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A severe weather system whipped up deadly tornadoes and dropped heavy rain over parts of the South, including hard-hit Montgomery County in Alabama. Manny Bojorquez has the latest.

While the tornado threats have passed in the South, severe weather is moving to the East Coast. The Weather Channel’s Jacqui Jeras has the forecast.

An outbreak of severe weather brings heavy snow, rain and tornadoes to parts of the United States. Also, for the first time in decades, two people are convicted of conspiring to overthrow the government in a plot ending with the Jan. 6 Capitol attack. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener.

The National Weather Service confirmed that several tornadoes had touched down in Mississippi, although it was unclear if there was any significant damage.

The Weather Channel’s Mike Bettes has the forecast as the South faces a tornado outbreak and heavy rains.

At least two tornadoes have touched down in Mississippi as a massive storm system stretching from Texas to South Carolina is expected to produce heavy rains, flood waters and hail. Manuel Bojorquez reports.

More than 40 million Americans live in the path of potentially severe storms in the forecast later today and through the night. CBS News weather producer David Parkinson joins anchors Lana Zak and Elaine Quijano with details on what to expect.

The National Weather Service said tornadoes, hail and tornadoes are expected today.

Heavy snow is expected from the Rocky Mountains to the Great Lakes, while the South is in danger of potential tornado outbreaks in the coming days. The Weather Channel’s Mike Bettes has the forecast.

About 55 million people traveled over the weekend with Sunday reaching pre-pandemic levels for air travel. Many flying this Thanksgiving break faced major flight delays and cancellations. Kris Van Cleave reports.

High winds caused a thin strip of caulk-like material known as RTV to delaminate and pull away from the base of the crew capsule’s protective nose cone at the top of the rocket.

More than a week after Hurricane Ian made landfall in Florida, clean up and rescue efforts continue. Kate Cimini, Florida investigative reporter for USA Today, joined CBS News to discuss the latest.

The U.S. Coast Guard is working to survey the damage left behind by Hurricane Ian and rescue people who remain stranded. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca rode along with Coast Guard members Friday to better understand what goes into the recovery efforts.

Ian slammed into South Carolina as a Category 1 hurricane Friday. It ripped apart piers and flooded neighborhoods with life-threatening storm surge. It has since weakened to a post-tropical storm. CBS News senior national correspondent Mark Strassmann reports on the latest.

The number of fatalities in Florida from Hurricane Ian is continuing to rise as officials begin to assess the destruction left in its wake. Search and rescue teams are working to evacuate Sanibel and Captiva islands after the causeway leading to the area collapsed. Meanwhile, the majority of Fort Myers, Florida, remained without water and power Friday. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez reports.

At least four storm-related deaths have been reported after Hurricane Nicole made landfall in Florida on Thursday. CBS News correspondent Elise Preston joined “CBS News Mornings” to discuss the damage the storm caused.

Initial inspections revealed no major damage, but a detailed assessment will be carried out to make sure.

The Weather Channel’s Mike Bettes is tracking Tropical Storm Nicole as it moves up the East Coast after slamming Florida.

Tropical Storm Nicole is making its way across Florida after slamming the state’s east coast as a Category 1 hurricane. Elise Preston has the latest on the damage it’s caused.

Hundreds of thousands of residents are without power in Florida as Tropical Storm Nicole pummels the state. CBS News correspondent Elise Preston has the latest from the sunshine state.

A rare November storm sparked mandatory evacuations for many Floridians. Jason Allen from CBS News Dallas-Fort Worth is in Vero Beach with more on the conditions there.

A rare November hurricane has made landfall in Florida, threatening areas still struggling to recover from Hurricane Ian. Also, multiple races in the midterm elections remain undecided with control of Congress on the line. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener.

A rare November hurricane made landfall on the Atlantic Coast of Florida near Vero Beach early Thursday morning. The state is still recovering from Hurricane Ian, which hit as a Category 4 storm in September. CBS News correspondent Elise Preston reports.

It was a Category 1 hurricane when it crossed over land just south of Vero Beach, forecasters said. Officials had ordered evacuations that included Mar-a-Lago.

The Category 1 hurricane is expected to reach Florida’s east coast any time now, the National Hurricane Center says. Officials ordered evacuations that included Mar-a-Lago.

The Weather Channel’s Mike Bettes is tracking Hurricane Nicole as it makes landfall in the Bahamas and has more on where it’s headed next.

Nicole strengthened into a rare November hurricane before it’s expected to make landfall in Florida. Dozens of counties are under a state of emergency, and mandatory evacuations have been ordered for some residents. Elise Preston reports.

The storm was expected to strengthen and become a hurricane before hitting Florida’s east coast.

New warnings and watches were issued for many parts of Florida, including the southwestern Gulf coastline that was devastated by Hurricane Ian​ in late September.

Millions along Florida’s Atlantic coast are bracing for what could be a rare November hurricane — the first since 1985. The Weather Channel’s Mike Bettes is tracking the storm.

The SLS moon rocket will be exposed to the elements at its seaside launch pad, but NASA says it’s tough enough to take it.

