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Chicago has also had its share of severe weather, but has escaped being hit head-on by a tornado.

What's the deal with global warming anyway? Is it real and if it is, what kind is it? Is it occuring now or will it occur later? Has it occuring in the past? Is it really possible to tell if it's happening and why? If it is happening, so what?

Proper planning is essential to staying alive in a severe thunderstorm. Here are helpful tips to keep you and your family safe.

NASA has just announced plans to step up solar research in response to predictions that severe solar weather is on its way. A trio of NASA spacecraft will give a clearer picture of how our parent star works, and will greatly improve our solar event warning system.

Protecting your family and preparing them for severe weather and tornadoes should be a yearly ritual. Taking the time, before bad weather strikes, to ensure all the neccessities are in order, can save precious time later.

Not only is Chicago a world class city and home to a beautiful waterfront, Chicago is also the dwelling for some of the most wicked weather.

Tornadoes are powerful, dangerous storms.

`The weather channel's Dr. Heidi Cullen made a statement that all meteorologists that don't buy in to global warming should not receive AMS certification. This has sparked quite a debate among the nation's weather people.

An irrational fear of severe weather is classified as a condition called Severe Weather Phobia. Learn some of the characteristics of this phobia, as well as what triggers it.

Many don't realize the far-reaching ramifications of global warming and how it affects more than just the weather. How do we stop such a threat to biodiversity? Is it too late?

A look at Oklahoma weather.

A detailed description of how National Weather Service forecasters generate the forecasts that we use on a daily basis as well as other duties that the NWS forecasters have to carry out.

Introduction to NOAA/NWS weather radio and description of five different types of weather radio receivers which can be purchased. Includes some model names and tips on where/how to buy a weather radio.

The tornado warnings have just been lifted in Northwest Ohio and the experience was one that will never be forgotten.

Severe weather has been zany since the start of our Spring season, especially affecting the U.S. across the entire country and even parts of Canada.

During George W. Bush's first term in office, his administration initiated more than 200 rollbacks of environmental laws. These moves serve to benefit big corporations, which are no longer inconvenienced by having to comply with strict pollution control s

I am seldom taken by surprise by severe weather in the spring, but the latest round of severe storms have hit many of the same areas repeatedly and is beginning to take its toll on many Arkansas residents.

Michigan is known for its changing weather patterns. Saturday, June 7, was no exception.

Who should have the authority to dismiss school in the event of severe weather or are there better options?

Memphis and the Mid South suffered from severe storms Tuesday, January 8, 2008. The storms occurred unusually early in the year and caught many by surprise.

As the tornado sirens blared through Mountain Home, Arkansas, on the evening of February 5th, I couldn't help but to think back at the bizarre weather that the week has produced.

What to do with weather related difficulties, loss of electricity, flooding, tree damage?

If you believe conspiracy theorists, the weather is not only out of our hands, but in the hands of someone else. But that's just an excuse to avoid cleaning up the environment.

Before meteorologists had access to specialized scientific data, especially sophisticated computer models, weather prediction was largely in the hands of amateur weather watchers.

UN says world not ready to handle weather calamities.

As we near the end of winter, we look forward to warmer weather and outdoor activities. It is the time of year people take to the streets, playgrounds and fields - a time of year full of hope and renewed spirits - a time of early season injuries.

On October 2, 2007 a severe storm hit Palmyra, MO. With little warning, two tornadoes tore through the town. This is my account of what happened that day and our town's ability to recover.

As the storms raged and the rain waters rose on Friday, unconfirmed rumors of tornado sightings began to spread throughout the area. Warnings were issued over the television and radio stations but many people were unable to receive these warnings.

Hawaii's weather is unique for even Pacific islands.

I got home in time to catch the news reports from the two tornadoes I saw while driving on Interstate 40.

The day had been unstable, as far as the weather. There had been some rain in the afternoon, and a severe thunderstorm watch had been issued for Milwaukee county. But still, the lakefront was packed with people, tents, tarps, food vendors and people walking.

Travel across the tops of the mountains and get a view of Arkansas and Oklahoma like you have never seen before on the Talimena Scenic Drive.

The hot debate in weather circles seems to be over Global Warming. Is it for real, and is it changing our weather systems? The short answers are yes, and yes. How severe will the changes be? And what can we do about them?

Weather news in Helena is always a big story. Mainly because the area is surrounded by mountain passes and rough terrain. The weather is getting sizzling hot in the Summer and Winters warmer.

