The National Weather Service's Storm Prediction Center warned of "near historic" fire conditions in the Plains.

Violent tornadoes that ripped through parts of the U.S. proved deadly as well as destructive as whipping winds moved east ...

Millions of Americans across the country are on alert for a severe weather outbreak with violent, long-track tornadoes with damaging winds of up to 80 mph and large hail ...

Rain, strong winds and hail pelted Iowa in Friday's storms - though the state didn't see the worst of what the same storm ...

Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt said one person died in Oklahoma after driving into smoke caused by the storms, adding wildfires ...

Multiple deadly tornadoes tore through the Midwest on Friday, killing at least 16 people. The month of March traditionally marks the beginning of tornado season in the United States.

ST. LOUIS — Well, good grief. After a night of tornadoes, St. Louis woke up to a blanket of wildfire smoke and dust.