As strong tornadoes, straight-line winds and large hail are possible in southwest Illinois and the greater St. Louis area Monday, it’s a good time to brush up on storm-related weather terms. A tornado ...

During hurricane season, there are plenty of different watches and warnings including: hurricane, storm surge and tropical ...

Tornado season always makes me uneasy. That is probably because the Palm Sunday tornado of 50 years ago bulldozed its way through my school district up north and devastated the farms of many of the ...

ATLANTA — When severe weather threatens, you’ll often hear alerts that can sound similar but mean very different things. The main difference comes down to watch vs. warning. A severe thunderstorm is ...

An important part of staying safe during severe thunderstorms and tornadoes is knowing the difference between a "watch" and a "warning" and how to receive these critical National Weather Service ...