This weekend, parts of the Northeast were hit hard by a winter storm with snow and ice; however the Baltimore/Washington DC Metro Area was spared the brunt of the storm

Each rain from the storms in the Upper Midwest adds to the swollen rivers heading towards Columbus Junction and Wapello, Iowa. The battle is on with residents sandbagging and the river roaring.

Tornadoes rocked many southern states February 6th.

A typical Friday night in Atlanta, bustling with visitors and activities, was interrupted by a severe storm and possibly a tornado at approximately 9:30 p.m.

There has been a severe storm and subsequent floods in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, on June 14, 2007.

March Comes in Like a Lion as Massive Storm Systems Sweep Across Country

The next time you hear a weather report on the radio, television or via the internet... is the predicted storm really a storm?

An Ef-2 tornado struck Greensboro, North Carolina Thursday night leaving a wide path of destruction. Particularly hard hit was a major industrial park. Fortunately., only one death occurred.

Is the prolific, record-setting tornado season of 2008 linked to climate change? Setting the severity of the season against a historical backdrop, this article debunks simplistic connections between climate change and a single year's bumper crop of severe weather.

Over the past few months, mother nature has dealt Arkansas its share of natural disasters.

If PEPCO excels at anything, it is mismanaging a power outage.

Tornadoes occur far more often than hurricanes, can turn deadly in minutes and generally hit without much warning. A storm shelter offers peace of mind, saves lives and is a good investment for those who live in those parts of the country that frequently have tornadoes.

The feature article in the USA Weekend from Sunday, June 10th 2007, titled "Take our exclusive Weather Quiz" written by Stu Ostro of the Weather Channel was a very interesting piece to go through as it dealt with some facts and myths associated with weather.

Bay Ridge, Brooklyn residents are used to hearing and reading about tornadoes and severe storms in the mid-west or south. They received a rude awakening on the early morning of the August 8th with a tornado in their backyards.

Storm shelters can provide protection from the high winds produced by tornadoes and hurricanes. They can be built into your home or buried in the yard for quick access when the storm threatens.

In 1974 something happened in this country that changed the lives of thousands. In addition it changed the way tornadoes were forecast and the way people were warned. It was the Tornado Super Outbreak.

A review of Marq de Villiers' 2006 book, "Windswept: The Story of Wind and Weather," which explores our understanding of the atmosphere through storms, drought and climate change, in particular 2004's Hurricane Ivan.

Winter Storm hits Western New York, Buffalo and Niagara Falls area bringing rain, sleet, snow, and freezing rain. Two storms in one week with unpredictable weather impacts travel and daily lives. This storm will continue moving East throughout the weekend.

The Midwest storms struck my area 4-plus times, leaving power lines laying across yards, trees in the roads, and severe flooding across the Midwest. This is my personal story of how the Midwest Storms impacted my weekend.

Recently, a series of deadly tornadoes and storms wreaked havoc on the Southeast, killing many in these small rural areas.

A series of severe storms spawned tornadoes in several states. Among the hardest hit areas was Enterprise, Alabama, where the local High School suffered a direct hit. As many as 20 confirmed dead and counting.

From unseasonably warm temperatures to outlandish snow and ice storms, winter has definitely arrived to an unusual extent. This flip-flop in weather patterns not only makes it difficult for us to adjust but our four-legged friends may also be feeling out of sorts as well.

Without warning, tornado sirens blast in Bethany, Oklahoma. As I was fixing dinner, we rushed to turn the local news on to see where the tornado was and where it was heading.

One of nature's well known agents of terror are tornadoes. But one tornado occurred on a day that no one in Bangladesh will ever forget.

In this article, we'll go through each of the tornado levels on the Fujita scale and the type of damage each can cause, plus you'll learn why the scale, which has now been updated, was a flawed tool to measure the strength of tornadoes...

Tornado season is March through June, although they can occur in any month of the year. The 2006 tornado season has gotten off to a violent start in the United States. There have been over 500 tornadoes...

Every spring and summer, at least 800 tornadoes touchdown in "Tornado Alley", but only a small 2% are classified as violent...

Storms, winter storms in particular, have caused a lot of headaches and hassles this year. Here are 7 ideas on how not only to survive a storm, but how to actually enjoy it.

Flash flooding and related storms leave several cities in shambles

Tornadoes are something that both fascinate and terrify people. The winds that these tornado's contain can obliterate just about anything that stands in their way. So what do you do if you find yourself in the path of a tornado?

