Ohio set a record for tornadoes in 2024 with 74 confirmed across the state. The storms killed three people and destroyed dozens of homes.

When rain starts to fall, people immediately look to the weather radar to see how long it will last. But when severe weather strikes, meteorologists can use this technology to pinpoint the precise location of damaging tornadoes and give more accurate warnings to those in their path.

Many residents in the Columbus area were rudely awakened by the unsettling sound of tornado sirens blaring in the predawn hours of Feb. 28, 2024.

(This story has been updated with new information from the weather service.) A team from the National Weather Service confirmed a weak tornado briefly touched down in Oxnard during Thursday's storm, lifting up carports, shattering windows and damaging ...

HOGANSVILLE, Ga. — The National Weather Service (NWS) has confirmed that an EF-0 tornado touched down in Troup County during the early morning storms on Sunday, Feb. 16. According to the NWS, the tornado first touched down at 4:25 a.m. northeast of Hogansville off Highway 29, where numerous trees were snapped and uprooted.

Severe weather safety requires planning ahead of time to ensure you're both aware of the forecast and can also receive watches and warnings from the National Weather Service. How you can be prepared: First,

Some severe weather safety tips are well known, but other important things you may not have considered could save your life when flooding, high winds, thunderstorms or tornadoes threaten.

As tornado season nears, learn essential safety tips and prepare for severe weather. Understand the differences between watches, warnings and emergencies, and know how to respond in each situation.

TUSCUMBIA, Ala. (WAFF) - The National Weather Service (NWS) confirms an EF-1 tornado touched down in Tuscumbia Saturday night. The NWS estimates that the tornado sustained winds up to 105 mph and was 215 yards in width. The NWS said the tornado touched ...

The National Weather Service has confirmed a fourth tornado touched down in North Alabama over the weekend. The NWS announced Monday an EF-1 tornado blew through Rogersville, in Lauderdale County, Saturday night.

The National Weather Service in Paducah is promoting spring severe weather preparedness and safety. The exact says of Spring Severe Weather Awareness Week are a little different depending on where you are in the Heartland. Throughout these days the NWS will post safety tips and things to consider on their Facebook and X pages.

A team from the National Weather Service confirmed a weak tornado briefly touched down in Oxnard during Thursday's storm, lifting up carports, shattering windows and damaging roofs in two mobile ...