Upper Midwest braces for severe weather with the potential for strong tornadoes

The most vulnerable counties for tornadoes

LA CROSSE, Wis. (WLAX/WEUX) - The time of year to watch the skies is upon us. Some folks will look with panic in their eyes, some with excitement, but they will all be looking to see if a cloud takes a familiar cone shape that could mean trouble. Springtime does mean flowers and green lawns and all of the beauty that one usually thinks of, however, it also means that danger from the skies is a possibility. Have you ever wondered if you live in a…

Thunderstorms, lightning possible for Jazz Fest's second weekend after hot, sunny start

After a hot and sunny start to the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, popup showers and thunderstorms could be the main concerns for those heading out to the Fair Grounds this weekend.

Tornadoes in Minnesota explained: Frequency and detection

It’s kicking off a few days early this year, but Minnesota’s tornado season, traditionally May through September, is upon us. While we won’t know the true power of the latest storm or its aftermath until the winds have come and gone, Minnesotans braced for a day of high winds, rain, and “radar-indicated rotation.” “We have a confirmed touchdown in Martin County, so we will have tornadoes; we just don’t know how many,” Department of Natural Resou…

Two rounds of storms likely Monday night, tornadoes possible

Two rounds of severe storms with hail, damaging wind and tornadoes are possible Monday night in southeast Wisconsin.

Strong to severe storms, tornado threat possible Monday

A warm, humid air mass is setting the stage for two rounds of strong to severe thunderstorms Monday evening into early Tuesday morning across northwest Missouri and northeast Kansas.

University of Missouri honored as a Storm Ready University by the National Weather Service

To receive the award, the university met various requirements in emergency preparedness, including the implementation of effective communication strategies, the use of advanced warning systems, and collaborative efforts with local emergency management teams. (KRCG){p}{/p}