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CNN By Judson Jones, CNN Meteorologist Powerful tornadoes and very large hail could threaten Oklahoma and Texas on Wednesday — and it all hinges on how hot it gets early in the day. “If you are in the risk area, sunshine is not your friend today,” CNN meteorologist Chad Myers said. “The more sun …

By Judson Jones, CNN Meteorologist Powerful tornadoes and very large hail could threaten Oklahoma and Texas on Wednesday — and it all hinges on how hot it gets early in the day. “If you are in the risk area, sunshine is not your friend today,” CNN meteorologist Chad Myers said. “The more sun … the

By Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN Two wildfires that combined in New Mexico have prompted the evacuation of thousands of people — and much of the state is expected to be under a critical fire threat Tuesday. The Calf Canyon fire started on April 19 and joined with the Hermits Peak fire, which started April 6. The

By Aya Elamroussi and Michelle Watson, CNN A powerful tornado tore through the Wichita, Kansas, area Friday night, leveling dozens of structures in the city of Andover, according to officials. The twister touched down in Sedgewick County before traveling to Andover in Butler County, the city’s fire chief Chad Russell said during a news conference.

By Allison Chinchar, CNN Meteorologist Two separate weather systems will bring severe storms to more than a dozen states this weekend, some of the same ones that were hit Friday night. The system that brought over 150 severe storm reports to the central Plains on Friday will now push east on Saturday. All severe weather

By Michelle Watson, Andy Rose and Paradise Afshar, CNN At least one tornado tore through the Wichita, Kansas, area late Friday, damaging dozens of buildings, officials said. Worst hit appeared to be the town of Andover, which is about 14 miles east of Wichita. “We’re currently rescuing people from their homes because they’re unable to

CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at the Atlantic hurricane season, which runs from June 1 to November 30. Facts The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration 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 Pacific Ocean, hurricanes

CNN Editorial Research 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 Service. Over

By Caitlin Kaiser and Taylor Ward, CNN Life-threatening heat waves arrived in India a month earlier than normal, shattering temperature records, with highs reaching over 100 degrees Fahrenheit (38 degrees Celsius) — and it will only get hotter. The worst of the heat wave is expected late this week into this weekend with high temperatures

By Allison Chinchar, CNN Meteorologist When a sudden, violent and cold gust of wind sweeps down from the mountains, you know the williwaws have arrived. And if bora winds are in the forecast, make sure to set your clothes out to dry along with your prosciutto. Haven’t heard of williwaw and bora winds before? Maybe

By Allison Chinchar, CNN Meteorologist The official start of Atlantic Hurricane Season is less than six weeks away, and forecasters will be getting an essential upgrade just in time for the season to begin. New technology from the University of Wisconsin will help with preparation of more detailed forecasts and provide more reliable information to

By Paradise Afshar and Steve Almasy, CNN Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey on Thursday declared a state of emergency in Coconino County due to the 20,000-acre Tunnel wildfire. The blaze started Sunday just north of Flagstaff and is 0% contained, according to the InciWeb website, a national wildfire clearinghouse. At least two dozen buildings have been