U.S. Disaster Warnings & Alerts

U.S. 22 hours ago

What is a PDS tornado watch? Here's what to know

When the threat of damage caused by storms is particularly high, forecasters will issue what's known as a "PDS" watch.

U.S. 22 hours ago

Tropical Storm Arthur forms off Florida, warning issued for North Carolina's Outer Banks

The first named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season formed off the Florida coast on Saturday, making it the sixth straight year for a system to develop as tropical storm warnings were issued for North Carolina's Outer Banks.

U.S. 22 hours ago

Hurricane forecasts will see some changes for 2020: Here's what will be different

Just a few weeks before hurricane season officially gets underway in the Atlantic Basin, forecasters revealed upcoming changes to the way they inform people about approaching storms. 

U.S. 22 hours ago

South braces for second round of tornadoes, high winds and flooding with millions at risk

Tens of millions of Americans are under the threat for severe weather in the South on Sunday exactly one week after a tornado outbreak killed at least 36 people across the region. 

U.S. 22 hours ago

NYC under high wind warning, storm threatens 'damaging' gusts to 70 mph in cities where tents set up for coronavirus

A powerful storm system behind a deadly severe outbreak in the South is bringing the threat of fierce winds to the epicenter of the nation's coronavirus outbreak where the medical response has included tents forecasters warn "could be damaged" by the gusts.

U.S. 22 hours ago

Coronavirus fuels toilet paper buying spree, California officials implore people not to flush t-shirts, wipes

As tens of millions stay home, officials in California are warning people to be beware of what they flush.

U.S. 22 hours ago

Thunderstorm in Missouri kills more than 1,000 birds in one town, officials say: ‘Dead birds everywhere’

These strong winds are being blamed for a mass-casualty event in the sky. 

U.S. 22 hours ago

Winter storm to bring 'significant snowfall' from Midwest into Great Lakes

A strengthening storm system moving into the Upper Midwest is expected to bring a swath of heavy, wet snow across the region, setting the stage for widespread travel problems on Tuesday in places such as Chicago. 

U.S. 22 hours ago

Tornado watch vs. tornado warning: Here's the difference

Tornadoes can happen any time of the year, so what's the difference between a watch and a warning?

U.S. 22 hours ago

Severe thunderstorm watch vs. warning: Here's the difference

When thunderstorms strike during warmer times of the year, some of those storms may be powerful enough to warrant a "severe thunderstorm warning" to be issued.

U.S. 22 hours ago

Severe thunderstorm dangers: Why you should take warnings seriously

When thunder roars, there's good reason to heed the advice of forecasters and go indoors.

U.S. 22 hours ago

Snow squall warnings: Here's what's those messages mean

When the cold winds of winter blow, they can sometimes bring a quick-hitting weather hazard that can create transportation hazards.

U.S. 22 hours ago

Tropical storm watch vs. tropical storm warning: Here's the difference

Tropical storm watches and tropical storm warnings: What makes them different.

U.S. 22 hours ago

Hurricane warning vs. hurricane watch: Here's the difference

If your community is placed under a hurricane watch or hurricane warning, what's the difference?

U.S. 22 hours ago

What is a microburst? What to know about this type of damaging wind

When severe weather strikes, one of the most destructive things wind can do, other than form a tornado, is create what is known as a "microburst."

U.S. 22 hours ago

What causes freezing rain? Here's why it's so dangerous

As the temperature drops and precipitation looms in the forecast, one form of wintry weather that may impact people is what is known as freezing rain.

U.S. 22 hours ago

Border wall section under construction falls over amid high winds in California

The infamous Santa Ana winds known for creating damage across Southern California caused several panels of a new border wall being constructed to fall onto the Mexican side of the border, according to officials. 

U.S. 22 hours ago

Mississippi River to reach flood stage in 3 cities as heavy rains may cause dam to fail

Heavy rains in recent days across the Southeast have caused officials along the Mississippi River to activate an "emergency watch" and close gates of a flood control structure as high waters are threatening another dam in the state.

