2 new world records set for longest reported distance and duration of lightning flash
A World Meteorological Organization) committee established two new world records for lightning.
Sahara Desert dust plume crosses ocean and blankets Puerto Rico
A cloud of dust traveled across the Atlantic Ocean.
Americans urged to prepare for busy Atlantic hurricane season amid COVID-19 pandemic
Experts at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predict the 2020 Atlantic hurricane season will be busy.
Bertha weakens to tropical depression, brings heavy rainfall to the Carolinas
Hurricane season officially begins June 1.
Midland could be under nine feet of water as mid-Michigan dams break, forcing thousands to evacuate
Two dams have broken and a third was under imminent threat of breaking in mid-Michigan, forcing thousands to flee. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer warned the city of Midland could be under nine feet of water by Wednesday.
Tropical Storm Arthur hits North Carolina coast with rain
Tropical Storm Arthur brought heavy rain to North Carolina's coast on Monday as forecasters warned that the first named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season could also spread life-threatening surf and rip currents along U.S. East coast beaches in the days ahead.
Tropical Storm Arthur forms in Atlantic; first named storm of season
Tropical Storm Arthur formed off the coast of Florida on Saturday, making it the sixth straight year for a named storm to develop before the official June 1 start of the Atlantic hurricane season.
Severe storms roll through upstate NY
The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Warning for Ulster County in New York until 7:45 p.m. The NWS said that it had detected radar-indicated rotation.
5 surfers die in storm off Dutch coast
Dutch authorities said Tuesday that five experienced surfers drowned when they went out for a session in stormy weather off the coast of The Hague.
Polar vortex, scorching heat on tap for Mother’s Day weekend
Absent for the entire winter, the polar vortex is blasting in with bitter Arctic cold across the eastern U.S. for Mother's Day weekend, and setting the stage for a possible historic May snowstorm in the Northeast.
Tennessee family reunited with dog 54 days after deadly tornadoes
A Tennessee family was reunited with their dog nearly two months after she went missing when tornadoes ripped through their home in early March.
Coast Guard ends search for missing boater in NJ
The Coast Guard has suspended its search for a man who went missing after taking his rowboat into a southern New Jersey waterway shortly before strong storms swept through the area this week.
Tornado Warning expires for parts of NYC, Nassau, Westchester
UPDATE: The National Weather Service Tornado Warning for southern Westchester County, the Bronx, Manhattan, and Nassau County has expired.
Heavy snow in upstate New York region
A winter weather advisory was issued for parts of upstate New York with up to five inches of snow expected in parts. Credit: Storyful
Mississippi deputy, wife among tornado victims, officer 'left this world a hero' shielding wife from storm
A sheriff's deputy and his wife in Mississippi are among the dead after a tornado struck on Easter Sunday, part of a widespread deadly storm system leaving devastation across the South.
Tornado Watch ends for New Jersey
The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch for parts of New Jersey.
Concrete room saves Mississippi family of 4 from tornado
While the rest of their home was obliterated in a matter of seconds Sunday afternoon, Phillips, wife Amber and their kids, ages 2 and 6 months, survived without a scratch inside their safe room.
Coronavirus-hit Mississippi, Louisiana, pounded by tornadoes, at least 17 dead in region
Mississippi and Louisiana—two states dealing with an increase of coronavirus cases—were hit Sunday with a deadly storm system that produced tornadoes that ripped through hundreds of homes and buildings, resulting in at least 17 deaths in the region.
Tornado rips through Jonesboro, Arkansas
A tornado has damaged Jonesboro, Arkansas.
Tennessee ‘hero’ dog dies after saving family from deadly tornado
A family's dog barked incessantly and woke them up just before a tornado ripped apart their home, giving them time to shelter in their laundry room.



















