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SPC MD 1366

MD 1366 CONCERNING SEVERE POTENTIAL...WATCH POSSIBLE FOR PARTS OF CENTRAL INTO EASTERN IOWA INTO NORTHWEST ILLINOIS Mesoscale Discussion 1366NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK1014 AM CDT Sun Jun 28 2026Areas affected...parts of Central into Eastern Iowa into northwestIllinoisConcerning...Severe potential...Watch possible Valid 281514Z - 281715ZProbability of Watch Issuance...40 percentSUMMARY...Convective trends are being monitored for a possibleincrease in damaging wind potential by l

Bryan Norcross: Slight chance of tropical development off the Southeast, but no threat expected

The frontal system that has been causing all the rain in the Midwest and the mid-Atlantic is forecast to sink south and offshore of the East Coast. By Monday evening, a weak area of low pressure is expected to develop along the front. This is a typical development that occurs off the Southeast coast, at least partially energized by the warm water of the Gulf Stream.SEVERE STORM THREAT SHIFTS EAST AFTER DEADLY, CATASTROPHIC FLOODING SLAMS KENTUCKY AND INDIANAAround Wednesday, that low-pressure sy

SPC MD 1364

MD 1364 CONCERNING SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 410... FOR SOUTHEAST SOUTH DAKOTA...SOUTHWEST MINNESOTA...NORTHWEST IOWA Mesoscale Discussion 1364NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK0237 AM CDT Sun Jun 28 2026Areas affected...southeast South Dakota...southwestMinnesota...northwest IowaConcerning...Severe Thunderstorm Watch 410...Valid 280737Z - 280930ZThe severe weather threat for Severe Thunderstorm Watch 410continues.SUMMARY...A corridor of damaging winds may persist across southeastSouth

Severe storm threat shifts East after deadly, catastrophic flooding slams Kentucky and Indiana

KENTUCKY - At least four people have died after rounds of dangerous flash flooding swamped the Ohio Valley on Saturday, prompting water rescues and evacuations as multiple Flash Flood Emergencies were issued in Kentucky amid a multi-day stretch of torrential rain."We've lost three people in Madison County and one in Jackson County due to flooding," Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear wrote on X.Among the victims was a driver who was swept away by flash floodwaters, Beshear said.NOT JUST HURRICANES: TROPI

SPC MD 1352

MD 1352 CONCERNING SEVERE POTENTIAL...WATCH UNLIKELY FOR THE TEXAS PANHANDLE INTO SOUTHWEST TEXAS Mesoscale Discussion 1352NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK0321 PM CDT Sat Jun 27 2026Areas affected...the Texas Panhandle into southwest TexasConcerning...Severe potential...Watch unlikely Valid 272021Z - 272245ZProbability of Watch Issuance...5 percentSUMMARY...Thunderstorms capable of isolated severe wind gusts of60-70+ mph appear possible late this afternoon into early evening.The limi

11 people hospitalized after duck boat tips over with tourists onboard in Boston

BOSTON, Mass. - Eleven people have been taken to the hospital after a duck boat experienced a mechanical issue and tipped over with dozens of people onboard in the Boston area on Saturday.Massachusetts State Police said troopers responded to a boat ramp on Museum Way in Cambridge after hearing one of the duck boats was experiencing a mechanical issue.ELEVATED BACTERIA LEVELS FORCE BEACH CLOSURES AND SWIMMING ADVISORIES ACROSS THE USThe boat was in the process of being towed onto the boat ramp wh

Severe storms target Northern Plains with powerful winds, large hail threat heading into workweek

The Northern Plains are set to be rocked by severe weather for three days in a row, as storms charge up to bring very strong, gusty winds and large hail into Monday.According to the FOX Forecast Center, storms will really power up in the late afternoon and evening hours across Nebraska, North and South Dakota, Montana and Wyoming.WHAT IS THE JET STREAM?A Level 3 out of 5 severe storm threat is in effect for Saturday in North Dakota, South Dakota and Montana, primarily due to the threat of winds

Bryan Norcross: Potential development off the Southeast coast next week

Updated at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 27, 2026. A frontal system that is forecast to bring heavy rain from the Midwest to the mid-Atlantic today will slowly push off the Southeast coast. About Tuesday, a low-pressure system is forecast to develop along what's left of the front over the very warm Gulf Stream water offshore of South Carolina. This will be non-tropical development, like what happens when a nor’easter develops in the winter.JULY 4TH FORECAST OUTLOOK: WHAT WILL THE WEATHER LOOK LIK

Not just hurricanes: Tropical storms in history that packed a punch with historic, deadly flooding

The first storm of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, Tropical Storm Arthur, recently impacted portions of the Southeast with heavy downpours and gusty winds throughout last week.Areas such as Plaucheville, Louisiana, recorded almost two feet of rain in just a couple of days, leading to widespread flash flooding across the region.While not every storm is as impactful as a major hurricane when it makes landfall, tropical storms can still bring plenty of rain in a short amount of time. This can l

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