In a situation like that, weather alerts are absolutely critical because they can save lives. "Since the beginning of ...

Most of western Illinois is under a tornado watch until Sunday night, with “a couple of intense tornadoes” possible in the region.

As severe weather season approaches, understanding the difference between a tornado watch and a tornado warning can help save lives. Both alerts indicate potential tornado threats, but they serve ...

When "minutes matter" in severe weather, faster forecasting technology is crucial for saving lives, says one NOAA ...

A Watch indicates the possibility of severe weather in a relatively broad area. For instance, a tornado watch means conditions are favorable for the development of tornadoes. Go about your normal ...

Severe weather season is underway in Oklahoma. It's important to understand these terms before an alert is issued.

Olympic gold medal-winning gymnast Jordan Chiles sat down with WFAA at the NCAA Gymnastics Championships in Fort Worth, Texas, on April 16, 2025. Dallas-Fire Rescue has a new chief. Chief Justin ...

One new site for the radar is atop a 100-foot water tower in Dry Ridge-based Climavision. It's already demonstrated its capabilities by detecting a tornado at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky ...