Experts increase number of storms expected in 2023 Atlantic hurricane season

An updated Atlantic hurricane season outlook released Thursday now calls for 15 named storms, an increase from the initial outlook, and several of them could become hurricanes, experts say.

1998 Derecho: Historic storm damage remembered 25 years later

It has been 25 years since the devastating derecho of May 31, 1998. Winds over 100mph were measured in parts of southeastern Wisconsin early that morning as a powerful line of thunderstorms rolled through.

Cruise ship Carnival Sunshine pounded by large waves during coastal storm near Charleston, South Carolina

Passengers aboard the cruise ship Carnival Sunshine were left distressed as large waves churned up by a powerful storm off the Southeast coast pounded the vessel, delaying its return from the Bahamas over the Memorial Day weekend.

Typhoon Mawar continues to intensify as it barrels towards US territory of Guam

Typhoon Warnings are in effect for Guam and Rota, and forecasters say damaging winds of 39 mph are expected Tuesday evening, with typhoon-force winds of 74 mph or higher expected by Wednesday morning.

Watch: Tense video shows turbulent moments as Mexico flight surrounded by vivid lightning

Children could be heard crying in the video while passengers were seen holding onto their seats as a flight from Tijuana to Monterrey was rocked from side to side on May 12.

Cyclone Mocha makes landfall in Myanmar as groups gear up for nationwide, large-scale emergency response

Thousands are hunkering down in monasteries, pagodas and schools, seeking shelter from a powerful storm that slammed into the coast of Myanmar. At least three people have been reported killed.

Texas severe weather: Possible tornado in Laguna Heights leaves 1 dead, 10 injured

Officials with the City of Port Isabel, located at the southern tip of Texas, say an apparent tornado caused extensive damage in the neighboring community of Laguna Heights. One person is dead, and 10 are injured.

Watch: Rare funnel cloud hovers over Montana mountains

The rare funnel was spotted near the town of St. Ignatius, about 300 miles northwest of Yellowstone.

Spain plans to ban outdoor work during extreme heat

Second Deputy Prime Minister Yolanda Díaz said that the government will modify occupational risk legislation to prohibit outdoor work when the weather agency issues red or orange alerts.

Congo flooding has death toll approaching 400 as search continues

The administrator of the worst-affected area, the Kalehe territory of South Kivu province, told The Associated Press by phone that more bodies were recovered Sunday, including many found floating in Lake Kivu.

Yosemite's epic snowmelt could spell trouble for national park bracing for spring closure

In February, vast amounts of snow closed roads into the park and made some facilities inaccessible. Now, the meltwater from that same snow is pouring into Yosemite Valley, forcing the park service to close most of the park by Friday night.

Bay View storm takes down tree, falls on Kia

Storms brought heavy rain and hail to southeast Wisconsin Thursday, and on Thursday evening in Bay View, a tree came down on a woman's car.

Bay View storm takes down tree, falls on Kia
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Storms brought heavy rain and hail to southeast Wisconsin Thursday, and on Thursday evening in Bay View, a tree came down on a woman's car.

SE Wisconsin scattered severe storms bring hail
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Scattered severe thunderstorms impacted parts of southeastern Wisconsin on Thursday. Hail was reported in Milwaukee County with a cell that moved through during the evening.