You might be familiar with the phrase, "When thunder roars, stay indoors." But there's more to thunderstorm safety—especially for homeowners. Before the next storm, there are a number of things you ...

Unseasonable warmth is setting the stage for damaging thunderstorms capable of bringing powerful wind, large hail and tornadoes to nearly 175 million people in the central and eastern United States ...

A severe thunderstorm watch means conditions are favorable for severe weather. During a severe thunderstorm warning, seek shelter immediately and avoid windows, electrical equipment and plumbing. The ...

Severe storms — thunderstorms that produce tornadoes, hail at least one inch in diameter, or damaging winds (58 mph or higher) — are destructive and deadly. They cause an average of 200 deaths ...