Wisconsin February tornadoes cause $2.4M in damages
The first tornadoes ever recorded in Wisconsin in the usually frigid month of February caused more than $2.4 million in damage, officials said Wednesday.
Evansville recovery, community comes together
As people pick up the pieces from the severe storms and tornadoes that hit the Evansville, Rock County, the community is seeing overwhelming donations including things like food and water...but also teddy bears.
Evansville tornado: Woman describes damage 'like a war zone'
The National Weather Service confirmed two Wisconsin tornadoes from Thursday's storms. An Evansville woman described damage "like a war zone."
Rock County storm damage update
Officials in Evansville, Rock County, Wisconsin, provided an update on Friday, Feb. 9, about the severe storms that ripped through southern Wisconsin the night prior.
Wisconsin tornadoes confirmed, Evansville storm damage surveyed
The NWS confirmed two Wisconsin tornadoes from Thursday's storm system. It is the first time a February tornado has ever been confirmed in the state.
Wisconsin storm damage, first tornado warning issued in February
Tornado and thunderstorm warnings were issued for several southern Wisconsin counties on Thursday, Feb. 8.
January was the world's warmest on record, scientists say
Record-setting heat in 2023 has continued into 2024, with heat records on land and sea already broken during the year's first month.
Category 6 needed on hurricane wind scale due to warming climate, study says
Since 1980, half of the 197 tropical cyclones rated a Category 5 happened within the past 17 years. Five of the storms would have met the hypothetical Category 6, according to the study.
State Farm hail damage assessments, Wisconsin homeowners frustrated
Washington County homeowners are frustrated with State Farm as assessments for hail damage after a 2023 storm conflict with contractors.
Louisiana's drought is fueling the ‘unprecedented’ crawfish prices this season
Prices over $13 a pound are causing the Louisiana staple to become unaffordable.
'Hell blizzard' forces Nebraska rancher to bring horses inside home amid -17 temperature
“It was awful," Kelly Rowley told FOX Weather as she described the conditions for her horses in Nebraska as temperatures dropped to -17 degrees Saturday.
These are the all-time coldest temperatures ever recorded in each US state
The lowest temperature ever recorded in the U.S. was negative 80 degrees in Prospect Creek, Alaska.
What does the wind chill mean and how long can it take to get frostbite?
When the wind chill drops to dangerous levels, frostbite can set in faster than you might think.
Arctic freeze continues to swarm parts of US with below-zero temperatures
The dangerous winter conditions have led to widespread power outages and flight cancellations across the country.
Cold weather safety: How to stay safe if you’re affected by power outages after a winter storm
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says that winter storms cause about $1.9 billion in damage on average every year.
Tornado rips through Fort Lauderdale as storms march across Florida
A tornado hit Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on Saturday as a line of storms moved across the Sunshine State.
East Coast earthquakes: The biggest ones through the years
Within the last 50 years, there have been more than 400 earthquakes of 3.5 magnitude or greater recorded in eastern North America.
The craziest weather records set or smashed in 2023
This past year proved that Mother Nature always seems to have some tricks up her sleeves.
SoCal beaches experience dangerous waves, flooding as evacuations ordered
Forecasters say waves as high as 40 feet are possible Thursday in some locations along the California coast, with another round of swells set to arrive Saturday.
Man rescued from San Diego cliffside hole after getting stuck for days
Storms and tides complicated efforts to free the man, who officials said may have been stuck for as long as three days, according to reports.