Jul 11 Typhoon Bavi makes landfall in eastern China as more than 1 million are evacuated By Associated Press Bavi previously brought strong winds and rain to Japan’s southern islands and Taiwan. It was the second typhoon to impact China in just over a week’s time. Continue reading
Jul 11 Missouri flooding leaves one dead, while rescuers helicopter more than 200 to safety at summer camp By Hallie Golden, Kristin M. Hall, Associated Press Several other states also faced the potential for severe thunderstorms and flash flooding as the slow moving storms moved southward. Continue reading
Jun 11 Midwest storms blamed for Iowa death, power outages and flight delays while heat hits the East By Dave Collins, Associated Press The National Weather Service said it received more than a dozen reports of tornadoes Wednesday across northern Missouri, Iowa, Kansas and Illinois. Trees and utility wires were reported down across the region. Continue reading
Apr 27 Fast-moving storms batter the Midwest, with more on the way By Associated Press The National Weather Service forecasts show more than 64 million people in the Midwest mostly are at risk of severe storms, with the St. Louis region at moderate risk for multiple strong tornadoes and large hail. Continue reading
Apr 26 At least 2 dead after tornadoes destroy homes in northern Texas By Associated Press 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. Continue reading
Mar 16 Severe storms blast eastern half of U.S. with snow and high winds, while heat rises in the West By Seth Borenstein, Sarah Brumfield, John Seewer, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
Mar 15 Severe weather batter parts of U.S., with threat of thunderstorms and tornadoes starting later Sunday By Sophia Tareen, Gary D. Robertson, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
Feb 23 Heavy snow falls in Northeast, with many stuck at home under blizzard warnings and travel bans By Anthony Izaguirre, Claire Rush, Julie Walker, Adam Geller, Associated Press The National Weather Service called travel conditions "nearly impossible."… Continue reading
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