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Dave Kook, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service, confirmed the tornado, citing the video and preliminary damage reports. "We've got someone up there doing a survey right now to assess the damage and possible strength of the first tornado," Kook said.
Some storms may be severe as a minimal severe risk has been issued for the area. Hail and damaging winds look to be the main risks. These likely come after 10PM Tuesday and last into early Wednesday... more storms are possible in the afternoon to evening with continued heat relief as temperatures fall through the week.
Boston faces rain and a thunderstorm Sunday, a 70% chance of precipitation, and an upcoming heatwave with highs near 80 degrees.
After powerful storms swept through northeast Wisconsin Wednesday night, cleanup crews were out Thursday cutting down trees and assessing the damage caused by high winds and heavy rain. In Gillett, wind speeds reached over 90 mph,
Some National Weather Service offices in California are among those hit hardest by meteorologist vacancies, heightening concerns as the state contends with the threat of extreme weather.
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WTOL 11 Chief Meteorologist Chris Vickers sits down with both Warning Coordination Meteorologists responsible for keeping northwest Ohio safe.
The National Weather Service has issued warnings in Mississippi for dangerous heat values across the state as warm temperatures and moist air will make temperatures feel like 105 to 110 degrees and higher in parts of the state this week.
"Crazy" weather is heading for six major U.S. states on Monday morning. The National Weather Service is warning six major U.S. states about potentially significant storms on Monday. Heavy storms, including major thunderstorms,