extreme weather

Tornadoes kill 2 in northwestern Indiana and raze buildings in Kankakee, Illinois

By Nam Huh, Kathy McCormack, Associated Press

Several intense supercell thunderstorms moved across northern Illinois and northwestern Indiana on Tuesday, including one responsible for at least four tornadoes, according to the National Weather Service office in Chicago.

Winter storm descends on Great Lakes and Northeast after bomb cyclone leaves thousands without power

By Leah Willingham, Jeff Martin, Associated Press

Tens of thousands of customers were without power early Tuesday, with Michigan hardest hit.

Winter storm brings blizzard conditions, strong winds and plunging temperatures

By Leah Willingham, Jeff Martin, Associated Press

The snow and strengthening winds began spreading Sunday across the northern Plains, where the National Weather Service warned of whiteout conditions and possible blizzard conditions that could make travel impossible in some areas.

Storms hitting waterlogged Southern California could cause more flooding and mudslides

By Jaimie Ding, Dorany Pineda, Trân Nguyễn, Associated Press

Residents around burn scar zones from the Airport Fire in Orange County are under evacuation orders.

1 person dies in northern California flash flooding caused by heavy rains

By Noah Berger, Trân Nguyễn, Associated Press

The National Weather Service expects more rain through the Christmas week and warns of potentially flooding, mudslides and rockslides.

Powerful tornado in southern Brazil kills 6 people and injures hundreds

By Associated Press

The tornado, which hit speeds of more than 155 mph, destroyed dozens of homes and prompted the government to declare an emergency in the affected region.

Pakistani rescuers use drones to help evacuate thousands as heavy flooding devastate Punjab

By K.M. Chaudhry, Babar Dogar, Associated Press

On Monday, the Pakistan Meteorological Department warned of more heavy rain in flood-hit districts.

Massive dust storm rolls through metro Phoenix, leaving thousands without power

By Ross D. Franklin, Hallie Golden, Associated Press

Thousands lost power, mostly in Maricopa County, which includes Phoenix.

Heavy monsoon rains in Pakistan have killed at least 54 people in 24 hours, officials say

By Associated Press

Rainfall has triggered flash floods and inundated several villages as the country experiences 82% more rainfall this month compared to the same period in July 2024, the Pakistan Meteorological Department said.