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A meteorologist monitors weather activity at NOAA's Center for Weather and Climate Prediction in Maryland. Photo: Michael A. McCoy/Bloomberg via Getty Images ...

The lead time to warn about fast-developing tornados often spans only a few minutes. And when it comes to small, weak tornadoes that last two to three minutes, Sullivan said it is "extremely common" ...

And when it comes to small, weak tornadoes that last two to three minutes, Sullivan said it is "extremely common" for them to go undetected by radar. The NOAA Storm Prediction Center issues ...

A new AP investigation reveals that nearly half of National Weather Service offices are facing critical staffing shortages, ...

RADAR stands for RAdio Detecting And Ranging and as indicated by the name, it is based on the use of radio waves. Radars send out electromagnetic waves similar to wireless computer networks and mobile ...

Several rounds of rain could very well bring a flood concern. DFW and surrounding areas could pick up over 2-3 inches of rain. Storms are still likely into Saturday early afternoon but the severe ...

The Current Radar map shows areas of current precipitation (rain, mixed, or snow). The map can be animated to show the previous one hour of radar.

Warnings, which cover much smaller areas, indicate a tornado has been spotted by radar and involve an immediate ... conditions via local news or a NOAA weather radio. If you’re at home, identify ...