We can't stop tornadoes from coming, but we can prepare ourselves before they get here.

In response to the weather that has ravaged much of the Northeast, the Internal Revenue Service is offering a two day extension for victims of power outages and flooding caused by the storm.

NASA scientists at the Goddard Space Cents have come up with a new climate model and it shows that, as the earth's climate gets warmer, the storms we have now that we considered to be violent such as hurricanes and tornadoes will probably become even more violent.

Dr. Perry Samson, a professor in the Department of Atmospheric, Oceanic and Space Sciences at The University of Michigan, has launched tornadopaths.org, a new website showing daily tornado activity throughout the US in near real time.

A severe storm can strike any time of the year, be it a rain, wind or snow storm or snow storm. These storms can cause major damage and power outages no matter what time of the year. Here I have gathered together some tips to help prepare you for any kind of storm

Talks of Trailer Parks and Tornadoes, plus Tornado Facts and some safety tips.

Strangers are coming forward to help the woman who was widowed and lost a son during the tragic groundhog day tornadoes.

Tornadoes killed 19 in Lake County, Florida during the early morning hours. There was no siren system to warn residents.

After the Virginia tornadoes, I remember my experience on May 3, 1999.

Last night was scary, to say the least. Even though North Carolina is threatened far more often by hurricanes, they don't scare me nearly as much as tornadoes.

The Governor of Missouri is pleading with President Bush to get the state flood disaster assistance from severe flooding from August.

Georgia Dome damaged due to high winds resembling tornadoes during an Alabama vs. Mississippi Basketball Game

Lightening is a misunderstood phenomenon that is often overlooked as a threat in a world full of tornadoes, earthquakes, and hurricanes.

Tornado's tore through two southern states yesterday, leaving a path of destruction and death. The burst of tornado's was part of a larger line of thunderstorms and snowstorms that stretched from Minnesota to Louisiana.

This is the time of year that tornadoes are on the minds of everyone in the midwest and southern areas of the United States.

Tornadoes!!!

As a native of the South Suburban area of Chicago, hearing about the tornadoes that swept through was a bit terrifying to me. I have tons of family that live in Chicago and in the suburbs and called each and every one of them once I heard about the storms.

Ten tips and strategies to be best-prepared for hurricane season 2006; included are links to further resources on how to outfit your home and information on creating your Disaster Kit.

The Fujita Scale was devised by a Japanese meteorologist to classify tornadoes based on the damage they caused. It has since been "upgraded" by modern researchers who found that it didn't take winds as high as originally thought to cause severe damage.

Thunderstorms can be dangerous and can cause serious harm. Without proper precaution natures best can kill those who are not cautious. People underestimate thunderstorms, but they really do kill a lot of people.

Storms in North Texas cause flooding, tornadoes, wind damage, and claim the lives of 11 so far.

Before the hurricane season starts, it is a good idea to become familiar with what they are and some of the terminology associated with them.

In many states, the nor'easter caused flooding, tornadoes and car accidents while in other states people bought firewood and nestled up to the plip plop of rain.

OK, so 2006 gave us America's second warmest summer. There are wicked storms, tornadoes, droughts, and hurricanes more so than ever before. Coincidence?

According to FEMA, 90% of all natural disasters in the US involve flooding and 25-30% of flood insurance claims are from regions designated as "low-risk."

A hurricane is a massive storm system that is powered by heat from tropical oceans and the atmosphere. Hurricanes are dangerous storms but you don't have to be intimidated by them.

Hazard insurance covers property damage caused by fire, wind, storms, and other similar events. But coverage for earthquakes and floods, especially, might not be included with your hazard insurance.

The actual cause of global warming is understood as breaking of time/energy cycle of nature out of ignorance of nature and its functioning. Two steps that are critical to get over the global warming and climate change are discussed.

There is a debate in the scientific community about the supposed effects of global cooling as compared to the alleged consequences of global warming and some claim that global cooling might appear to be the latest fad after global warming.

Global Warming is considered a fact by many people but scientists see it as a theory. Even though Global Warming may continue to be a problem for the world the trend can contain cooler weather. Skeptics may also put a spin on Global Warming.

An article concerning global warming, glaciers, CO2 emissions, and CFCs. And of course, the fact that global warming is one of the biggest hoaxes ever!

KidsCom.com just added a new virtual game that teaches kids about Global Warming in a way that they can see and understand. Here is some more information on the game: