Severe Weather

weather

A derecho is a widespread, long-lived windstorm associated with a band of rapidly moving showers or thunderstorms. In Iowa, these events occur when strong atmospheric instabilit...

transportation

An amtrak train lost power and stranded passengers during severe weather when high winds, lightning, or flooding triggered automatic safety responses and damaged overhead wires...

weather-phenomena

Animal rain is a rare meteorological phenomenon in which small animals such as fish, frogs, or insects are reported falling from the sky, often during or shortly after severe we...

Safety & Preparedness

Tornadoes pose distinct risks to family units, and understanding how a mother and daughter may be affected is essential for preparedness and response. This evergreen explainer o...