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Widespread destruction: Tornadoes cause catastrophic damage in Illinois and Indiana communities

Widespread destruction: Tornadoes cause catastrophic damage in Illinois and Indiana communities

Extreme Weather

Odds for development increase for Atlantic hurricane season's first area to watch in the Gulf

Odds for development increase for Atlantic hurricane season's first area to watch in the Gulf

Magnitude 4.5 earthquake shakes Western Nevada, same area recently struck by swarm of quakes

Magnitude 4.5 earthquake shakes Western Nevada, same area recently struck by swarm of quakes

Powerful thunderstorms take aim at Northeast with near-record temperatures reaching triple-digit heat indices

Powerful thunderstorms take aim at Northeast with near-record temperatures reaching triple-digit heat indices

Numerous tornadoes and hurricane-force wind gusts slam the Midwest during severe weather outbreak

Numerous tornadoes and hurricane-force wind gusts slam the Midwest during severe weather outbreak

Colorado State University reduces 2026 Atlantic hurricane season outlook as El Niño officially arrives

Colorado State University reduces 2026 Atlantic hurricane season outlook as El Niño officially arrives

Man killed by falling tree in Des Moines, Iowa, during severe weather outbreak

Man killed by falling tree in Des Moines, Iowa, during severe weather outbreak

Remnants of Cristina to bring heavy rain, flood risks to parts of Central America

Remnants of Cristina to bring heavy rain, flood risks to parts of Central America

Emergency operations center activated after flesh-eating parasite breaches 2 state borders

Emergency operations center activated after flesh-eating parasite breaches 2 state borders

See it: Days of torrential rain drench Central, Southern US, triggering flash floods and water rescues

See it: Days of torrential rain drench Central, Southern US, triggering flash floods and water rescues

14 saved from flooded Alabama caves during Flash Flood Emergency

14 saved from flooded Alabama caves during Flash Flood Emergency

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At least 32 killed after 7.8 earthquake strikes Philippines, along the Pacific Ring of Fire, officials say

At least 32 killed after 7.8 earthquake strikes Philippines, along the Pacific Ring of Fire, officials say

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Northern Plains brace for explosive storms as severe threats increase with damaging winds and large hail

Northern Plains brace for explosive storms as severe threats increase with damaging winds and large hail

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NASA astronauts return to International Space Station after Russia pauses repairs to new leaks

NASA astronauts return to International Space Station after Russia pauses repairs to new leaks

Storms to batter Gulf Coast with torrential downpours and coastal flood threat through weekend

Storms to batter Gulf Coast with torrential downpours and coastal flood threat through weekend

Another home collapses along North Carolina's Outer Banks, 32nd since 2020, as hurricane season begins

Another home collapses along North Carolina's Outer Banks, 32nd since 2020, as hurricane season begins

Next tropical threat lurks near Mexico as Tropical Storm Amanda churns in the Eastern Pacific

Next tropical threat lurks near Mexico as Tropical Storm Amanda churns in the Eastern Pacific

Summer-like temperatures to surge across the Northeast before weekend thunderstorms usher in a cooldown

Summer-like temperatures to surge across the Northeast before weekend thunderstorms usher in a cooldown

Millions across Central US in the path of another round of severe weather and potential flash flooding

Millions across Central US in the path of another round of severe weather and potential flash flooding

Slow-moving system to bring tropical downpours, rough surf and strong winds to the Gulf Coast

Slow-moving system to bring tropical downpours, rough surf and strong winds to the Gulf Coast

Earthquakes shake West Coast, including magnitude 5.7 off Oregon, with no tsunami threat

Earthquakes shake West Coast, including magnitude 5.7 off Oregon, with no tsunami threat

Magnitude 4.6 earthquake strikes off the coast of Hawaii's Big Island

Magnitude 4.6 earthquake strikes off the coast of Hawaii's Big Island

First tropical depression of the Eastern Pacific season forms over open waters

First tropical depression of the Eastern Pacific season forms over open waters

Severe storm and flash flood threat mounts across Gulf Coast and Florida as coastal storm develops

Severe storm and flash flood threat mounts across Gulf Coast and Florida as coastal storm develops

Severe storms shift north amid border-to-border flood threat targeting Central US

Severe storms shift north amid border-to-border flood threat targeting Central US

Flash flood threat continues across Florida, Southeast as tropical downpours bring drought relief

Flash flood threat continues across Florida, Southeast as tropical downpours bring drought relief

Rare Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for parts of Northwest as storms, flash flooding target millions

