U.S. Disaster Warnings & Alerts - Page 5

May 27, 2020

Tropical Storm Bertha makes landfall in South Carolina, heavy rain in store for Carolinas, Virginia

The second named storm of the 2020 Atlantic hurricane season formed Wednesday along the South Carolina coast, days before the storm season officially kicks off.

May 21, 2020

Flooding in Virginia spurs evacuation over potential dam failure, swift-water rescues reported

Residents near a dam in southwest Virginia were ordered to evacuate early Thursday after a slow-moving storm system brought flash flooding across the region as more "significant" flooding is in the forecast.

May 18, 2020

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.

May 17, 2020

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.

May 6, 2020

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. 

April 19, 2020

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. 

April 13, 2020

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.

March 25, 2020

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.

March 5, 2020

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. 

February 24, 2020

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.