What Makes People Heed A Weather Warning — Or Not?
One social scientist says it's how people interpret these warnings that matters and that "we need to get out there and do a better job of understanding their perspective."
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Tornado Touches Down Near Seattle, Causing Damage But No Deaths
The Port Orchard twister was extremely rare, especially for December, says the National Weather Service. No serious injuries were reported, but homes and other buildings were affected by the storm.
Severe Weather Kills At Least 14 People Across 5 Southern States
People are taking stock of the damage after heavy rain, flooding and tornadoes swept through over the weekend. The American Red Cross is calling it the deadliest start to tornado season in nine years.
'It's Just A Mess.' New Orleans Residents Clean Up After Tornadoes
Tornadoes injured dozens of people as they moved through southeastern Louisiana on Tuesday. In New Orleans East, the National Guard was helping clear streets of debris and downed electrical wires.
After Tornadoes Hit In And Around New Orleans, Wall Of Storms Moves East
The National Weather Service says multiple tornadoes touched down in southern Louisiana on Tuesday, and severe weather moving east threatened other Southern states.
Tornado Outbreaks Are On The Rise, And Scientists Don't Know Why
A new study looks at clusters of tornadoes, like those that hit the Southeast this week. They are costly in lives and insurance payouts.
Deadly Tornadoes Wreak Havoc Across The Great Plains
At least two people died Monday in a series of severe storms. Oklahoma was particularly hard-hit.
Deadly Spring-Like Storms Spawn Tornadoes, Destroy Homes
Severe storms put a damper on holiday preparations across parts of the South and Midwest on Wednesday. Travel was treacherous as the storms produced heavy rains, flooding and tornadoes.
Storm Shelter App Helps Pinpoint People Amid Tornado's Rubble
After a tornado hits, emergency crews looking for survivors in storm shelters face a problem: Streets and landmarks are suddenly unrecognizable. One Moore, Okla., firefighter developed an app to help.
WATCH: Tornado Skirts Past Cows In Oklahoma
Filmed by storm chasers, the video was shot near Elmer, Okla., on Saturday.