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

Severe Storms Could Return to Illinois This Weekend After Tornado Outbreak, Forecasters Warn

Severe Storms Could Return to Illinois This Weekend After Tornado Outbreak, Forecasters Warn

Chicago, Illinois — After a powerful storm system produced multiple tornadoes across northern Illinois and northwest Indiana earlier this week, forecasters are monitoring another round of potentially strong thunderstorms expected to move through the region this weekend. While meteorologists stress that the upcoming threat is considerably lower than the severe weather outbreak seen on Thursday, … Read more

Triple-Digit Heat Index to Scorch Dallas Before Storms Bring Relief to North Texas

Triple-Digit Heat Index to Scorch Dallas Before Storms Bring Relief to North Texas

Dallas, Texas — North Texans should prepare for another stretch of summerlike weather as temperatures climb and humidity levels increase ahead of a storm system expected to move through the region later this weekend. Forecasters say the Dallas-Fort Worth area will experience several hot days before rain chances increase, eventually bringing a brief cooldown early … Read more

Dangerous Storms Could Slam Kansas City Saturday With Large Hail and Damaging Winds

Dangerous Storms Could Slam Kansas City Saturday With Large Hail and Damaging Winds

Kansas City, Missouri — After a round of thunderstorms swept through the region Thursday night, Kansas City residents are getting a brief break from severe weather before another potentially dangerous storm system arrives this weekend. Forecasters say cooler and drier air moving in behind a cold front will provide pleasant conditions on Friday, but attention … Read more