Severe weather not over yet: Plains at risk for ‘intense’ tornadoes on Monday
After a brief respite from severe storms over the weekend, the Plains will be the focal point of more severe weather to begin the first full week of May.
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Atlantic Oceanâs record warmth finally breaks as Saharan dust settles in over basin
A record streak of record warm water in the North Atlantic appears to have come to an end, with temperatures now below 2023 record levels. Despite the cooling, the basin is still nearly a degree Celsius warmer than it should be for early May.
Relentless severe storms cover West Texas roads in 3 feet of hail, spawn likely tornado in Fort Stockton
On Saturday, the National Weather Service office in San Angelo said it received a report that portions of northeastern Concho County were seeing hail upwards of 3 feet deep covering some roadways.
Watch: Boat slams into bridge, capsizes as death toll rises amid catastrophic flooding in southern Brazil
The death toll rose to 78 in southern Brazil with dozens still missing as historic floods continue to cause region-wide devastation.
Dozens of snakes released in Florida in effort to boost their population
Florida wildlife officials recently released 41 eastern indigo snakes in a rural region along the Apalachicola River in the Panhandle in an effort to help restore the ecosystem. Biologists say the non-venomous snakes play a crucial role in balancing out the population of small animals, including other snakes.
Nebraska tornado survivor recounts mayhem: ‘The windows exploded and glass was flying everywhere’
As a massive tornado swirled just outside Omaha on Saturday, Kevin Ryder said he was doing what every other Nebraskan would do: Watch in awe… at least, at first.
Texas police officer dies from injuries sustained in last Sunday’s tornado strike
A Conroe, Texas police lieutenant died Friday, succumbing to grave injuries suffered when his home was struck by a tornado during last Sundayâs severe weather outbreak, the Conroe Police Department said Friday.
FOX Weather Storm Tracker video shows ‘particularly dangerous’ tornado in West Central Texas
Severe weather is back in the forecast again for the central and southern Plains just hours after strong thunderstorms and tornadoes rolled across Texas on Thursday and Friday.
Storm chaser rescues family during live coverage of Texas tornado
Storm Chaser Freddy McKinney was tracking a large and dangerous tornado around the town of Hamlin, Texas, on Thursday, when the Lambert Family approached his vehicle, screaming for help. Kasey Lambert said the family hunkered down in a closet, but the tornado threw her son into a pile of bricks.
Rain could dampen Kentucky Derby race weekend
The 150th Run for the Roses will take place on Saturday at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. Rain is expected to be around when the race kicks off at 6:57 p.m. ET. The Kentucky Derby will take place rain or shine, but a muddy track can impact the results of the race.