8 dead after multi-vehicle crash on the I-70 in Sherman County, Kansas
Eight fatalities were reported after a crash involving 71 vehicles occurred on the I-70 near milepost 28 in Sherman County on Friday, March 14, 2025.
Oklahoma wildfires destroy nearly 300 structures, injure 112 people
Wildfires destroyed nearly 300 homes across Oklahoma, U.S., on March 14 and 15, 2025, burning approximately 68 800 ha (170 000 acres) of land and forcing widespread evacuations amid extreme fire conditions fueled by wind gusts reaching 120 km/h (75 mph).
Severe storms and tornadoes leave at least 42 dead across Missouri, Mississippi, Kansas, Arkansas, Texas, and Oklahoma
The multi-day severe weather outbreak has left at least 33 people dead across six U.S. states as storms and tornadoes continue to cause destruction. Missouri has reported the highest death toll with 12 fatalities, while Kansas, Mississippi, Texas, Arkansas, and Oklahoma have also suffered casualties.
Multiple crashes reported as dust storm sweeps across western Kansas
A powerful dust storm swept across western Kansas on March 14, 2025, leading to multiple vehicle crashes and the closure of several highways.
Multiple fatalities reported as tornadoes rip through Missouri
Multiple tornadoes have been reported in Missouri ripping through businesses, and homes, downing trees toppling vehicles along their paths on Friday, March 14, 2025.
Destructive wildfires erupt in Oklahoma, causing widespread evacuations, road closures, power outages, and structural damage
Wind-driven fires swept across northeastern Oklahoma on March 14, 2025, fueled by 120 km/h (75 mph) winds and dry conditions. It caused evacuations, road closures, power outages, and severe structural damage.
SPC issues level 4 risk of severe thunderstorms for parts of Tennessee, Mississippi, Alabama, and Louisiana from Saturday to Sunday morning
Severe storms will develop Friday, March 14, 2025, across the Central and Southern Plains into the Middle and Lower Mississippi Valley, where the SPC has issued a Moderate Risk (level 4/5) through Saturday morning. By Saturday, the threat shifts east, with a Moderate Risk in parts of the Tennessee Valley, Lower Mississippi Valley, and Southeast through Sunday morning. These storms may produce damaging winds exceeding 120 km/h (75 mph), hail larger than 5 cm (2 inches), and strong tornadoes rated EF-2 to EF-5.
6 rescued after mudslides trap vehicles in San Jacinto, California
At least 6 people were rescued on Thursday, March 13, 2025, after mudslides trapped multiple vehicles in San Jacinto City, California’s Riverside County, following two days of heavy rain.
Nocturnal tornado outbreak forecast for Mississippi River Valley
A powerful surface low, forecast to reach pressures in the 970s hPa range, will move from the central Great Plains to the upper Midwest on Friday, March 14, 2025. This system will intensify the low-level jet, with wind speeds approaching hurricane force, drawing warm, moist air northward. By sunset, dew points near 16°C (60°F) are…
Historic fire-weather conditions forecast for southern Great Plains
Extremely critical fire weather conditions are forecast for Friday, March 14, 2025, across parts of the southern Plains and Midwest due to historically strong winds and low humidity. A wildfire outbreak is possible in the southern Plains, with fast-moving and uncontrollable fires likely. Wind gusts between 95–130 km/h (60–80 mph) may cause rapid fire spread and significant danger to affected areas.
