Tornadoes are usually destructive and dangerous, but the strongest on the Enhanced-Fujita scale: EF4 or EF5 are also called violent. These tornadoes generate winds over 166 miles per hpur (267kph) and ...

In light of recent storms in Illinois, residents should be on alert for scammers looking to exploit homeowners and business ...

The Illinois Attorney General is warning residents to be cautious of scammers attempting to exploit those affected by spring and summer storms, and providing tips to avoid dishonest contractors.

The U.S. has had more reported tornadoes than normal – over 960 as of May 22, according to the National Weather Service’s ...

The emergency signals are designed only for people outdoors and Illinois residents should use their phone or a national ...

The United States has had more reported tornadoes this year than normal -- more than 960 as of Thursday, according to the ...

It depends on how many large buildings are in the area, which way the siren is facing, local topography, foliage and even ...

A storm scientist explains what’s been driving deadly tornado outbreaks and how tornado season has been changing.

Illinois now leads the nation in tornado reports. Edwardsville and Metro East cools down, but flash flooding is possible this ...

A long-awaited bill to reform the Prisoner Review Board will soon go to Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s desk after receiving approval in ...

The new automated system enables real-time activation of outdoor warning sirens directly from the National Weather Service.

Multiple tornadoes and intense storms hit the eastern half of the United States on Tuesday as a relentless severe weather ...