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Geomagnetic storm wanes after creating Northern Lights during Perseid meteor shower
NOAA's Space Weather Prediction Center issued a Strong Geomagnetic Storm alert on Monday as Northern Lights were seen across the Northern U.S. and even as far south as the Mid-Atlantic.
Photos: Illinois Rock & Roll Museum on Route 66 suffers damage after derecho, EF-1 tornado
A deadly derecho swept through parts of the Midwest earlier this week, causing major damage in parts of Illinois, particularly in suburbs within the Chicago metro area.
Chasing twisters: The crucial role technology plays in real tornado wrangling
When a deadly EF-4 tornado ripped through Greenfield, Iowa, on May 21, meteorologists equipped with cutting-edge technology were gathering critical data to enhance storm forecasting. The first "Doppler on Wheels," or what is known as DOW for short, was deployed in the 1990s.
88-year-old couple drown in Illinois flash floods before help arrives, deputies say
Tragedy struck a rural Illinois community as an 88-year-old couple died in Tuesday's heavy rain flash flooding.