From a distance, a downburst can look like a torrent of heavy rain. But at ground level, its behavior can be far more ...

A severe storm moved through Centre County on Tuesday evening and left a trail of destruction — downed trees, utility wires and property damage. The storm was classified by AccuWeather as a derecho, ...

Tropical cyclones cut schooling chances for children in poor countries. Girls are hit hardest. Damage is worse where storms are rare.