Rare Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for parts of Northwest as storms, flash flooding target millions

Flash flood threat reignites across the Southeast after Texas water rescues as rain brings drought relief

Flash flood threat reignites across the Southeast after Texas water rescues as rain brings drought relief

Torrential rain triggers flash flooding in western North Carolina areas still recovering from Hurricane Helene

Torrential rain triggers flash flooding in western North Carolina areas still recovering from Hurricane Helene

Millions across South face flash flood threat as rounds of storms target region through Memorial Day weekend

Millions across South face flash flood threat as rounds of storms target region through Memorial Day weekend

Firefighters gain ground on wildfires that charred thousands of acres, forced evacuations across the US

Firefighters gain ground on wildfires that charred thousands of acres, forced evacuations across the US

NOAA reveals 2026 Atlantic hurricane season activity forecast as Super El Niño looms

NOAA reveals 2026 Atlantic hurricane season activity forecast as Super El Niño looms

See it: Fiery tornado-like 'Tephra Devil' swirls on Hawaii's Kilauea volcano

See it: Fiery tornado-like 'Tephra Devil' swirls on Hawaii's Kilauea volcano

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Final leg of record-breaking heat wave scorches more than 70M along East Coast ahead of stormy holiday weekend

Final leg of record-breaking heat wave scorches more than 70M along East Coast ahead of stormy holiday weekend

Memorial Day weekend forecast: Wet, chilly weather to dampen holiday plans for millions

Memorial Day weekend forecast: Wet, chilly weather to dampen holiday plans for millions

Strong severe storms target 100 million Americans from Texas to Maine in final chapter of multi-day threat

Strong severe storms target 100 million Americans from Texas to Maine in final chapter of multi-day threat

Watch: 70 mph winds blast across Sergeant Bluff, Iowa, following nearby confirmed tornado

Watch: 70 mph winds blast across Sergeant Bluff, Iowa, following nearby confirmed tornado

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Severe weather outbreak targets millions across 1,000+ miles with violent tornadoes possible in Central Plains

Severe weather outbreak targets millions across 1,000+ miles with violent tornadoes possible in Central Plains

Over 40 million Americans across Central US facing giant hail, damaging wind threat as severe storms reload

Over 40 million Americans across Central US facing giant hail, damaging wind threat as severe storms reload

Video shows powerful dust storm creating blizzard-like conditions on western North Dakota highway

Video shows powerful dust storm creating blizzard-like conditions on western North Dakota highway

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Brewing ‘Super’ El Niño may self-destruct after reaching record peak, triggering rapid La Niña return in 2027

Brewing ‘Super’ El Niño may self-destruct after reaching record peak, triggering rapid La Niña return in 2027

Severe storms to reignite over millions across Southern Plains and Midwest, with more intense threat looming

Severe storms to reignite over millions across Southern Plains and Midwest, with more intense threat looming

Waymo recalls more than 3,500 self-driving cars after defect allows vehicle to drive into flooded roadway

Waymo recalls more than 3,500 self-driving cars after defect allows vehicle to drive into flooded roadway

Omega Pattern brings record heat across Central US while storms target Northwest and Northeast

Omega Pattern brings record heat across Central US while storms target Northwest and Northeast

Severe storms drench Florida with much-needed rain amid extreme drought conditions

Severe storms drench Florida with much-needed rain amid extreme drought conditions

Everglades wildfire scorches over 11,000 acres just outside Miami metro, Broward County

Everglades wildfire scorches over 11,000 acres just outside Miami metro, Broward County

Accelerating 'Super' El Niño expected to suppress Atlantic hurricanes, bring stormy pattern to southern US

Accelerating 'Super' El Niño expected to suppress Atlantic hurricanes, bring stormy pattern to southern US

Weekend severe storms threaten millions across Plains with Tornado Alley expected to reignite later in May

Weekend severe storms threaten millions across Plains with Tornado Alley expected to reignite later in May

Days of storms soak drought-stricken Gulf Coast, Southeast with heavy rain

Days of storms soak drought-stricken Gulf Coast, Southeast with heavy rain

Indonesia's Mount Dukono volcano kills 3 hikers during eruption as 17 others, including tourists, evacuated

Indonesia's Mount Dukono volcano kills 3 hikers during eruption as 17 others, including tourists, evacuated

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See it: Mississippi drone video reveals devastation left behind by tornado in Bogue Chitto

See it: Mississippi drone video reveals devastation left behind by tornado in Bogue Chitto

Twisters slam Mississippi injuring 17 and damaging more than 300 homes during Tornado Emergency

