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Cold Front Moving Through the Northeast U.S. Monday; Atmospheric River to Impact the Pacific Northwest Midweek

A cold front will cross the Great Lakes and Northeast U.S. through Monday with gusty winds and areas of rain showers. A strong atmospheric river is expected to move into the Pacific Northwest by midweek bringing a threat for moderate to heavy rainfall, gusty winds, and mountain snows for parts of Washington, Oregon, northern California, and the Sierra Nevada. Read More >

Interesting Videos/Documentation About April 3rd, 1974:

A Look Back on the April 3rd, 1974 Tornado Outbreak:  Videos

To look back at the April 3, 1974 Outbreak, the staff of obtained various videos from the local media and individuals that experienced the 1974 Tornado Outbreak. The links below will take you to the NWS YouTube channel where you can view the these videos and interviews.

NOAA Day of the Tornadoes Film, 1977
Spencer Black Testimony at 30th Anniversary Memorium of the April 3, 1974 Tornado Outbreak
Video of Bill Dunnevant's recollection of being in second Tanner, Alabama F-5 tornado
Glenn L Mobile Home Park damage from F-3 tornado during late evening, April 3, 1974. Video courtesy of WHNT-TV, Huntsville, Alabama.
Video of Glenn L Mobile Home Park and continual damage through Parkway Place Mall and into eastern Madison County, Alabama. Video courtesy of WHNT-TV, Huntsville, Alabama.
Video of Redstone Arsenal through Parkway Place Mall damage, southeast Huntsville, Madison County, Alabama. Video  courtesy WHNT-TV, Huntsville, Alabama
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A Look Back on the April 3rd, 1974 Tornado Outbreak:  Interviews

To look back at the April 3, 1974 Outbreak, the staff of obtained various interviews from taken by media and individuals during the 1974 Tornado Outbreak. The links below will take you to the NWS YouTube channel or an .pdf linked file where you can view the these interviews.

This interview was provided courtesy of Gary Chapelle in Athens, AL.
This interview was provided courtesy of Blair David Terry.
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A Look Back on the April 3rd, 1974 Tornado Outbreak:  Documentaries/Reports

To look back at the April 3, 1974 Outbreak, the staff of obtained various docementaries/reports about the 1974 Tornado Outbreak.

The official NOAA Assesment Report from the April 3, 1974 Tornado Outbreak.
Analysis and Reconstruction Special Report written by  Risk Management Solutions.
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