‘Houses that are totally gone’: 4 dead as Tropical Storm Laura exits Louisiana, leaving wake of destruction
One of the strongest hurricanes ever to strike the U.S. pounded the Gulf Coast with wind and rain early Thursday morning, but Laura rapidly weakened and was downgraded to a tropical storm by afternoon.
One of the strongest hurricanes ever to strike the U.S. pounded the Gulf Coast with wind and rain early Thursday morning, but Laura rapidly weakened and was downgraded to a tropical storm by afternoon.
Tropical Storm Laura left behind a beautiful 'eddy' when passing close to Key West, NWS explains
Bryan Kasch captured the awesome, vivid photos just days after Tropical Storm Laura moved near Key West.
Bryan Kasch captured the awesome, vivid photos just days after Tropical Storm Laura moved near Key West.
Hurricane Laura captured in stunning pictures from space
NASA astronaut Chris Cassidy has photographed Hurricane Laura from his vantage point on the International Space Station.
NASA astronaut Chris Cassidy has photographed Hurricane Laura from his vantage point on the International Space Station.
Louisiana sheriff to residents: ‘Write your name... and next of kin and put it in a ziploc bag in your pocket’
The Vermilion Parish Sheriff’s Office issued a mandatory evacuation and grim warning to residents choosing to ride out Hurricane Laura rather than evacuate.
The Vermilion Parish Sheriff’s Office issued a mandatory evacuation and grim warning to residents choosing to ride out Hurricane Laura rather than evacuate.
All hands on deck: Linemen, Cajun Navy volunteers prepare to assist as Hurricane Laura bears down
Hundreds of volunteers, from linemen to boat crews to chainsaw crews, were assisting local governments and first responders to prepare to provide relief in the wake of the hurricane’s destruction.
Hundreds of volunteers, from linemen to boat crews to chainsaw crews, were assisting local governments and first responders to prepare to provide relief in the wake of the hurricane’s destruction.
Dual disasters: Incredible satellite imagery captures Hurricane Laura, wildfires in California from space
Video from NOAA’s satellite Instagram account showed hurricane clouds and dust plumes on Aug. 25 as taken from the GOES-West satellite.
Video from NOAA’s satellite Instagram account showed hurricane clouds and dust plumes on Aug. 25 as taken from the GOES-West satellite.
Bahamas, Florida brace as new Hurricane Isaias bears down
Newly formed Hurricane Isaias is bearing down on the Bahamas and the U.S. East Coast.
Newly formed Hurricane Isaias is bearing down on the Bahamas and the U.S. East Coast.
Straight-line winds: Powerful storm causes damage in southeastern Wisconsin
RACINE — A powerful thunderstorm knocked out power to thousands, uprooted trees and scattered branches in southeastern Wisconsin.Nearly 27,000 utility customers were without service Tuesday evening.
RACINE — A powerful thunderstorm knocked out power to thousands, uprooted trees and scattered branches in southeastern Wisconsin.Nearly 27,000 utility customers were without service Tuesday evening.
Watch: Video captures tornado moving through Iowa City area
IOWA CITY -- Incredible video of a tornado was captured south of Iowa City on Friday, May 24.A viewer of WQAD in Johnson County, Iowa, captured the video just before 7 p.m.
IOWA CITY -- Incredible video of a tornado was captured south of Iowa City on Friday, May 24.A viewer of WQAD in Johnson County, Iowa, captured the video just before 7 p.m.
Tornado confirmed in Deerfield in eastern Dane County
DANE COUNTY -- A tornado was confirmed in eastern Dane County Thursday afternoon, Aug. 9.
DANE COUNTY -- A tornado was confirmed in eastern Dane County Thursday afternoon, Aug. 9.
FOX6 chases, studies storms with UW students: 'The better we understand it, the safer people are going to be'
MILES CITY, Mont. -- The FOX6 Weather Experts weren't always the experts you know today.
MILES CITY, Mont. -- The FOX6 Weather Experts weren't always the experts you know today.
