A wind alert is in place for several northern Illinois counties as a storm moves through the area. The warning covers Boone, DeKalb, Lee, Ogle, Winnebago and parts of Cook, DuPage, Lake, Kane and McHenry counties. It started at 10:46 a. m. and will end by 1 p. m. The National Weather Service said wi
A powerful storm swept across the Midwest, sparking tornadoes that rattled communities in Illinois and Iowa. At 5:10 p. m. , a tornado touched down near Harpers Ferry, a quiet town in northeastern Iowa. Later, at about 6:40 p. m. , another tornado slammed into Charleston, a city in central Ill
When summer storms roll into Missouri, forecasters don’t just check the temperature or wind speed to know if flooding is coming. They look at something called precipitable water, or PWAT, which tells them how much moisture is packed into the air from the ground all the way up to the sky. Think of it
A storm moving up from the Gulf of Mexico is about to hit Louisiana hard. Forecasters say it could dump a foot of rain in some spots and push winds strong enough to knock down trees. Meanwhile up north, thunderstorms packing baseball-sized hail and 80 mph gusts are expected to slice through Illinois
The southern United States is facing serious flooding after days of relentless rain. Over 16 million people now live under flood alerts stretching from Texas through the Gulf Coast and into Mississippi. More areas in Alabama could join the list soon. Heavy downpours continue to raise concerns, with
Southeast Michigan is set to see a series of storms this week, with the biggest danger coming on Wednesday. Tuesday will start sunny, but by about 2 p. m. , showers and a few small storms may appear. From 3 p. m. to 8 p. m. , a cold front could bring stronger showers, wind, and even hail. E
A powerful storm swept through the Chicago region, sparking at least 17 tornadoes across Illinois and Indiana. The National Weather Service confirmed the latest twisters on Sunday, adding six new storms to those already documented from Thursday’s intense weather front. One of the newer tornadoes str
A fast-moving storm system is rolling through South Carolina this afternoon, packing wind gusts that could reach 60 miles per hour. The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning covering much of the Lowcountry, including Charleston, Berkeley, Dorchester, Beaufort, and Colleto
A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect for Sterling, Virginia and nearby areas until 11 PM tonight. The National Weather Service expects storms with strong winds and hail, and there’s a small chance of tornadoes. While warnings like this don’t guarantee disaster, they mean conditions are right for
Heavy rain and gusty winds struck an art fair in Omaha, leaving vendors with ruined displays and damaged artwork. The event was already bustling when the weather turned chaotic, forcing organizers to halt activities mid‑day. Many sellers had spent weeks preparing their pieces for the crowd. After t
