Hurricane Beryl intensifies to historic Category 4 storm
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Hurricane Beryl has already made history by intensifying from a tropical depression into a major Category 3 Hurricane in less than 48 hours. The Caribbean began preparations as the storm grew to a Category 4 over the weekend.

Tropical Storm Beryl forms in Atlantic Ocean, likely to become Hurricane Beryl: NHC

Tropical Storm Beryl has formed in the Atlantic Ocean east of the Windward Islands and is expected to strengthen into Hurricane Beryl over the next few days, the National Hurricane Center said.

Wisconsin tornado warning forces wedding to join family reunion

Severe storms did not stop one couple from sharing a special first dance while taking shelter in Lake Geneva on their wedding day.

Excessive heat poses dangers in the south
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From Texas to Missouri and all the way down to Florida, over 100 million people are under a heat advisory with feels-like temperatures as high as 110 degrees.

Severe weather shakes up travel plans for people passing through Chicago
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Summer travel can spell stress when severe weather gets in the way. The weather on Tuesday caused ground stops and delays at O?Hare International Airport and Midway Airport.

Thousands without power as strong winds, rain sweep through Chicago area
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Most of the Chicago area experienced scattered outages Tuesday morning as strong winds and heavy rain moved through. About 2,000 people were without power in Cook County and 1,500 in Lake County.

Metra tracks blocked by downed tree, prompting delays

A tree fell on the tracks of the Metra Milwaukee District North Line Tuesday morning, stopping trains on Chicago's Northwest Side.

Severe storm watches and warnings issued for Chicago area
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Several Severe Thunderstorm Watches were issued for the Chicago area Tuesday morning. A Severe Thunderstorm Warning was issued for Cook County until 8 a.m.

Heavy rain floods Midwest
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Looks like more rain is headed for the Midwest where dozens of rivers are still at flood stage. The conditions have destroyed hundreds of homes.

Thousands without power after severe storms overnight
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ComEd was reporting about 8,000 people without power around 8 a.m. Sunday morning. Severe storms swept through the Chicago area overnight causing some flooding and downed trees.

Raging wildfires in New Mexico kill two as blaze continues
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Wildfires continue to burn in New Mexico causing families in the city of Ruidoso to evacuate their homes due to severe property damage.

Tropical Storm Alberto slams Mexico, Texas
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Tropical Storm Alberto formed on Wednesday morning and made landfall Thursday morning in Tampico, Mexico.

Why does the US have the most tornadoes?

Tornadoes can happen almost anywhere in the world but the U.S. specifically is a hotbed for tornadic activity.