Central US on alert for renewed risk of severe storms, tornadoes early this week

Weather News - May 19, 2019, 10:46:51 AM EDT

The central United States will have little time to recover from the latest severe weather outbreak before the next round of violent storms ignites.

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Rounds of heavy rain to threaten parts of central US with river flooding, travel disruptions into early week

Weather News - May 19, 2019, 11:09:50 AM EDT

The risk for severe weather will continue early this week across the southern and central Plains while heavy rain will threaten an area farther north.

Driver injured after tractor trailer gets toppled by high winds

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Tropical disturbance may brew off the Atlantic coast this week

Weather News - May 19, 2019, 2:22:24 AM EDT

An area of showers and thunderstorms north of the Bahamas has a chance of developing into a weak tropical system early this week.

Tornado causes damage to water tower, leaking from bottom

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The difference between tornado watches and warnings

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There is a distinct difference between a watch and a warning, and knowing the difference can save your life.

Reed Timmer reflects on his wild chase Friday, and looks ahead at Saturday's severe weather threat

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Window closing for Midwestern corn farmers to plant crops amid persistent wet weather

Weather News - May 17, 2019, 5:14:54 PM EDT

The delays in planting crops is becoming an increasing nuisance for farmers and could result in an overall decline in corn production this year.

Storm chaser captures incredible lightning storm timelapse

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Playing for something 'bigger than them,' Louisiana Tech softball players charge into NCAA Tournament

Weather News - May 17, 2019, 1:02:58 PM EDT

Following 'overwhelming' tornado damage and a destroyed home field, the Louisiana Tech softball team grinds every day as it continues its post-season journey.

Heavy winds and rain on display as storms drift through Dallas

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Everything you need to know about hail

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Hail is a dangerous and damaging severe weather phenomenon that comes in a variety of shapes and sizes. So what causes hail to take on different forms?

The dangers of damaging winds

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Tornado safety: What to do if you encounter a tornado while driving

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Seeking shelter from a tornado under an overpass might sound like a good idea and it's an idea often captured in films, but meteorologists say that is one of the worst things you could do.

AccuWeather's 2019 East and Central Pacific hurricane season forecast

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In case you missed it: Wintry weather, snow visit New England, California; Natural phenomena around world take social media by storm

Weather News - May 17, 2019, 2:26:39 PM EDT

Wintry weather interrupted spring warmth this week across the West and Northeast, while several astonishing spectacles appeared in the sky around the world.