The deadly tornado that roared through Cooke and Denton counties on Saturday was rated as an EF-2 with maximum winds of 135 mph, according to a preliminary report from the National Weather Service in Fort Worth. Survey teams continue to assess damage in Denton and Collin counties and their work might continue Tuesday, the National […]
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Thunderstorms with high winds down trees and cause power outages in metro-east
Severe thunderstorms swept through southwestern Illinois on Sunday evening, bringing high winds, rain and hail to parts of the region. As of 8:30 p.m., at least 36,000 customers were without power in Illinois, including over 1,600 in the Belleville area, according to the Ameren Illinois power outage site. High winds brought down trees and limbs […]
Triple digits paired light winds in Sun City
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Hello, Borderland. Sunday’s weather is a lot better compared to Saturday. Sunday, we may be seeing some occasional gusts throughout the day. Other than that, it will be warm and sunny with light breezes. Moving on to what we can expect on Memorial Day. The day’s high is forecasted to […]
Officials say Stuttgart train derailment due to straight-line winds
STUTTGART, Ark.- The communities of Stuttgart and Ulm were shocked by the damage that winds and one train can do Friday night. “I’ve never seen this, I’ve lived here all my life and never seen a derailment,” Vera Doepell said. Crews respond to train derailment on Highway 79 northeast of Stuttgart Stuttgart Airport reports winds […]
Half-dollar-sized hail and damaging winds expected with thunderstorms Saturday
A severe thunderstorm warning was issued by the National Weather Service on Saturday at 8:40 p.m. The warning is for Cooke, Jack, Montague and Wise counties. The storms may bring wind gusts of up to 60 mph and half-dollar-sized hail (1.25 inches). “At 8:40 p.m., a severe thunderstorm was located near Newport, or 14 miles […]
Northeast Kansas forecast to see potential Saturday for large hail, high winds, tornadoes
Severe storms possibly bringing high winds, large hail and tornadoes are forecast Saturday afternoon and evening for most of the eastern half of Kansas. Topeka is part of the area involved, which is anticipated to see an “enhanced” risk for severe weather, the National Weather Service’s Topeka office said in a graphic posted Friday on […]
Tanker truck drives directly into Iowa tornado before winds flip another semi
NEVADA, Iowa – An Iowa Department of Transportation camera caught terrifying moments Tuesday for two truck drivers near Nevada, Iowa, when both were swallowed by a tornado. The first tractor-trailer appears to have seen the tornado heading across the highway, and had pulled over. As the traffic cam starts shaking from the strong wind and […]
Severe storms with strong winds, hail and flooding possible for Kentucky
Scattered strong to severe storms is possible for most of Kentucky Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service. The NWS’ severe weather outlook puts most of Kentucky, including Lexington, in the slight risk zone for severe weather. Slight risk implies, “organized severe thunderstorms are expected, but usually in low coverage with varying levels of intensity,” […]
Winds pick up again heading into the weekend
Wednesday will be our least windy day across New Mexico this week. Winds pick up again though heading into the weekend. Winds were again breezy Tuesday afternoon across New Mexico, but they were not as strong as what we saw on Monday. Temperatures were a few degrees cooler thanks to a cold front that moved […]
Hurricane-force winds topple budding dream home like popsicle sticks during Houston derecho
WILLIS, Texas – Incredible video shows the moment last week’s derecho that slammed into the Houston metro overpowered a dream home in the making. Neighbors in Willis, Texas, across the street from the construction project, had a feeling that the frame of the three-story house wouldn’t be able to withstand the hurricane-force winds screaming through […]
New York trial winds down — without Trump’s testimony
NEW YORK — After a five-week run, the Donald Trump show at a Manhattan courtroom is winding down with two questions outstanding: Will he be convicted, and will anyone care? The answer to the first could come as early as next week — with closing arguments scheduled for Tuesday — while the jury could be […]
Thunderstorms, damaging winds possible Tuesday night in Rockford region
National Weather Service meteorologists are warning Rockford area residents to brace for potential thunderstorms Tuesday night. A line of storms is moving through northern central Illinois and expected to impact Winnebago, Boone, McHenry, Lake, Ogle, Lee, DeKalb, Kane and DuPage counties among others. It will be mostly sunny and 89 degrees this afternoon, but expect […]