Animal shelter tells pets' stories of survival after tornado outbreak

Harrowing stories of survival are coming out of Nebraska after multiple EF-3 tornadoes ripped apart homes and separated pets from their families.

Rare ‘backward-spinning’ tornado detected in Oklahoma twister outbreak

There have been dozens of tornadoes sighted across the Plains and Midwest over the past week in a relentless severe weather pattern, but one tornado in particular has the meteorology community buzzing.

Rainbow provides breathtaking sight in Elkhorn amid Nebraska's tornado destruction

Amidst the chaos and destruction left by a massive and powerful tornado in Elkhorn, a breathtaking sight has emerged, reminding Nebraska residents of nature's beauty and resilience.

Wisconsin severe weather threat; strong to severe storms forecast

A series of low pressure systems will bring on and off storms across southeast Wisconsin this weekend. Some activity could even be strong to severe at times.

Nearly 100 tornado warnings were issued in the US on Friday

An outbreak of powerful tornadoes swept across the Plains on Friday, and many of the same areas are still under the threat of severe weather this weekend.

Tornado strikes Missouri event venue during wedding rehearsal

A Missouri tornado almost delayed a couple's wedding when the EF-1 twister ripped the roof off their event venue.

SE Wisconsin freeze warning Sunday; here's what to expect

The NWS has issued a freeze warning for parts of southeast Wisconsin. It covers Dodge, Fond du Lac, Jefferson, Walworth, Washington and Waukesha counties

Video: Cat clings to car door in Dubai flooding before being scooped up by rescuers

Dubai received 6.26 inches of rain on Tuesday, more than two years' worth of rain for the UAE. Residents are being asked to stay home until the flooding subsides.

Wisconsin tornado watch, thunderstorm warnings expire Tuesday night

The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch for Jefferson and Walworth counties until 10 p.m. on Tuesday, April 16.

Severe Weather Awareness Week; statewide tornado drills

Wisconsin's 2024 Severe Weather Awareness Week is from April 8-12 and one Greenfield fire station hosted officials to share how people can get prepared.

March marks 10th straight month as the hottest on record, scientists say

Climate scientists connect most of the record hot temperatures to human-caused climate change like carbon dioxide and methane emissions created by burning coal and natural gas.

Where, how often does lightning strike in US? New report explains

A research team used six years of data from the National Lightning Detection Network to study where and how often lightning strikes occur in the U.S.

SE Wisconsin severe weather; storms race up I-43 corridor

The National Weather Service has allowed severe thunderstorm warning and tornado warning in southeast Wisconsin to expire. The threat for severe weather has wained.

Texas wildfires force brief shutdown of US nuclear weapons facility

Texas wildfires forced the temporary shutdown of Pantex, the U.S. main assembly and disassembly site for its atomic bombs.

Tornado watch canceled early for Kenosha, Racine, Walworth counties

The National Weather Service canceled the tornado watch for Kenosha, Racine and Walworth counties early on Tuesday, Feb. 27.

Severe weather rocks Chicago area, leaving trail of destruction

Severe weather, including reported tornadoes, barreled through Chicagoland on Tuesday, wreaking havoc in some areas.

Why is it so hot?

These three things may explain why the U.S. is experiencing such warmer weather.

Which US counties are most at risk of tornado damage?

The central and southern U.S. have the highest tornado risk, according to FEMA, but major cities have the highest total expected dollar loss.