest#Omaha#Nebraska#Weather#Tornadopic.twitter.com/cPExwZF8QYMy brother sent me this….this was about 10 minute drive from where I live. So much destruction!! #Midwest#Omaha#Nebraska#Weather#Tornadopic.twitter.com/cPExwZF8QY
“There’s lots of trees down. There’s roofs missing from houses. You definitely see the path of the tornado,” police Lt. Neal Bonacci said, as footage on social media showed multiple completely destroyed or heavily damaged structures without roofs. “There’s lots of trees down. There’s roofs missing from houses. You definitely see the path of the tornado,” police Lt. Neal Bonacci said, as footage on social media showed multiple completely destroyed or heavily damaged structures.
VIDEO ALERT! Footage coming in shows the intensity of the tornado ripping through #Nebraska! Watch as the twister tears through homes and businesses, leaving destruction in its wake. Stay safe, Omaha! #TornadoWarning#NEwx#TornadoVideos#tornadopic.twitter.com/VjARIX3zqnVIDEO ALERT! Footage coming in shows the intensity of the tornado ripping through #Nebraska! Watch as the twister tears through homes and businesses, leaving destruction in its wake. Stay safe, Omaha! #TornadoWarning#NEwx#TornadoVideos#tornadopic.twitter.com/VjARIX3zqn
“We’ll be looking throughout properties in debris piles, we’ll be looking in basements, trying to find any victims and make sure everybody is rescued who needs assistance,” Omaha Fire Chief Kathy Bossman added.“We’ll be looking throughout properties in debris piles, we’ll be looking in basements, trying to find any victims and make sure everybody is rescued who needs assistance,” Omaha Fire Chief Kathy Bossman added.
Minden, Iowa got sideswiped on the SE side by a violent #tornado. @JordanHallWX#iawxpic.twitter.com/iGBvxSy7KYMinden, Iowa got sideswiped on the SE side by a violent #tornado. @JordanHallWX#iawxpic.twitter.com/iGBvxSy7KY
Another “particularly dangerous” tornado touched down near the towns of Harlan,Shelby and Minden in Iowa, with meteorologists warning of possible “catastrophic damage.” Another “particularly dangerous” tornado touched down near the towns of Harlan, Shelby and Minden in Iowa, with meteorologists warning of possible “catastrophic damage.”
JUST IN: Massive half-mile wide tornado reported in several counties in Nebraska, knocking over a semi-truck.Western Omaha residents are being told to seek shelter now as the tornado is moving towards Elkhorn.Multiple toronados have been reported in the Lincoln area with… pic.twitter.com/2ZmrgBKAqWJUST IN: Massive half-mile wide tornado reported in several counties in Nebraska, knocking over a semi-truck.Western Omaha residents are being told to seek shelter now as the tornado is moving towards Elkhorn.Multiple toronados have been reported in the Lincoln area with… pic.twitter.com/2ZmrgBKAqW
The Weather Service issued an “ominous” forecast, according to AP, warning that large hail and strong wind gusts were on Saturday, with more tornadoes expected across parts of Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma and Texas. The Weather Service issued an “ominous” forecast, according to AP, warning that large hail and strong wind gusts were on Saturday, with more tornadoes expected across parts of Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Texas.