Tornadoes and severe storms hit communities south of Chicago, causing extensive damage to homes and buildings, ripping off a high school roof, and leaving hundreds of thousands without power. While no deaths were immediately reported from Thursday's storms, a man died in Iowa from a falling tree during earlier storms on Wednesday.
Multiple tornadoes struck communities near Chicago, causing widespread destruction. Severe storms led to flight cancellations and power outages across the Midwest. Meanwhile, a dangerous heatwave hit the East Coast, prompting emergency measures.
Meteorologists announced the formation of El Niño in a warmed Pacific Ocean, predicting it will reach historic strength and turbocharge extreme weather globally. NOAA confirmed its existence, forecasting a 63% chance of it ranking among the largest events since 1950.
Germany is facing severe weather today, with thunderstorms, gale-force winds up to 129 km/h, and potential tornadoes expected, particularly in southern regions. Northern areas will also experience strong winds and localized fog, while heavy rain is forecast for the Alps and eastern mountain ranges overnight.
Michigan is experiencing severe weather, including tornadoes and flooding, with significant economic and social impacts. The state faces costly cleanup operations and long-term financial burdens from damaged infrastructure and repeated extreme events.
Aerial footage reveals extensive destruction after tornadoes swept through parts of Mississippi, damaging hundreds of homes.
Storm chaser Ashton Lemley was helping search through a Mississippi trailer park destroyed by tornadoes when he heard a kitten meowing from the rubble
Powerful storms that included at least one confirmed tornado have torn through parts of Mississippi, damaging nearly 500 homes, tearing up trees and downing power lines
Powerful storms that included at least one confirmed tornado have torn through parts of Mississippi, collapsing hundreds homes, tearing up trees and downing power lines
Wildfires, hurricanes, tornadoes and floods fueled by manmade climate change are changing the housing industry. That's because people seeking to rebuild in disaster-prone regions are turning away from stick-builds and embracing prefabricated homes that can withstand fire and extreme weather.
There was significant damage in Enid, a city of about 50,000 people, according to local reports.
Having survived the threat of tornadoes during their US tour, the Wallaroos are enjoying a distraction-free build-up to their Anzac Day Test against New Zealand.
Severe tornadoes and storms swept across the Upper Midwest over the weekend, damaging and destroying dozens of homes in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois and other states. At least 66 tornado reports were submitted to the National Weather Service. In Minnesota's Marion Township, about 30 homes were damaged and 12 have significant damage. In Wisconsin's Marathon County, 75 homes were destroyed. Over 43,000 customers lost power in Illinois. No fatalities have been reported.
