Twisters strike parts of Arkansas, killing one, injuring at least three and destroying a handful of homes.

Forecasters say a wetter-than-usual winter and a jet stream ripping over the part of the country known as "Tornado Alley" could lead to an active spring.

Five hurricanes, two or three of them major, are expected to strike the U.S. coast this season, private forecaster AccuWeather.com said Wednesday.

Three-day forecast for the entire US, updated each morning and afternoon. (Other)

Rains and warmer weather this week could trigger flooding in portions of the Midwest grain belt, prompting concerns of delays to field work ahead of seeding the corn and soy crops.

Heavy snowfall in parts of Germany triggered a deadly avalanche and caused thousands of accidents, leaving at least seven people dead and dozens more injured, police said Sunday.

From unexpectedly heavy snow in Europe to a rogue wave in the tranquil Mediterranean, each day seems to bring a new glimpse of extreme – and dangerous – conditions. NBC’s Stephanie Gosk reports. (Nightly News)

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE OGEECHEE RIVER NEAR EDEN. * AT 8 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 9.3 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 9.7 FEET BY

...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN GEORGIA... FLINT RIVER NEAR CARSONVILLE HWY. 19 AFFECTING CRAWFORD... TALBOT...TAYLOR AND UPSON COUNTIES THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FLINT RIVER NEAR CARSONVILLE HWY. 19 * FROM TONIGHT UNTIL LATE SATURDAY NIGHT.

...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN GEORGIA... TALLAPOOSA RIVER NEAR TALLAPOOSA AFFECTING HARALSON COUNTY THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE TALLAPOOSA RIVER NEAR TALLAPOOSA * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. * AT 9 PM EST THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.9 FEET...AND FALLING.