Late-season tornadoes move Monday across Butler County

Unseasonably warm and moist weather mixing with cool dry air fueled some funnels across parts of northeast Iowa. Authorities were tracking reports of funnel clouds near Parkersburg in Grundy, Bremer and Butler counties. A confirmed tornado pushed a few buildings off their foundations in the northeast corner of Parkersburg, Butler County Emergency Management Coordinator Mitch…

Two tornadoes confirmed on Oregon coast; 128 homes damaged in Manzanita

A tornado barreled through the small coastal community of Manzanita Friday morning, leaving behind torn roofs, damaged homes and destroyed businesses. Thousands are without power, while utility crews prepare for an even worse storm Saturday. The National Weather Service based in Portland said its preliminary data confirmed the tornado was an EF2 and had maximum…