Weather

National

Tornadoes kill at least 11 people across the Midwest and South

The Associated Press

Unrelenting tornadoes that tore through parts of the South and Midwest shredded homes and shopping centers, and collapsed a theater roof during a heavy metal concert in Illinois.
Environment

Latest storm creates rare tornado warning in San Diego

Alexander Nguyen

Erik Anderson

It's not the first time the National Weather Service has issued a tornado warning for the county. The last one was in 2016.
Health

'Ghost villages' of the Himalayas foreshadow a changing India

Raksha Kumar

Parts of the Himalayas in India are seeing people leave for cities that offer more jobs. Those left behind feel forgotten as the government looks to use the land for resources for the growing cities.
Local

Latest storm piles more snow on California mountains

The Associated Press

The Mammoth Mountain ski resort in the Eastern Sierra says this has been its snowiest season on record.
Another storm is expected to bring more snow and flooding to California

Ayana Archie

Storms have been sweeping across California since last December. Areas with high elevation are forecasted to experience the brunt of this week's extreme weather.
Local

Last-minute spring break activities for kids

KPBS Staff

Here are a few places to visit in San Diego with your kids during spring break.
National

After Hurricane Ian, Fort Myers Beach struggles to become 'a functional paradise'

Greg Allen

Nearly every building on the barrier island in Southwest Florida was damaged or destroyed by Hurricane Ian's 15-foot storm surge. It's left the town with almost a clean slate for redevelopment.
Local

Another powerful late-season storm heads toward California

The Associated Press

In Southern California’s mountains, the storm could drop snow at elevations as low as 2,500 feet and possibly on foothills.
Environment

The exact link between tornadoes and climate change is hard to draw. Here's why

Rachel Treisman

Western Mississippi is turning to recovery after being hit by a long-track tornado on Friday. Here's what made it so destructive — and why the impact of climate change on tornadoes is still unclear.
National

Satellite images show devastation from tornado in Rolling Fork, Mississippi

Nicole Werbeck

Extensive damage to buildings, homes and infrastructure can be seen across the area as the tornado moved from the southwest to the northeast directly through the town, the technology firm Maxar said.