Weather

Charlie Riedel / AP

7:43am May 29, 2019

National National

Large Tornado Touches Down Near Kansas City; At Least 12 Injured

by Vanessa Romo

The massive tornado skirted the metropolitan area but struck several towns to the west of Kansas City, Kan., leaving damaged houses "for a mile in every direction."
NOAA via Getty Images

8:11am May 24, 2019

Science Science

The 2019 Hurricane Season Will Be 'Near Normal.' But Normal Can Still Be Devastating

by Rebecca Hersher

NOAA forecasts that two to four major hurricanes will form this year in the Atlantic. But even an average year can cause record-breaking damage, as storms get bigger and wetter.

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Charlie Riedel / AP

2:55pm May 23, 2019

National National

3 Killed As Violent Tornadoes Cause 'Devastation' In Missouri

by Matthew S. Schwartz

Thousands were without power and multiple people were hurt as a series of storms spawned multiple tornadoes in Missouri late Wednesday and into Thursday.
2:40pm Apr 14, 2019

News News

Tornado Watch Issued For 25 North Carolina Counties

Update 11:07 p.m.
NASA / NOAA GOES Project

3:51pm Apr 11, 2019

National National

'Bomb Cyclone' Shutters Schools, Makes Roads Impassable In Central U.S.

by Matthew S. Schwartz

The springtime storm is bringing blizzard conditions to states throughout the Plains and Midwest. Minnesota braced to face the brunt of the storm Thursday.
GOES-East/NOAA

1:21pm Mar 13, 2019

Science Science Environment

A 'Bomb Cyclone' Is Thwacking The Central U.S.

by Rebecca Hersher

The storm is bringing high winds, snow, rain and dangerous road conditions. Meteorologists and local officials are warning people across the West and Midwest to cancel travel plans.
Joshua Lott / AFP/Getty Images

8:40pm Jan 30, 2019

National National Science Environment

Why Is It So *&%# Cold? Come Warm Up In The Answer Vortex

by Laurel Wamsley

The polar vortex has brought air so incredibly cold it may set low-temperature records. Will it ever be warm again?
Pinar Istek / Reuters

12:50pm Jan 30, 2019

National National Environment

Polar Vortex Causes Midwest States Of Emergency As Cold Pushes Farther South

by David Schaper

Wind chill warnings stretch from the Dakotas into Western Pennsylvania. Airlines have canceled thousands of flights, and the governors of Wisconsin, Michigan and Illinois have declared emergencies.

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2:11am Dec 10, 2018

Environment Environment

Many Parts Of NC Trying To Dig Out After Major Early Winter Blast

by Keri Brown

North Carolina is still recovering from two hurricanes and now a powerful winter storm.

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8:17am Dec 09, 2018

Environment Environment Health & Safety

Winter Storm Arrives Bringing Snow, Sleet And Freezing Rain

The threat of immobilizing snowfalls, icy roads and possible power outages remains high in a large swath of the South.
5:11pm Dec 07, 2018

Health & Safety Health & Safety

Governor Cooper Declares State Of Emergency Ahead Of Winter Storm

by Bethany Chafin

As a winter storm heads towards North Carolina this weekend, Governor Roy Cooper is urging residents to be prepared.
4:45pm Dec 07, 2018

Human Interest Human Interest

Carolina Curious: How Does NCDOT Prioritize Clearing Snowy Roads?

As the Triad prepares for potentially heavy snow this weekend, people at the North Carolina Department of Transportation are getting ready too.

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