Hurricane Beryl Live Updates: Cat 4 Storm Ravages Windward Islands
Hurricane Beryl is unleashing catastrophic conditions across the Windward Islands, bringing life-threatening winds, heavy rainfall, and perilous storm surge flooding. According to the latest update from The National Hurricane Center, the storm has inflicted severe damage, with reports of roofs torn off, buildings extensively damaged, and widespread disruptions to electricity and communications. Reports from Grenada […]
Beating the Heat: Preparing for a Long-Duration Heat Wave
As we approach summer, a prolonged heat wave is poised to affect a significant swath of the United States. Forecasters from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration warn that record-breaking temperatures will stretch from the Midwest and Great Lakes into the Northeast, potentially persisting through early next week. This heat wave stands out not only […]
Southwest Monsoon Season Nears Amid Uncertain 2024 Forecast
In mid-June, the Southwest U.S. braces for the onset of its annual monsoon season, a period crucial for replenishing moisture levels and igniting thunderstorm activity across the region throughout the summer. However, this year’s outlook suggests a potential departure from the norm, with forecasts indicating a trend towards drier conditions compared to typical years. The […]
Five Things To Know This Hurricane Season
The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season starts on June 1, and it’s forecast to be one of the most active seasons on record. Here’s five things to know as we kick off what is likely going to be a hyperactive season. A historic forecast has been issued: NOAA’s recent May hurricane outlook had the highest numbers forecast by […]
Will Canadian Wildfire Smoke Be As Bad This Year?
As flames and smoke rise in Canada, so does the question: Will this summer be like the last one? “The next six weeks or so is critical,” weather.com senior meteorologist Jonathan Erdman said Friday. That’s because, according to research published in February, more than two thirds of the area burned during 2023’s record Canadian fire year can be traced […]
Tornadoes Hit Southern Michigan; Rare Tornado Emergency Declared, FedEx Facility Damaged
A second round of tornadoes in as many days left major damage in parts of Michigan and several other states Tuesday night into Wednesday morning. A FedEx facility in Portage, Michigan, sustained heavy damage with as many as 50 people trapped inside Tuesday night after an EF2 tornado struck the town. It was one of […]
Hurricane Season Is One Month Away. Here’s How Things Look Right Now
The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season is only one month away, and signs continue to point to one of the most active seasons on record. Atlantic hot tub: The entire North Atlantic Ocean has been breaking daily warm records for over a year, according to University of Miami tropical scientist Brian McNoldy. In particular, the strip of water […]
Category 6 Sets Its Sights Over the Rainbow
This rainbow appears unusually low in the sky because it has formed early in the afternoon, rather than toward sunset. For a rainbow to form, water droplets must be present in the air in front of an observer and the sun must be shining from behind the observer. Rainbows result from the refraction and reflection […]
What Makes A Storm Severe? There’s Three Criteria You Might Not Know
You might hear about a storm system producing severe weather, but when it comes to thunderstorms, specific criteria must be satisfied for a storm to be deemed “severe”. Here’s a quick rundown of each, though note only one of the three needs to be met: 1. Hail Must Be Quarter-Sized Or Larger That’s about 1 […]
7 Things You Should Never Forget When Tornadoes Strike
Tornadoes can be a year-round threat for many states. Here’s a refresher on what’s most important to remember when tornadoes threaten your home. The tips below were provided by Dr. Greg Forbes, a retired severe weather expert at The Weather Channel, and NOAA’s Storm Prediction Center. 1. Figure out a safe place to ride out the storm […]