The National Weather Service reported that the tornado that hit northern Douglas and southeast Washington counties was an EF3 ...

At least 300 National Weather Service employees are expected to take the latest federal buyout offer by a Thursday deadline, ...

Data obtained by The Associated Press shows that close to half of the local National Weather Service forecast offices have 20% vacancy rates as severe weather chugs across the nation’s heartland.

The local office provides important information for our weather-obsessed citizens. Employees hope they'll be able to continue ...

Prepare for gusty winds to hit central Washington all day Wednesday. The National Weather Service says forecasted winds could get up to 50 MPH in the Okanogan Valley and Waterville Plateau.  The NWS ...

The warning issued by the National Weather Service a full 16 minutes ahead of the tornado’s arrival no doubt saved lives as 190 MPH hour winds ripped through the community of Washington and upended ...

"That's in the core mission statement of the National Weather Service -- to save lives and ... Thomas Simonetti/The Washington Post via Getty Images With the emergence of technological advances ...

Storms swept through eastern Nebraska and western Iowa Thursday night, bringing reports of tornadoes, large hail and property damage.

A new AP investigation reveals that nearly half of National Weather Service offices are facing critical staffing shortages, with experts warning the gaps could put lives at risk during severe weather ...

Due to high winds and dry conditions, Washington County's burn ban has been extended through the weekend. The National Weather Service forecasts wind gusts up to 50 mph on Friday, increasing the ...