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SPC MD 1333

MD 1333 CONCERNING SEVERE POTENTIAL...WATCH UNLIKELY FOR CENTRAL VIRGINIA INTO THE DELMARVA Mesoscale Discussion 1333NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK0237 PM CDT Fri Jun 26 2026Areas affected...central Virginia into the DelmarvaConcerning...Severe potential...Watch unlikely Valid 261937Z - 262130ZProbability of Watch Issuance...20 percentSUMMARY...The potential for locally damaging wind gusts is expectedto increase across the discussion area this afternoon into earlyevening. The areal

SPC MD 1334

MD 1334 CONCERNING SEVERE POTENTIAL...WATCH LIKELY FOR PORTIONS OF NORTHEASTERN COLORADO...SOUTHEASTERN WYOMING...AND FAR WESTERN NEBRASKA Mesoscale Discussion 1334NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK0313 PM CDT Fri Jun 26 2026Areas affected...portions of northeastern Colorado...southeasternWyoming...and far western NebraskaConcerning...Severe potential...Watch likely Valid 262013Z - 262115ZProbability of Watch Issuance...80 percentSUMMARY...A few thunderstorms with large hail and severe

SPC MD 1332

MD 1332 CONCERNING SEVERE POTENTIAL...WATCH UNLIKELY FOR PORTIONS OF THE COASTAL CAROLINAS Mesoscale Discussion 1332NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK0158 PM CDT Fri Jun 26 2026Areas affected...portions of the coastal CarolinasConcerning...Severe potential...Watch unlikely Valid 261858Z - 262130ZProbability of Watch Issuance...20 percentSUMMARY...A damaging gust or two is possible this afternoon acrossportions of the coastal Carolinas. A watch is not anticipated.DISCUSSION...A seasonab

SPC MD 1331

MD 1331 CONCERNING SEVERE POTENTIAL...WATCH POSSIBLE FOR SOUTHEAST KANSAS...NORTHEAST OKLAHOMA...AND SOUTHWEST MISSOURI Mesoscale Discussion 1331NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK0138 PM CDT Fri Jun 26 2026Areas affected...southeast Kansas...northeast Oklahoma...andsouthwest MissouriConcerning...Severe potential...Watch possible Valid 261838Z - 262045ZProbability of Watch Issuance...60 percentSUMMARY...Severe weather potential is expected to increase acrossthe area this afternoon. Larg

SPC Severe Thunderstorm Watch 397

WW 397 SEVERE TSTM ME NH VT 261815Z - 270100Z URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTEDSevere Thunderstorm Watch Number 397NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK215 PM EDT Fri Jun 26 2026The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a* Severe Thunderstorm Watch for portions of Southwest Maine New Hampshire Vermont* Effective this Friday afternoon and evening from 215 PM until 900 PM EDT.* Primary threats include... Scattered damaging wind gusts to 65 mph possible Isolated large hail events

July 4th forecast outlook: What will the weather look like across the US for America's 250th birthday?

The Fourth of July is always a special day in America, but this year carries even greater significance as the nation celebrates the 250th anniversary of its founding. From sea to shining sea, millions of Americans will gather beneath the Stars and Stripes in the name of freedom for parades, barbecues and fireworks, but will the weather cooperate with your plans this Independence Day?As the U.S. prepares to celebrate, the weather will tell a different story depending on where you live. A sprawlin

At least 589 dead, more than 2,900 injured after back-to-back major earthquakes devastate Venezuela

CARACAS, Venezuela– Search and rescue efforts continue in Venezuela as the death and injury toll continues to climb more than 36 hours after two major earthquakes caused catastrophic damage. At least 589 people died and 2,980 are injured following the magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 earthquakes that hit on Wednesday night, Acting President of Venezuela Delcy Rodriguez said on Venezuelan state media Friday morning. Rodriguez said dozens of people have been rescued alive.Hundreds of first responders from ce

Magnitude 6.5 earthquake strikes off southern Philippines near site of June 8 major quake

GENERAL SANTOS, Philippines — A magnitude 6.5 earthquake struck just off the southern coast of Mindanao, the largest island in the southern Philippines, around 7:30 p.m. local time Friday.The quake struck in the same region as a magnitude 7.8 earthquake on June 8 that killed at least 61 people and follows major earthquakes in Venezuela and Japan earlier this week. DEATH TOLL RISES TO AT LEAST 235 AFTER BACK-TO-BACK MAJOR EARTHQUAKES DEVASTATE VENEZUELAAccording to the USGS, the epicenter was abo

SPC MD 1322

MD 1322 CONCERNING SEVERE POTENTIAL...WATCH POSSIBLE FOR PORTIONS OF SOUTHEASTERN COLORADO AND NORTHEASTERN NEW MEXICO INTO THE WESTERN TEXAS/OKLAHOMA PANHANDLES Mesoscale Discussion 1322NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK0640 PM CDT Thu Jun 25 2026Areas affected...portions of southeastern Colorado and northeasternNew Mexico into the western Texas/Oklahoma PanhandlesConcerning...Severe potential...Watch possible Valid 252340Z - 260115ZProbability of Watch Issuance...40 percentSUMMARY...

What is a heat dome and how can it affect you during the summer months?

