Tornadoes leave 6 dead across the South
Another round of severe weather is on the way.
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Deadly tornadoes hit Alabama
Multiple fatalities were reported after tornadoes hit Alabama.
Deadly tornadoes batter southern states
Several people are dead after a cluster of tornadoes touched down in Alabama. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca reports from the danger zone and then CBS News meteorologist and climate specialist Jeff Berardelli joins CBSN's Lana Zak with his forecast.
Another major tornado outbreak takes aim at Southeast
More severe weather is on tap as a new study confirms that tornadoes are often stronger than experts thought.
Tracking the dangerous tornado outbreak
CBS New York chief weathercaster Lonnie Quinn has the latest on the storms threatening the Southeast.
Southern states brace for another tornado outbreak
An outbreak of tornadoes is expected in several southern states starting Thursday. It will be the second severe weather outbreak in less than two weeks, and could be much worse this time around. CBS News meteorologist and climate specialist Jeff Berardelli joins CBSN's Lana Zak with the latest.
The Midwest fell victim to a series of violent storms Monday night
The Midwest fell victim to a series of violent storms Monday night. For Iowa, Kansas and Michigan, the end of summer was marked by 80-mile-per-hour winds and torrential downpours. Don Dahler reports
The National Weather Service confirmed a tornado touched down briefly in Worcester, Massachusetts last night with winds at about 85 miles per hour
The National Weather Service confirmed a tornado touched down briefly in Worcester, Massachusetts last night with winds at about 85 miles per hour. Forecasters said it was an EF0, the lowest rating on the tornado scale.
Extreme weather conditions continued to pop up across the country, as the Boston-area saw its first tornado since record keeping began in 1950
Extreme weather conditions continued to pop up across the country, as the Boston-area saw its first tornado since record keeping began in 1950. The same weather system also dumped softball-sized hail in eastern Tennessee, and dumped torrential rain on central Ohio. Vicente Arenas reports.
A tornado swept through a Virginia campground killing at least two people and injured 36 on the state’s eastern shore
A tornado swept through a Virginia campground killing at least two people and injured 36 on the state’s eastern shore. Witnesses say the sky turned black and started dumping hail the size of golf balls. Chip Reid reports.
More thunderstorms are heading toward Minnesota and the flood threat is widening into Iowa and the Dakotas
More thunderstorms are heading toward Minnesota and the flood threat is widening into Iowa and the Dakotas. Meteorologist Megan Glaros of CBS station WBBM says conditions will only get worse through the weekend.
A tornado caused serious damage through the west side of Indianapolis, Indiana, causing some major damage
A tornado caused serious damage through the west side of Indianapolis, Indiana, causing some major damage. WISH-TV's Jessica Hayes reports.
Meteorologist Megan Glaros of CBS station WBBM is tracking the weather
Tens of millions from the upper Midwest to the Northeast are under the threat of severe storms that could bring tornadoes. Meteorologist Megan Glaros of CBS station WBBM is tracking the weather.
Rare twin tornadoes destroyed most of the small town of Pilger, Nebraska, killing two and leaving a dozen injured
Rare twin tornadoes destroyed most of the small town of Pilger, Nebraska, killing two and leaving a dozen injured. The National Weather Service said one of the twisters was an EF-4, with winds up to 200 mph. Jeff Pazera from CBS' Omaha affiliate KMTV reports from Pilger.
At least eight tornadoes touched down in Colorado Sunday, damaging a trailer park and golf course in addition to injuring a golf caddy
At least eight tornadoes touched down in Colorado Sunday, damaging a trailer park and golf course in addition to injuring a golf caddy. Norah O'Donnell reports.
The Central Plains and the Mississippi Valley are bracing for severe storms
The Central Plains and the Mississippi Valley are bracing for severe storms. Parts of Northern Colorado have seen a funnel cloud touch down, and portions of Kansas have already seen significant hail and a tornado. Vinita Nair reports.
Millions in the Plains and Midwest face the threat of tornadoes and thunderstorms again after a line of destructive storms swept through yesterday
Millions in the Plains and Midwest face the threat of tornadoes and thunderstorms again after a line of destructive storms swept through yesterday. Vincente Arenas reports on the heavy damage and the clean up.
The Plains and Midwest are at risk for severe weather Tuesday into Wednesday with violent thunderstorms, tornadoes and high winds
The Plains and Midwest are at risk for severe weather Tuesday into Wednesday with violent thunderstorms, tornadoes and high winds. CBS Chicago station WBBM's meteorologist Megan Glaros tracks the latest.
In North Dakota, residents are cleaning up from a tornado that struck with little warning and was captured on video
A new batch of severe weather is moving through the South, where flood watches and warnings are in place from Texas to Louisiana. In North Dakota, residents are cleaning up from a tornado that struck with little warning and was captured on video by oil workers as it roared toward their camp. Additional video provided by Ian Livingston. Manuel Bojorquez reports.
A RV park south of Watford City was destroyed yesterday when a dangerous tornado touched ground
A RV park south of Watford City was destroyed yesterday when a dangerous tornado touched ground. All 15 RVs were destroyed and nine people were injured. Eyewitnesses describe the terror and recovery efforts.
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A storm system caused a slew of powerful tornadoes to touch down in Nebraska Sunday, causing widespread damage across the state
A storm system caused a slew of powerful tornadoes to touch down in Nebraska Sunday, causing widespread damage across the state. CBS News' Vinita Nair reports from Sutton, Neb., one of several towns digging out from the storm.
Turbulent weather is moving through much of the nation's midsection this weekend. Everything is possible from snow in Colorado to tornadoes in the Midwest
Turbulent weather is moving through much of the nation's midsection this weekend. Everything is possible from snow in Colorado to tornadoes in the Midwest. Meteorologist Lauren Casey of WCCO-TV takes a look at what's ahead for the region.
The president visited Vilonia, Arkansas to tour devastation left behind by severe tornadoes
The president visited Vilonia, Arkansas to tour devastation left behind by severe tornadoes.
The president visited Arkansas to promise residents of the town of Vilonia that “the federal government is going to be right here” to help them rebuild in the wake of severe tornado damage
The president visited Arkansas to promise residents of the town of Vilonia that “the federal government is going to be right here” to help them rebuild in the wake of severe tornado damage.
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Oklahoma tornado destroys homes, forces Air Force base to close
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2 missing USF doctoral students are now considered endangered, police say
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Oklahoma tornado destroys homes, forces Air Force base to close
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Trump confirms he's weighing a taxpayer takeover of Spirit Airlines "for the right price"
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Iran's top diplomat due in Pakistan amid Strait of Hormuz standoff with U.S.
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Cartel members linked to notorious drug lord's brother captured in Mexico
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