Brady, Nebraska Tornado

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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.[1]

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The tornado downed numerous power lines and trees were uprooted. There was also damage to a variety of farm properties.[2] The tornado caused at least $30,000 in damage.[3] One dog also sensed the tornado and was able to warn his family.[4]

The event was also made into a Storm Stories episode, and is notable for the clarity of the video coverage it received.[5]

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  1. ^ "The tornado chasers", Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. May 17, 2000. Retrieved 5/12/08.
  2. ^ "The tornado chasers", Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. May 17, 2000. Retrieved 5/12/08.
  3. ^ (2000) "Storms Hit Midwest & Plains States," CBS News. Retrieved 7/19/07.
  4. ^ (2000) "A Tornado-Sensing Dog," CBS News. Retrieved 7/19/07.
  5. ^ Piotrowski, J. and Stertz, B. "Brady, Nebraska tornado: May 17, 2000", Stormtrack. 23;5. July-August. Retrieved 5/13/08.

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