The U.S. sees about 1,200 tornadoes each year. Experts say watching forecasts and knowing the meaning of different stages of ...

Severe Weather Team 2 Chief Meteorologist Brad Nitz stresses that you have a plan in place in case of a tornado threat.

Tornadoes can have extreme differences in how fast they move. Past history shows they can track as fast as traffic on an ...

They're much more common than tornadoes. Here's why severe thunderstorms are dangerous and why you should take action when a ...

There is no guaranteed safety during a tornado. That's why tornado warnings should be taken seriously, even if there's only a possibility. Since tornadoes spring up suddenly and without much ...

Discover how the National Weather Service ensures swift warnings and public safety on severe weather days with expert ...

A tornado watch and a tornado warning both signal potential danger, but they carry different levels of urgency and call for different responses. The National Weather Service, or NWS, defines a ...

Warnings are issued by your local forecast office. Warnings typically encompass a much smaller area (around the size of a city or small county) that may be impacted by a tornado identified by a ...

Chicagoland residents should brace for a wild weather weekend as strong winds, fire risks, and the potential for severe storms are on the horizon.

An important part of staying safe during severe thunderstorms and tornadoes is knowing the difference between a "watch" and a "warning" and how to receive these critical National Weather Service ...