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May 6, 2022

New Mexico wildfires captured in NASA satellite image

A satellite image released by NASA's Earth Observatory captured an aerial view of New Mexico's raging wildfires. The fires have been driven by windy and dry conditions, scorching grass, brush and tinder.

May 5, 2022

Tornadoes cause widespread damage in Texas, Oklahoma

Towns in Texas and Oklahoma were hit with tornadoes on Wednesday might, causing “heartbreaking” damage, but no seriously injuries are being reported.

May 4, 2022

New Mexico governor requests disaster status for wildfire

New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham asked President Biden on Tuesday to declare a disaster, as the state's wildfires continue to rage. "I’m unwilling to wait," she said.

May 4, 2022

Plains, Mississippi Valley will see severe weather, thunderstorms

Strong-to-severe thunderstorms will strike the Plains again on Wednesday. Large hail, damaging winds, tornadoes and flooding rainfall are all possible. 

May 3, 2022

New Mexico fires expected to spread as residents flee

Massive New Mexico wildfires are forcing additional evacuations. While crews got a bit of a break on Monday afternoon, wind gusts of up to 50 mph were predicted to fan the flames on Tuesday, with dangerous conditions lasting through the weekend.

May 3, 2022

Midwest severe weather continues as fire danger is critical for Southwest, Rockies

Strong-to-severe storms will be possible for parts of the Ohio Valley on Tuesday, including Indiana and Ohio, where primary voting is taking place. Heavy rain will bring the risk of flash flooding over the next few days for the Plains and the Mississippi Valley.

May 2, 2022

Storm systems moving across US this week

Another active week is setting up across the country with several storm systems crashing into the Northwest and then diving over the central U.S., bringing severe weather, the risk of flooding and snow behind it. 

May 2, 2022

Kansas tornado generated 165 mph winds as it destroyed homes

A Kansas tornado touched down Friday with winds up to 165 mph, damaging more than 1,000 buildings in its nearly 13-mile path.

May 1, 2022

Oklahoma meteorology students dead after storm chasing in Kansas

Three University of Oklahoma meteorology students were killed in a crash after chasing a tornado in Kansas on Friday.

April 30, 2022

Fires in Southwest force more evacuations

Firefighters continued to battle destructive wildfires in America's Southwest on Friday.