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,

It's March, and in the Ohio Valley that means there's a chance for severe weather pretty much anytime a storm system moves through the region.

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

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

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.

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

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

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.