Tornado Coverage

Severe Storms Strike Plains After a Night of Tornado Reports

Severe weather, including high winds and very large hail, was pummeling the Southern Plains on Friday evening, a day after tornadoes were reported across five states, forecasters said.

Lauren McCarthy, Judson Jones and McKenna Oxenden, New York Times

New technology aims to help save lives as tornadoes become more frequent

Researchers say tornadoes in the southeast are growing more frequent and more deadly, creating a new tornado alley.

Raleigh woman's family survives tornado that ripped through Arkansas Friday, leaving several dead

Linda Wilkins helplessly watched the storm's damages play out on television as it ripped through Little Rock, Arkansas, where her daughter and four grandchildren live.

Keenan Willard, WRAL eastern North Carolina reporter

Mississippi faces long road to recovery after tornadoes

President Joe Biden says he plans to visit Mississippi, where more than 20 people died.

The aftermath of tornadoes in Mississippi is devastating

The tornado killed 25 and injured dozens in Mississippi.

Red Cross, Samaritan's Purse aiding victims of Mississippi storms

The storms that ran through the south claimed the lives of dozens of people in Mississippi, but locals in the area are joining the efforts to help the state get back on their feet.

Lora Lavigne, WRAL Durham reporter, and Mark Boyle, WRAL anchor/reporter

TV meteorologist prays on-air as tornado tears through rural Mississippi

WTVA Chief Meteorologist Matt Laubhan prayed on-air as a tornado neared Amory, Mississippi on Friday night.

Heavy snow, high winds, even tornadoes sweep from west coast to plains

At least nine tornadoes were reported in Oklahoma and Texas, part of a weather system that dumped snow on California before heading east.

Tornado roars through New Orleans

A sprawling weather mass has brought crippling blizzard conditions to the upper midwest and violent storms across several southern states.

Scope of tornado damage comes into focus in Mississippi, Alabama

Residents of Mississippi and Alabama are surveying damage today after severe weather ripped through the region overnight. In Montgomery County, Alabama the first two fatalities are confirmed after a tornado struck down there at 3:30 a.m.

This day in history: Deadly EF-4 tornado rips through Raleigh, killing 4

On Nov. 28, 1988, a deadly EF-4 tornado ripped through Raleigh.

34 years ago: Deadly EF-4 tornado hits NC, kills 4 people

Nov. 28 marks a somber anniversary in Raleigh's history. 34 years ago, a deadly EF-4 tornado ripped through the city, touching down around 1 a.m. on Nov. 28, 1988, in Umstead State Park.

Two people hurt, dozens forced to flee Delray Beach from possible tornado caused by Hurricane Ian

Two people are receiving treatment for injuries after a possible tornado caused by Hurricane Ian. It caused damage to an apartment complex in Delray Beach, Florida.

South Hill, VA skies dark in midst of nearby tornado warning

Our South Hill, VA cam shows the dark skies as nearby Mecklenburg County, VA has been put under a Tornado warning.

NOAA wants to know: What do you do when you hear a tornado warning?

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is gathering real-life tales from tornado survivors to improve future warnings.

Researchers want to hear your 'tornado tale' to improve weather warnings

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is asking people how they respond when warned about a severe thunderstorm or tornado.

Brian Shrader, WRAL meteorologist

Suspected tornado captured on camera in Kansas

Raw video of a suspected tornado in Marysville, Kansas from Saturday.

EF-1 tornado confirmed in Yadkin County

An EF1 tornado was confirmed by the National Weather Service in Thursday's severe storms.

WXII12.com Web Staff

Devastation shows scope of tornado damage in Michigan

The National Weather Service says a "large and extremely dangerous" tornado touched down in Michigan, causing damage to businesses and leading to at least some injuries.

Driver captures tornado on video

A tornado was captured on video in Charlestown, New Hampshire Monday evening.

Tornado touches down in Orange County, significant damage left behind

Three buildings in Orange County sustained damage from heavy winds that could have been the result of a tornado, according to Orange County leaders.

Tornado touches down in Wichita, causing severe damage

Wichita Mayor Brandon Whipple said after speaking with the city manager that around 50 to 100 buildings in the region were damaged.

NCSU team sudies unique tornadoes

In the southeastern U.S., we are especially vulnerable to tornadoes from a different kind of thunderstorm.

NC State team studies unique tornado threat

In the southeastern U.S., we are especially vulnerable to tornadoes from a different kind of thunderstorm.

Brian Shrader, WRAL anchor/reporter

11 years since deadly central NC tornado outbreak

11 years ago today, dozens of homes were destroyed and 24 people were killed by one of the worst storms in our state's history. The National Weather Service confirmed 30 tornadoes in the state on April 16, 2011, a single-day record. Tornadoes touched down in 33 of the state's 100 counties.