Multiple fatalities as severe weather hits Kentucky

Severe storms in the Midwest and South have resulted in at least 27 fatalities. Kentucky was hit particularly hard, with 18 deaths and another 10 individuals hospitalized in critical condition, according to Governor Andy Beshear, who warned that the death toll may increase. Beshear asked for support for the affected region. Rescue operations continued through the weekend. LiveNOW's Andrew Craft is speaking with Misty Thomas, Kentucky Region Volunteer Services Officer for the American Red Cross, about ongoing rescue operations.

Deadly storms sweep through Missouri

Multiple people are dead in Missouri after several massive storms sweep through the state, officials say. St. Louis Mayor Cara Spencer, the Red Cross, and other authorities give an update to the media Saturday.

Wildfires rages in New Jersey

The New Jersey Forest Service is tackling a raging wildfire in Ocean County, New Jersery as officials say at least 3,000 residents were evacuated and more than 1,000 structures impacted. FOX 29 Philadelphia's Hank Flynn is on the ground in Ocean County with more details.

Deadly storms tear across Plains

Powerful storms swept across portions of the Plains on Saturday, including reports of tornadoes in Texas and deadly flooding in Oklahoma. FOX Weather Meteorologists Kendall Smith and Ari Sarsalari break down the latest on Sunday, April 20, 2025.

Trump eyes major cuts to NOAA research

The Trump Administration is considering major funding cuts to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), raising concerns among scientists, environmental advocates and former forecasters as hurricane season approaches. FOX 13 Tampa's Evyn Moon joins LiveNOW's Christina Evans with more.