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Dangerous Heat in the Central and Eastern U.S.; Severe Thunderstorms in the Plains to the Upper Midwest

A significant and dangerous heat wave will expand from the Central U.S. into the Eastern U.S and linger through much of the work week. Numerous daily record highs and warm lows are likely. Severe thunderstorms are possible from the southern Plains through the Upper Mississippi Valley. Fire weather concerns are expected to persist across the Four Corners region. Read More >

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November 15th, 1989 Tornado

A Look Back on the November 15th, 1989 F4 Tornado:  Videos

To look back at the November 15, 1989 F4 tornado, the staff of the National Weather Service in Huntsville, AL obtained various videos from the local media and individuals that experienced the devastating tornado. The links below will take you to the NWS YouTube channel where you can view these videos.

20th Anniversary Memoriam Video (Courtesy of the City of Huntsville)
Video of November 15, 1989 tornado. Video (Courtesy of Greg Talley).
Cemmorative WAAY-TV Video of the November 15, 1989 Airport Road Tornado: Part 1 (Courtesy of WAAY-TV, Huntsville, AL)
Commemorative WAAY-TV Video of the November 15, 1989 Airport Road Tornado: Part 2 (Courtesy of WAAY-TV, Huntsville, AL)
Commemorative WAAY-TV Video of the November 15, 1989 Airport Road Tornado: Part 3 (Courtesy of WAAY-TV, Huntsville, AL)
Commemorative WAAY-TV Video of the November 15, 1989 Airport Road Tornado: Part 4 (Courtesy of WAAY-TV, Huntsville, AL)
Commemorative WAAY-TV Video of the November 15, 1989 Airport Road Tornado: Part 5 (Courtesy of WAAY-TV, Huntsville, AL)
Commemorative WAAY-TV Video of the November 15, 1989 Airport Road Tornado: Conclusion (Courtesy of WAAY-TV, Huntsville, AL)
Documentary Account of the November 15, 1989 Airport Road Tornado (Courtesy of Mr. Lewis)
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A Look Back on the November 15th, 1989 F4 Tornado:  Documentaries/Reports/Books

To look back at the November 15, 1989 F4 tornado, the staff of the National Weather Service in Huntsville, AL obtained various docementaries/reports about the devastating tornado.

       
National Weather Service: November 15, 1989 Tornado Service Assessment (File Size 28.2 MB)
 
 
 
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A Look Back on the November 15th, 1989 F4 Tornado:  Written Interviews

To look back at the November 15, 1989 F4 tornado, the staff of the National Weather Service in Huntsville, AL obtained various written  interviews about the devastating tornado.

     
 Recollections of Kevin Davis (Courtesy of the Huntsville Times Book "") Recollections of Julie Garrett (Courtesy of the Huntsville Times Book "")  Recollections of James Johnson (Courtesy of the Huntsville Times Book "")  
     
Recollections of Mary Beth and Terry Koelbl (Interview by Jennifer Saari - National Weather Service Meteorologist).  Recollections of Bobbi Mercer (Huntsville Times) Recollections of Geoffrey Pendleton (Interview by Shane Pendleton - National Weather Service  Volunteer). 
     
 Recollections of Elizabeth (Interview by Shane Pendleton - National Weather Service Volunteer). Recollections and pictures provided by  Roger & Mary Lee Ravenscraft (Interview by Ashley Ravenscraft National Weather Service Volunteer)  Recollections of Tina Rogers (Huntsville Times). 
     
Recollections of David Parcus (Interview by Chelly Amin - National Weather Service Meteorologist).     
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