Barbara Gagne 
MOLINE, ILLINOIS — A dangerous pocket of storms is charging eastward out of Iowa this morning, and forecasters say the atmosphere ahead of it is primed for trouble. Nebraska, Iowa, and Illinois have all been placed under a Level 2 of 5 severe weather threat today, Wednesday, August 12, with damaging wind identified as the … Read more
PEORIA, ILLINOIS — Millions of residents across Illinois, Iowa, and parts of Indiana are being told to stay alert as a dangerous line of thunderstorms pushes through the region this Wednesday morning, carrying winds strong enough to snap trees and knock out power. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is now active until 1 PM CDT, covering … Read more
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA — A familiar storm pattern is set to return Friday, August 14, with the National Weather Service’s Storm Prediction Center placing much of the Plains, Midwest, and Ohio Valley under a Level 1 Marginal Risk for severe weather, according to an outlook released early Wednesday morning. The threat area mirrors what communities saw … Read more
A fast-moving fire broke out Wednesday afternoon near Nevada City, forcing evacuations across several neighborhoods before firefighters managed to stop its spread at just under 20 acres. The blaze, now being called the Yuba Fire, ignited in an open field near the 11000 block of Yuba Ridge Drive. According to Cal Fire NEU, crews arrived … Read more
A fast-moving wildfire tore through part of Northern California’s Tahoe National Forest late Wednesday, prompting authorities to issue an evacuation warning for residents living near the flames. The blaze, now being called the Talbot Fire, was first spotted around 5:10 p.m. near French Meadows Road, a stretch of forest west of Lake Tahoe and just … Read more
Residents across the Philadelphia region should prepare for a noticeable jump in humidity levels on Thursday, as dew points climb back into the 70s, creating what many locals call “sweat meter” conditions returning to a moderately high range. According to the National Weather Service, the day will start with a few lingering showers before clearing … Read more
Baltimore and the surrounding Maryland region are being told to prepare for a stretch of warm, humid, and unpredictable weather through the end of the week, with forecasters warning that scattered storms could interfere with outdoor plans — including tonight’s Perseids meteor shower. Skywatchers hoping to catch the annual meteor shower may run into trouble, … Read more
LEWISBURG, WV — As heavy rain, strong winds, and rising flood danger continue to sweep across Greenbrier County, local officials are pushing residents to take one simple step that could keep them safe: signing up for the county’s emergency alert system before conditions worsen. The system, known as Alert Greenbrier, sends real-time warnings directly to … Read more
OAK HILL, WV — Parts of southern West Virginia remained on alert Thursday evening after a fresh round of flood watches was issued across the region, with forecasters warning that saturated ground and repeated heavy downpours could trigger dangerous flash flooding in the hours ahead. According to the National Weather Service, a Flood Watch is … Read more
DAYTONA BEACH, Florida — Most people driving down Magnolia Avenue have no idea what is hidden behind the doors of a quiet historic home. Built in 1907, the house once served as the winter retreat of President Warren G. Harding. Today, its basement is home to The Cellar Restaurant — an Italian fine dining experience … Read more