"We saw rainfall upwards of half an inch in 10 to 15 minutes," a National Weather Service meteorologist told The Arizona Republic.

The accident involving a Delta Air Lines Lockheed Tristar in 1985 taught the world a great deal about microbursts and ...

AUSTIN, Texas — A destructive supercell storm tore through the Austin area on Wednesday, leaving behind widespread wind and hail damage, along with flooding caused by extremely high rainfall rates.

That is as strong as an EF0 and EF1 tornado, which is on the weaker end of the tornado scale. Winds of this magnitude are still dangerous, and it’s understandable why some people say it felt like a ...

A state of emergency was declared in Tempe, Arizona as cleanup efforts continue in the wake of a powerful microburst that ...

AUSTIN, Texas — A preliminary assessment of the wind damage from the powerful supercell that swept through Austin on May 28 indicates widespread destruction across the metropolitan area. While ...

Imagine trying to build a tower of cards in a wind tunnel. No matter how strong the foundation, the upper layers won’t stand a chance. That’s what wind shear does to a developing storm. Wind shear ...

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) -For the second day in a row, powerful storms rocked Myrtle Beach International Airport. A line of storms pushing through Horry County Thursday night intensified while ...

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) -- Have you ever been driving and noticed a thunderstorm pouring in just one spot, while it’s completely dry everywhere else? Odds are, we all have -- as localized ...

A microburst with wind gusts up to 70 mph hit Tempe, leaving over 70 small businesses inoperable. The damage is so extensive that officials say several buildings may be demolished, forcing some ...

Saharan dust and wind shear are expected to keep the tropics quiet over the next seven days. Elsewhere, the National Hurricane Center is tracking four tropical waves, including two in the Caribbean.