New Jersey's forecast calls for a break from the heat by later this week, with the potential for below normal temperatures ahead of the weekend.

Dave Kook, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service, confirmed the tornado, citing the video and preliminary damage reports. "We've got someone up there doing a survey right now to assess the damage and possible strength of the first tornado," Kook said.

Boston faces rain and a thunderstorm Sunday, a 70% chance of precipitation, and an upcoming heatwave with highs near 80 degrees.

Some National Weather Service offices in California are among those hit hardest by meteorologist vacancies, heightening concerns as the state contends with the threat of extreme weather.

After powerful storms swept through northeast Wisconsin Wednesday night, cleanup crews were out Thursday cutting down trees and assessing the damage caused by high winds and heavy rain. In Gillett, wind speeds reached over 90 mph,

WTOL 11 Chief Meteorologist Chris Vickers sits down with both Warning Coordination Meteorologists responsible for keeping northwest Ohio safe.

The National Weather Service has issued warnings in Mississippi for dangerous heat values across the state as warm temperatures and moist air will make temperatures feel like 105 to 110 degrees and higher in parts of the state this week.

"Crazy" weather is heading for six major U.S. states on Monday morning. The National Weather Service is warning six major U.S. states about potentially significant storms on Monday. Heavy storms, including major thunderstorms,