Nation Apr 26 At least 2 dead after tornadoes destroy homes in northern Texas A tornado-producing thunderstorm left at least two people dead in northern Texas and displaced at least 20 families, with many homes sustaining major damage, authorities said Sunday. By Associated Press
Nation Mar 16 Severe storms blast eastern half of U.S. with snow and high winds, while heat rises in the West Chaotic weather, from surprising heat in California to the threat of storms rolling into the East Coast, put over half the U.S. population in the path of extreme conditions Monday. By Seth Borenstein, Sarah Brumfield, John Seewer, Associated Press
Nation Mar 15 Severe weather batter parts of U.S., with threat of thunderstorms and tornadoes starting later Sunday Successive punches of snow, wind and severe weather are “going to impact the eastern half of the United States," AccuWeather senior meteorologist Tyler Roys said in an interview. By Sophia Tareen, Gary D. Robertson, Associated Press
Nation Feb 23 Heavy snow falls in Northeast, with many stuck at home under blizzard warnings and travel bans The National Weather Service called travel conditions "nearly impossible."… By Anthony Izaguirre, Claire Rush, Julie Walker, Adam Geller, Associated Press
Dec 23 What's an atmospheric river? AP explains the weather phenomenon By Associated Press They occur globally but are especially significant on the West Coast of the United States, where they create 30% to 50% of annual precipitation and are vital to water supplies but also can cause storms that produce flooding and mudslides,… Continue reading
Nov 25 More than 100 homes damaged in tornadoes near Houston By Associated Press Heavy rain and severe thunderstorms were expected farther south on Tuesday, considered one of the busiest travel days of the Thanksgiving holiday period. Continue reading
Oct 14 Rare October storm brings heavy rain, flash flood warnings and possible mudslides to Southern California By Jaimie Ding, Hallie Golden, Associated Press Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass said during a news conference Monday night that she was very concerned about the weather and explained that strike teams, rescue teams and helicopters were all ready to respond. Continue reading
Aug 10 Flooding shuts down Wisconsin State Fair as severe storms knock out power and close roads By Associated Press Flash flooding canceled the final day of the Wisconsin State Fair on Sunday as continued heavy rainfall in half a dozen Midwest states forced motorists to abandon their vehicles, cut power to thousands of households and closed busy roadways. Continue reading
Jul 28 Heavy rains, flooding in northern China kill 4 as Beijing and nearby areas brace for more By Ken Moritsugu, Associated Press CCTV reports that some 5,600 people n the nearby city of Tianjin were relocated for fear of floods. Continue reading