Weather News
Reporting and analysis from our meteorology desk on the storms, heat, and weather patterns shaping the United States.
Atlantic basin enters active stretch as warm waters fuel new systems
Forecasters are tracking two tropical disturbances in the Atlantic as sea surface temperatures run well above seasonal averages, raising the chance of rapid intensification near the Gulf Coast this week.
Southwest braces for multi-day heat dome with triple-digit highs
A stalled ridge of high pressure is set to push temperatures past 105°F across Arizona and Nevada through the weekend, prompting excessive heat warnings for several metro areas.
Midwest storm line brings hail and gusty winds through the weekend
A fast-moving cold front is expected to spark a line of strong to severe thunderstorms across Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio, with golf ball-sized hail possible in isolated areas.
Early signs point to a colder, snowier winter for the Northern Plains
Long-range models are trending toward a La Niña pattern this winter, which historically favors above-average snowfall across Minnesota, the Dakotas, and Wisconsin.
Slow-moving system to bring days of rain to the Gulf Coast
A nearly stationary area of low pressure is expected to produce 4 to 7 inches of rain across coastal Louisiana and Mississippi, raising the risk of localized flash flooding.
Wildfire smoke pushes air quality to unhealthy levels in the Northwest
Smoke from ongoing wildfires in British Columbia has drifted into Washington and Oregon, prompting air quality alerts for sensitive groups across the Puget Sound region.
NOAA releases updated outlook calling for an above-average season
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has raised its forecast for named storms this season, citing warmer-than-normal ocean temperatures across the tropical Atlantic.
Tornado watch issued for parts of Oklahoma and northern Texas
A volatile atmosphere combined with strong wind shear has prompted forecasters to issue a tornado watch through the evening hours for the southern Plains.
Record-tying temperatures expected across the Southeast this week
Several cities including Atlanta and Charlotte could tie daily record highs as a ridge of high pressure builds over the region through midweek.