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Stories about severe weather conditions, including tornadoes and lightning strikes.

Thunderstorm’s 55 mph winds pull off roofs in Palmetto mobile home park

Thunderstorm’s 55 mph winds pull off roofs in Palmetto mobile home park

Sunday's strong storms caused damage to homes in a Manatee County community, with crews helping homeowners clean up the mess.

August 25, 2025 7:50am EDT
Southeast Wisconsin historic flooding, recovery and cleanup underway

Southeast Wisconsin historic flooding, recovery and cleanup underway

Southeast Wisconsin saw historic and dangerous flooding this past weekend (Aug. 9-10). Catastrophic flooding has impacted Milwaukee, Wauwatosa, Waukesha, and other surrounding communities.

August 11, 2025 7:58am EDT
Southeast Wisconsin severe flooding, officials provide update

Southeast Wisconsin severe flooding, officials provide update

Flooding is impacting several counties in southeast Wisconsin on Sunday morning.

August 10, 2025 7:13am EDT
Experts confirm longest-ever lightning flash: Here's where

Experts confirm longest-ever lightning flash: Here's where

The massive lightning flash was captured several years ago, covering a record-setting distance to earn the distinction as the world’s longest.

August 6, 2025 3:29pm EDT
'You're feeling that oven': Outdoor crews take precautions in extreme heat

'You're feeling that oven': Outdoor crews take precautions in extreme heat

As Tampa Bay continues to endure punishing summer temperatures, outdoor workers are feeling the heat more than most. From mowing lawns to repairing pipes and harvesting produce, crews are pushing through dangerous conditions under the blazing Florida sun.

July 30, 2025 7:16pm EDT
North Carolina gamer shocked by lightning while livestreaming

North Carolina gamer shocked by lightning while livestreaming

The chances of being struck by lightning in any given year is 1 in 1.43 million, according to the National Lightning Safety Council.

July 27, 2025 1:11pm EDT
PHOTOS: Michigan man in truck survives lightning strike - 'lucky to be alive'

PHOTOS: Michigan man in truck survives lightning strike - 'lucky to be alive'

A man inside a pickup truck survived after it was struck by lightning in west Michigan.

July 25, 2025 12:20pm EDT
Tampa mother who lost son to heatstroke among those urging caution amid heat advisories

Tampa mother who lost son to heatstroke among those urging caution amid heat advisories

As heat advisories stretch into a third consecutive day across Florida, a Tampa mother is using her grief to push for life-saving education amid dangerous temperatures.

July 21, 2025 6:40pm EDT
Watch: Delivery driver has close call after lightning strikes near New Jersey home

Watch: Delivery driver has close call after lightning strikes near New Jersey home

The driver appeared startled and fortunately not injured.

July 18, 2025 5:02pm EDT
Possible lightning strike forces Southwest Airlines passengers to evacuate flight at TPA

Possible lightning strike forces Southwest Airlines passengers to evacuate flight at TPA

Passengers at Tampa International Airport had to evacuate a Southwest Airlines jet after a possible lightning strike on Monday night, according to officials with the airline.

July 15, 2025 6:15am EDT
More heavy rain, strong storms possible Tuesday as Invest 93L moves across Florida

More heavy rain, strong storms possible Tuesday as Invest 93L moves across Florida

A potential tropical disturbance dubbed Invest 93L will continue bringing heavy rain and strong storms to the Tampa Bay area as it moves west over Florida on Tuesday.

July 15, 2025 5:41am EDT
Southwest flight evacuated at Tampa International Airport: Officials

Southwest flight evacuated at Tampa International Airport: Officials

Passengers boarding a Southwest flight at Tampa International Airport were evacuated early Monday evening. 

July 14, 2025 10:08pm EDT
Invest 93L soaks Florida before bringing possible tropical trouble to Gulf Coast later this week

Invest 93L soaks Florida before bringing possible tropical trouble to Gulf Coast later this week

A large area of disturbed weather off the Southeast coast will move west over Florida and bring periods of heavy rain and a flash flood threat to the Sunshine State through Tuesday. This system is infused with lots of tropical moisture and has the potential to become a tropical depression, as it tracks into the Gulf later this week.

July 14, 2025 9:01pm EDT
Severe storms leave behind damage after rolling through parts of Tampa Bay area

Severe storms leave behind damage after rolling through parts of Tampa Bay area

Severe weather rolled through parts of the Tampa Bay area, including Pasco and Hernando counties, where downed trees and power outages have been reported. 

July 14, 2025 7:52pm EDT
Pasco County home catches fire after reported lightning strike: Officials

Pasco County home catches fire after reported lightning strike: Officials

A fire sparked in the San Antonio area of Pasco County after a reported lightning strike on Monday evening. 

July 14, 2025 7:15pm EDT
‘River of Angels’ memorial rises in Kerrville as flood victims remembered

‘River of Angels’ memorial rises in Kerrville as flood victims remembered

A memorial wall in Kerrville too shape over the weekend - a powerful expression of grief as locals struggle to come to terms with the immense scale of the tragedy.

July 14, 2025 9:43am EDT
Project DYNAMO returns home after responding to Texas flooding

Project DYNAMO returns home after responding to Texas flooding

Tampa-based rescue nonprofit Project DYNAMO is back home after responding to the deadly flooding in Kerr County, Texas.

July 14, 2025 6:38am EDT
3 people hit by lightning at St. Augustine Pier in Florida: What we know

3 people hit by lightning at St. Augustine Pier in Florida: What we know

Multiple people were hit by lightning on Saturday while at a pier in Florida, officials said.

July 12, 2025 5:53pm EDT
Dr. Phil offers advice following deadly Texas floods: ‘You never get over it, you get through it’

Dr. Phil offers advice following deadly Texas floods: ‘You never get over it, you get through it’

After the recent, deadly Texas floods, Dr. Phil offered heartfelt advice to grieving families and the community on how to cope with sudden loss.

July 11, 2025 5:09pm EDT
NASA sends specialized aircraft, technology to aid Texas flood search and recovery operations

NASA sends specialized aircraft, technology to aid Texas flood search and recovery operations

High-altitude WB-57 and UAVSAR technology deployed to accelerate emergency response after July Fourth disaster.

July 10, 2025 12:36pm EDT
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