Severe weather

Storm Team4 Meteorologist Jessica Faith has your midday weather and a look at the 10-day forecast.

At the Salk Institute in San Diego, scientists are using AI to identify roots which will make crops more resilient to drought, floods, and extreme heat. If successful, it could also mean extra revenue for farmers. National climate reporter Chase Cain got an exclusive look inside the high-tech lab.

Rivers rose and flooding worsened Sunday across the South and Midwest, threatening communities already badly damaged by days of heavy rain and wind.

Another round of torrential rain and flash flooding has come for parts of the South and Midwest already heavily waterlogged by days of severe storms that also spawned some deadly tornadoes.

At least 42 people are dead after powerful storms swept across the country over the weekend, uprooting trees and destroying homes and businesses.

Residents are surveying damage from unusually vicious weather in multiple states where violent twisters, blinding dust storms and fast-moving wildfires decimated neighborhoods.

A massive storm has decimated homes and other structures and left at least 35 people dead since Friday.

A powerful system of storms is sweeping across the Midwest and South, raising tornado warnings.

Tornadoes can form in minutes, leaving little time to prepare. Knowing the difference between alerts and having a safety plan in place is critical.

Storm Team4 Meteorologist Amelia Draper has your midday weather, including the latest of severe storms, and a look at the 10-day forecast.

The Storm Prediction Center says the D.C. area is at a “slight risk” (threat level 2 out of 5). Storms are expected in the midday and afternoon.

Storm Team4 Meteorologist Chuck Bell has your morning weather and a look at the 10-day forecast.

After a windy weekend led to downed trees and power outages, the cleanup effort is now underway. News4’s Mauricio Casillas reports.

Thousands are without power Monday morning as strong winds took down trees throughout the D.C. region. News4’s Joseph Olmo reports.

Mudslides are dangerous torrents that are usually referred to by geologists and first responders as debris flows.

Many residents are much happier with snow removal efforts in Prince George’s County than with January’s snowstorm. News4’s Dominique Moody reports.

Preparing for snow — like covering a car window and using salt on concrete — can help make the removal process a bit easier. Storm Team4 Meteorologist Amelia Draper shares her tips.

Interstates and highways in Northern Virginia are passable as the snow cleanup turns to secondary roads. Northern Virginia Bureau Reporter Drew Wilder spoke to VDOT.

News4’s Megan McGrath has a live look at road conditions early Wednesday after a storm dumped several inches of snow, leaving roads slick.

The Virginia Department of Transportation warns drivers to stay off the roads as road conditions deteriorate amid heavy snowfall. News4’s Walter Morris reports.