Boy dies after being swept away by floodwaters while walking to bus stop, police say
Since Wednesday, more than a foot of rain has now fallen in parts of Kentucky. A 9-year-old boy was tragically caught in a rushing flood Friday while walking to school.
Nearly half of National Weather Service offices critically understaffed, report warns
A new AP investigation reveals that nearly half of National Weather Service offices are facing critical staffing shortages, with experts warning the gaps could put lives at risk during severe weather season.
Several killed after tornado outbreak
In the past 24 hours, a deadly tornado outbreak has killed at least seven people across the South and Midwest, with multiple states, including Tennessee, Missouri, and Indiana experiencing severe damage and flooding. FOX Weather's Kiyana Lewis joins LiveNOW's Austin Westfall with an update on the conditions in Memphis.
Tornadoes, severe storms slam America's heartland
A tornado outbreak is unfolding Wednesday for parts of the lower Mississippi Valley into the mid-South and lower Ohio Valley, including the threat of multiple long-track EF-3 or stronger tornadoes. NOAA's Storm Prediction Center (SPC) upgraded portions of Arkansas, Missouri, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee and Mississippi to a rare Level 5 out of 5 "high risk" of severe weather. A massive tornado was spotted by FOX Weather Storm Tracker Brandon Copic as it roared near Lake City, Arkansas. Authorities issued a Tornado Emergency – the most dire of tornado alerts – for towns in the path of the storm, such as Leachville and Monette. Copic urged people in the warning area to get to safety.
What does a 100-year flood actually mean?
Weather forecasters often use terms like "100-year" or "500-year" floods. Here’s what those terms really mean and why these extreme events are happening more frequently.
How to protect your vehicle from a hailstorm
The National Insurance Crime Bureau estimates every year there are around a quarter of a million insurance claims for damage to vehicles from hail.
2 dead in central U.S. as severe storms head east
At least two people were killed Sunday after severe weather battered the central U.S. as FOX Weather continues to track the threat of more destructive storms on Monday. The powerful storms stretched from Lower Michigan down to eastern Texas and northern Louisiana, unleashing damaging winds, large hail and tornadoes.
Tax deadline extensions: Where weather disasters have altered the April 15 filing date
In 2025, the IRS has once again extended the tax filing deadline for residents in areas declared major disaster zones by the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
Midwest weather: Blizzard warning in several states
A powerful winter storm sweeping across the Plains and Upper Midwest is bringing blizzard conditions to parts of the region. More than 54 million people are threatened as severe storms move their way through Chicago and Indianapolis. LiveNOW's Josh Breslow spoke about the weather warnings in the Upper Plains, Midwest regions with Senior Branch Forecaster Marc Chenard from the National Weather Service's Weather Prediction Center.
Trump’s executive order gives states more control during disaster response
This executive order follows Trump's previous vow to reduce or eliminate FEMA’s role in disaster response, shifting more responsibility to state and local entities.
Video shows bus laying on Alabama high school gym after deadly tornado
Drone video showed the power of a tornado's 120-mph winds in Alabama where a school bus was lofted onto a high school gymnasium.
13 people rescued after being trapped in Burger King bathroom during tornado in Missouri
A small town about 45 miles southwest of St. Louis, called Villa Ridge, suffered damage when an EF-2 tornado damaged several buildings, including a Burger King.
30+ killed from deadly tornadoes across U.S.
Cleanup and recovery operations are underway across the central and eastern U.S. in the wake of a powerful storm system that swept across the nation, producing violent tornadoes, a dust storm, wildfires and blizzard conditions that have left at least 40 people dead. FOX Weather's Katie Byrne joined LiveNOW from FOX with the latest.
Mississippi officials update on deadly storms
Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves spoke Sunday on the deadly storms that slammed the region in recent days as at least six people have been confirmed dead in his state.
At least 35 dead after storms strike several states
The death toll rises to 35 after a powerful storm system spawned tornadoes and dust storms. Sgt. Eddie Young with Missouri State Highway Patrol joined LiveNOW from FOX's Josh Breslow to explain the devastation in Missouri.
Massive storm that fueled tornadoes, blizzard leaves 33 dead across US
A violent storm has killed at least 33 people across several states. The massive weather system brought tornadoes, dust storms and blizzard warnings to millions of people.
At least 18 dead after violent tornadoes rip across Missouri, South
At least 18 people are dead across three states following a widespread and dangerous severe weather outbreak, which started on Friday.
Oklahoma wildfires fueled by high winds, dry weather; 3 killed in Texas dust storm
High winds and dry weather fueled wildfires in Oklahoma and Texas, with winds so strong they toppled several semis.
$33T worth of US homes at 'major' risk of flood, wind or fire
New data finds $33 trillion in U.S. homes are at a major risk from fire, flood and wind. These metro areas face the highest-valued properties at risk.
EF2 tornado hits FOX 35 Orlando TV station
An EF2 tornado touched down early Monday morning in Lake Mary, Florida. It crossed FOX 35 Orlando's TV station and damaged homes in nearby Longwood and Lake Mary, officials and the National Weather Service said. FOX 35's meteorologist Brooks Garner, who was on-air when the tornado struck, joined LiveNOW from FOX.