States in the central and eastern portion of the U.S. are bracing for more severe weather Tuesday as a major storm system continues to move across the country. The Ohio and Tennessee valleys face the ...

Let's talk about tornadoes as we fortunately continue to find ourselves in a hurricane season quiet moment entering the final ...

Here’s a quick guide to the most essential, including understanding the difference between tornado watches and warnings, which could save your life. As a reminder, you can sign up to receive text ...

The tornado that hit St. Louis, Missouri, in May 1896 killed 255 people, while the one that struck Natchez, Mississippi, in May 1840 took 317 lives. However, neither of these hold a candle to the ...

Most hurricanes occur between August and October, with September being the busiest month. This article originally appeared on Asbury Park Press: Tropical storm vs hurricane; what’s the ...

About 1,200 tornadoes strike the U.S. every year, and each year violent twisters happen outside these traditional “alleys” of tornado outbreaks, according to the National Severe Storms Laboratory.

What is a tornado emergency? This is a very rare is issued when a violent tornado has touched down in the watch area. There is a severe threat to life and property, with catastrophic damage confirmed.

Editor's note: The original version of this story was published on Aug. 18, 2023. Hurricane Milton has strengthened to a Category 5 storm just days before it is expected to make landfall in ...

If you have to be above ground in a tornado, “your goal is to put as many walls and barriers between you and the outside as you possibly can,” Smith said. Smith recommends using mattresses, couch ...