How St. Louis is filling in "FEMA cracks"
On Thursday, the mayor of St. Louis, Missouri, rolled out a $19.2 million investment plan to fill in what she calls "FEMA cracks" after destructive tornadoes in May. CBS News correspondent Ian Lee has more.
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3 dead in North Dakota tornado; heavy storm damage in Minnesota
Three people are dead in North Dakota, and tens of thousands are still without power in Minnesota on Monday after powerful winds swept across the upper Midwest Friday and overnight Saturday.
Tornado confirmed near Kansas City
Multiple sirens have been heard in and around Kansas City Tuesday warning of tornadoes, with one already confirmed on the edge of the city. CBS News correspondent Ian Lee reports.
Tornado warnings issued in South after storm hits Kentucky, killing 1
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear wrote on social media that one person was killed and at least 14 injured when a "reported tornado" struck the region.
St. Louis' tornado warning system failed. Now, a commissioner is on leave.
St. Louis' emergency management commissioner has been placed on administrative leave, the mayor said, after tornado sirens failed to be activated ahead of Friday's storm.
St. Louis official on leave over siren failure
The head of the city emergency management agency for St. Louis, Missouri, has been placed on leave after tornado sirens failed to sound before an EF3 twister hit parts of the area on Friday. CBS News correspondent Shanelle Kaul has the details.
St. Louis' tornado sirens protocol fails
The St. Louis emergency management commissioner is on leave after a failure to activate outdoor warning sirens to alert residents before a large tornado struck parts of the city. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more.
Massive tornadoes rip through U.S.
Massive tornadoes continue sweeping through several states of the U.S. as Americans grapple with the aftermath of the severe weather. CBS News' Nicole Valdes reports from Madison, Alabama, and meteorologist Grant Gilmore has the latest weather forecast.
Tornadoes slam parts of U.S.
Severe weather hit parts of the Midwest, spawning nearly a dozen tornadoes across six states. In Tennessee, a tornado tore the roof off of a factory. Meanwhile in Alabama, at least one tornado caused downed trees. Intense rain and golf ball sized hail was also reported.
Survivor of EF5 tornado studying to be a meteorologist 12 years later
The violent tornado tore through Moore, Oklahoma, on May 20, 2013, killing 24 people and injuring dozens more.
Aspiring meteorologist turning pain into purpose
Aria Vargas was just 8 years old when a violent tornado tore through her community in Moore, Oklahoma, killing 24 people -- including her two sisters. Now 20, she's hoping to prevent similar tragedies. Dave Malkoff reports.
Police cruiser struck by lightning
A security camera caught the moment a police cruiser was struck by lightning as severe weather rolled through Oklahoma on Monday. CBS News senior weather correspondent Rob Marciano has a look at the damage in Oklahoma, CBS News correspondent Nicole Valdes reports on the conditions in Tennessee and meteorologist Jessica Burch has a check of the forecast.
FEMA cuts' impact on tornado recovery
Significant cuts to the Federal Emergency Management Agency have impacted tornado recovery efforts in the Midwest and South. CBS News Homeland Security correspondent Nicole Sganga has the details.
FEMA responds to deadly Kentucky tornadoes amid layoffs, looming cuts
Kentucky residents impacted by deadly tornadoes will likely have to turn to a weakened Federal Emergency Management Agency to aid recovery.
More deadly storms slam central U.S.
Severe storms slammed the central U.S., causing major damage in Oklahoma and other states. More severe weather is expected on Tuesday as thousands of people recover from deadly tornadoes. CBS News' Rob Marciano has the latest.
Kentucky tornadoes kill 19 as FEMA faces cuts
A string of tornadoes has left nearly 30 people dead in the South and Midwest as severe weather continues. Residents will now turn to the weakened Federal Emergency Management Agency to help them recover. Nicole Valdes has more.
Central U.S. braces for more severe weather after storms, tornadoes kill 29
More severe weather is forecast to hit the central U.S. this week, where communities are recovering from a recent bout of deadly storms.
Midwest hit with deadly storms, tornadoes
At least 26 people are dead after violent storms and tornadoes swept across three states. Officials expect the number to rise. Nicole Valdes reports and Grant Gilmore has the forecast.
Severe storms sweep across Midwest, killing at least 21
At least nine people were killed after a tornado hit southeastern Kentucky, while another seven died in Missouri.
Young boy gains perspective well beyond his years after tornado
River Garrett's family survived the deadly tornado, but their ranch in northern Oklahoma was leveled.
Revisiting a 9-year-old tornado survivor
River Garrett's family survived a deadly tornado in May 2024, but their ranch in northern Oklahoma was leveled. Dave Malkoff went back one year later.
Deadly storms hit Pittsburgh
Strong storms in the Pittsburgh area have killed at least four people. Meanwhile, in southern Missouri, a tornado uprooted trees, destroyed roofs and crushed buildings. And powerful storms also hit parts of Texas on Wednesday night, flooding streets with heavy rains. CBS News correspondent Jason Allen reports from Texas and CBS News meteorologist Darren Peck has the forecast.
Intense wind and rain slams parts of U.S.
At least two people were killed near Pittsburgh, which was hit by some of the strongest winds ever recorded there. Meanwhile, flash flooding has caused problems from north Texas to southwest Missouri.
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.
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.
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