When the newly elected Pope Leo XIV stepped out on the central loggia of St. Peter’s Basilica to greet the crowd, liturgical fashion aficionados around the globe noticed a change. (AP video shot by Dario Artale, Andrea Rosa and Trisha Thomas Production by Trisha Thomas)

"Scattered severe storms capable of large hail and isolated damaging wind gusts will be possible across parts of the central and northern High Plains Saturday afternoon and evening," said the SPC. "Marginally severe storms will also be possible in parts of southern and central Plains."

THE WOODLANDS, Texas — Heavy rain and lightning rolled over Montgomery County Friday afternoon and evening, capping a week of daily storms. RELATED: Weather Impact: Scattered storms push through Houston | Here's the timeline through the weekend

A parade and day of revelries slated to celebrate the U.S. Army's 250th birthday in Washington D.C. Saturday may be marred by nasty weather.

There’s plenty of evidence over the decades that dust storms, those filthy monsters of the monsoon, can be deadly for drivers. But now, a new study confirms what we’ve always feared that being caught outside in one can be extremely hazardous to your health.

WASHINGTON — A stationary front will bisect the D.C. area Saturday. Showers and storms will develop along this front Saturday afternoon through much of Saturday night.

Storms are expected to fire off in northwest Oklahoma by 2 a.m. Saturday and continue to track into the Oklahoma City metro by 6 a.m. Saturday. The main threats with storms are damaging wind gusts, up to 70 mph. Be sure to download the KOCO 5 App to receive customized weather alerts. You can watch our team coverage on the app, too.

In the Eastern Pacific, where hurricane season began on May 15 and where storms typically form before they do in the Atlantic, has been off to a busy start. Three storms have already formed off the west coast of North America: Alvin, Barbara and Cosme. Both seasons run through Nov. 30.