Apr 02 Why the U.S. is leading the world in extreme weather catastrophes By Seth Borenstein, Associated Press Blame geography for the U.S. getting hit by stronger, costlier, more varied and frequent extreme weather than anywhere on the planet, several experts said. Then add climate change, and “buckle up. More extreme events are expected,” said Rick Spinrad, head of… Continue reading
Apr 01 At least 26 dead after tornadoes tear across Midwest and South By Adrian Sainz, Andrew DeMillo, Associated Press The White House announced Sunday that it would provide federal resources, including financial assistance, to support recovery efforts after President Joe Biden issued a major disaster declaration. Continue reading
Mar 31 Watch 4:52 News Wrap: Biden tours tornado damage in Mississippi In our news wrap Friday, President Biden toured Rolling Fork, Mississippi, where a tornado killed 13 people and damaged hundreds of homes, the Justice Department filed suit against Norfolk Southern railroad over a February train derailment in Ohio and Minneapolis… Continue watching
Mar 31 WATCH: Biden says Feds ‘not leaving’ Mississippi town hit by tornado until community is back on its feet By Michael Goldberg, Colleen Long, Associated Press President Joe Biden pledged during his visit to a Mississippi town ravaged by a deadly tornado vowed that the federal government is “not leaving” until the area is back on its feet. Continue reading
Mar 27 How to help residents in need after the deadly Mississippi tornado By Hannah Grabenstein From the Red Cross to a Mississippi animal shelter, here's how to help the survivors of this weekend's deadly southern storms. Continue reading
Mar 26 Mississippi residents recount harrowing tales of survival as tornado tore through homes By Michael Goldberg, Claire Rush, Associated Press/Report for America Devastating accounts of utter destruction, incredible survival and tragic deaths followed Friday’s twister that killed at least 25 in Mississippi and one in Alabama as it surged nearly 170 miles across the Deep South. Continue reading
Mar 26 Federal aid authorized for recovery efforts in Mississippi after deadly tornado By Leah Willingham, Associated Press President Joe Biden issued an emergency declaration for Mississippi early Sunday, making federal funding available to the areas hardest hit Friday night by a deadly tornado that ripped through the Mississippi Delta, one of the poorest regions of the U.S. Continue reading
Mar 13 Levee break brings more flood problems to California as new storm approaches By Associated Press Officials say a levee break on a storm-swollen California river has quadrupled in size. Continue reading
Mar 12 PHOTOS: Atmospheric river leaves California inundated, with another in the forecast By Nic Coury, Stefanie Dazio, Associated Press Wet, miserable weather continued across huge swaths of California on Sunday as an atmospheric river that caused major flooding flowed eastward and makes way for another onslaught of rain and snow — accompanied by strong gusts — that could yet… Continue reading
Feb 25 Blizzards forecast in California mountains as massive winter storm continues By John Antczak, Associated Press A powerful winter storm that swept down the West Coast with flooding and frigid temperatures shifted its focus to southern California on Saturday, piling up snow and swelling rivers with runoff. Continue reading