Twisters slam Mississippi injuring 17 and damaging more than 300 homes during Tornado Emergency

Significant May snowstorm blankets Colorado, Wyoming amid historic snow drought

Significant May snowstorm blankets Colorado, Wyoming amid historic snow drought

Massive cold front blasts Rockies with snow, East Coast washout and Southern severe storms to follow

Massive cold front blasts Rockies with snow, East Coast washout and Southern severe storms to follow

Breathtaking views: NASA releases 12,000 new photos from Artemis II mission

Breathtaking views: NASA releases 12,000 new photos from Artemis II mission

Weather whiplash for Denver as Winter Storm Warning issued ahead of rare May snowstorm

Weather whiplash for Denver as Winter Storm Warning issued ahead of rare May snowstorm

See it: Florida sheriff's deputy helps corral 7-foot gator trying to cross busy highway

See it: Florida sheriff's deputy helps corral 7-foot gator trying to cross busy highway

Triple threat: Massive cold front to bring Central US severe storms, Northeast washout and High Plains snow

Triple threat: Massive cold front to bring Central US severe storms, Northeast washout and High Plains snow

El Niño expected to drive Atlantic storm activity as countdown to hurricane season begins

El Niño expected to drive Atlantic storm activity as countdown to hurricane season begins

Coastal storm to swipe Northeast, New England this weekend amid unseasonable cooldown

Coastal storm to swipe Northeast, New England this weekend amid unseasonable cooldown

Series of earthquakes, including a Magnitude 4.9 quake, rattle western Nevada

Series of earthquakes, including a Magnitude 4.9 quake, rattle western Nevada

Warm waters and potential Super El Niño could 'supercharge' start to Eastern Pacific hurricane season

Warm waters and potential Super El Niño could 'supercharge' start to Eastern Pacific hurricane season

Brewing coastal storm may slam the Northeast with weekend washout right behind even more heavy rain

Brewing coastal storm may slam the Northeast with weekend washout right behind even more heavy rain

Magnitude 4.4 is latest in series of earthquakes to hit Nevada

Magnitude 4.4 is latest in series of earthquakes to hit Nevada

Texas city devastated by tornado damage as multi-day severe weather outbreak takes aim at millions

Texas city devastated by tornado damage as multi-day severe weather outbreak takes aim at millions

Progress made on containing massive wildfires in Florida, Georgia as rain moves in over areas in the South

Progress made on containing massive wildfires in Florida, Georgia as rain moves in over areas in the South

Millions across Northeast and Mid-Atlantic expected to see unseasonable temperatures through the start of May

Millions across Northeast and Mid-Atlantic expected to see unseasonable temperatures through the start of May

Flash flooding prompts water rescues across Kansas City as Midwest slammed by severe thunderstorms

Flash flooding prompts water rescues across Kansas City as Midwest slammed by severe thunderstorms

Alabama and southern US mark 15 years since the Super Tornado Outbreak of 2011

Alabama and southern US mark 15 years since the Super Tornado Outbreak of 2011

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Level 4/5 threat: Dangerous severe weather blasts Texas, Oklahoma with huge hail, tornadoes

Level 4/5 threat: Dangerous severe weather blasts Texas, Oklahoma with huge hail, tornadoes

Severe storms to reignite across the South, Central US as 'marathon' threat targeting 55M rolls into weekend

Severe storms to reignite across the South, Central US as 'marathon' threat targeting 55M rolls into weekend

Photos: Violent tornado rated as EF-4 that tore through Enid, Oklahoma, unleashing devastating damage

Photos: Violent tornado rated as EF-4 that tore through Enid, Oklahoma, unleashing devastating damage

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Nearly 90 homes engulfed as Georgia wildfires continue to rage, forcing evacuations

Nearly 90 homes engulfed as Georgia wildfires continue to rage, forcing evacuations

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Severe weather 'marathon' begins for Central US, as large hail, tornadoes impact the Plains

Severe weather 'marathon' begins for Central US, as large hail, tornadoes impact the Plains

Lava sent spewing 1,000 feet into the air as Hawaii's Kilauea undergoes 45th eruptive episode

Lava sent spewing 1,000 feet into the air as Hawaii's Kilauea undergoes 45th eruptive episode

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Raging wildfires force evacuations across Florida amid historic drought, with some relief ahead for Southeast

Raging wildfires force evacuations across Florida amid historic drought, with some relief ahead for Southeast

Exclusive analysis: El Niño likely to boost hurricane activity in Eastern Pacific this summer

