AUSTIN, Texas — A destructive supercell storm tore through the Austin area on Wednesday, leaving behind widespread wind and hail damage, along with flooding caused by extremely high rainfall rates.

This was caused by what’s known as a microburst, which is not necessarily an uncommon phenomenon, especially in places like the Midwest. But what actually is a microburst?

A microburst with wind gusts up to 70 mph hit Tempe, leaving over 70 small businesses inoperable. The damage is so extensive that officials say several buildings may be demolished, forcing some ...

Damage left behind from Wednesday night's storms was caused by a microburst, according to the National Weather Service.What is a microburst? A microburst is a localized column of sinking air within a ...

A microburst severely damaged parts of Tempe last week, displacing dozens of residents, specifically near Mill Avenue. Many residents were left without power, water, or gas for days, making basic ...

REPORTING LIVE IN OSSIPEE TONIGHT I’M MIKE MOSES, WMUR NEWS NINE. TONIGHT, THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IS CONFIRMING THAT A MICROBURST IS TO BLAME FOR THIS DAMAGE. AND SANBORN CREWS ARE WORKING TO ...

LONGMONT, Colo. — A powerful, dry microburst with wind gusts estimated at 55 miles per hour caused extensive damage to Medicine Horse, a Longmont-based nonprofit that offers equine-assisted therapy.

Whenever a thunderstorm produces damaging winds, many people immediately assume that a tornado is responsible. However, the culprit is usually less exotic, but often just as destructive. Strong ...

This video captures a powerful microburst over Tucson in a stunning time-lapse sequence, showcasing the dramatic shift in ...

GRANT, Ala. (WHNT) — A severe line of storms pushed through the region Friday afternoon producing significant damage in the Grant community. The National Weather Service (NWS) in Huntsville traveled ...