U.S. 22 hours ago

Winter storm warning vs. winter weather advisory: Here's the difference

As the temperature drops and precipitation may be in the forecast, phrases such as "winter storm warning" and "winter weather advisory" get tossed around to alert the public about approaching weather.

U.S. 22 hours ago

Flash flood emergency in Mississippi, dam in 'imminent danger' of failing

Authorities in Mississippi urged residents to evacuate in the northern part of the state on Tuesday after heavy rains spawned a flash-flood emergency and caused a dam to be at "imminent" risk of failing. 

U.S. 22 hours ago

Feral hogs tearing up California park, prompting city to hire trapper to deal with 'invasive' population

Sections of a park in Northern California are now closed off with warning signs posted after feral hogs have invaded the area in recent months, causing tens of thousands of dollars in damage.

U.S. 22 hours ago

‘Extreme red flag warning' in Southern California as wind gusts up to 80 mph may fuel wildfires

All the elements are in place across Southern California for an extended period of ferocious Santa Ana winds Wednesday, bringing an enhanced threat of explosive wildfires in the region and prompting forecasters to issue their first-ever warning to highlight the fire danger. 

U.S. 22 hours ago

California wildfires: 700 National Guard members activated

The California National Guard has activated more than 700 service members for support as the state continues to fight dangerous wildfires that have spread across more than 66,000 acres in Northern California alone, destroyed dozens of homes and forced residents to evacuate.

U.S. 22 hours ago

Dallas tornado warning delay during Cowboys game spurs apology from local NBC station

As a tornado bore down on a densely populated area of Dallas on Sunday night, the local NBC station waited several minutes before breaking into the telecast of the Dallas Cowboys' home game against the Philadelphia Eagles, the station admitted Monday during an apology to viewers.

U.S. 22 hours ago

Severe weather that spawned Dallas tornado moves east, 1 killed by falling tree in Arkansas

A line of potent thunderstorms responsible for the powerful tornado that tore through parts of Dallas late Sunday has moved east, blasting the region with strong winds and leaving at least one person dead after a tree fell on an Arkansas home early Monday.

U.S. 22 hours ago

Hurricane Dorian's path: What you need to know

The fourth named storm of the hurricane season, Dorian, weakened to Category 1 strength early Friday as its eye passed just east of Cape Lookout, N.C. The storm, which had reached Category 5 strength earlier in the week, devastating the Bahamas, where the death toll rose to 30 on Thursday.

Politics 22 hours ago

Trump insists Alabama was threatened by Dorian, shares forecast model

President Trump on Thursday launched a renewed effort to push back on the criticism over his claim that Hurricane Dorian’s path had threatened Alabama, sharing maps to push his case and insisting it is unfair and incorrect to say the state was never threatened by the storm.

U.S. 22 hours ago

Navy orders ships, aircraft to leave Norfolk, Va., base ahead of Hurricane Dorian

The U.S. Navy on Wednesday went into overdrive to protect the world's biggest naval base in Norfolk, Virginia, ahead of Hurricane Dorian. 

U.S. 22 hours ago

Hurricane Dorian lashes Florida's Atlantic coast after decimating Bahamas

Hurricane Dorian closed in on the east of Cape Canaveral, Fla., around 8 p.m. Tuesday at 6 mph and maximum wind speeds of 110 mph in what continues to be a "life-threatening" storm surge the U.S. National Hurricane Center said. 

U.S. 22 hours ago

People in Florida, Georgia, Carolinas brace for Hurricane Dorian as killer storm inches its way up East Coast

As Hurricane Dorian slowly started to inch its way north on Tuesday, residents in Florida, Georgia and the Carolinas braced for the killer storm that could bring a life-threatening storm surge and devastating destruction as it starts its slow crawl up the East Coast. 

Media 22 hours ago

Florida Sen. Rick Scott on Hurricane Dorian: 'Don't take a chance'

Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., appeared on "Special Report with Bret Baier" Monday and warned viewers not take chances with Hurricane Dorian hitting the coast.