Storms moving toward Ohio Valley Tuesday could bring winds strong enough to down trees and knock out power across several states

Storms moving toward Ohio Valley Tuesday could bring winds strong enough to down trees and knock out power across several states

CHICAGO, Illinois — Forecasters are watching a setup that has them genuinely concerned heading into Tuesday. A stationary front draped across the region is expected to fire off intense thunderstorms during the mid-afternoon hours. The initial storms alone carry a threat for severe wind gusts and an isolated tornado. But that is not what is … Read more

Severe storms are sweeping through Ohio right now — here is what Cleveland residents need to know

Severe storms are sweeping through Ohio right now — here is what Cleveland residents need to know

CLEVELAND, Ohio — If you have plans to be outside today, the next few hours matter more than you might think. Cleveland is under a Level 2 of 5 severe weather threat this Monday. Storms are already moving through Ohio and Pennsylvania, and the atmosphere overhead has been confirmed unstable — meaning what is already … Read more

Tornadoes possible Tuesday from Chicago to West Virginia as rotating storms line up along stationary front

Tornadoes possible Tuesday from Chicago to West Virginia as rotating storms line up along stationary front

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana — A line of severe storms is expected to push through a wide stretch of the Midwest and mid-Atlantic on Tuesday, and forecasters say tornadoes cannot be ruled out from Chicago all the way to Pittsburgh. The concern centers on a stationary front draped across the region, where low-level wind shear and atmospheric … Read more

Severe thunderstorm warnings issued across N.J. as dangerous storms barrel through the state

Severe thunderstorm warnings issued across N.J. as dangerous storms barrel through the state

TRENTON, New Jersey — The skies over New Jersey turned dangerous Monday afternoon as a fast-moving line of severe thunderstorms swept in from the west, bringing the kind of weather that can turn an ordinary evening into an emergency. Severe thunderstorm warnings were issued shortly after 4 p.m., covering northeastern Hunterdon County, southwestern Morris County, … Read more

Houston is about to go from storms to scorching heat — here’s what your week looks like

Houston is about to go from storms to scorching heat — here's what your week looks like

HOUSTON, Texas — Monday is bringing some cloud cover and brief relief to Southeast Texas, but do not settle in. A surge of tropical moisture is pushing scattered storms across the region — and once that clears out, a serious and sustained stretch of heat takes its place. Storm coverage today will be uneven depending … Read more

A 5-year-old was shot in the head. Two months later, he woke his mom up every morning like nothing happened

A 5-year-old was shot in the head. Two months later, he woke his mom up every morning like nothing happened

TYLER, Texas — Two months ago, Ashley Williams watched her five-year-old son bleed out on her living room floor after a gunshot tore through his head. This week, he woke her up every morning. Josiah “JoJo” Williams is home. And by every measure that matters, he is thriving. From the Floor to the Front Door … Read more