Millions at Risk as Violent Tornado Outbreak Threatens Chicago Region and Midwest

Millions at Risk as Violent Tornado Outbreak Threatens Chicago Region and Midwest

Chicago, Illinois — Just days after a powerful storm system unleashed dozens of tornadoes and widespread damage across the Midwest, meteorologists are warning that another dangerous outbreak of severe weather could put millions of Americans at risk. Forecasters say conditions are becoming increasingly favorable for violent tornadoes, destructive straight-line winds, large hail, and flash flooding … Read more

Arthur Brings Flood Threat From Texas to Georgia as Forecasters Warn of Life-Threatening Rainfall

Arthur Brings Flood Threat From Texas to Georgia as Forecasters Warn of Life-Threatening Rainfall

Matagorda Bay, Texas — Tropical Rainstorm Arthur moved ashore along the Texas Gulf Coast on Wednesday, bringing the threat of dangerous flooding, strong winds, and severe weather to multiple states as forecasters warn that the storm’s greatest impact may come from rainfall rather than wind. Arthur developed from a complex weather system fueled by moisture … Read more

SoCal Weather Shift: Cooler Temperatures and Coastal Clouds Move In After Recent Heat

SoCal Weather Shift Cooler Temperatures and Coastal Clouds Move In After Recent Heat

Los Angeles, California — Southern California residents can expect a noticeable change in weather this week as cooler temperatures and increased cloud cover move into the region following several days of warm and sunny conditions. Forecasters say a midweek cooldown is underway, bringing back the familiar June Gloom pattern, which typically features cloudy mornings followed … Read more

Major Road Closures, Curfew and Parking Changes Planned for Detroit Ford Fireworks

Major Road Closures, Curfew and Parking Changes Planned for Detroit Ford Fireworks

Detroit, Michigan — Thousands of people are expected to gather along the Detroit River on June 22 as the city prepares for the return of one of its most anticipated annual traditions, the Ford Fireworks. Celebrating its 68th year, the event is being presented by The Parade Company in partnership with Ford Motor Company. Organizers … Read more

Extreme Heat Alert: Parts of South Florida Could Feel Like 110 Degrees on Thursday

Extreme Heat Alert Parts of South Florida Could Feel Like 110 Degrees on Thursday

Miami, Florida — South Florida residents are being urged to prepare for another day of intense summer heat as meteorologists warn that feels-like temperatures could climb as high as 110 degrees on Thursday, creating potentially dangerous conditions across the region. The heat threat comes amid a prolonged stretch of above-normal temperatures that has already pushed … Read more

Gulf Coast Braces for Flooding, Rough Surf and Possible Tornadoes as Tropical Moisture Surges North

Gulf Coast Braces for Flooding, Rough Surf and Possible Tornadoes as Tropical Moisture Surges North

Gulf Coast Region — Residents across the Gulf Coast are being urged to prepare for a potentially dangerous stretch of weather as a tropical system moves inland, bringing the threat of flooding rain, severe thunderstorms, coastal flooding, and hazardous beach conditions. Forecasters say Thursday is shaping up to be the most significant weather day of … Read more

Tropical Storm Warning Issued as Potential Arthur Threatens Flooding Across the Deep South

Tropical Storm Warning Issued as Potential Arthur Threatens Flooding Across the Deep South

Houston, Texas — Communities across the Gulf Coast and Deep South are preparing for days of heavy rain, flooding concerns, and strong winds as a developing tropical system moves through the Gulf of Mexico and edges closer to tropical storm strength. The National Hurricane Center is closely monitoring the disturbance, which has been designated Potential … Read more

Texas, Louisiana on Alert as Potential Tropical Storm Brings Dangerous Flooding Threat

Texas, Louisiana on Alert as Potential Tropical Storm Brings Dangerous Flooding Threat

Houston, Texas — Forecasters are closely monitoring a developing weather system in the Gulf that could strengthen into a tropical depression or tropical storm in the coming days, while already increasing the risk of dangerous flooding across large portions of the southern United States. According to the latest forecast information, the disturbance known as Invest … Read more

New Storm Outbreak Could Bring Tornado Swarm, Flash Flooding and Travel Chaos to Midwest

New Storm Outbreak Could Bring Tornado Swarm, Flash Flooding and Travel Chaos to Midwest

Chicago, Illinois — Just days after a powerful round of severe weather battered portions of the Plains and Midwest, meteorologists are warning that another potentially dangerous storm system is preparing to sweep across the region, bringing the threat of tornadoes, destructive winds, flooding rains, and widespread travel disruptions. Forecasters say the most significant impacts are … Read more

Damaging Winds Up to 70 MPH and Possible Tornadoes Could Hit Chicago Region Wednesday

Damaging Winds Up to 70 MPH and Possible Tornadoes Could Hit Chicago Region Wednesday

Chicago, Illinois — After enjoying two consecutive days of cooler-than-average June temperatures, residents across the Chicago area are being urged to prepare for potentially dangerous weather as forecasters warn of a heightened risk of severe storms on Wednesday. Meteorologists say the region could experience tornadoes, damaging winds, heavy rain, frequent lightning, and hail, making Wednesday … Read more