Tornadoes rip through Iowa; 7 people injured
DES MOINES, Iowa — The Latest on severe weather and tornadoes in Iowa (all times local):8 p.m.Seven people inside a Pella manufacturing plant when it was struck by a tornado have been treated for injuries at the local hospital and released.Pella Regional Health Center spokeswoman Billie Rhamy confirmed Thursday evening injuries were minor and all patients had been discharged.The factory, which has about 2,800 employees manufacturing industrial and agricultural equipment, was hit by a tornado around 4 p.m.Vice President of Operations Vince Newendorp says the east half of the company's campus, which includes seven manufacturing buildings, sustained extensive damage.He says the plant activated its storm warning system and workers were in shelters when the storm hit.___7:50 p.m.An official says four or five homes are destroyed on the northeast edge of the city of Bondurant.Fire Chief Aaron Kreuder says several other homes in the city just northeast of Des Moines have significant damage but appear to be repairable.A collapsed wall in one of the damaged homes ruptured, causing a major gas leak for more than an hour until a hole could be dug in the yard to shut off the line.Kreuder says a tornado dropped to the ground, rose back up and then dropped again.He said minor injuries were reported but nothing requiring emergency transportation to the hospital.___7:45 p.m.The tornado hit Marshalltown just as clothing shop owner Stephanie Moz, her husband and their 2-month-old baby were taking a late lunch break.She says the storm broke out the shop's window, ruined the clothing and hats they had on display and destroyed her husband's vehicle, but she's relieved.
DES MOINES, Iowa — The Latest on severe weather and tornadoes in Iowa (all times local):8 p.m.Seven people inside a Pella manufacturing plant when it was struck by a tornado have been treated for injuries at the local hospital and released.Pella Regional Health Center spokeswoman Billie Rhamy confirmed Thursday evening injuries were minor and all patients had been discharged.The factory, which has about 2,800 employees manufacturing industrial and agricultural equipment, was hit by a tornado around 4 p.m.Vice President of Operations Vince Newendorp says the east half of the company's campus, which includes seven manufacturing buildings, sustained extensive damage.He says the plant activated its storm warning system and workers were in shelters when the storm hit.___7:50 p.m.An official says four or five homes are destroyed on the northeast edge of the city of Bondurant.Fire Chief Aaron Kreuder says several other homes in the city just northeast of Des Moines have significant damage but appear to be repairable.A collapsed wall in one of the damaged homes ruptured, causing a major gas leak for more than an hour until a hole could be dug in the yard to shut off the line.Kreuder says a tornado dropped to the ground, rose back up and then dropped again.He said minor injuries were reported but nothing requiring emergency transportation to the hospital.___7:45 p.m.The tornado hit Marshalltown just as clothing shop owner Stephanie Moz, her husband and their 2-month-old baby were taking a late lunch break.She says the storm broke out the shop's window, ruined the clothing and hats they had on display and destroyed her husband's vehicle, but she's relieved.
National Weather Service confirms 2 EF-0 tornadoes in Lafayette County Tuesday
LAFAYETTE COUNTY -- The National Weather Service on Wednesday, June 27 confirmed two tornadoes in Lafayette County Tuesday.
LAFAYETTE COUNTY -- The National Weather Service on Wednesday, June 27 confirmed two tornadoes in Lafayette County Tuesday.
'It was just all flooded:' Drivers describe rainwater washing over road like a wave
MILWAUKEE -- The flash flooding moved in quickly as a cold front brought storms to southeast Wisconsin Monday, June 18.
MILWAUKEE -- The flash flooding moved in quickly as a cold front brought storms to southeast Wisconsin Monday, June 18.
Watch: Cold front brings storms, heavy rain, leading to flooding in some areas
MILWAUKEE -- A cold front brought thunderstorms with heavy rain to southeast Wisconsin on Monday afternoon and evening, June 18.
MILWAUKEE -- A cold front brought thunderstorms with heavy rain to southeast Wisconsin on Monday afternoon and evening, June 18.
NWS confirms EF0 tornado with 80 mph winds touched down in Washington County
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- The National Weather Service confirmed on Thursday, May 10 that a tornado did touch down in Washington County on Wednesday -- an EF0 with peak winds estimated at 80 miles-per-hour.The Washington County tornado was caught on camera.
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- The National Weather Service confirmed on Thursday, May 10 that a tornado did touch down in Washington County on Wednesday -- an EF0 with peak winds estimated at 80 miles-per-hour.The Washington County tornado was caught on camera.
NWS: Small tornado likely caused damage near Fennimore in Grant County
FENNIMORE, Wis. — The National Weather Service says a preliminary investigation indicates a small tornado caused damage in southwestern Wisconsin Wednesday, May 9.A barn and machine shed were destroyed near Fennimore Wednesday afternoon.
FENNIMORE, Wis. — The National Weather Service says a preliminary investigation indicates a small tornado caused damage in southwestern Wisconsin Wednesday, May 9.A barn and machine shed were destroyed near Fennimore Wednesday afternoon.