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SPC MD 1844
MD 1844 CONCERNING SEVERE POTENTIAL...WATCH UNLIKELY FOR FAR SOUTHEAST COLORADO...SOUTHWEST KANSAS...NORTHWEST OKLAHOMA...AND PORTIONS OF THE OKLAHOMA AND TEXAS PANHANDLES Mesoscale Discussion 1844NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK0748 PM CDT Thu Aug 06 2026Areas affected...far southeast Colorado...southwestKansas...northwest Oklahoma...and portions of the Oklahoma and TexasPanhandlesConcerning...Severe potential...Watch unlikely Valid 070048Z - 070245ZProbability of Watch Issuance...2
SPC Severe Thunderstorm Watch 539 Status Reports
WW 0539 Status Updates <br /><a href="https://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/watch/ws0539.html"><img src="https://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/watch/ww0539_radar.gif" border="1" alt="WW 0539 Status Image" hspace="1" vspace="1" width="525" height="459" align="center" /></a><pre>STATUS FOR WATCH 0539 HAS NOT BEEN ISSUED YET</pre><a href="https://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/watch/ws0539.html">Read more</a>
SPC Severe Thunderstorm Watch 539
WW 539 SEVERE TSTM CO KS OK TX 070200Z - 070900Z URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTEDSevere Thunderstorm Watch Number 539NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK900 PM CDT Thu Aug 6 2026The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a* Severe Thunderstorm Watch for portions of Far Southeast Colorado Far Southwest Kansas Oklahoma Panhandle Northern Texas Panhandle* Effective this Thursday night and Friday morning from 900 PM until 400 AM CDT.* Primary threats include... Scattered damaging
Another round of storms threatens the East Coast with heavy rain and flooding amid sweltering summer heat
Just days after millions of people across the East Coast were hit with heavy rainfall, another round of storms is expected to bring inches of rain and the threat of flash flooding.MILLIONS UNDER MULTIDAY FLOOD THREAT ACROSS OHIO VALLEY, NORTHEAST AS SWELTERING HEAT FUELS SUMMER STORMSThis comes as abundant moisture continues to surge northward due to a high-pressure system positioned just off the east. This setup is funneling Atlantic moisture inland ahead of an approaching cold front, allowing
Weekend of wet weather headed for the Southeast, bringing rounds of heavy rain and thunderstorms
Summer weekend plans are once again at risk for millions of people across the Southeast, as wet weather is expected to dampen the chances for time outdoors.As a weak area of disturbed weather moves towards the region, tropical moisture will begin to surge into Florida to kick off the weekend.The chance of widespread thunderstorms producing wind gusts of 40-50 mph is expected to help fuel a larger threat in the coming days.On Friday afternoon, a large chunk of moisture will hover just off the Eas
SPC MD 1842
MD 1842 CONCERNING SEVERE POTENTIAL...WATCH UNLIKELY FOR PORTIONS OF THE CAROLINAS AND SOUTHERN VIRGINIA Mesoscale Discussion 1842NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK0106 PM CDT Thu Aug 06 2026Areas affected...portions of the Carolinas and southern VirginiaConcerning...Severe potential...Watch unlikely Valid 061806Z - 062000ZProbability of Watch Issuance...5 percentSUMMARY...Widely scattered thunderstorms to increase in coveragethrough the afternoon with localized damaging wind potential
How many rockets will SpaceX launch this month?
It has been a busy month of activity in space so far this August, with the recent crashing of a SpaceX rocket's upper stage into the moon, along with more launches on the way.As the race against time to establish a base on the moon and, more broadly, a presence on Mars continues, SpaceX is scheduling additional rocket launches this month.Over the course of nearly three weeks, SpaceX will conduct four Falcon 9 launches, targeting the launch of 24 Starlink satellites into Earth's low orbit.This co
Hawaii could be in path of tropical threat as El Niño boosts Eastern Pacific activity
The National Hurricane Center (NHC) is monitoring two areas to watch for tropical development in the Eastern Pacific, which long-range forecasts indicate could move toward Hawaii over the next 10 days.LATEST FROM FOX WEATHER HURRICANE SPECIALIST BRYAN NORCROSSBoth disturbances are being given low odds of development over the next seven days by the NHC.According to the FOX Forecast Center, several forecast models, including Google's DeepMind model and the European model, suggest Hawaii could be i
Bryan Norcross: NOAA updates hurricane season prediction as we watch for potential development in the Pacific
The Colorado State University forecasting team led by Dr. Phil Klotzbach released their predictions for the rest of the hurricane season yesterday. They held steady at a total of 9 named storms, 4 hurricanes, with 1 of those reaching Category 3 or above.MAJOR ATLANTIC HURRICANE LANDFALL ODDS 'WELL BELOW-AVERAGE' THIS SEASON DUE TO IMPENDING SUPER EL NIÑODr. Phil will join me this afternoon for a live Hurricane Q&A, and we’ll be taking your questions. Tune in at 4 p.m. ET on YouTube, Facebook
NOAA releases updated 2026 Atlantic hurricane outlook as looming 'Super' El Niño aims to limit activity
NOAA maintained its forecast for a below-average Atlantic hurricane season, the agency announced in its final 2026 hurricane season outlook Thursday. Government forecasters said they expect a very strong El Niño climate pattern to last through this fall, creating atmospheric conditions that will suppress tropical development in the Atlantic Ocean.LATEST FROM FOX WEATHER HURRICANE SPECIALIST BRYAN NORCROSSThe agency expects 7 to 13 named storms, 2 to 6 hurricanes, including 0 to 2 major (Category
Power cut to thousands, evacuations remain as crews work to contain historic wildfires raging in Northwest
