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Tornado watch issued for 41 Texas counties; floods, severe thunderstorm expected
Texas is under a tornado watch until 4 p.m. Tuesday, covering 41 counties including Austin and Houston.
Published on May 06, 2025 09:17 PM IST
Minnesota tornado watch: Severe storms risk the upper Midwest
Storms with lightning, hail, and potential tornadoes impacted the upper Midwest, particularly southern Minnesota, northern Iowa, and western Wisconsin.
Published on Apr 29, 2025 07:41 AM IST
AP | | Posted by Tuhin Das Mahapatra
Is a tornado watch or warning worse? Know the difference
Never mix up a tornado watch and warning. There is a big difference between them.
Published on Apr 29, 2025 12:28 AM IST
Omaha tornado: Possible twister spotted in Nebraska, warning in Council Bluffs,
Tornado Warning included Omaha, NE, Council Bluffs, IA, and Carter Lake, IA until 5:00 PM CDT
Updated on Apr 25, 2025 03:51 AM IST
Yash Nitish Bajaj
Parker County: Possible tornado near Weatherford and Poolville in Texas
A possible tornado in Parker County, Texas, has put the towns of Weatherford and Poolville on high alert as severe weather moves through the area.
Updated on Apr 20, 2025 08:59 AM IST
Vaishnavi Vaidyanathan
Dangerous air quality alert issued in Coachella Valley amid music festival
Public health warning issued for the Coachella Valley owing to dangerously high levels of airborne particle pollution from windblown dust.
Published on Apr 19, 2025 05:07 PM IST
Indiana thunderstorm warning: THESE counties affected, tornado sirens in Carmel
A severe thunderstorm warning was issued for several counties in Indiana early on Saturday, with tornado sirens going off in Carmel
Published on Apr 19, 2025 04:55 PM IST
Yash Nitish Bajaj
Essex tornado: Twin twisters in Iowa, warning in Yorktown and Imogene | Watch
Twin tornadoes were heading for Essex, Iowa on Thursday. The National Weather Service also issued a warning for Yorktown and Imogene.
Updated on Apr 18, 2025 07:38 AM IST
Yash Nitish Bajaj
Rising rivers and flash floods threaten waterlogged US communities
Rising rivers and flash floods threaten waterlogged US communities
Published on Apr 05, 2025 10:07 PM IST
AP |
Texas tornado warnings: Videos from Clarksville, Grand Saline emerge
Several locals posted videos of a tornado near Clarksville, Texas on social media
Updated on Apr 05, 2025 02:52 AM IST
Edited by Yash Nitish Bajaj
Canton tornado: Twister on ground in Texas, warnings in Athens and Mbank
A tornado was on the ground in Canton, Texas on Friday, the National Weather Service (NWS) confirmed
Updated on Apr 05, 2025 02:03 AM IST
Edited by Yash Nitish Bajaj
Severe weather today in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Arkansas, and Missouri
Residents are urged to stay informed and prepared as the National Weather Service issues warnings for a volatile afternoon and evening.
Published on Apr 04, 2025 03:44 PM IST
Chicago, St. Louis, Memphis, Indianapolis, Little Rock weather today
The National Weather Service warned of significant flash flooding risks, with over 90 million people at risk across multiple states.
Published on Apr 03, 2025 04:32 PM IST
Indianapolis power outage: Over 135,000 without power after tornado spotted in
A massive power outage hit Indianapolis on Wednesday
Updated on Apr 03, 2025 08:42 AM IST
Edited by Yash Nitish Bajaj
Brownsburg tornado: Building collapses in Indiana town, warning in Indianapolis
A building collapsed in Brownsburg, Indiana after a tornado ripped through the city on Wednesday
Updated on Apr 03, 2025 08:07 AM IST
Edited by Yash Nitish Bajaj
Zionsville tornado: Indiana on alert - Carmel, Fishers, Noblesville in path
The National Weather Service issued a tornado warning for Carmel, Fishers, Noblesville after a twister was spotted in Zionsville, Indiana on Wednesday.
Updated on Apr 03, 2025 07:33 AM IST
Edited by Yash Nitish Bajaj
Memphis tornado tracker: Supercell spotted west of Tennessee city
A large supercell tornado was spotted west of Memphis, Tennessee
Updated on Apr 03, 2025 06:44 AM IST
AP | | Edited by Yash Nitish Bajaj
Jonesboro tornado: When will twister hit after Arkansas town? Details
The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a tornado warning for Jonesboro.
Updated on Apr 03, 2025 06:18 AM IST
Edited by Yash Nitish Bajaj
Tornado warnings in Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri, Illinois
A tornado outbreak is expected to rip parts of Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri, and Illinois
Updated on Apr 02, 2025 11:52 PM IST
Yash Nitish Bajaj
US Weather Service to merge largest forecasting units as staffing pressure rises
The US National Weather Service will merge two of its largest forecasting units as it prepares for the loss of as many as 1,000 staffers.
Updated on Mar 29, 2025 08:41 PM IST
Bloomberg |
Weather forecasts may become less accurate due to govt cuts
The Trump administration's staff cuts have led to reduced weather balloon launches at multiple sites, impacting real-time data collection.
Published on Mar 28, 2025 06:38 PM IST
Experts say US weather forecasts will worsen as DOGE cuts mean fewer balloon launches
Experts say US weather forecasts will worsen as DOGE cuts mean fewer balloon launches
Published on Mar 22, 2025 08:32 PM IST
AP |
Georgia tornado watch: Metro Atlanta, Fulton, Clayton, and Paulding on alert
A tornado watch is in effect for much of northeast and southwest Georgia until 4 a.m. Sunday, urging residents to remain vigilant.
Published on Mar 16, 2025 01:49 PM IST
Indiana Tornado Watch: Merrillville, Crown Point, Gary, Lake County on alert
Severe storms triggered tornado watches across central and southern Indiana, affecting areas including Merrillville and Crown Point.
Updated on Mar 20, 2025 06:46 AM IST
Tornado emergency issued for Van Buren, Fremont and Carter County in Missouri
A life-threatening situation emerged for the residents in Missouri on Friday night. A tornado emergency was issued as people were advised to take cover.
Published on Mar 15, 2025 09:02 AM IST
Mass layoffs target NOAA next: Hundreds reportedly fired in a day
The NOAA is the next victim of Trump administration's planned layoffs, per Thursday US reports.
Published on Feb 28, 2025 05:35 AM IST
Musk asks US agency to give list of staff who didn't send list of their work
DOGE head Elon Musk has asked leaders of US' NOAA to compile a list of employees who didn't list the work they did over the past week, Bloomberg reported.
Published on Feb 27, 2025 08:58 PM IST
HT News Desk | Edited by Ashley Paul
What is Polar Vortex, phenomenon that triggered ‘life-threatening’ cold in US?
The US faces severe cold weather, with the National Weather Service forecasting life-threatening conditions and record-breaking low temperatures.
Updated on Feb 18, 2025 07:27 AM IST
When will Los Angeles' fierce winds calm down? Fire forecast revealed
Los Angeles faces destructive wildfires as winds peak at 80 mph, leading to over 1,000 structures lost and two fatalities.
Published on Jan 09, 2025 01:18 PM IST
Southerners are cleaning up from tornadoes that swept the region
Southerners are cleaning up from tornadoes that swept the region
Published on Dec 31, 2024 02:54 AM IST
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