How Supercells Can Become a Bowing Line of Storms
Meteorologists are monitoring supercells that may eventually merge into a bowing line of storms. While the initial threat includes large hail and isolated tornadoes, the…
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Storm Preparedness and Safety Tips: Be Ready Before Severe Weather Strikes
Preparedness is the best defense against severe weather. Taking a few minutes today to prepare can make a significant difference when dangerous storms threaten your…
2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season: What You Need to Know
The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season officially began on June 1 and runs through November 30. As of June 9, no Atlantic tropical storms or hurricanes…
Upper Midwest Faces Powerful Storms: Severe Weather Threat Expands Across the Region
Powerful thunderstorms capable of producing damaging winds, large hail, flash flooding, and isolated tornadoes are expected across portions of the Upper Midwest. Stay informed and…
Heavy Rain to Increase Flash Flood Threat as Slow-Moving Storms Bring Dangerous Downpours
Meteorologists are especially concerned about locations where storms repeatedly move over the same area, a phenomenon known as training thunderstorms. When this occurs, several inches…
U.S. Drought Map Update — June 9, 2026
According to the latest available U.S. Drought Monitor data (valid June 2 and released June 4), drought remains widespread across the United States. Approximately 58%…
Training Thunderstorms Explained: Why One Storm Can Lead to Dangerous Flash Flooding
Meteorologists often identify training storms on radar when thunderstorm cells appear to move over the same counties or communities repeatedly, forming a line where storms…
Why Air Quality Gets Worse During Heat Waves, Wildfires, and Severe Weather Events
Wildfires release large amounts of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), which can penetrate deep into the lungs. Recent studies show wildfire smoke has reversed some of…
Pacific Tropics Heat Up While Atlantic Remains Quiet: Boris and Cristina Bring Flood Threats Across Central America
Meteorologists are closely monitoring the Central American Gyre, a broad area of low pressure that has helped generate Pacific tropical activity. Sometimes this pattern can…
Tropical Storm Amanda 2026: First Named Storm of the Eastern Pacific Hurricane Season
Amanda was a classic early-season Eastern Pacific tropical storm: a system that formed over open waters, briefly strengthened, and dissipated without threatening land. While Amanda…
