Mississippi tornado: At least 25 killed, Biden declares emergency for storm-battered towns
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. At least 25 people were killed and dozens of others were injured in Mississippi as the massive storm ripped through several towns on its hour-long path. One man was killed after his trailer home flipped several times in Alabama.
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. At least 25 people were killed and dozens of others were injured in Mississippi as the massive storm ripped through several towns on its hour-long path. One man was killed after his trailer home flipped several times in Alabama.
Tornado-spawning storms could get worse as world warms, study finds
The study predicts a nationwide 6.6% increase in supercells and a 25.8% jump in the area and time the strongest supercells twist and tear over land.
The study predicts a nationwide 6.6% increase in supercells and a 25.8% jump in the area and time the strongest supercells twist and tear over land.
'Dairy Bar' owner saved lives by sheltering employees in cooler during Mississippi tornado
A quick-thinking woman saved herself and eight others by rushing everyone into a dairy cooler as an EF-4 tornado tore the building down around her.
A quick-thinking woman saved herself and eight others by rushing everyone into a dairy cooler as an EF-4 tornado tore the building down around her.
How you can help survivors of Mississippi, Alabama tornadoes
The storms killed more than two dozen people and left hundreds of people homeless.
The storms killed more than two dozen people and left hundreds of people homeless.
Father shields 1-week-old baby as Mississippi tornado destroys home
The father shielded his two children, one of which was one-week-old, as the tornado hit their Winona, Mississippi, home. The father says that this home has been within their family for four decades.
The father shielded his two children, one of which was one-week-old, as the tornado hit their Winona, Mississippi, home. The father says that this home has been within their family for four decades.
Recovery from deadly Mississippi tornado tough for low-income residents
Mississippi is one of the poorest states in the U.S., and the majority-Black Delta where the massive tornado struck has long been one of the poorest parts of the state.
Mississippi is one of the poorest states in the U.S., and the majority-Black Delta where the massive tornado struck has long been one of the poorest parts of the state.
Mississippi tornado: Biden declares emergency for storm-battered towns
“They said you need to take cover, but it happened so fast a lot of people didn’t even get a chance to take cover."
“They said you need to take cover, but it happened so fast a lot of people didn’t even get a chance to take cover."
Tornadoes in Mississippi kill more than 2 dozen, injure dozens more
Dozens more are injured and at least four people are missing, Mississippi officials said.
Dozens more are injured and at least four people are missing, Mississippi officials said.
Tornado rips through Montebello; strongest tornado to hit Los Angeles-area in 40 years
The tornado was the strongest to hit the LA Metro area in 40 years.
The tornado was the strongest to hit the LA Metro area in 40 years.
Bomb cyclone kills at least 5 in California as storm batters state
Five people were killed in storm-related deaths after wind gusts reached 77 mph in the region. More than a quarter-million people were without power in the state at the height of the storm, with a majority in the Bay Area.
Five people were killed in storm-related deaths after wind gusts reached 77 mph in the region. More than a quarter-million people were without power in the state at the height of the storm, with a majority in the Bay Area.
America's first-ever tornado forecast issued 75 years ago at Oklahoma's Tinker Air Force Base
An unusual pair of tornadoes that struck an Oklahoma Air Force base in March 1948 paved the way for severe weather forecasting as we know it today.
An unusual pair of tornadoes that struck an Oklahoma Air Force base in March 1948 paved the way for severe weather forecasting as we know it today.
Sierra Nevada expected to get more snow, but how much is unknown
A relentless winter at Lake Tahoe is now in the history books as the Sierra's second-snowiest on record.
A relentless winter at Lake Tahoe is now in the history books as the Sierra's second-snowiest on record.
Watch: Bald eagle parents protect their egg during California snowstorm
Named Liberty and Guardian, the bald eagles were filmed shielding their only egg from the elements during the “worst" incubation period in many years.
Named Liberty and Guardian, the bald eagles were filmed shielding their only egg from the elements during the “worst" incubation period in many years.
American Airlines flight to Salt Lake City diverted after possible lightning strike: 'Very worried'
The American Airlines plane was inspected before continuing on.
The American Airlines plane was inspected before continuing on.
La Nina is over and El Nino could be on the way, forecasters say
The climate phenomenon is a by-product of a years-long cycle of water temperatures in the tropical Pacific Ocean known as the El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) and has been in its cool phase for the past three winters -- a rare feat for an event that typically lasts for one winter, maybe two.
The climate phenomenon is a by-product of a years-long cycle of water temperatures in the tropical Pacific Ocean known as the El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) and has been in its cool phase for the past three winters -- a rare feat for an event that typically lasts for one winter, maybe two.
At least 10 killed in severe weather outbreak across South, Midwest
At least five of those deaths were in Kentucky, the state's governor said.
At least five of those deaths were in Kentucky, the state's governor said.
Crazy photos at Yosemite National Park show snow up to rooftops, blocking doorway
Storms have been pummeling the West Coast, leading to epic snowfall totals high up in the Sierra Nevada.
Storms have been pummeling the West Coast, leading to epic snowfall totals high up in the Sierra Nevada.
'We don’t have enough beds for everyone:' Freezing temps create high demand for shelter space
Freezing temperatures in Olympia mean limited resources, in even less shelter space, for people experiencing homelessness.
Freezing temperatures in Olympia mean limited resources, in even less shelter space, for people experiencing homelessness.
Video shows violent eruption of Mexico's Popocatepetl volcano
Video recorded in San Nicolas de los Ranchos, Mexico, showed the exact moment the volcano exploded just after 10:30 p.m. on Friday.
Video recorded in San Nicolas de los Ranchos, Mexico, showed the exact moment the volcano exploded just after 10:30 p.m. on Friday.
Tacoma shelter prepping as snowfall, freezing temperatures expected this weekend
Snowfall on top of the record low temperatures is a combination that shelter workers fear could be devastating for Pierce County’s estimated 4,300 people living unhoused.
Snowfall on top of the record low temperatures is a combination that shelter workers fear could be devastating for Pierce County’s estimated 4,300 people living unhoused.