A range of warnings and watches remain in place as Nicole churns towards the Atlantic coastline.

Texas A&M Forest Service reminds Texans to be careful with activities that may cause a wildfire this hunting season. he general season for white-tailed deer hunting opened Nov. 5 for all but the two westernmost counties in Texas. From 2017 to 2021, Texas A&M Forest Service responded to 3,682 wildfires that burned 1.4 million acres. During that time, 42% of wildfires occurred during the major hunting season months of September through January. “Texas A&M Forest Service…

A rare November hurricane watch has been posted along Florida’s Atlantic coast. Subtropical storm Nicole is expected to become a hurricane before making landfall in Florida later this week.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis also declared a state of emergency on Monday for 34 counties that could be hit by the storm.

Here are the latest updates from the KVUE Storm Team. Author: Shane Hinton (KVUE), Jordan Darensbourg, Hunter Williams Published: 11:46 AM CST March 6, 2019 Updated: 8:32 AM CDT November 5, 2022 AUSTIN, Texas — The storms from Friday night have all passed, and we’re now dealing with much cooler temperatures to start your Saturday morning, with some areas, especially in the Hill Country, that are over 30 degrees cooler than Friday morning! With that,…

The National Weather Service said tornadoes also were reported in Texas and Arkansas and a storm system was heading toward Louisiana.

All modes of severe weather are possible. AUSTIN, Texas — All eyes are on a strong Pacific cold front sweeping into Central Texas Friday afternoon, bringing an increasing likelihood of severe storms.  The Storm Prediction Center has now shifted the “enhanced” risk for storms toward the northeast, but this still includes Milam County. A majority of Central Texas is under a “slight” – level 2 out of 5 – risk for severe weather. The primary…

Here are the latest updates from the KVUE Storm Team. AUSTIN, Texas — The severe threat has been lowered in the most recent update from the Storm Prediction Center, but we still very much have the possibility of some strong to severe storms through 10 p.m. this evening. The ‘enhanced’ risk area has been pushed to the NE largely out of the KVUE area, but the ‘slight’ – level 2 of 5 – risk remains…

Photos and videos posted to social media showed leveled homes and fields of debris.

All modes of severe weather are possible. AUSTIN, Texas — Friday is a day where we want you to be weather aware. A strong Pacific cold front sweeps into Central Texas Friday afternoon, bringing an increasing likelihood of severe storms.  The Storm Prediction Center has now upgraded areas along and east of the Interstate 35 corridor to the “enhanced” – level 3 of 5 – risk for severe storms. The primary threats will be damaging…

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High winds are expected to rip through much of the Austin area as soon as this afternoon, with the possibility of damaging hail and tornadoes. The National Weather Service says Travis and Williamson counties could see wind speeds in excess of 60 mph, along with hail and an isolated chance of tornadoes, between 4 and 9 p.m. Friday. The NWS says stretches of Austin and Georgetown face the highest risk for severe winds and possible…

All modes of severe weather are possible. AUSTIN, Texas — Friday is a day where we want you to be weather aware. A strong Pacific cold front sweeps into Central Texas Friday afternoon, bringing an increasing likelihood of severe storms.  The Storm Prediction Center has now upgraded areas along and east of the I-35 corridor to the ‘enhanced’ – level 3 of 5 – risk for severe storms. The primary threats will be damaging winds…

All modes of severe weather are possible. AUSTIN, Texas — While we have been mainly dry through most of the week, that is expected to change as we head into Friday night and Saturday. Many high schools have moved their previously-scheduled Friday night games to Thursday night and, based on latest forecasts, that appears to be a wise decision. RELATED: LIST: Central Texas high school football games rescheduled due to severe weather threat Timing Friday…

Hurricane Maria left Puerto Rico devastated – almost 3,000 people died in its wake, towns were left without power or water for months, and hundreds of thousands of Puerto Ricans left, many never to return. David Begnaud returns to Puerto Rico for CBS Reports to examine the impact of that exodus and what the future holds.

All modes of severe weather are possible. AUSTIN, Texas — While we have been mainly dry through most of the week, that is expected to change as we head into Friday night and Saturday. Many high schools have moved their previously-scheduled Friday night games to Thursday night and, based on latest forecasts, that appears to be a wise decision. Timing Friday looks to start off with a few isolated showers, which could cause some issues…

Here are the latest updates from the KVUE Storm Team. Author: Shane Hinton (KVUE), Jordan Darensbourg, Hunter Williams Published: 11:46 AM CST March 6, 2019 Updated: 3:25 AM CDT November 3, 2022 AUSTIN, Texas — Another round of low clouds and patchy fog will develop across Central Texas Wednesday night. There could also be a few light passing showers during the overnight hours into Thursday morning. So the Thursday morning commute will be damp in…

All modes of severe weather are possible. AUSTIN, Texas — While we have been mainly dry through most of the week, that is expected to change as we head into Friday night and Saturday. Many high schools have moved their previously-scheduled Friday night games to Thursday night and, based on latest forecasts, that appears to be a wise decision. Timing Friday looks to start off with a few isolated showers, which could cause some issues…