SPOKANE, Washington - A historic wildfire emergency has forced at least 65,000 people from their homes, completely upending local communities as the most destructive wildfire in Washington state history tears through the region. HERE'S HOW THE WILDFIRES IN SPOKANE COMPARE WITH THE MOST DESTRUCTIVE IN US HISTORYThe Spokane Complex Fire has destroyed over 700 structures and scorched more than 10,000 acres, leaving neighborhoods shattered and completely unrecognizable. Meanwhile, crews continue to
Chicago's soggy start to August puts monthly rainfall in focus
CHICAGO, Illinois - After August opened with soaking downpours, summer storms in Chicago could disrupt everything from weekend plans to air travel across one of the nation's busiest transportation hubs.With heavy rain soaking tens of thousands of music fans at Lollapalooza in Grant Park, August got off to a soggy start in Chicago.5 HURT AS NEARLY 2 DOZEN AIRPLANES ARE DIVERTED FROM DENVER AIRPORT DUE TO SEVERE WEATHERChicago is one of the nation's busiest transportation hubs in the U.S., where i
Typhoon Dolphin barrels towards China with damaging winds and flooding
Typhoon Dolphin continues to develop as it tracks across the West Pacific, approaching the mainland of China.This comes as the typhoon is currently equivalent to a Category 3 hurricane (previously Category 4 strength), but is not forecast to reach super typhoon status.At one point, Dolphin reached super typhoon status, a storm with winds over 150 mph.EL NIÑO COULD MEAN MORE TROPICAL ACTIVITY FOR THE WESTERN PACIFICThe storm will approach the Ryukyu Islands on Thursday and into Friday and are for
Bryan Norcross: The tropical Atlantic remains quiet while we keep a little eye on Hawaii
Forecasters at Colorado State University issued their final seasonal forecast today. The numbers didn't change from July. They predict a total of 9 named storms forming in the Atlantic Basin with 4 becoming hurricanes, and 1 of those systems reaching at least Category 3.MAJOR ATLANTIC HURRICANE LANDFALL ODDS 'WELL BELOW-AVERAGE' THIS SEASON DUE TO IMPENDING SUPER EL NIÑOWe've already had two named storms, of course: Arthur and Bertha. If you missed them, don't worry. They were easily forgettable
Major Atlantic hurricane landfall odds 'well below-average' this season due to impending Super El Niño
Colorado State University (CSU) maintained its Atlantic hurricane season forecast Wednesday, saying the odds of a major hurricane making landfall in the continental United States remain "well below-average" as researchers are "extremely confident" a strong El Niño will be present during the peak of the season.CSU pioneered seasonal Atlantic hurricane forecasts beginning in 1984.WHAT IS A SUPER EL NINO?The August CSU forecast remains unchanged from July's, calling for 9 named storms, 4 hurricanes
Magnitude 6.3 quake hits remote New Zealand area as cluster shakes Philippines in latest Ring of Fire activity
GENERAL SANTOS CITY, Philippines — At least eight earthquakes struck off the coast of the southern Philippines on Wednesday afternoon, which the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology are calling aftershocks of the deadly magnitude 7.8 earthquake that hit the same region on June 7. GUATEMALA EVACUATES COMMUNITIES AS FUEGO VOLCANO ENTERS DANGEROUS NEW ERUPTIVE PHASEA magnitude 6.3 earthquake was the strongest of Wednesday's quakes, according to USGS, with an epicenter about 45 miles s
SPC Severe Thunderstorm Watch 538 Status Reports
WW 0538 Status Updates <br /><a href="https://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/watch/ws0538.html"><img src="https://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/watch/ww0538_radar.gif" border="1" alt="WW 0538 Status Image" hspace="1" vspace="1" width="525" height="459" align="center" /></a><pre>STATUS FOR WATCH 0538 HAS NOT BEEN ISSUED YET</pre><a href="https://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/watch/ws0538.html">Read more</a>
Arizona dust storm create unhealthy air quality for thousands in the Phoenix metro area
PHOENIX, Arizona– An all-too-familiar scene has unfolded across the Phoenix metro area and Southwest Arizona as a large Category 5 dust storm engulfed the region, creating unhealthy air quality for thousands.Large plumes of dust swept across portions of the state after thunderstorms appeared overnight on Monday, which later produced strong gusty winds that picked up huge amounts of dust which spread over the course of at least 12 hours.Despite this, the strongest winds have eased, but the linger
Incoming rounds of heavy rain and thunderstorms trigger midweek flash flood threat across the East Coast
Unpleasant news for millions of Americans across the East Coast, as rounds of heavy rain and thunderstorms are expected to dampen the chance of spending time outdoors this week.Thankfully, there will be a brief break in the wet weather on Tuesday and Wednesday before storms resume for the latter part of the week.Forecasters are monitoring a cold front expected to bring heavy rain and flooding across the Midwest through Wednesday, before shifting east.WHAT IS A COLD FRONT?As this occurs, high pre
Guatemala evacuates communities as Fuego Volcano enters dangerous new eruptive phase
GUATEMALA - Guatemala's Fuego Volcano — known as Volcan de Fuego — has once again erupted, prompting hundreds of residents to evacuate as conditions threaten nearby communities.The Executive Secretary of the National Coordinator for Disaster Reduction (CONRED), Claudinne Ogaldes, said over 650 people have been evacuated from several communities, with nearly 300 people sheltering in temporary evacuation centers.HAWAII'S KILAUEA SEES 52ND ERUPTION EPISODE, CREATES TOWERING 500-FOOT LAVA FOUNTAINSO
