Depending on where they originate, these destructive storms go by different names.

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The big red triangle should only be pushed in case of emergency. (And no, double-parking doesn't count.)
From sunscreen to tiny umbrellas, the best summer products can help you enjoy everything under the sun this season while still staying safe.
Heat domes are masses of hot air trapped within the atmosphere by high pressure. And they're becoming more common, thanks to climate change.
People have come up with a range of ingenious, harebrained, and sometimes grim but often remarkable ways to stay cool during a summer scorcher.
It’s summer and cars have become ovens. But you don’t need to suffer.
Happy first day of (meteorological) summer!
If you’re in the red on AirNow’s air quality map, you should stay inside.
Maybe you know what to do when you see a yellow or red flag at the beach. But what about a purple one?
High temperatures, low humidity, and lots of wind are prime red flag warning weather.
Nearly every snow removal method has its drawbacks.
This winter, take advantage of a feature on your ice scraper you may be ignoring.
We dig into this winter puzzler.
Whether you're enjoying a bout of sunshine, enduring a sudden downpour, or suffering through a drought, the obscure corners of English have the word for you.
Requiring a sufficiently large lake is only the first step in creating the monstrous blizzards known as lake-effect snow.
“I’m sick and tired of hearing that ‘Cheryl was no lady as she devastated such and such a town,’” Roxcy Bolton said. She wasn't alone in her exasperation.
Waffle House can help first responders assess conditions in areas battered by storms—and serve them breakfast.