Thailand and Myanmar earthquake death toll tops 1,600: What to know

More than 1,600 people have died in Myanmar and 10 in Thailand after a devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck Friday.

Tornado reports have surged in recent years across the Chicago-area

In all my years of forecasting, I’ve never seen so many tornado reports in Chicagoland as have been named by the National Weather Service (NWS) over the past few years.

3.8 magnitude earthquake strikes near Maine coast, tremors felt in Boston

A 3.8 magnitude earthquake struck near York Harbor, Maine, on Monday, approximately 7 miles south of the coastal area, according to the United States Geological Survey.

20 years later: A look at the deadliest disaster to strike Earth in modern history

On Dec. 26, 2004, a 9.2-magnitude earthquake shook the seafloor off Indonesia, sending a 100-foot wall of water to communities and killing over 220,000 people.

Earthquake strikes during live taping of Good Day LA

The Good Day LA cameras were rolling when an earthquake struck Southern California on Thursday. Watch the anchors react.

3.4 magnitude earthquake reported in Illinois: USGS

A 3.4-magnitude earthquake hit Illinois Monday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

Beryl’s remnants spawned 4 Indiana tornadoes, including an EF-3: NWS

The remnants of Hurricane Beryl spawned at least four tornadoes in Indiana, including an EF-3 twister with winds as high as 140 mph (225 kph) that tore through a small city in the state’s southwestern corner, the National Weather Service said.

More than 2,000 feared dead in Papua New Guinea landslide

Over 2,000 people are feared dead after a landslide in Papua New Guinea, prompting the government to seek increased international aid amid challenging search and rescue efforts.

New Jersey earthquake felt in NYC, Philadelphia and beyond

A preliminary 4.8-magnitude earthquake struck near Lebanon, New Jersey, Friday, shaking the ground from New York City to Philadelphia and beyond.

Taiwan earthquake: Strongest in nearly 25 years leaves 9 dead

A 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck Taiwan, damaging buildings and leaving several dead. Here’s what’s known about the massive quake.

Iceland's famed Blue Lagoon evacuates guests as fears of volcanic eruption continue

Residents of the evacuated seaside town of Grindavík in Iceland continue to hold their breath in anticipation of a possible volcanic eruption in the area after officials said magma has once again accumulated underground.

Are you prepared for Chicago's severe weather season?

Meteorological spring starts soon and that means we need to prepare for severe weather season here in Chicago. Illinois had more tornadoes than any other state last year. Here are some tips to stay safe when storms strike.

Japan earthquakes: At least 4 confirmed dead as tsunami warning lowered

The earthquakes in Japan today, the largest of which had a magnitude of 7.6, started a fire and collapsed buildings on the west coast of the main island, Honshu.

FEMA rolls out flood recovery relief to Cook County residents

The Federal Emergency Management Agency is now helping people recover after severe storms and flooding back in mid-September.