A strong storm system is bringing tornado watches and widespread damage across the Southeast just as the Northeast starts to ...

Researchers at the University of Kansas have shown the National Severe Storms Laboratory’s Warn-on-Forecast System (WoFS) has potential to help weather forecasters issue warnings to emergency managers ...

New research shows how advanced weather models can warn about tornado danger earlier and help communities prepare with more time.

According to the National Weather Service (NWS), the warnings signal that residents in the affected regions should remain vigilant and be prepared to act quickly. The agency stressed that the evolving ...

A tornado warning is issued when a tornado is either sighted or indicated on radar, meaning there is imminent danger to life and property.

The annual Statewide Tornado Warning Drill and UGA Alert test is scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 4 at 9:30 a.m., according to ...

Scotts Valley residents are taking tornado warnings more seriously after a tornado unexpectedly touched down in a local parking lot in December 2024, prompting increased vigilance during recent storms ...

Jackson County is making a significant change to its emergency alert system. This decision follows a security breach ...

A tornado touches down near Dodge City on May 24, 2016. The current lead time on issuing tornado warnings is about 15 minutes. More lead time from the Warn-on-Forecast system could save lives and ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Multiple tornado warnings hit Oklahoma early Thursday as a line of severe thunderstorm systems moved in. The first warning came ...