Scattered storms for Sat. afternoon
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A hazardous weather alert is in effect for Northeast Ohio, including the Cleveland and Akron areas, as strong to severe thunderstorms and heat move through the region. The National Weather Service warns of damaging winds,
A tornado watch has been issued until 11 p.m. Friday for Cook County and most of northern Illinois. Strong storms are expected to hit the Chicago area between 8 p.m. and midnight, the National Weather Service said.
Heavy rain is in the forecast for Chicago on Friday night, but an earlier threat of severe weather has significantly diminished.A tornado watch had been in effect for most of the Chicago area until 11 p.
Thousands of people were in the path of a dangerous storm that moved through North Carolina on Wednesday afternoon.
Sand and dust storms affect about 330 million people in over 150 countries and are taking an increasing toll on health, economies and the environment.
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The weather service forecasts a high-humidity environment with scattered thunderstorms developing Sunday afternoon and evening. Slow-moving storm cells could produce localized rainfall amounts of 2-3 inches, with isolated areas potentially receiving up to 4 inches of rain.
Michigan residents should prepare for a potentially stormy Saturday with a high risk of severe thunderstorms and heavy rainfall across multiple regions of the state.
A tornado siren blared in Iowa this afternoon as a funnel cloud could be seen in the backdrop of the famed speedway outside Des Moines. NBC News’ Maggie Vespa reports on the severe weather threats facing millions in the Midwest tonight.
Federal agencies that monitor and forecast storms got heaps of attention on Capitol Hill Wednesday, as Florida prepares to enter peak hurricane season next month.
Showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop Friday afternoon and evening, with the strongest activity likely across northern Lower Michigan. The National Weather Service has indicated a marginal risk of severe storms, with potential for heavy downpours and localized flooding.
Severe thunderstorms will head east by Saturday, impacting eastern Michigan and parts of northern Indiana. Rain from 1 to 2 inches is possible as the system tracks east, but some areas could see isolated amounts of 3 to 5 inches through the weekend.
Millions of Americans across several states are facing the risk of severe storms on Thursday, according to forecasters. Meteorologists say the potential hazards posed by the storms include heavy rain,