Flash Flood May 18, 2020 Tornado touchdowns, widespread flooding in Chicago area as storm system brings 'very heavy rain' Two brief tornado touchdowns, flash flooding that closed roadways, and river flooding that forced officials to reverse the flow of the Chicago River were among the impacts from a powerful storm system that slammed the region on Sunday.
Tornado May 18, 2020 Possible tornado in Louisiana leaves 1 dead, several injured as homes damaged in severe weather At least one person was killed and several were injured after a possible tornado was reported Sunday night in Louisiana, according to officials.
Tornado May 17, 2020 Tornado reported in Texas town where businesses, nursing home damaged A community in North Texas is picking up the pieces after an apparent tornado on Saturday leveled buildings and damaged a nursing home as severe storms in the area also caused a waterspout to form.
Weather May 13, 2020 Severe weather expected for millions across Plains before storms target Midwest Tens of millions of Americans are under the threat of severe weather on Wednesday as a pattern change that's bringing warmer temperatures to the chilly East is setting the stage for strong storms across the central part of the nation.
Tornado May 12, 2020 Where are tornadoes mostly likely to happen in May? Tornados can and do happen at any time of the year and in every U.S. state, but when the weather warms in the spring, the number of tornadoes typically begins to climb.
Weather May 12, 2020 Unseasonable cold lingers for one last day in East before severe weather threat returns to Plains After days of unseasonable cold across the eastern half of the U.S. thanks to an appearance by the polar vortex, a warm change is on the way while the threat for severe weather returns to the central part of the country.
Weather May 11, 2020 Why do tornadoes occur and how do they form? What you should know Most tornadoes form from supercells, also known as a rotating thunderstorm or a mesocyclone
Tornado May 7, 2020 When do tornadoes typically occur? What to know about when the storms strike On average, around 1,200 tornadoes are reported in the U.S. every year, more than any country in the world.
Weather May 7, 2020 Severe weather threat for Southern Plains where intense storms may bring large hail, gusty winds The threat for severe weather is returning across the Southern Plains as a developing system ushering in the polar vortex later this week to the East may bring violent weather on Thursday.
Tornado May 6, 2020 What is a tornado? What to know about this devastating weather A tornado is a column of “rapidly rotating air that comes from a powerful, towering thunderstorm” also known as a supercell.
Weather May 4, 2020 Severe weather threat returns to Central US, record heat for Southwest as hot temperatures stretch to Texas As another week gets underway, the threat for severe weather is once again returning on Monday for parts of the country that have dealt with weeks of violent weather.