A cross-country storm system tore through the South and the Midwest over the weekend, accompanied by tornadoes, dust storms and wildfires. Severe damage was reported in at least eight states. Missouri The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported 12 deaths from tornadoes and storms that caused widespread damage in parts of the state. Mississippi Officials said … Read more
Rain, snow, hail, dust, fire, tornadoes. A giant cross-country storm system last week led to one hazard after another, lashing California with an atmospheric river, fueling wildfires in Oklahoma and spawning tornadoes from Missouri to Alabama. A part of Texas felt like Mars. Huge stretches of communities across the Midwest and South were reduced to … Read more
When Geraldine and Charles Wyrick heard shouts ring out through their community of a dozen trailer homes on Friday afternoon near Wellston, Okla., they knew the fires were near. It was time to get out. As Geraldine rushed to her Chevy Tahoe, and Charles to his pickup truck, they noticed that a neighboring family of … Read more
ClimateWatch: Exploring the connection between wildfires and climate change – CBS News Watch CBS News In this episode of “ClimateWatch,” CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter looks at the impact wildfires have had on the United States and how climate change is playing a role. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for … Read more
An outbreak of wildfires fueled by dry conditions and hurricane-force winds was rapidly spreading across the Texas Panhandle and parts of Oklahoma on Friday, prompting evacuations, wreaking havoc on the roads and leaving thousands without power. Preliminary reports showed that the fires had destroyed some homes in Oklahoma and that at least three people had … Read more
A powerful storm system swept across the central US on Friday, causing deadly crashes, tornadoes, and extensive damage. The storm triggered over 100 wildfires, evacuation orders, and severe tornadoes in Missouri and Arkansas, with fatalities reported in Texas due to dangerous conditions. In Oklahoma, nearly 150 wildfires were reported, and gusty winds led to vehicle … Read more