What is a tsunami and what causes them?

All coastlines around the world are vulnerable to tsunamis, so it's important to know your community's hazard and evacuation plans in case they're needed.

Historical tsunamis that have struck around the world

Tsunamis have devastated countries around the world, costing countless lives and leaving behind millions of dollars in damage.

Winter storm to hit southern US before moving up East Coast

Winter weather is moving across the U.S. this weekend, threatening the deep south before moving up the east coast.

Satellite images show volcanic eruption that caused tsunami in Pacific

An underwater volcano has erupted near the Pacific nation of Tonga, sending large tsunami waves crashing across the shore and people rushing to higher ground.

Volcano erupts in Pacific, triggers tsunami advisory for Bay Area

The National Weather Service on Saturday morning issued a Tsunami Advisory for the Pacific Coast, including Bay Area shorelines, following a large underwater volcanic eruption near the Tonga Islands.

Winter storm rips through Eastern US causing record breaking snowfall

A winter storm that had already blanketed parts of the South in snow moved into the Northeast, snarling air travel and crushing morning commutes.

Uber driver stranded on I-95 buys teen passenger hotel room, offered new job

Uber driver DaVante Williams was stranded with a teenage passenger for hours on the snowy I-95 and is being praised for going “above and beyond” to get her home safe.

'I was screaming': Georgia woman trapped in car swept up by tornado

The Newton County woman and her brother were trapped in their car as a tornado lifted them up and smashed them into the ground multiple times.

Severe storms sweep across southern US overnight

A line of severe storms moved across the southern United States overnight, leaving homes damaged and without power.

Colorado fire destroyed nearly 1,000 homes, 3 people missing

The Colorado fire that whipped through the Denver suburbs of Superior and Louisville destroyed an estimated 1,000 homes, leaving at least three people unaccounted for, authorities said Saturday.

Winter weather across Arizona brings rain, snow and dangerous driving conditions

Winter weather across Arizona is bringing rain, snow and dangerous driving conditions, the National Weather Service says. We have tips on how to keep safe while driving.

Colorado wildfires: At least 580 homes destroyed, 34K evacuated

Colorado wildfires fueled by gusty winds burned an estimated 580 homes and forced thousands to evacuate. Officials were assessing the damage on Friday.

2021's biggest and wildest weather moments

Here are five of the biggest weather stories of 2021, which included deadly flooding and a new wildfire record set in California.

Kentucky couple, married 56 years, died holding on to each other in tornado

Billy and Judy Miller, who were married 56 years, died while holding on to each other after tornadoes swept through Kentucky earlier this month.

2 die in submerged car during Millbrae flooding; others escape

Two people died on Thursday in Millbrae when the car they were driving got submerged in deep standing water that flooded an underpass with a steep grade.