Tornadoes in Arkansas, Midwest kill at least 21 people

A monster storm system has torn through the South and Midwest spawning tornadoes that shredded homes and shopping centers, overturned vehicles and uprooted as people raced for shelter.

Deadly tornado outbreak causes catastrophic destruction in multiple states

The same line of storms impacting the Northeast on Saturday was responsible for the most severe active day this year on Friday, with more than 500 storm reports.

Biden: Feds 'not leaving' Mississippi town hit by deadly tornado

Last week's tornado destroyed roughly 300 homes and businesses in Rolling Fork and the nearby town of Silver City. The death toll in Mississippi stood at 21. One person died in Alabama, as well.

Father shields 1-week-old baby as Mississippi tornado destroys home

The father shielded his two children, one of which was one-week-old, as the tornado hit their Winona, Mississippi, home. The father says that this home has been within their family for four decades.

Recovery from deadly Mississippi tornado tough for low-income residents

Mississippi is one of the poorest states in the U.S., and the majority-Black Delta where the massive tornado struck has long been one of the poorest parts of the state.

How dangerous is lightning? Severe weather questions answered

Lightning strikes the United States about 25 million times a year at 100 times a second. According to the CDC, lightning claims the lives of 28 people nationally each year. The National Weather Service ranks Michigan at number 11 in the country for lightning deaths.

Hail 2023
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It's the severe weather hazard no one wants to see develop. Hail is responsible for billions of dollars worth of property damage each year. In this Weather or Not, Meteorologist Lori Pinson tells us how hail is formed.

Michigan's statewide tornado drill: What to know Wednesday

Michigan's statewide tornado drill is Wednesday afternoon. People are encouraged to use the day to prepare for severe weather.

Severe Weather: How tornadoes form and how to stay safe
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During severe weather season, there is a potential for destructive tornadoes to form. In this Weather or Not, Meteorologist Lori Pinson details tornado formation and storm safety.

How to prepare for severe flooding and the dangers they pose
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Flooding is the second major cause of weather-related deaths. In this Weather or Not, Meteorologist Lori Pinson tells you how to prepare for rising water levels and the dangers they present.

Livid DTE customers vent to Public Service Commission at forum

“DTE is not the victim here, the people in this room are," said one woman at the town hall. "DTE is not going to go hungry when the food spoils."

What makes a thunderstorm severe
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This week is Severe Weather Awareness Week. It's a time to prepare for the potentially deadly hazards that could form during severe weather. In this Weather or Not, we examine thunderstorms and what classifies them as severe. Meteorologist Lori Pinson breaks it down for us.