As severe storms pounded the Southeast on Saturday, reported tornadoes caused significant damage in places like Destin and Esto, Florida. Thousands of people lost power as power lines and massive trees were torn to the ground. Watch this video for the latest.
A large ridge of high pressure has blocked the jet stream from entering the Plains or East over the last week, but that is about to change. By mid-week, the jet stream will push into the Southwest and Plains, and a low-pressure system will sweep across the northern Plains. There are some questions about how much moisture returns ahead of the storm system. Meteorologist Jonathan Belles gives an early look at where severe thunderstorms are possible in the week ahead with this change in pattern.
As storms pushed across Middle Tennessee on Thursday, including metro Nashville, one county south of there was pounded by fierce hail that quickly covered roads and stripped leaves off trees. Watch this video to see some of that intense hail in Maury County.
Apple snails are an invasive species generally banned from import and movement across state lines. Watch this video to learn about the environmental destruction they can cause, the potentially deadly risk to humans and why wildlife officials in southern states like Texas, Georgia, North Carolina and Louisiana want you to look out for the snails’ bright pink eggs.