Severe storm recap: November ranks as busiest month for US tornadoes since June

The word to describe the 2022 month of November's severe portfolio would be "bookends" with significant severe weather and tornado outbreaks on Nov. 4-5 and again on Nov. 29-30.

'It takes one careless driver:' State agencies urge drivers to follow chain requirements

Several chain-carry requirements were in place for SR-18 heading toward Tiger Mountain Summit this past week after multiple crashes were reported on the highway and on other mountain passes due to the snowfall. 

Tornadoes fueled by record-high temperatures kill 2, wreck homes in South

Significant tornado damage was evident in a community north of Montgomery, Alabama, where two people were killed as a tree struck their home.

'Particularly Dangerous Situation' in South as severe weather spawns multiple tornadoes

NOAA's Storm Prediction Center has issued a 'Particularly Dangerous Situation' Tornado Watch for portions of southeastern Arkansas, northern and central Louisiana and central Mississippi until 2 a.m. CST.

Historic lake-effect snowstorm creates whiteout conditions in western New York

Now, surpassing 4 feet in areas near Buffalo, the enormous lake-effect snowstorm is producing a winter weather bingo from snow squalls to thundersnow.

Staffing shortage at Whatcom County Public Works could affect snow response

A staffing shortage within Whatcom County Public Works may have an impact on the county's winter weather response, the department announced. 

Over 26,000 customers without power in Snohomish County

As of 5:15 p.m. on Monday, over 26,400 customers are without power in Snohomish County due to the weekend storm. 

Severe storms trigger tornado outbreak in central US

Powerful thunderstorms moved through the Southern Plains producing damaging wind, large hail and tornadoes.

Powerlines, trees knocked down in Thurston County storm

Parts of Thurston County are experiencing a double dose of severe weather: enough rain is falling to call a flood watch until Saturday evening and the area is also under a wind advisory until late Friday night.

19 hacks to keep your smartphone charged during a power outage

When a major storm looms that has the potential for extended power outages, keeping your smartphone and laptops charged and running can become an urgent challenge.

Tacoma crews prepared all year for severe weather storms

The silver lining to the severe weather storm heading our way is that emergency officials saw it coming. This foresight gave them time to prepare for the worst.