Severe Weather

News, posts, and educational content on severe weather topics.

The 10 Stormiest Cities in the US
The Sunshine State is the surprising home of a majority of the cities on our list

March 11, 2025
What is an Outflow Boundary?
If you’ve felt that sudden gust of wind before a thunderstorm, you’ve experienced one

June 9, 2024
What is a Severe Thunderstorm Watch?
Prepare now for all kinds of severe weather, including the possibility of a tornado

June 1, 2024
What is a Flash Flood Watch?
Flash flooding can happen quickly. Here’s how to prepare

May 31, 2024
What is a Tornado Watch?
How tornadoes form, and how to stay safe if you’re in harms way

May 30, 2024
What is a High Wind Warning? Get Prepared Now
High winds can be very destructive, but these warnings give you advanced notice

May 27, 2024
Squall line on the way? Take cover now
These lines of severe thunderstorms are a common occurrence during severe weather season

May 27, 2024
What is a Microburst?
These intense thunderstorm winds can produce tornado-like devastation

May 27, 2024
The Difference Between Isolated and Scattered Thunderstorms
Here’s what to expect when the weatherman has it in your local forecast

May 27, 2024
Tornado Alley is Shifting East. Here’s Why That Matters
Recent studies suggest that tornadoes are becoming more common outside Tornado Alley

May 25, 2024