Record tornado warnings strain aging U.S. radar system
When "minutes matter" in severe weather, faster forecasting technology is crucial for saving lives, says one NOAA meteorologist.
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NOAA meteorologist's caution about aging tech
Tornado activity across the U.S. has increased this year, with more than 470 tornadoes reported through early April. Dave Malkoff, a national correspondent with the CBS Innovation Lab, reports on the decades-old tornado radar system and how it is in desperate need of an upgrade.
NOAA faces significant proposed cuts
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is facing significant proposed cuts, according to a Trump administration memo obtained by CBS News. Former NOAA Administrator Rick Spinrad joins "America Decides" to discuss what the move could mean for the weather agency's climate change work.
Photos show Kentucky's capital submerged after record flooding
After powerful storms caused historic river flooding, photos of Kentucky's capital city Frankfort show homes, buildings and major roads entirely under water.
Deadly U.S. storms killed at least 24
At least 24 people were killed during storms that slammed parts of the South and the Midwest. Kentucky residents are shocked after having to evacuate their homes and businesses. CBS News' Nicole Valdes reports from Frankfort.
Deadly storms sweep through Midwest, South
At least 20 people were killed after a powerful storm system swept through the South and Midwest over the weekend. CBS News correspondent Dave Malkoff has more from Pocahontas, Arkansas.
Deadly storms rage across South, Midwest
Dangerous downpours and life-threatening flash flooding are set to pummel parts of the South and Midwest today. The area has already been devastated by days of deadly storms.
Deadly storms bring flooding to South
Deadly storms that swept through the Midwest and the South flooded parts of Tennessee as more rain is forecasted. CBS News' Dave Malkoff reports from Clarksville, and meteorologist Grant Gilmore has the latest weather predictions.
Deadly storms rip through South, Midwest
Several deaths have been reported after more severe weather slammed parts of the South and the Midwest. Tornadoes and flooding impacted thousands. CBS News' Dave Malkoff reports from Clarksville, Tennessee.
Tornadoes and violent winds cause deadly damage in South and Midwest
Tornadoes and violent winds flattened homes and ripped apart buildings from Oklahoma to Indiana.
Latest weather forecast for the Midwest
The severe weather that slammed parts of the South and the Midwest reportedly caused several deaths. Possible catastrophic flooding is now expected in many of these areas. CBS News' Nicole Valdes reports from Tennessee, and CBS News Bay Area meteorologist Jessica Burch has the latest weather forecast.
More severe weather expected
Parts of the South and the Midwest are bracing for more severe weather after apparent tornadoes tore through houses and businesses and led to at least one death. CBS News' Omar Villafranca has more from Arkansas.
Violent storms, tornadoes in Midwest
Massive storms and suspected tornadoes destroyed homes and businesses in several parts of the South and the Midwest. At least 11 twisters were reported. CBS News' Omar Villafranca reports from Lake City, Arkansas, as forecasts predict more severe weather is coming.
Tornadoes, floods threaten Midwest as storms wallop region and the South
The National Weather Service issued a tornado emergency, the most severe type of warning that exists, in Lake City, Arkansas.
Tennessee braces for flooding ahead of storm
A storm system will be stalled the next few days over the center of the country. More than a foot of rain, in some places, could cause flooding. Rob Marciano has the forecast. Then, Nicole Valdes reports from northern Tennessee.
Severe storm sweeps through U.S.
At least one death has been reported after a severe storm swept through Indiana and crossed several other states. Parts of the South and the East are expecting severe conditions. CBS News' Skyler Henry reports from Atlanta, Georgia, and meteorologist Jessica Burch has the latest weather forecast.
3 dead, more than 200 rescued in South Texas after flooding
At least three people have died due to severe storms in South Texas this week as rescues were still ongoing Friday.
Heavy rain causes devastating flooding in Texas
At least three people are dead in South Texas following a severe storm that delivered more than a foot of rain. That's about half the precipitation the region typically sees in an entire year. Karen Hua reports.
Woman helps Helene survivors recover memories
Thursday marks six months since Hurricane Helene brought devastating flooding and damage to North Carolina. CBS News' Skyler Henry has the story of a woman reconnecting people with their beloved photos washed away in the storm.
Tornado hits Mississippi town nearly 2 years to the day after deadly twisters
Sharkey County's emergency management director "attempted to get to his house while watching the tornado come across farm fields," an official said, as Rolling Fork mourned two years since the 2023 twister outbreak.
NOAA: Above average temperatures, dry weather
Spring has officially arrived and forecasters from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, or NOAA, have published their seasonal outlook to help us prepare for the temperatures and potential storms in the months ahead. CBS News Sacramento chief meteorologist Nicholas Merianos has more.
Crews working to contain Miami-Dade fire
Crews are working around the clock to contain more than a dozen wildfires in Florida, with one in southern Miami-Dade County burning more than 24,000 acres. CBS News correspondent Cristian Benavides reports from Florida City. Then, meteorologist Zoe Mintz joins with the latest forecast.
Major storm system hits Midwest
Parts of the Midwest saw a range of extreme weather Wednesday as a system walloped the region with heavy snow, strong winds, severe thunderstorms and possible tornadoes. CBS News correspondent Nicole Valdes has more.
Survivors of deadly tornadoes share stories: "We wouldn't be alive"
A massive storm system that brought tornadoes, rain, high winds and wildfires killed dozens of people in the Midwest and South over the weekend.
2 tornadoes hit small Mississippi town
At least 42 people were killed over the weekend when a severe storm swept through the Midwest and southern U.S. The system brought heavy rain, tornadoes and wildfires. CBS News national correspondent Dave Malkoff has the story of one home that was spared in Mississippi as tornadoes touched down.
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