Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ

May 26, 2016

90-minute tornado a rarity, even where tornadoes are common

A tornado that raked the northern Kansas landscape for about 90 minutes was impressive both for its classic "wedge" shape and its sheer endurance — staying on the ground about 10 times longer than the typical twister.

May 26, 2016

Tornado damages at least 20 homes in rural Kansas

About 20 homes were damaged Wednesday night in a rural area of northern Kansas after a large tornado passed through but there were no immediate reports of injuries, the state Highway Patrol said.

May 26, 2016

Officials: At least 2 hurt, homes damaged in Kansas storms

Homes were damaged and at least two people were critically injured in Kansas amid severe storms that swept across the Plains, authorities said.

May 25, 2016

One dead, 2 critically hurt after tornadoes, storms sweep Plains

Crews are evaluating the damage Wednesday after tornadoes destroyed several homes and left two people critically injured in western Kansas as a series of severe storms swept across the Plains.

May 25, 2016

Tornadoes spotted in Plains states, no major damage reported

A half dozen tornadoes spotted in Great Plains states caused no major damage but kicked off what's expected to be a busy week of severe weather.

May 25, 2016

The Latest: Crews evaluate damage from Kansas tornadoes

The Latest on severe weather affecting parts of the central United States (all times local): 7:35 a.m.

May 24, 2016

Probable tornado in northeast Oklahoma; injuries reported

The National Weather Service says a "probable" tornado touched down in northeast Oklahoma and injuries have been reported.

May 13, 2016

At least 10 hurt as storms move into Ohio River Valley

Bad weather moved into the Ohio River Valley on Tuesday after a series of powerful storms hit the Plains, including tornadoes that destroyed homes and left two people dead in Oklahoma.

May 11, 2016

Surviving tornadoes doesn't have to be a matter of luck

Storms swept through the nation's midsection Monday, spawning numerous tornadoes.

May 11, 2016

The Latest: Forecasters say tornado threatens Oklahoma towns

The Latest on severe weather in the Plains (all times local): 5 p.m.