A storm system sweeping over large areas of the U.S. South and Midwest resulted in at least 16 weather-related deaths by early Sunday.
At least 16 dead in flooding and tornadoes as storms slash US South and Midwest
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Rising rivers and flash floods hit already waterlogged US communities
Another round of torrential rain and flash flooding came Saturday for parts of the South and Midwest already heavily waterlogged by days of severe storms that also spawned some deadly tornadoes.
What to know about the severe storms and flash flooding hitting parts of the US
Parts of the South and Midwest, still reeling from violent storms, tornadoes and flooding that have killed at least eight people this week, faced an ongoing threat of catastrophic flooding Friday that forecasters said would stretch into the weekend.
Nearly half of National Weather Service offices have 20% vacancy rates, and experts say it’s a risk
After Trump administration job cuts, nearly half of National Weather Service forecast offices have 20% vacancy rates — twice that of just a decade ago — as severe weather chugs across the nation’s heartland, according to data obtained by The Associated Press.
Impact of Sunday’s storm still being assessed in Valparaiso as NIPSCO works to restore power
Kevin Cornett, who lives in the 400 block of Northview Drive on Valparaiso’s north side, saw a hopeful sign on his block Thursday — NIPSCO crews working on a power line taken out by a tree during Sunday’s severe storm.
What’s the forecast for the Chicago Cubs home opener — and how has weather affected debuts since 1989?
Conditions have varied during season openers at the Wrigley Field. Here’s what to expect, plus the warmest and coldest home openers for the Chicago Cubs.
Today in History: The Super Outbreak of April 3-4, 1974
On April 3, 1974, an outbreak of tornadoes began hitting wide parts of the South and Midwest before jumping across the border into Canada; 148 tornadoes caused more than 300 fatalities in what became known as the 1974 Super Outbreak.
Tornadoes damage homes and power lines as storms wallop the Midwest and South
Dozens of tornado and severe thunderstorm warnings were issued in parts of Arkansas, Illinois, Missouri and Mississippi as storms hit those and other states in the evening.
Rain likely to delay the start of Wednesday’s Chicago White Sox game at Rate Field
The start of Wednesday’s Chicago White Sox-Minnesota Twins game will likely be delayed because of poor weather.
Chicago area at risk of tornadoes as waves of showers and thunderstorms forecast on Wednesday
National Weather Service officials are expecting Wednesday waves of showers and thunderstorms to hit the Chicago area capable of producing damaging winds and large hail and possibly tornadoes.