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At least 4 killed in Texas tornado
At least four people were killed when a tornado tore through the North Texas town of Matador Wednesday night. It was one of multiple tornadoes which ripped through several states amid severe weather conditions. Jason Allen reports from Matador.
Deadly storm hits northern Texas town, leaves trail of destruction
Matador Mayor Pat Smith told CBS News crews were digging people out of rubble and carrying bodies away. Officials say four people were killed.
Extreme weather pummeling southern U.S.
Residents in Jasper County, Mississippi, are facing the aftermath of a powerful tornado that ripped apart homes and other buildings. It was one of more than 20 confirmed tornadoes in the U.S. since Friday. At the same time, other parts of the South are dealing with intense heat. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca has more from Dallas.
Texas faces dangerously high heat
Intense heat and humidity are suffocating parts of Texas with a heat index above 120 degrees in some areas. The heat comes on the heels of a tornado that killed three people in the Texas panhandle last week. Stephanie Whitfield, a reporter for Houston CBS affiliate KHOU, has more.
Tornado levels nearly 200 homes in Texas town
A tornado a quarter-of-a-mile wide ripped through the Texas Panhandle town of Perryton Thursday, leaving three people dead and dozens more injured, officials said. It was part of a severe storm system that also brought flash flooding to the Florida Panhandle. Hundreds of thousands of people remain without power across the South. Omar Villafranca reports from Perryton.
3 dead after string of tornadoes hit South
Three people in Texas are dead after a tornado tore through Perryton, home to about 8,000 people. CBS News' Omar Villafranca takes a look at the devastation from the severe weather hitting the South.
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Mass-evacuations save lives as cyclone slams into India and Pakistan
Two people died in India before Cyclone Biparjoy actually made landfall, while in Pakistan, not a single death was reported.
Millions in U.S. under severe weather threat
Nearly 20 million Americans are facing the threat of severe weather over the next 24 hours with heavy rain and flash flooding possible across the Southeast. There's also potential for record-breaking heat in parts of Texas and Florida. On Wednesday, at least a dozen tornadoes ripped through four states. CBS News correspondent Mark Strassmann has more from Alabama.
Tropical depression could threaten Florida
Thursday marked the first day of Atlantic hurricane season, and the National Hurricane Center forecasted that a tropical depression which formed in the Gulf of Mexico could potentially turn into a tropical storm by Thursday night or Friday.
Little Leaguer rescued by from dust devil
A Florida teen rescued a 7-year-old Little League player from a dust devil that suddenly appeared.
Tornado rolls through South Florida
A tornado tore through Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, over the weekend, flipping cars and destroying homes. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez joins CBS News to discuss the latest.
Hail covers Florida family's backyard
A family in Florida was left stunned when hail stones covered their backyard and turned it white on Tuesday.
Severe storms threaten Texas, southeast U.S.
Forecasters say large hail, strong wind and even tornadoes are possible for parts of the southeast this weekend. Omar Villafranca reports from Dallas.
Tornado causes damage in Texas, but no injuries
Some homes and businesses were damaged when a tornado touched down on Thursday in Tyler, Texas, but there were no injuries.
3 deaths linked to Oklahoma tornadoes
Three people are dead following at least eight confirmed tornadoes across Oklahoma. Gov. Kevin Stitt declared a state of emergency in five hard-hit counties to assess the damage. Omar Villafranca reports from Cole, Oklahoma.
2 dead after string of tornadoes in Oklahoma
A wave of severe storms hammered Oklahoma, Kansas and Iowa. At least two people are dead in a small rural town outside of Oklahoma City. Janet Shamlian reports.
Fort Lauderdale recovers from historic flooding
The Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport finally reopened Friday, two days after being shuttered due to a powerful storm which brought more than two inches of rain to the region, stranding residents and causing major flooding. Cleanup efforts are underway. Manuel Bojorquez reports.
New Atlantic hurricane season forecast hinges on strength of El Niño
Experts have already said that the recurring climate pattern will "likely develop" this season.
Fort Lauderdale cleans up after storm
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, is still recovering following a torrential downpour that closed schools and its airport. Manuel Bojorquez spoke to a family that was stranded after their flight was canceled.
Flooding slams Ft. Lauderdale Airport
Heavy rain unleashed major flooding at Ft. Lauderdale Airport on Wednesday, forcing flights to stay grounded and leaving many stranded at the airport and in cars for hours.
Historic rainfall sparks flooding in South Florida
Rescue crews had to use boats to reach stranded residents after torrential rain caused flash flooding Wednesday in South Florida, shuttering schools and closing a major airport. Fort Lauderdale received nearly 26 inches of rain over the course of just 24 hours, a city record. Manuel Bojorquez reports from Fort Lauderdale.
Florida streets submerged after downpour
Intense rainfall in South Florida flooded streets and shut down the Fort Lauderdale airport. Manuel Bojorquez reports.
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