Historic storm could form in the Gulf of Mexico this week; earliest named storm since 2017

Historic storm could form in the Gulf of Mexico this week; earliest named storm since 2017

According to National Hurricane Center records, only two named tropical systems occurred in April - Ana in 2003 and Arlene in 2017. Neither of those tropical storms impacted land as Ana made a long trek across the Atlantic Ocean away from the United States and Arlene simply spun around the central Atlantic for one day.

According to National Hurricane Center records, only two named tropical systems occurred in April - Ana in 2003 and Arlene in 2017. Neither of those tropical storms impacted land as Ana made a long trek across the Atlantic Ocean away from the United States and Arlene simply spun around the central Atlantic for one day.

Pa., N.J., Del. have become new tornado zone
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Pa., N.J., Del. have become new tornado zone

As climate pattersn shift, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware have become new tornado zones, with a 600 percent increase in tornadoes in the Delaware Valley in the last five years.

As climate pattersn shift, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware have become new tornado zones, with a 600 percent increase in tornadoes in the Delaware Valley in the last five years.

‘Invaluable’ American flag recovered for Tennessee family after deadly tornado

‘Invaluable’ American flag recovered for Tennessee family after deadly tornado

Missing among the rubble was an American flag that was placed on the casket at Dustin Pinckney's grandfather's funeral. Pinckney said his grandmother, who died in the tornado, wanted to be buried with it.

Missing among the rubble was an American flag that was placed on the casket at Dustin Pinckney's grandfather's funeral. Pinckney said his grandmother, who died in the tornado, wanted to be buried with it.

Chick-fil-A sends Mobile Kitchen to those impacted by recent tornadoes

Chick-fil-A sends Mobile Kitchen to those impacted by recent tornadoes

Chick-fil-A has sent out its Mobile Kitchen to regions impacted by the recent devastating tornado that struck 11 states and destroyed homes and businesses leaving dozens killed. 

Chick-fil-A has sent out its Mobile Kitchen to regions impacted by the recent devastating tornado that struck 11 states and destroyed homes and businesses leaving dozens killed. 

Buzzwords you could hear during severe weather

Buzzwords you could hear during severe weather

Meteorologists use technical terms to describe weather phenomena. Here is a quick glossary of terms you may hear during severe weather coverage.

Meteorologists use technical terms to describe weather phenomena. Here is a quick glossary of terms you may hear during severe weather coverage.

How you should prepare for a tornado

How you should prepare for a tornado

While the locations of twisters can be unpredictable, preparing for tornadoes ahead of time can help keep you safe when they happen.

While the locations of twisters can be unpredictable, preparing for tornadoes ahead of time can help keep you safe when they happen.

NWS confirms 8 tornadoes in NJ, Pennsylvania and Delaware as destruction found across region

NWS confirms 8 tornadoes in NJ, Pennsylvania and Delaware as destruction found across region

A line of severe thunderstorms, with tornadoes, claimed the life of one person in Sussex County, Delaware Saturday, as they ripped through the region, dumping copious rain and containing frequent lighting, strong, gusty winds and hail. In total, six tornadoes were confirmed, four in New Jersey, one in Delaware, and one in Pennsylvania.

A line of severe thunderstorms, with tornadoes, claimed the life of one person in Sussex County, Delaware Saturday, as they ripped through the region, dumping copious rain and containing frequent lighting, strong, gusty winds and hail. In total, six tornadoes were confirmed, four in New Jersey, one in Delaware, and one in Pennsylvania.

Here’s why the US leads the world in weather disasters

Here’s why the US leads the world in weather disasters

Some experts believe extreme weather triggered by America’s unique geography creates dangers explaining that it takes people to turn those hazards into disasters.

Some experts believe extreme weather triggered by America’s unique geography creates dangers explaining that it takes people to turn those hazards into disasters.

Hurricane Ian briefly attained Category 5 intensity off Florida's Gulf Coast, NHC says

Hurricane Ian briefly attained Category 5 intensity off Florida's Gulf Coast, NHC says

According to NOAA's National Centers for Environmental Information, Ian was responsible for $112.9 billion in damage, making it the costliest hurricane in Florida’s history and the third-costliest in U.S. history, behind only Katrina ($190 billion) and Harvey ($151.3 billion).

According to NOAA's National Centers for Environmental Information, Ian was responsible for $112.9 billion in damage, making it the costliest hurricane in Florida’s history and the third-costliest in U.S. history, behind only Katrina ($190 billion) and Harvey ($151.3 billion).