severe weather

Spring storms in Texas can bring heavy rain, flash flooding, tornadoes — and hail. Sometimes the hail is pea-sized and harmless. Other times, it's big enough to smash windshields, shred roofs and leave homeowners with costly repairs. But there is still a lot about hail that we don't fully understand.

Panelists at Colorado SunFest say faster, AI-driven models are improving predictions but stress humans remain essential to interpreting the data and explaining climate risks.

Severe weather is happening more frequently as the climate changes, adding to an ever-growing list of challenges for U.S. farmers. From sudden temperature swings to floods, these events can have serious consequences for farms and ranches.

Colorado insurance premiums have risen 65% in 5 years. Hailstorms are mostly to blame.

It's that time of year again...severe weather is a fact of life in Kansas, particularly in the spring and summer months. The National Weather Service wants to help you get ready.

Scattered outages have been reported as of Monday, but there are no signs of the widespread generation failures that crippled the grid nearly five years ago.

Texas is preparing for the coldest temperatures of the season, and forecasters are warning of possible power outages and icy roads in much of the state.

A local weather phenomenon holds that the 6,100-person town of Tonganoxie, Kansas, can weaken and divide thunderstorms and tornadoes. Experts are mixed on its existence — and what causes it — but locals say otherwise.

During a Friday state hearing, parents of July 4 flood victims said camps should prioritize the safety even if costs are high.

High winds and heavy rainfall cause some trees to topple over, causing property damage and, occasionally, injuries. Scientists at the University of Oklahoma will spend the next four years working with communities on mitigating that hazard.