Weather News

Los Angeles, California — Southern California residents planning barbecues, beach trips, fireworks displays, or other Independence Day celebrations are getting a welcome break from the summer heat this holiday weekend. Forecasts show comfortable temperatures across much of the region, allowing millions to enjoy outdoor festivities without the extreme conditions affecting many other parts of the … Read more

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania — Philadelphia and surrounding communities are entering what meteorologists say could become the region’s most dangerous heat wave in more than a decade, with scorching temperatures expected to grip the area through the Fourth of July holiday weekend. Forecasters warn that daily high temperatures may climb above 100 degrees, while oppressive humidity could … Read more

Miami, Florida — Florida residents could see several days of soaking rain and localized flooding this week as deep tropical moisture spreads across the state, even though forecasters say there is no chance of the weather system developing into a tropical storm. Meteorologists are closely monitoring a weak area of low pressure off the Southeast … Read more

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania — Residents across western Pennsylvania are being urged to prepare for several days of dangerous heat as a prolonged heat wave settles over the region, bringing soaring temperatures, oppressive humidity, and heat index values approaching triple digits. The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory covering the Pittsburgh metropolitan area and the … Read more

Richmond, Kentucky — Deadly flash flooding fueled by torrential rainfall has claimed at least four lives in Kentucky, prompting Gov. Andy Beshear to declare a statewide emergency as rescue crews race to reach stranded residents and forecasters warn that more rain is still on the way. Communities across central and eastern Kentucky spent Saturday battling … Read more

Washington, D.C. — Millions of Americans could face dangerous and potentially historic heat just days before Independence Day celebrations as a powerful heat dome expands across much of the central and eastern United States. The National Weather Service (NWS) has already placed nearly 142 million people under heat alerts, with forecasters warning that the affected … Read more

United States — As Americans prepare to celebrate the nation’s 250th birthday on the Fourth of July, millions are already planning backyard barbecues, fireworks displays, parades, and family gatherings. While Independence Day is still days away, early weather forecasts are beginning to reveal what much of the country can expect during this historic holiday. Forecasters … Read more

Chicago, Illinois — Millions of Americans across the central and eastern United States are preparing for a volatile stretch of weather as rounds of severe thunderstorms are expected to arrive before an expansive heat dome settles over much of the country through the end of June and into early July. Meteorologists warn that the evolving … Read more

Seattle, Washington — A significant early-summer heat wave is pushing temperatures well above normal across western Washington, prompting weather officials to issue a heat advisory for millions of residents through midweek. Forecasters say temperatures across the Puget Sound region could rise 15 to 20 degrees above seasonal averages, bringing some of the hottest weather the … Read more

Baltimore, Maryland — After a day of widespread rainfall across central Maryland, residents can look forward to a refreshing change in weather as sunshine, lower humidity, and comfortable temperatures return for the middle of the week. Several areas received significant rainfall, helping to cool temperatures and temporarily reduce humidity levels. Forecasters say Wednesday will likely … Read more