Spring is here and with it comes the busy storm season. When it comes to keeping your family safe, it's paramount to make sure your kids are ready for a severe weather situation. Some of the ...

Tornadoes are among the most destructive forces of nature, with the power to wipe out entire neighborhoods in minutes. The first tornado forecast was issued on March 25, 1948, a time when they were ...

ST. LOUIS — Help is on the way for the youngest survivors of the May 16 EF3 tornado in St. Louis. While much of the recovery effort has focused on damaged homes and debris removal, children are also ...

Here is a look at tornadoes, rotating columns of air that often, but not always, are visible as funnel clouds. According to the National Weather Service, in 2025 there were 67 tornado-related deaths ...

Most tornadoes form from severe thunderstorms. Hurricanes can also produce tornadoes. Tornado winds may exceed 300 miles (483 kilometers) per hour. Tornadoes can lift cars, mobile homes and animals ...