What to know about the tornado risk in the U.S. through Wednesday
A band of strong to severe thunderstorms is expected to form late Monday night from Oklahoma to Dallas, and will spend the following 48 hours marching east.
When does tornado season officially start in Oklahoma? What to know about the 2025 season
Sunday's tornado warning in Oklahoma lined up with the generally agreed start of tornado season. Here's what to know about the season and its peak.
5 Years Later | A timeline of the Cookeville EF-4 tornado and its aftermath
An EF-4 tornado hit Cookeville around 2 a.m., catching many off guard and leaving little time for them to seek shelter. The twister first touched down near Baxter and followed U.S. 70 into the city. Aerial footage revealed the devastation as the National Weather Service said it leveled at least 20 homes down to their foundation with winds up to 175 miles per hour.
Tornado season struck early in 2024: A look back at the rare February storms that hit Ohio
Ohio set a record for tornadoes in 2024 with 74 confirmed across the state. The storms killed three people and destroyed dozens of homes.
Cross-country storm to bring tornado risk from Oklahoma to Maryland
Severe storms with tornado threat move across Oklahoma
TIMELINE: Severe storms bring a risk of tornadoes, damaging winds to Oklahoma
Jonathan says the level 2 threat is mainly for damaging 70-80 mph winds and tornadoes. The storms also bring a low risk of 1-inch hail and flooding. The tornado index is a 4 out o
On Today's Date: An F5 Tornado Roared Through Jackson, Mississippi
Unfortunately, a few of those can be violent tornadoes, particularly in the South. On March 3, 1966, 59 years ago today, an F5 tornado tore a 202-mile long path across central and eastern Mississippi into western Alabama.
Putnam County unveils memorial park for 19 killed in 2020 tornado
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Mayor Randy Porter has unveiled Putnam County’s new Memorial Park, honoring the 19 people killed by the March 3, 2020 tornado. The park was unveiled five years after a deadly tornado outbreak that affected Middle Tennessee.
10 tornado facts, including one that hit with 300-mph winds
Tornadoes are among the most destructive forces of nature, with the power to wipe out entire neighborhoods in minutes. The first tornado forecast was issued on March 25, 1948, a time when they were considered "not forecastable.
What's the difference between a tornado watch and a tornado warning?
A funnel cloud moves across the field near Dodge City in Ford County, Kan. (Image credit: KWTV-KOTV via AP) While the peak occurrences for severe weather events in the United States happen between March and October,
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How to stay safe during tornado season
Lacey Swope has all the essential information you need to stay safe during tornado season in Oklahoma, from identifying your safe spot to preparing an emergency kit.
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Tornado season approaches: Here's what to know, what to do to prepare for watches, warnings
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.
March means it's Texas severe weather season. Where will you shelter during a tornado?
Severe weather season in Texas begins in March, so consider what your severe weather preparation plans are. Do you have a tornado shelter plan?