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Three Killed in North Dakota Tornado Outbreak

Three people died late Friday in rural Enderlin, North Dakota, after severe storms spawned tornadoes that devastated the area. According to a Saturday statement on Facebook from the Cass County Sheriff’s Office, storm chasers discovered two deceased individuals at one location while first responders found a third victim at another site. The tornado outbreak left […]

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Thousands of Americans Told To ‘Take Cover Now’ Over Tornado Threat

Tornado warnings blared across central and eastern North Dakota on Friday night, as a series of dangerous storms prompted the National Weather Service (NWS) to urge thousands of residents to “TAKE COVER NOW.” Why It Matters Tornadoes are among the most violent and unpredictable weather events. With wind speeds ranging from 65 to over 200 […]

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Map Shows States Under Tornado Threat as Pineapple-Sized Hail Forecast

Two southern states may experience severe storms, hail and possibly tornadoes on Sunday. The National Weather Service (NWS) has warned of a potential severe weather outbreak across the Southern Plains, with the possibility of several tornadoes, destructive wind gusts reaching 80 to 100 mph, and giant hailstones up to 5 inches in diameter—about the size […]

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Texas and Louisiana Face Memorial Day Tornado Threat

Severe thunderstorm warnings have been issued in parts of Texas and Louisiana on Memorial Day, with the possibility of thunderstorms, hail and tornadoes. The National Weather Service (NWS) warned residents in affected regions to remain alert to possible tornadoes, and to expect damage to roofs, sidings and trees. Why It Matters Memorial Day sees people […]

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Train Derailed As Tornado Rips Through Nebraska

By Jordan King is a Newsweek reporter based in London, U.K. Her current focus is on religion, health, food safety and population. She has covered the persecution of religions in the global south, fertility and birth rate issues around the world, multiple disease outbreaks in the U.S. and ongoing vaccination discourse. Jordan joined Newsweek in 2024 […]

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Tornado Map Shows States in ‘High-Risk’ Zone

Meteorologists are warning of a potentially dangerous multiday storm event across the central U.S. this week. On Wednesday, a large area from Texas to the Midwest is under a high risk of severe thunderstorms, including the possibility of tornadoes, large hail, damaging winds and life-threatening flash flooding. Why It Matters The storm threat follows a […]

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Tornado Warning Issued for Three States

U.S. weather authorities have issued warnings for extreme weather, including the possibility of tornadoes, in three states. The National Weather Service (NWS) warned residents in Texas, Mississippi and Tennessee that large amounts of hail and damaging gusts of wind are set to move through the regions. Why It Matters March is the start of peak […]

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