Monster tornado that ripped 20-mile trail of destruction through Missouri capital was almost a mile wide

Weather News - May 25, 2019, 2:00:27 AM EDT

Jefferson City's mayor told AccuWeather the huge twister shredded her city "from one end of town to the other." Miraculously no fatalities were reported.

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Indianapolis 500: Rounds of thunderstorms to threaten festivities during Memorial Day weekend

Weather News - May 25, 2019, 2:20:28 AM EDT

Severe thunderstorms may delay or postpone the 103rd running of the Indianapolis 500 on Sunday.

Strong winds can be deadly, here's what you need to know when severe weather strikes

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Rare May storm targets California following word of ski resort staying open until August

Weather News - May 25, 2019, 2:33:12 PM EDT

Following the announcement that Mammoth Mountain Ski Resort will stay open into August, more mountain snow is on the way this holiday weekend as the next rare May storm targets California.

Heat safety reminders for the holiday weekend

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Unrelenting heat wave to break records daily in Southeast into, beyond Memorial Day

Weather News - May 25, 2019, 1:36:55 PM EDT

Memorial Day marks the unofficial start to summer and sweltering heat will have a firm grip on the Southeast through and beyond the extended holiday weekend.

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Forecasters urge coastal residents to prepare now as Atlantic hurricane season looms

Weather News - May 25, 2019, 8:54:31 AM EDT

There is concern that the Gulf of Mexico may be the breeding ground for a second tropical storm to form before the Atlantic hurricane season officially starts on June 1.

Perfect view of meteor as it lights up the sky

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AccuWeather 2019 Europe summer forecast

Weather News - May 25, 2019, 10:06:54 AM EDT

A summer filled with intense heat is predicted across parts of Europe, while severe weather will be a concern for others.

Windshield smashed by timber during tornado

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How to avoid the potentially deadly grip of a rip current

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With millions of beachgoers flocking to U.S. shorelines every year, the greatest danger most will face is not lurking beneath the waves, but the water itself.

Drone shows Oklahoma town submerged by widespread flooding

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Is it helpful to name a weak storm such as Andrea?

Weather News - May 23, 2019, 10:48:15 AM EDT

The first named storm of the 2019 Atlantic hurricane season came and went with barely a whimper -- which raises the question of whether it really deserved a name.

What to do after a tornado

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How to use the UV Index to protect yourself from the sun's harmful rays

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While some sunlight is a beneficial resource for the human body, an overabundance of sunlight can be harmful due to the negative effects of ultraviolet (UV) radiation.

Sad sight for neighbors as tornado leaves a neighborhood in devastation

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