Barbara Gagne 
COLUMBIA, MISSOURI — A Level 2 out of 5 severe weather threat is spreading across a wide band of the central U.S. today, stretching from Kansas and Missouri all the way up into North Dakota. The National Weather Service’s Storm Prediction Center says damaging wind gusts will be the biggest danger through the afternoon as … Read more
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA — The National Weather Service has flagged a developing severe weather threat across parts of the Midwest for Thursday night, warning that an isolated tornado could touch down in a zone stretching across southern Illinois, southwestern Indiana, and sections of Missouri. Officials say a wider stretch of the region should also brace for … Read more
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A brief lull in stormy weather is expected across the Washington, D.C. region on Wednesday, but forecasters caution that the calm will not last. The National Weather Service has issued a Level 2 out of 5 severe weather risk for central and eastern parts of the DC metro area, warning that Thursday … Read more
LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY — A Flash Flood Warning has been issued for the greater Louisville metro area after a series of fast-forming afternoon storms stalled over the region, dropping rainfall totals far beyond initial forecasts. The National Weather Service confirmed the warning will remain active until at least 4:45 p.m. local time, with flooding already reported … Read more
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Federal forecasters are warning residents across three separate regions of the country to prepare for a dangerous mix of severe thunderstorms and flash flooding Thursday, with damaging wind gusts, large hail, and heavy rainfall all expected within a single 24-hour window. Three Danger Zones Identified by Forecasters According to an outlook issued … Read more
Parts of New Jersey were placed under severe thunderstorm warnings Thursday evening after fast-developing storm cells swept through the region, bringing destructive winds and heavy rainfall that authorities say could trigger tree damage and sudden flooding. According to the National Weather Service, a severe thunderstorm warning went into effect around 5:30 p.m. covering most of … Read more
Parts of central and southern New Jersey were hit for the second time this week by slow-crawling thunderstorms that unloaded torrential rain on Thursday afternoon, forcing emergency alerts, flash flood warnings, and the closure of dozens of roads as water rose within minutes. The National Weather Service confirmed that several highways and local roads had … Read more
Southern New Jersey is bracing for a dangerous stretch of weather after officials issued a severe thunderstorm watch covering six counties, warning residents of destructive wind gusts and torrential rainfall capable of triggering sudden flash floods. According to the National Weather Service, the alert was put into effect Thursday afternoon and will remain active until … Read more
New Jersey residents were put on high alert Thursday afternoon after a fast-moving line of thunderstorms triggered flash flood warnings across six counties, with the National Weather Service warning that some flooding could turn “dangerous and life-threatening” for anyone caught on the roads. According to the National Weather Service, flash flood warnings were issued around … Read more
Southeast Texas residents are being urged to brace for another punishing stretch of heat as a fresh wave of Saharan dust settles over the region, pushing heat index readings as high as 108 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. Need to Know Heat Grips Houston Once Again The city is bracing for another round … Read more