As part of a series of special Shelter from the Storm episodes airing each during Severe Weather Preparedness Week, Meteorologist DJ Baker breaks down the two primary factors forecasters use to ...

While tornadoes often grab the headlines, storms that produce destructive winds and large hail can be just as dangerous – ...

Supercell thunderstorms are dangerous severe storms that unleash destructive hail, roaring winds and powerful tornadoes. They ...

As Hurricane Milton hurdles toward Florida's west coast, there are several major atmospheric factors that are changing its structure and impact ahead of landfall. The most notable: wind shear. Milton, ...

MISSOULA, Mont. — Severe weather season is here. Across western Montana, spring and summer thunderstorms are capable of significantly impacting the area. Damaging straight-line winds in excess of 58 ...

A supercell is a thunderstorm with a rotating updraft, which is classified as a mesocyclone. The rotating updraft is what sets a supercell apart from a typical thunderstorm. In order for a supercell ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — We’ve had three days of severe weather risks in the past two and a half weeks, a telltale sign that we’re in the midst of severe weather season. The season typically lasts from ...

Just like snowflakes, no two hailstones are the exact same. Each hailstone has a unique journey through a storm cloud, which can affect the shape, size and even color of a particular hailstone. Hail ...