National Weather Service (NWS) meteorologists in Albuquerque, New Mexico, urged people to take shelter immediately when they issued a severe thunderstorm warning on Wednesday afternoon. Severe ...

Storms have a way of commanding attention. The sky darkens and rain pelts against the glass in sheets. Most people instinctively drift toward the nearest window, drawn by the spectacle outside. It ...

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Emily Mae Czachor is a reporter and news editor at CBSNews.com. She typically covers breaking news, extreme weather and issues involving social justice. Emily Mae previously wrote for outlets like the ...