The National Weather Service confirmed a tornado occurred following Wednesday's severe weather outbreak. The EF 1 tornado began in close proximity of Porter Ridge High School in Indian Trail, North Carolina,

The National Weather Service confirmed six tornadoes impacted East Texas during Tuesday's severe weather. The Scottsville tornado had winds estimated at 90 mph, traveling a mile in its one minute lifespan.

On Wednesday, much of Hampton Roads was under a tornado watch at some point. Knowing the meaning of different alerts is essential.

Funding cuts and looming layoffs at the National Weather Service have Oklahomans on edge as tornado season approaches. Hundreds gathered at the state capitol Friday afternoon, brandishing signs supporting NOAA,

Researches found little evidence that tornadoes were getting weaker. Instead, it appears that a subjective tornado grading system is to blame.

Officials are responding to reports of trees down and damage to buildings following a possible tornado along Friendly Baptist Church Road in Unionville.

Tornadoes can form in minutes, leaving little time to prepare. Knowing the difference between alerts and having a safety plan in place is critical.

The National Weather Service will issue a test tornado warning at 9:15 a.m. Region time Tuesday to confirm notification systems are working in case of severe weather.

A preliminary survey from the National Weather Service has determined that an EF-1 tornado hit Ada early Tuesday morning.

Tornado sirens will ring around the Ozarks at 11 a.m. Wednesday for the annual statewide tornado drill, part of the National Weather Service’s Severe Weather Preparedness Week.

INDIAN TRAIL, N.C. — A preliminary investigation by the National Weather Service indicates an EF-1 tornado with 90 mph winds touched down in Union County during Wednesday morning's severe weather.

NWS suggested tornadoes are possible, with wind gusts to 75 mph and isolated storms with large hail up to 1.5 inches in diameter.