Meteorologist calls kids on-air to warn of tornado nearing their home
During his weather broadcast, a meteorologist realized an incoming tornado was headed right for his neighborhood — and his kids were home alone.
GoFundMe created for 16-year-old who drove red truck in Texas tornado
Riley Leon did not go to the hospital after the incident because the family does not have health insurance. The GoFundMe page was created to help with medical expenses.
'I just knew it wasn’t good,' New Orleans resident describes enormous tornado
'It was almost like everything was coming back to life, returning to normal. And now this,' New Orleans native said of tornado ravaged community still in recovery from Hurricane Ida.
Tornadoes hit large cities: This is why
It’s a common myth that tornadoes don’t hit large cities, but that's simply not true -- they are just less common. Here's why.
Severe thunderstorms, tornadoes possible across lower Mississippi, Tennessee valleys Sunday
Forecasters say tornadoes are likely across northern Arkansas, southern Missouri on Sunday.
How to build an emergency kit
During a disaster, it may be necessary for you to survive on your own for several days. Being prepared with a stockpile of emergency supplies can help you make it through the crisis until normalcy is restored.
Officials: Tonga volcanic eruption triggered 50-foot tsunami waves, at least 3 dead
Government officials in Tonga said tsunami waves nearly 50 feet high rushed inland, destroying everything in their path on the western coasts of the Tongatapu Islands, 'Eua and Ha'apai Islands. At least three people died.
Family of driver who died in Illinois tornado warehouse collapse sues Amazon
The family of a delivery driver who died last month when a tornado collapsed the Amazon warehouse in central Illinois where he worked has filed a wrongful death lawsuit.
Four tornadoes tear through Florida neighborhoods, flip vehicles Sunday
Four confirmed tornadoes were reported in Florida on Sunday, causing damage to different parts of the state -- including in Fort Myers and Naples.
Pacific tsunami warning recedes; Tonga covered by ash cloud
The tsunami threat throughout the Pacific from a huge underwater volcanic eruption has begun to recede, though the massive ash cloud covering Tonga is preventing surveillance flights from New Zealand to assess the extent of damage.
Colorado brushfires lead to evacuations; state of emergency declared
Several parts of Colorado came under evacuation orders after high winds threatened to spread brush fires across the region.
Red cross volunteers from Arizona helping with tornado relief efforts in Kentucky during holiday season
This holiday season, people in Arizona are working to help people in Kentucky, after dozens were killed and many more were left without homes as a result of a series of tornados that tore through the area.
Kentucky couple, married 56 years, died holding on to each other in tornado
Billy and Judy Miller, who were married 56 years, died while holding on to each other after tornadoes swept through Kentucky earlier this month.
Kentucky candle factory tornado survivors sue company, allege 'flagrant indifference'
Mayfield, Ky. candle factory tornado survivors have filed a lawsuit against Mayfield Consumer Products, alleging it demonstrated “flagrant indifference.”
Kentucky man dies of heart attack during tornado cleanup at daughter's home
Terry Martin Jayne, 67, died of a heart attack while cleaning up tornado debris at his daughter's home in Bowling Green, Kentucky.
Biden visits Kentucky to survey tornado damage, offer support
President Joe Biden on Wednesday traveled to the tornado-ravaged state of Kentucky to survey damage and offer federal support for the victims.
Kentucky man rescues wife, sister-in-law from rubble of candle factory demolished by tornado
MMA fighter Brian Brooks says his wife, who worked at the Mayfield, Kentucky candle factory destroyed by a tornado, called him to tell him that she and her sister were trapped in the rubble, and that she loved him. He raced to the scene, helping to pull as many workers as he could from the collapsed building -- and eventually managed to rescue his wife and her sister as well.
Tornado killed 7 children on a single street in Kentucky
Fourteen people died within a few blocks when a tornado touched down in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Eleven of them were from a single street, including seven children.
Anheuser-Busch cans water in Georgia to send to Kentucky, other states hit hard by tornadoes
A spokesperson for Anheuser-Busch said a truckload of emergency drinking water was packed up to be sent to western Kentucky, so safe drinking water could be provided in the storm’s aftermath.
Man plays piano inside Kentucky home destroyed by tornado
Jordan Baize was recorded playing a melody on the piano inside his destroyed home in Bremen, Kentucky after a tornado tore through the area.