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Tornado strikes Missouri amid severe weather threat in US

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Tornado strikes Missouri amid severe weather threat in US

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A tornado struck Missouri on Wednesday morning, causing an unknown number of injuries, as severe thunderstorms packing the threat of more hail and tornadoes were forecast across parts of the Midwest and South. The storms threatened a region that includes portions of the country still reeling from deadly weekend weather. The Storm Prediction Center said up to 40 million people from Chicago, Indianapolis, Detroit to Memphis, Tennessee, were at risk…

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Thunderstorms with large hail, possible tornados head toward Hill Country

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Thunderstorms with large hail, possible tornados head toward Hill Country

While San Antonio and parts of the Hill Country may not have seen the predicted thunderstorms on Tuesday, April 4, residents will have time to experience some much needed rainfall starting on Wednesday morning, April 5. The National Weather Service says possible thunderstorms are expected for the area this morning before 10 a.m. and showers through the early afternoon, with wind gusts up to 35 mph, before giving way to some sun through the evening….

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Wildfire grows to 5,000 acres in Texas Panhandle

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Wildfire grows to 5,000 acres in Texas Panhandle

POTTER COUNTY, Texas — Texans can return to their homes as crews attempt to contain a growing wildfire near Amarillo. Within an hour, evacuations began as the TAMFS said the burning grass had “high resistance to control.” Winds in the area quickly grew the fire to about 5,000 acres, but crews were able to get the wildfire about 20% contained just before 11 p.m. Residents were then allowed to return home.

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Severe storms including hail, tornadoes hit Midwest, South

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Severe storms including hail, tornadoes hit Midwest, South

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — People still sorting through the wreckage of their homes after a weekend of deadly weather braced for another wave of strong storms that began rolling into parts of the Midwest and South on Tuesday evening. At least one tornado was confirmed Tuesday night, and officials warned residents to have shelter ready before going to sleep. “This could be a night to just set up down in the basement to be…

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What to expect this tornado season in Texas

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What to expect this tornado season in Texas

Almost 70 million people from Texas to Michigan were under threat of severe weather Tuesday. These alerts came after more than 30 people died over the weekend, following a series of tornadoes that hit the South and Midwest. At least 50 tornadoes touched down across seven different states, leaving widespread power outages and property damage in their wake.  Tornadoes are most active between April and June, but this year is already off to an active…

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Thunderstorms, hail, possible tornados shift toward the north east

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Thunderstorms, hail, possible tornados shift toward the north east

San Antonio faces potential heavy rainfall, severe storms this week David Pinzer Photography/Getty Images As a mild cold front moves into South-Central Texas, San Antonio and parts of the Hill Country could see a few severe thunderstorms Tuesday evening. According to NWS, the storms have the potential to produce damaging winds and large-size hail. While thunderstorms are possible Tuesday, NWS is forecasting rain for Wednesday, April 5, NWS says widespread rainfall over the eastern half…

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