A weakening but still hazardous Tropical Storm Bertha is on track to make its way into southeast Louisiana by Wednesday evening, bringing sustained winds near 60 mph and a dangerous rip current threat along the Central Gulf Coast, according to the National Hurricane Center. As of Tuesday evening, strong upper-level shear from the north had … Read more
A stretch of unsettled weather is set to return across the Midwest and Great Lakes region starting Sunday, July 26, and lasting through Tuesday, July 28, with forecasters warning of repeated rounds of disorganized storm activity that could bring heavy downpours to some communities while leaving nearby areas largely dry. According to the National Weather … Read more
RICHMOND, Va. — Two separate regions of the country are being placed on alert for the same level of severe weather danger this Wednesday, even though the storms threatening them have nothing to do with each other. The Storm Prediction Center has issued a Level 2 out of 5 severe weather risk for a stretch … Read more
A sudden and unusual cold blast is set to sweep across the Midwest and Great Lakes region early Thursday, pushing morning temperatures as much as 16 degrees below seasonal norms, according to the National Weather Service. Residents from Chicago to Cleveland could wake up to conditions that feel more like early autumn than the peak … Read more
RALEIGH, N.C. — A slow-moving weather system that has parked itself over the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast for nearly a week is now pushing a Moderate flood risk over central and eastern North Carolina, with forecasters warning that Thursday could bring the heaviest rain yet. The Weather Prediction Center placed its highest-tier alert for Thursday over … Read more
New Jersey was hit by four separate tornadoes within just a few hours on Tuesday, according to survey teams from the National Weather Service, who spent Wednesday inspecting damage across multiple counties before confirming the twisters. The first tornado touched down along the border of Stanhope and Mount Olive, followed by a second in the … Read more
New Jersey residents should brace for a stormy Wednesday evening, as forecasters warn that scattered showers and thunderstorms moving through the southern and eastern parts of the state could turn severe ahead of an approaching cold front. According to the National Weather Service, atmospheric conditions on Wednesday could support storms strong enough to unleash damaging … Read more
HOUSTON — Southeast Texas is bracing for a dangerous stretch of weather as a punishing heat wave collides with an approaching tropical system, prompting officials to issue back-to-back warnings for residents on Wednesday. According to the National Weather Service, an Extreme Heat Warning has been declared for portions of southeast Texas, running from 11 a.m. … Read more
HOUSTON — A storm that forecasters expected to fade out is instead holding its ground, and now a stretch of the Texas Gulf Coast is bracing for direct impact. The National Hurricane Center confirmed that a Tropical Storm Watch remains active along portions of the Texas coastline, including Galveston and Jamaica Beach, as Tropical Storm … Read more
WEBSTER CITY, IOWA — A confirmed tornado is currently on the ground near Webster City and Kamrar, Iowa, prompting the National Weather Service to issue its highest-level tornado alert as of 4:33 p.m. Central Time. The warning, covering Hamilton and Hardin counties, is set to expire within 40 minutes of being issued, though forecasters caution … Read more