A June tornado turned out to be a rare EF5. Why that’s surprising — and important

There hadn’t been an EF5 — the most intense on the five-point Enhanced Fujita Scale — anywhere on the planet for more than 12 years, dating back to an Oklahoma tornado on May 20, 2013. And then on ...

South Africa's weather service warns of crop damage after severe weather

The South African Weather Service said on Thursday extensive damage to crops and waterlogged farmlands will likely lead to significantly impaired agricultural output in parts of the Free State and ...

Scientists track ‘dust devils’ bouncing around on surface of Mars

Scientists have watched dust devils whip across Mars for decades, using orbiters and rovers that land on the planet. But the ...

Frankfort and Keyser boys play to 1-1 draw

No. 3 Frankfort and Keyser played to a 1-1 draw on Thursday. For the Golden Tornado (3-9-1), despite not being a win, it felt like one of their most significant outcomes in recent memory. “They’re ...