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Despite huge volcano blast, Tonga avoids widespread disaster
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Winter storm whips East Coast with snow, thunderstorms
A foot of snow is predicted to fall by Tuesday morning in some states.
Community
Story County organization working to help homeless people faces limited resources, high demand during storm
The Bridge Home works with people facing homelessness, but the organization says demand is high and resources are limited.
Weather
Breaking down the record 61 tornadoes that hit Iowa on Dec. 15, 2021
Tornado surveys have improved drastically over the past few decades, with new technology and tools readily available to National Weather Service meteorologists.
Severe Weather
61 tornadoes confirmed in Iowa from Dec. 15 derecho
The National Weather Service in Des Moines confirmed 17 new tornadoes, bringing central Iowa's total to 40.
Nation World
Stranded drivers endure frigid night on impassable highway near DC
Police say that part of Interstate 95, south of the nation's capital, became impassable Monday when tractor-trailers jackknifed in a winter storm.
Nation World
Thousands evacuated, hundreds of homes burned in 2 Colorado cities as wildfire spreads
The wind-fueled fires have forced residents in two cities to evacuate as they continue to spread through an extremely dry part of the state.
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A white Christmas for parts of California as rain and snow pound the state
While some on the west coast are experiencing a somewhat rare snowfall, others are dealing with flooding and heavy rainfall.
Severe Weather
Storm aftermath: National Weather Service confirms 43 total tornadoes in December derecho
1 person was killed in a record-setting storm on Dec. 15, 2021.
Local News
'It just busted off' | For 2nd time since August 2020, tree falls on Grand Junction family's home
A tree came crashing down on the Rose family's house during last year's derecho. This week, it happened again.
Local News
Not 1, but 2 derechos have knocked trees onto Grand Junction family's home
A tree came crashing down on the Rose family's house during last year's derecho. This week, it happened again.
Severe Weather
Gallery: Severe weather across Iowa Wednesday
Text WEATHER to 515-457-1026 for the latest central Iowa forecast, or APP to download the We Are Iowa app.
Nation World
Winter storm whips East Coast with snow, thunderstorms
A foot of snow is predicted to fall by Tuesday morning in some states.
Community
Story County organization working to help homeless people faces limited resources, high demand during storm
The Bridge Home works with people facing homelessness, but the organization says demand is high and resources are limited.
Weather
Breaking down the record 61 tornadoes that hit Iowa on Dec. 15, 2021
Tornado surveys have improved drastically over the past few decades, with new technology and tools readily available to National Weather Service meteorologists.
Severe Weather
61 tornadoes confirmed in Iowa from Dec. 15 derecho
The National Weather Service in Des Moines confirmed 17 new tornadoes, bringing central Iowa's total to 40.
Nation World
Stranded drivers endure frigid night on impassable highway near DC
Police say that part of Interstate 95, south of the nation's capital, became impassable Monday when tractor-trailers jackknifed in a winter storm.
Nation World
Thousands evacuated, hundreds of homes burned in 2 Colorado cities as wildfire spreads
The wind-fueled fires have forced residents in two cities to evacuate as they continue to spread through an extremely dry part of the state.
Nation World
A white Christmas for parts of California as rain and snow pound the state
While some on the west coast are experiencing a somewhat rare snowfall, others are dealing with flooding and heavy rainfall.
Severe Weather
Storm aftermath: National Weather Service confirms 43 total tornadoes in December derecho
1 person was killed in a record-setting storm on Dec. 15, 2021.
Local News
'It just busted off' | For 2nd time since August 2020, tree falls on Grand Junction family's home
A tree came crashing down on the Rose family's house during last year's derecho. This week, it happened again.
Local News
Not 1, but 2 derechos have knocked trees onto Grand Junction family's home
A tree came crashing down on the Rose family's house during last year's derecho. This week, it happened again.
Severe Weather
Gallery: Severe weather across Iowa Wednesday
Text WEATHER to 515-457-1026 for the latest central Iowa forecast, or APP to download the We Are Iowa app.
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