Tornado watch vs. warning: How to stay safe during severe weather

Tornadoes may be a rare occurrence in the Northeast, but it is still important to know when and how to stay safe when severe weather threatens your home.

Tornado watch issued for parts of NJ as rain, wind slam Tri-State l Latest storm forecast

The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch for parts of NJ until 7 p.m. Monday, warning that conditions could support damaging wind gusts and isolated tornadoes as the system moves through the region.

Watch: Pilot lands helicopter on flooded vehicle, saving men and dog

A daring helicopter rescue saved two men and their dog stranded on a flooded vehicle in Australia’s Northern Territory as dangerous storms triggered major flood warnings.

Tornadoes rip through Chicago-area, NW Indiana, killing 2 and leaving widespread damage

At least four tornadoes from a powerful supercell tore across parts of Illinois and Indiana Tuesday, killing two people in Lake Village, injuring others, damaging homes and infrastructure, and producing destructive hail across the region.

Metro-North line limits service due to car on tracks: See details

As of 8:07 a.m., Metro-North said it is running limited trains on the New Canaan Line and warned that additional service suspensions are possible as crews clear the accident and make repairs to the crossing at Richmond Hill Road.

How much snow fell? See totals so far for Monday

Snowfall totals climbed into the double digits in several communities across NY, NJ and CT. See totals.

List of school closings in NY, NJ, CT: Monday, Feb. 23

Dozens of schools across New York and New Jersey are closed as a powerful winter storm moves into the region, placing the New York City area under a blizzard watch for the first time in a decade.

Newark announces mandatory overnight travel ban due to snowstorm

Newark Mayor Ras J. Baraka has issued a mandatory travel ban prohibiting all non-exempt vehicles from operating on roadways within Newark city limits from 9 p.m. Sunday until 7 a.m. Monday morning.

New Jersey State Police announce mandatory travel restriction ahead of winter storm

The New Jersey State Police have issued a mandatory overnight travel restriction as a powerful winter storm is expected to bring heavy snow, blizzard conditions and strong winds across the state.

Lake Tahoe avalanche: What we know about the victims and survivors

Authorities say 15 people were on a three-day skiing trip. Here's what we know so far about the victims and survivors of the avalanche.

Lake Tahoe avalanche: 8 backcountry skiers dead, 1 still missing

Nevada County Sheriff Shannan Moon said in addition to those who died, there were six people rescued, whose ages range from 30 to 55.