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

Experts say non-English speakers could be at risk of missing potentially life-saving warnings about extreme weather.

Tornado watches are issued for large areas if tornadoes are possible. A warning is issued for a smaller area when a tornado has been spotted.

The severe weather threat has moved out of Region 8, but the K8 Storm Team continues to monitor the widespread flooding.

A Particularly Dangerous Situation (PDS) Tornado Watch was issued for part of Middle Tennessee Wednesday afternoon, making ...

A once-in-a generation extreme weather event is beginning Wednesday with a tornado outbreak and will continue into the ...

A tornado watch has been issued for the entire region until midnight. This is a particularly dangerous situation (PDS).

A once-in-a generation extreme weather event is beginning Wednesday with a tornado outbreak and will continue into the ...

"TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building," the tornado warning said. "Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle ...

A Level 1 threat is common, with an average of 50 days per year under a Level 1 threat. On WRAL-TV and on WRAL.com, our team ...

IT TURNED INTO A SEVERE WEATHER IMPACT DAY JUST BECAUSE OF TORNADO AND THUNDERSTORM WARNINGS THAT START POPPING UP. THAT’S CORRECT. WE SAW A TORNADO WARNING IN SOUTHERN LAKE COUNTY WAS RADAR ...