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.
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Hundreds fired at weather agency as US faces storm, wildfire warnings
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NOAA lost more than 880 probationary employees in the latest wave of federal firings, with possibly more to come.
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.
(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 ...
Oklahoma community members and leaders are expressing concern about layoffs at the National Weather Center as tornado season approaches.
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.
If severe weather is possible within a couple of days, you can check the "Hourly" forecast to see when the threat is. If it's forecast to happen at night, make sure the "Do Not Disturb" feature on your smartphone is turned off at night, so any watches and warnings can wake you up. Make sure your smartphone is fully charged as well.
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.
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