As the official start of summer is here, many Americans will experience excruciating temperatures as the season continues to warm up.One of the major components of summer is a heat dome, an informal term for a massive area of high pressure that can stretch over 1,000 miles.A heat dome is a persistent weather pattern that occurs when strong high-pressure systems trap hot air over a specific region, forming a lid or cap, according to the NOAA.Under high pressure, the air sinks to the surface, acti

Potential tropical trouble looming for the Southeast ahead of July 4 holiday weekend

With July 4th just around the corner, eyes are turning to waters off the Southeastern coast for possible tropical development through the holiday weekend. So far this season, the Atlantic has only seen one named storm, Tropical Storm Arthur, which was short-lived and disorganized over the Gulf. The FOX Forecast Center said that the focus of this possible tropical activity is a drawn-out area of low pressure that's tied to leftover energy from a previous system, called a front zone, that will set

Los Angeles cools off as Western heat wave comes to an end

LOS ANGELES – With the Western heat wave winding down, Los Angeles is seeing a return to cooler weather that could persist through the end of June. The Southern California city regarded as the entertainment capital of the world that attracts the attention of the biggest stars Earth has to offer isn't experiencing the extreme heat others in the West are grappling with.While areas further inland like Fresno are facing temperatures in the high 90s, Los Angeles gets what FOX Weather Meteorologist Ja

Massive Cottonwood Fire scorches 60,000 acres, damages ski resort as fire weather conditions continue

BEAVER, Utah– Utah is battling multiple wildfires amid increasingly dry fire weather conditions, including the Cottonwood Fire which has scorched more than 60,000 acres in a few days. The Cottonwood Fire started on Monday in the Fishlake National Forest on Beaver Mountain. The fire rapidly spread, prompting evacuations and road closures throughout the area in Fishlake National Forest, Piute County and Beaver County. As of Thursday morning, the Cottonwood Fire burned 61,137 acres and was uncontai

Coast Guard and Hawaii first responders search for missing father, teen son in waters off Oahu

HONOLULU — The Coast Guard and Hawaii first responders are searching for a missing father and his teen son in the waters off Hanauma Bay on the east side of Oahu. The Coast Guard said the 49-year-old father and 16-year-old son went missing Tuesday. Family members told officials that the pair left their hotel around 7 a.m. to hike the Hanauma Bay Rock Bridge Trail.WATCH: PERSON STRANDED ON CLIFF SAFE AFTER HOURS-LONG RESCUE IN SAN FRANCISCOA passerby found the father's belongings around 8:45 a.m.

SPC MD 1305

MD 1305 CONCERNING SEVERE POTENTIAL...WATCH UNLIKELY FOR PORTIONS OF THE TEXAS PANHANDLE AND SOUTH PLAINS Mesoscale Discussion 1305NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK1057 PM CDT Wed Jun 24 2026Areas affected...portions of the Texas Panhandle and South PlainsConcerning...Severe potential...Watch unlikely Valid 250357Z - 250500ZProbability of Watch Issuance...20 percentSUMMARY...A few instances of severe hail and wind may occur withstorms progressing out of east-central NM into the TX Sou

SPC MD 1295

MD 1295 CONCERNING SEVERE POTENTIAL...WATCH LIKELY FOR SOUTHEAST WYOMING INTO NORTHERN COLORADO AND FAR WESTERN NEBRASKA Mesoscale Discussion 1295NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK0320 PM CDT Wed Jun 24 2026Areas affected...Southeast Wyoming into northern Colorado and farwestern NebraskaConcerning...Severe potential...Watch likely Valid 242020Z - 242215ZProbability of Watch Issuance...80 percentSUMMARY...Thunderstorm development appears likely by late afternoonfor southeast Wyoming and

Millions of Americans across the Great Plains and Central US brace for repeated rainfall and flash flooding

Millions of Americans across the Central and Southern U.S. are bracing for repeated rounds of tropical downpours this week as forecasters monitor a developing threat that spans more than 700 miles.The threat, which began on Wednesday, has brought the risk of flash flooding, which continues due to heavy rain across parts of southwestern Oklahoma, where over 3 inches fell in just over an hour.7 FACTS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT FLASH FLOODSThe continued flash flood threat expands from the Central Plains

Strong magnitude 6.9 earthquake shakes off eastern coast of Japan

A magnitude 6.9 earthquake shook off the northeastern coast of Japan on Thursday morning.The earthquake happened at 7:30 a.m. on Thursday, Japan time. Just 30 minutes before, a magnitude 7.2 earthquake hit Venezuela. 2 MAJOR EARTHQUAKES SHAKE VENEZUELAThe earthquake occurred 21 miles east-northeast of Kuji, Japan.According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the earthquake happened 32 miles beneath the surface.The Japan Meteorological Agency issued a tsunami forecast for the region, stating that wave

Another round of rain to spread across the Northeast through the weekend

After a stormy start to the week for much of the East, a few dry days will be dampened by another round of rain, isolated flash flooding heading into the end of the workweek and the start of the weekend.HOW HIGH PRESSURE AND LOW PRESSURE DRIVE THE WEATHERAn area of low pressure impacting the Plains will begin moving east into the Great Lakes on Thursday evening, and by Friday morning before tracking through the Northeast with a trailing cold front extending from New York through the Ohio Valley

Millions at risk of severe storms targeting the Great Plains and Midwest with damaging winds and hail

Residents in the Northern U.S. are bracing for another round of severe weather starting this weekend and into next week, as the FOX Forecast Center tracks signals for a potential multiday threat.The Storm Prediction Center is tracking the potential for a significant severe weather event from Sunday through Tuesday.WHAT IS THE JET STREAM?Starting late Saturday, following a lull in the weather, a deep, energetic dip in the jet stream will move through the western mountains and into the northern Gr