Mariana Suarez - AFP / Getty Images Scientists Spot 'Space Hurricane' for the First Time, Crack Unsolved Mystery 'This highlights the importance of improved monitoring of space weather, which can disrupt GPS system,' one statement read. By C. Douglas Golden April 17, 2021
Orvil Samuel / AP Vaccinated Individuals Given Priority Evacuation During Natural Disaster A two-tiered social system could emerge if the government divides people into two camps based on coronavirus vaccination status. By Samantha Chang April 14, 2021
Inside Edition / YouTube screen shot Alabama Weatherman Holds the Line and Stays on Air as His Wife at Home Faces Down a Tornado Award-winning weatherman James Spann took his duty to inform the public seriously even as his own house was in a tornado's path. By Grant Atkinson April 3, 2021
Butch Dill / AP Communities Left Devastated as Deadly Tornadoes Tear Across the Deep South As many as 10 tornadoes ripped across the Deep South, killing at least five people and seriously damaging schools and businesses. By The Associated Press March 25, 2021
Amy Sussman - BBMA2020 / Getty Images for dcp After Devastating Back-to-Back Hurricanes, Kelly Clarkson Surprises Families with Restored Homes After renovations, they were presented with a breezy, warm home with new furnishings, new appliances and a new sense of security and unity. By Amanda Thomason March 17, 2021
Ron Jenkins / Getty Images As Politicians Played the Blame Game During Deadly Cold Polar Vortex, Churches' Humble Moves Put Them to Shame Politicians have used the disaster as a weapon in their debates, but churches have shown the world what true service looks like. By Garion Frankel February 22, 2021
Drew Angerer / Getty Images Biden Finally Declares a Major Disaster in Texas Over a Week After Punishing Storms Began 'I thank President Biden for his assistance as we respond to impacts of winter weather across our state,' Abbott was quoted as saying. By Jack Davis February 21, 2021
Ron Jenkins / Getty Images Texans in Disbelief After Discovering What It Took to Keep Lights On: 'We Have Power, But at What Price?' 'We are using it minimally and getting charged thousands. Most people I know don’t even have power, and I’m getting these outrageous bills.' By Jared Harris February 17, 2021
Janice Rogers WBRC / Facebook screen shot Waffle House Steps Up to Feed Entire Neighborhood After Deadly Tornado Many other locals, both businesses and individuals, came through with offers of help for the community as well. By Amanda Thomason January 28, 2021
Gerald Herbert / AP, File Historic Hurricane Season Comes to a Close After Breaking Records 'Across the Board' A record-setting hurricane season that saw the highest number of named storms has officially come to a close. By The Associated Press November 30, 2020