Colorado wildfires: At least 580 homes destroyed, 34K evacuated

Colorado wildfires fueled by gusty winds burned an estimated 580 homes and forced thousands to evacuate. Officials were assessing the damage on Friday.

2021's biggest and wildest weather moments

Here are five of the biggest weather stories of 2021, which included deadly flooding and a new wildfire record set in California.

2 die in submerged car during Millbrae flooding; others escape

Two people died on Thursday in Millbrae when the car they were driving got submerged in deep standing water that flooded an underpass with a steep grade.

Dec. 15 storms across north-central US classified as derecho

A line of severe thunderstorms and tornadoes that swept across the north-central U.S. last week was the result of a serial derecho — the first on record in December.

2 infants survive Kentucky tornado that carried them away in bathtub

A grandmother says two babies have survived a Kentucky tornado last weekend that ripped the bathtub they were in out of the ground, tossing it with them inside.

Kentucky tornadoes: Gov. says all are accounted for after deadly storms

Gov. Andy Beshear says all of the people reported missing in Kentucky after tornadoes swept through the state last weekend have been accounted for.

Winds damage Kapco Kids2Kids display, impact toy drive
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Strong winds caused significant damage to the Kapco Kids2Kids Christmas Wonderland ? impacting the toy drive that benefits more than 40 charities.

Winds damage Kapco Kids2Kids display, impact toy drive

Strong winds caused significant damage to the Kapco Kids2Kids Christmas Wonderland – impacting the toy drive that benefits more than 40 charities.

Milwaukee cleans up after strong winds down trees

Across the viewing area, people woke up, peeked outside and hoped they were spared any damage. Some were luckier than others.

Tornado relief: FOX makes $1 million donation to American Red Cross

In the aftermath of last weekend’s tornadoes, the FOX Corporation announced a $1 million donation to the American Red Cross to aid the recovery effort.

Western Wisconsin EF-2 tornado: NWS

An EF-2 was reported north of Neillsville, Wisconsin according to surveyed damage by the National Weather Service.

Strong winds force semi to fall from overpass onto street below in Chinatown

The Chicago area saw plenty of garbage and Christmas decorations scattered around in high winds Wednesday into Thursday but some of the damage was serious.Two people were seriously injured after high winds forced a semi to crash and fall from an overpass Thursday morning in the Chinatown neighborhood.

Severe storms, suspected tornadoes slam Great Plains, Midwest; damage reported

Severe storms, including suspected tornadoes, struck Great Plains and Midwest states on Wednesday, including Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa, Minnesota and Colorado.

MPS: Power outages force virtual learning at 14 schools

Milwaukee Public Schools announced that 14 schools moved to virtual learning due to power outages caused by strong, overnight winds.

President Biden urges Rodgers COVID vaccine
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President Joe Biden told a woman in a Green Bay Packers shirt to: "Tell that quarterback to get the vaccine" while Biden visited the site of the tornado devastation in Kentucky Wednesday.

Wind warning brings August storm recollections, 200K lost power
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A high wind warning in effect, Wednesday night's storm presented a serious reminder for many as to what's possible under severe weather conditions.

Wind threatens Candy Cane Lane inflatables
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Candy Cane Lane residents in West Allis spent the day securing Christmas decorations before a high wind warning took effect.

Strong wind tips semis, drivers warned
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At the Traffic Management Center, hundreds of DOT cameras monitor traffic on the highways. On Wednesday night, the center was sending out messages to drivers to watch out for strong wind and to stay alert.