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By Ashley R. Williams, Elisa Raffa and Mary Gilbert, CNN (CNN) — Millions in the East are in the path of severe weather on Memorial Day after intense and deadly storms ravaged a large area of the central United States over the weekend. Destructive thunderstorms and tornadoes were responsible for at least 23 deaths over

KOCO, CNN By Dalia Faheid, Paradise Afshar, Ashley R. Williams, Elisa Raffa and Joe Sutton, CNN (CNN) — At least 18 people, including four children, are dead in four states after suspected tornadoes struck the central United States overnight and as millions face continued severe weather threats through the remainder of the Memorial Day weekend.

By Dalia Faheid, Paradise Afshar, Ashley R. Williams, Elisa Raffa and Joe Sutton, CNN (CNN) — At least 18 people, including four children, are dead in four states after suspected tornadoes struck the central United States overnight and as millions face continued severe weather threats through the remainder of the Memorial Day weekend. Just under

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at Mount St. Helens, the most active volcano in the Cascade Mountains in Washington. Facts Mount St. Helens is located in Washington, about 55 miles northeast of Portland, Oregon, and 95 miles south of Seattle. It is administered by the National Forest Service, not the National Park

By Mary Gilbert and Elisa Raffa, CNN Meteorologists (CNN) — The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch for parts of three states, labeling it a “particularly dangerous situation,” a rare designation indicating the possibility of exceptionally strong storms. The tornado watch covers parts of northern Texas, much of central Oklahoma and south-central Kansas.

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at hurricane statistics. Notable Hurricanes in Recent US History September 23-30, 2022 – Hurricane Ian Category 4 storm. Made first landfall in Cuba as a Category 3. Hit the southwestern coast of Florida as a Category 4 and made a second US landfall in South Carolina as

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the Atlantic hurricane season, which runs from June 1 to November 30. Facts The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) defines a hurricane as “an intense tropical weather system with well-defined circulation and sustained winds of 74 mph (64 knots) or higher.” In the western North

By Mary Gilbert, CNN Meteorologist (CNN) — The official start of what is likely to be an active Atlantic hurricane season is almost here. While that introduces the threat of tropical trouble across the eastern US, the Gulf Coast states are at even higher risk to a hurricane’s deadliest threat: water. Federal forecasters joined the chorus

By Robert Shackelford, Elizabeth Wolfe, Dalia Faheid and Mary Gilbert, CNN (CNN) — Unrelenting rounds of severe thunderstorms will keep a large portion of the central United States at risk of destructive wind gusts, damaging hail and dangerous tornadoes this week. Millions in the region must remain weather aware Monday and Tuesday after powerful storms

KTRK, CNN By Dalia Faheid, Joe Sutton and Taylor Ward, CNN (CNN) — As officials assess the damage from destructive storms in the Houston area that killed at least seven people and knocked out power amid rising temperatures, residents in the Southeast and Gulf Coast face a severe weather threat through Saturday that could bring

By Dalia Faheid, Joe Sutton and Taylor Ward, CNN (CNN) — As officials assess the damage from destructive storms in the Houston area that killed at least seven people and knocked out power amid rising temperatures, residents in the Southeast and Gulf Coast face a severe weather threat through Saturday that could bring another round

By Joe Sutton and Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN (CNN) — At least four people are dead in Houston after hurricane-force winds and torrential rains tore a damaging path through the city Thursday – part of a lashing storm system that is bringing life-threatening flooding and power outages to parts of the South. Severe storms carved through

By Elizabeth Wolfe and Joe Sutton, CNN (CNN) — Colossal wildfires burning across Canada over the last week have driven thousands of people to evacuate with their kids, pets and precious belongings in tow – many uncertain when they may be able to return home. Firefighters battling more than 100 blazes across the country could

CNN, CTV, CBC, WCCO, MICHEL CHAMBERLAND, MANITOBA HYDRO, STEVE REEVE , TMX, JOCELYN ROUTHIER, Steve Reeve /TMX By Elizabeth Wolfe and Joe Sutton, CNN (CNN) — Colossal wildfires burning across Canada over the last week have driven thousands of people to evacuate with their kids, pets and precious belongings in tow – many uncertain when