Twisters Slam Massachusetts

The Daily Beast reports:

At least four people died and dozens more were injured in a rare Northeast tornado on Tuesday in Springfield, Massachusetts. See photos and video of the severe storm. Plus, Newsweek's Sharon Begley says extreme weather is the new normal—and we're hopelessly unprepared.

Multiple tornadoes swept through western Massachusetts on Tuesday, reportedly killing four people and injuring at least 20 more. The twisters hit downtown Springfield, about 90 miles west of Boston, and at least 19 surrounding communities, according to the state's governor, Deval Patrick. One person was killed when the car he was driving was struck by a fallen tree. Governor Patrick has already mobilized 1,000 National Guard troops to help with the cleanup. "It's been particularly devastating in downtown Springfield," the governor said.