Exclusive analysis: El Niño likely to boost hurricane activity in Eastern Pacific this summer

Exclusive analysis: Timing of El Niño can reduce chances of 'homegrown' Gulf hurricanes in 2026

Exclusive analysis: Timing of El Niño can reduce chances of 'homegrown' Gulf hurricanes in 2026

Hiker dies after fall from hiking trail in Utah’s Zion National Park

Hiker dies after fall from hiking trail in Utah’s Zion National Park

Massive magnitude 7.4 earthquake rattles northern Japan as threat downgraded to Tsunami Advisory for coast

Massive magnitude 7.4 earthquake rattles northern Japan as threat downgraded to Tsunami Advisory for coast

'Crisis mode:' Michigan and Wisconsin battle historic flooding with final shot of rain still ahead

'Crisis mode:' Michigan and Wisconsin battle historic flooding with final shot of rain still ahead

Dangerous severe storms fire off strong tornadoes, 'monster' hail targeting 50M+ across 1,500 miles

Dangerous severe storms fire off strong tornadoes, 'monster' hail targeting 50M+ across 1,500 miles

Michigan state of emergency expanded as heavy rain and rapid snowmelt fuel Great Lakes flash flooding

Michigan state of emergency expanded as heavy rain and rapid snowmelt fuel Great Lakes flash flooding

Record-setting spring heat wave drives temperatures into the 90s across Eastern US

Record-setting spring heat wave drives temperatures into the 90s across Eastern US

Severe storms target 130M from Texas to New England after Midwest blasted by tornadoes and hail

Severe storms target 130M from Texas to New England after Midwest blasted by tornadoes and hail

Over a dozen injured in Colorado crash involving more than 75 cars amid snowy conditions

Over a dozen injured in Colorado crash involving more than 75 cars amid snowy conditions

Major Northeast cities eye 90 degrees as record heat brings summer feel to the Ohio Valley and Mid-Atlantic

Major Northeast cities eye 90 degrees as record heat brings summer feel to the Ohio Valley and Mid-Atlantic

Typhoon Sinlaku makes direct hit on US territories in Pacific, blasting Saipan with 130 mph winds

Typhoon Sinlaku makes direct hit on US territories in Pacific, blasting Saipan with 130 mph winds

Dangerous tornadoes and hail slam the Midwest, Plains as severe weather expands over 130M

Dangerous tornadoes and hail slam the Midwest, Plains as severe weather expands over 130M

Hail, tornadoes impact the Upper Midwest ahead of multi-day severe weather threat taking aim at 70M+

Hail, tornadoes impact the Upper Midwest ahead of multi-day severe weather threat taking aim at 70M+

NOAA: Warmest March ever recorded across Lower 48 driven by historic Western heat dome

NOAA: Warmest March ever recorded across Lower 48 driven by historic Western heat dome

See it: Gushing lava fountains from Mount Kilauea Volcano amid 44th eruption

See it: Gushing lava fountains from Mount Kilauea Volcano amid 44th eruption

Millions in path of damaging hail, possible tornadoes as multi-day severe weather threatens Texas, Plains

Millions in path of damaging hail, possible tornadoes as multi-day severe weather threatens Texas, Plains

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2026 Hurricane season: Colorado State University forecasts El Niño to dominate and suppress Atlantic activity

2026 Hurricane season: Colorado State University forecasts El Niño to dominate and suppress Atlantic activity

Final day of heavy rain soaks drought-stricken Florida with life-threatening rip currents lasting into weekend

Final day of heavy rain soaks drought-stricken Florida with life-threatening rip currents lasting into weekend

See it: Meteor caught streaking across New York, New Jersey and Connecticut skies in broad daylight

See it: Meteor caught streaking across New York, New Jersey and Connecticut skies in broad daylight

April winter blast stings more than 45M across Plains, Midwest and Northeast, with spring warmup ahead

April winter blast stings more than 45M across Plains, Midwest and Northeast, with spring warmup ahead

Artemis II crew shares never-before-seen images of the far side of the moon after record-breaking lunar flyby

Artemis II crew shares never-before-seen images of the far side of the moon after record-breaking lunar flyby

2 rescued in multiagency effort after fishing boat slammed aground by waves in Massachusetts

2 rescued in multiagency effort after fishing boat slammed aground by waves in Massachusetts

Thousands without power as holiday weekend winter storm dumps heavy snow, significant ice across Northern US

Thousands without power as holiday weekend winter storm dumps heavy snow, significant ice across Northern US

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