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Weather February 3, 2020

What causes freezing rain? Here's why it's so dangerous

As the temperature drops and precipitation looms in the forecast, one form of wintry weather that may impact people is what is known as freezing rain.

Weather January 30, 2020

Border wall section under construction falls over amid high winds in California

The infamous Santa Ana winds known for creating damage across Southern California caused several panels of a new border wall being constructed to fall onto the Mexican side of the border, according to officials. 

Floods January 15, 2020

Mississippi River to reach flood stage in 3 cities as heavy rains may cause dam to fail

Heavy rains in recent days across the Southeast have caused officials along the Mississippi River to activate an "emergency watch" and close gates of a flood control structure as high waters are threatening another dam in the state.

Weather January 15, 2020

Winter storm warning vs. winter weather advisory: Here's the difference

As the temperature drops and precipitation may be in the forecast, phrases such as "winter storm warning" and "winter weather advisory" get tossed around to alert the public about approaching weather.

Floods January 14, 2020

Flash flood emergency in Mississippi, dam in 'imminent danger' of failing

Authorities in Mississippi urged residents to evacuate in the northern part of the state on Tuesday after heavy rains spawned a flash-flood emergency and caused a dam to be at "imminent" risk of failing. 

California December 12, 2019

Feral hogs tearing up California park, prompting city to hire trapper to deal with 'invasive' population

Sections of a park in Northern California are now closed off with warning signs posted after feral hogs have invaded the area in recent months, causing tens of thousands of dollars in damage.

Fires October 30, 2019

‘Extreme red flag warning' in Southern California as wind gusts up to 80 mph may fuel wildfires

All the elements are in place across Southern California for an extended period of ferocious Santa Ana winds Wednesday, bringing an enhanced threat of explosive wildfires in the region and prompting forecasters to issue their first-ever warning to highlight the fire danger. 

California October 29, 2019

California wildfires: 700 National Guard members activated

The California National Guard has activated more than 700 service members for support as the state continues to fight dangerous wildfires that have spread across more than 66,000 acres in Northern California alone, destroyed dozens of homes and forced residents to evacuate.

Tornado October 22, 2019

Dallas tornado warning delay during Cowboys game spurs apology from local NBC station

As a tornado bore down on a densely populated area of Dallas on Sunday night, the local NBC station waited several minutes before breaking into the telecast of the Dallas Cowboys' home game against the Philadelphia Eagles, the station admitted Monday during an apology to viewers.

Weather October 21, 2019

Severe weather that spawned Dallas tornado moves east, 1 killed by falling tree in Arkansas

A line of potent thunderstorms responsible for the powerful tornado that tore through parts of Dallas late Sunday has moved east, blasting the region with strong winds and leaving at least one person dead after a tree fell on an Arkansas home early Monday.

Hurricane Dorian September 6, 2019

Hurricane Dorian's path: What you need to know

The fourth named storm of the hurricane season, Dorian, weakened to Category 1 strength early Friday as its eye passed just east of Cape Lookout, N.C. The storm, which had reached Category 5 strength earlier in the week, devastating the Bahamas, where the death toll rose to 30 on Thursday.