The Daily Weather Update from FOX Weather: Relentless severe weather continues after deadly Kansas tornado
Start your day with the latest weather news. Dangerous storms have hammered the central U.S. for days, and the active weather pattern will persist through at least Wednesday.
Weather in America: May 1, 2024
FOX Weather has you covered with the breaking forecasts and weather news headlines for your Weather in America on Wednesday, May 1, 2024. Get the latest from FOX Weather Meteorologist Britta Merwin.
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1 killed, several injured in Kansas after tornado destroys homes
More than a dozen reports of tornadoes across three states were tallied by the National Weather Service on Tuesday, including one twister that turned deadly in Westmoreland, Kansas, some 50 miles northwest of Topeka. Several others were also injured during the tornado.
Damage in the Westmoreland area was considered extensive, prompting officials to enact a curfew. Nearly two dozen homes in the area were reported to have been either damaged or destroyed during the severe weather.
Tornado damage in Westmoreland, Kansas.
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More tornadoes possible in central US as severe weather streak continues
It has been nearly a week straight of severe weather across the central U.S. The streak started Thursday of last week and culminated in a tornado outbreak that killed at least five people across two states. The threat of dangerous storms continues Wednesday, with the worst weather expected from Kansas to Texas.
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Atlantic hurricane season starts in 1 month
The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season begins on June 1. Forecasters have already predicted a busy year, with some saying we may have to use a second list of names this year. We've put together a guide that will give you everything you need to know about the upcoming season.
The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season outlook from Colorado State University.
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Watch this: Train caught in path of Nebraska tornado
A train conductor and engineer hunkered down in their cabin as a tornado in Nebraska hurled debris at the locomotive.
EF-3 tornado comes barreling at train conductor in Nebraska
A train conductor waiting for a signal change saw a massive EF-3 tornado coming toward him on April 26 in Waverly, Nebraska. He held on as the twister knocked over train cars and broke windows.
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