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Friday, May 17, 2013  Here are the latest headlines from around the state.

Thursday, May 16, 2013  A North Texas county sheriff says seven people remain unaccounted for after a massive tornado claimed six lives.

Thursday, May 16, 2013  At least 6 dead, dozens left homeless as tornadoes leave trail of destruction in North Texas

Wednesday, March 06, 2013  City officials prepare for tornado season during Severe Weather Awareness Week.

Wednesday, March 06, 2013  Amarillo, Randall, and Potter Office of Emergency Management in conjunction with the National Weather Service will conduct a mock tornado drill today at 10 a.m.

Monday, March 04, 2013  The American Red Cross has developed a series of applications for iPhones and androids. Their new app warns users of severe weather such as a tornado outbreak. It also shows how to prepare for a tornado and how to notify loved ones if caught in severe weather.

Monday, March 04, 2013  The American Red Cross has released an app that will provide real-time information before, during and after a tornado. The app is designed to cater to people who live in, visit or have friends and family that live in tornado prone areas.

Thursday, December 27, 2012  A powerful winter storm brought snow to inland parts of the Northeast and driving rain and wind to areas along the coast Thursday, a day after it swept through the nation's middle.

Wednesday, December 26, 2012  An enormous storm system that dumped snow and sleet on the nation's midsection and unleashed damaging tornadoes around the Deep South began punching its way toward the Northeast on Wednesday, slowing holiday travel.

Tuesday, December 25, 2012  Forecasts of snow, sleet and freezing rain threatened to complicate Christmas Day travel as several Gulf Coast states braced for a chance of twisters and powerful thunderstorms.

Friday, September 21, 2012  Thinking fast seems easy, until you're forced to do it under pressure. Sometimes, that canmake reacting to natural diaster even more chaotic than it already is. That's why National Preparedness Month is so important.

Monday, May 07, 2012  City officials said a malfunction with its tornado siren system caused two separate false alarms overnight.

Tuesday, May 01, 2012  The National Weather Service says several tornadoes touched down in Oklahoma - but officials say there are no reports of injuries or serious damage.

Tuesday, April 17, 2012  After tornados ripped through the Midwest and Plains states destroying homes and even several lives this weekend, more people are even more aware of just how important severe weather alert systems really are.

Monday, April 16, 2012  Early, dire warnings credited with limiting human death toll in Midwest tornado outbreak