Potential tornadoes and hurricane-force winds threaten eastern, central US this weekend
More than 100 million people are being urged to prepare for a potentially dangerous weather outbreak that could unleash thunderstorms capable of producing hurricane-force wind gusts and
Severe weather expected across central, eastern U.S. through weekend
Dangerous weather conditions will peak Saturday, with one of the most prolific tornado-producing setups in years expected to develop over the Deep South — with disastrous results likely.
Tornado threat moves south after central states hit by massive storm
The threat of tornadoes moved east into the Mississippi Valley and the south on Saturday, just a day after a massive storm in several central states.
Severe weather storms forecast throughout South, Midwest
Tornadoes may hit the Mississippi Valley on Friday, as well as blizzards in the northern Plains and gusty conditions in Texas that pose a high risk of wildfires.
Strengthening storm fans dangerous fires in Plains ahead of likely outbreaks of severe storms and tornadoes in Midwest, South
A cross-country storm is strengthening as it moves over the central United States Friday and pounding the region with damaging hurricane-force wind gusts that are creating a blinding dust storm and fanning flames amid a “catastrophic” fire risk.
Chicago weather: High winds, strong storms and possibility of tornadoes this weekend
Severe thunderstorms capable of producing “destructive winds” with gusts of 70 miles per hour or higher is forecasted to move across the area late Friday evening into the early overnight hours.
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Powerful storm could spawn tornados; dangerous road conditions reported in Texas
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