Brady, Nebraska Tornado

The Brady, Nebraska Tornado was an F3 tornado that hit the Brady, Maxwell area on May 17, 2000. It was perpendicular to most tornadoes in that part of the state because it traveled in a Northwest direction, most twisters move in an Eastern direction. The storm generated 27 severe thunderstorm and tornado warnings across Nebraska on May 17, and struck Missouri, Iowa, Indiana and Illinois the following day. [ [http://www.post-gazette.com/newslinks/tornadochasers2000.asp "The tornado chasers"] , "Pittsburgh Post-Gazette". May 17, 2000. Retrieved 5/12/08.]

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The tornado downed numerous power lines and trees were uprooted. There was also damage to a variety of farm properties. [ [http://www.post-gazette.com/newslinks/tornadochasers2000.asp "The tornado chasers"] , "Pittsburgh Post-Gazette". May 17, 2000. Retrieved 5/12/08.] The tornado caused at least $30,000 in damage. [(2000) [http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2000/05/18/archive/main196780.shtml "Storms Hit Midwest & Plains States,"] CBS News. Retrieved 7/19/07.] One dog also sensed the tornado and was able to warn his family. [(2000) [http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2000/07/21/48hours/main217568.shtml "A Tornado-Sensing Dog,"] CBS News. Retrieved 7/19/07.]

The event was also made into a "Storm Stories" episode, and is notable for the clarity of the video coverage it received. [Piotrowski, J. and Stertz, B. [http://www.stormtrack.org/library/archives/stjul00.htm "Brady, Nebraska tornado: May 17, 2000"] , "Stormtrack. 23";5. July-August. Retrieved 5/13/08.]

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External links

* [http://www.okweatherwatch.com/2000/brady.htm "May 17, 2000 Tornadoes near Brady, Nebraska"] . Retrieved 7/19/07.
* [http://www.cloud9tours.com/bear/chase2000/051700a.html Piture of the tornado]
* [http://mcrowther.home.mindspring.com/index1.html More photos]
* [http://vortex-times.com/51700chase "May 17, 2000 Brady Nebraska F3"] , Vortex-Times.com.