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Split in the Polar Vortex could mean one last hurrah for winter across the Northern Tier

It has been an eventful winter across the U.S., with multiple blizzards, rounds of Arctic air, and snowstorms galore.ARCTIC BLAST OVERSPREADS THE MIDWEST AND GREAT LAKES AFTER MONSTER BLIZZARD SLAMS MILLIONSAs we approach the end of March, many people may be getting ready for shorts season, but the FOX Forecast Center said a split in the Polar Vortex could bring a cooler end to the month for locations across the Northern Tier of the U.S.Currently, a stronger, consolidated vortex is keeping much

Atlantic 2026 hurricane season could see major impacts from potentially strong El Niño

A major shift in the global climate pattern is underway as the tropical Pacific starts to transition out of a fading La Niña and toward a potential El Niño later this year.Some forecast models suggest a strong or very strong El Niño will form, which could have major implications for the Atlantic hurricane season.The latest outlook from NOAA's Climate Prediction Center and the International Research Institute (IRI) indicate the La Niña pattern is now breaking down, with neutral conditions likely

Flooding and avalanche threat grows as atmospheric river continues across the Pacific Northwest

A powerful ongoing atmospheric river is moving across the Pacific Northwest, increasing the risk of flash flooding and avalanches.PACIFIC NORTHWEST FACES RENEWED FLOOD THREAT DUE TO ATMOSPHERIC RIVERThis comes just days after a storm system caused torrential rain and feet of snow to fall in Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Montana.More than 87,000 customers lost power across Washington and Idaho as strong winds slammed the region.Officials reported that one person in Washington was killed when a tr

Another Kona Low targets Hawaii after getting nearly 50 inches of rainfall and hurricane-force winds

HAWAII - Another Kona Low is heading towards Hawaii on Thursday, bringing additional rain and gusty winds to the island.This comes after an initial storm caused torrential rain and hurricane-force winds, leading to flash flooding around the Aloha State and blizzard conditions in the mountains. RARE ASHFALL WARNING ISSUED AS MOUNT KILAUEA VOLCANO ERUPTS FOR 43RD TIME, PRODUCING LARGE LAVA FOUNTAINSThe storm led to widespread road closures, downed power lines and property damage from flooding, lan

Unprecedented heat wave expected to shatter records across Southwest as extreme heat warnings persist

An unprecedented spring heat wave has begun in the Southwest, one that is likely to rewrite the record books and set dozens of new temperature records for March and possibly even April. The worst of the heat is on the way, but temperatures are already above average for the season across the region.High temperatures will soar as much as 35 degrees above average for this time of year from California to the Great Plains, with the hottest days expected to occur Thursday through Saturday.The FOX Fore

SPC MD 280

MD 0280 CONCERNING HEAVY SNOW FOR WEST VIRGINIA INTO FAR EASTERN OHIO AND WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA Mesoscale Discussion 0280NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK0513 PM CDT Mon Mar 16 2026Areas affected...West Virginia into far eastern Ohio and westernPennsylvaniaConcerning...Heavy snow Valid 162213Z - 170215ZSUMMARY...A swath of moderate to heavy snow will spreadnorth/northeast in the coming hours. Snowfall rates may locallyincrease to 1-2 inches per hour.DISCUSSION...Recent regional radar m

Green Bay, Wisconsin sees biggest snowfall in over a century

GREEN BAY, Wisconsin - The blizzard that slammed parts of the U.S. has officially broken a record in Green Bay, Wisconsin.The recent snowfall marks the biggest snowstorm in 136 years, with 26.1 inches recorded in the city as of 1 p.m. on Monday.On Sunday, the area recorded 17.1 inches and an additional 9 inches of snow fell today.LIFE-THREATENING BLIZZARD SLAMS MILLIONS ACROSS UPPER MIDWEST, AS POTENTIALLY HISTORIC SNOW FREEZES TRAVELWith over 17 inches of snow falling, a new record was set as t

SPC Tornado Watch 69 Status Reports

WW 0069 Status Updates STATUS REPORT ON WW 69SEVERE WEATHER THREAT CONTINUES RIGHT OF A LINE FROM 40 NE CHS TO10 NNW GSB TO 20 ENE AVC...LYONS..03/16/26ATTN...WFO...MHX...ILM...RAH...STATUS REPORT FOR WT 69 SEVERE WEATHER THREAT CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS NCC013-017-019-031-047-049-055-061-065-079-083-095-103-107-117-129-133-137-141-147-155-163-177-187-191-195-162140-NC . NORTH CAROLINA COUNTIES INCLUDED AREBEAUFORT BLADEN BRUNSWICK CARTERET

SPC Tornado Watch 69

WW 69 TORNADO NC SC CW 161720Z - 170000Z URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTEDTornado Watch Number 69NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK120 PM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a* Tornado Watch for portions of Eastern North Carolina Northeast South Carolina Coastal Waters* Effective this Monday afternoon and evening from 120 PM until 800 PM EDT.* Primary threats include... A few tornadoes likely with a couple intense tornadoes possible Scattered damag

SPC MD 273

MD 0273 CONCERNING TORNADO WATCH 66...67... FOR PORTIONS OF CENTRAL VIRGINIA Mesoscale Discussion 0273NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK1035 AM CDT Mon Mar 16 2026Areas affected...portions of central VirginiaConcerning...Tornado Watch 66...67...Valid 161535Z - 161700ZThe severe weather threat for Tornado Watch 66, 67 continues.SUMMARY...A locally more favorable severe weather corridor existsover the next 2 to 3 hours across portions of central Virginia.DISCUSSION...Temperatures have in

SPC Tornado Watch 68 Status Reports

WW 0068 Status Updates STATUS REPORT ON WW 30SEVERE WEATHER THREAT CONTINUES RIGHT OF A LINE FROM 15 E TUP TO30 SW HSV TO HSV TO 5 WNW CHA...JEWELL..03/09/26ATTN...WFO...BMX...HUN...FFC...STATUS REPORT FOR WS 30 SEVERE WEATHER THREAT CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS ALC007-009-015-017-019-021-027-029-037-043-049-055-057-071-073-075-089-093-095-103-107-111-115-117-121-123-125-127-133-100040-AL . ALABAMA COUNTIES INCLUDED AREBIBB BLOUNT CALHOUN CHA

SPC Tornado Watch 67 Status Reports

WW 0067 Status Updates STATUS REPORT ON WW 27SEVERE WEATHER THREAT CONTINUES RIGHT OF A LINE FROM 35 W LRD TO35 SE COT TO 15 WSW NIR TO 20 S PSX...SPC..03/08/26ATTN...WFO...CRP...EWX...HGX...STATUS REPORT FOR WS 27 SEVERE WEATHER THREAT CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS TXC007-025-131-249-273-297-311-355-391-409-479-080440-TX . TEXAS COUNTIES INCLUDED AREARANSAS BEE DUVAL JIM WELLS KLEBERG LIVE OAK MCMULLEN

SPC MD 263

MD 0263 CONCERNING SEVERE POTENTIAL...WATCH LIKELY FOR FAR SOUTHERN WV...WESTERN VA...FAR EASTERN TN...WESTERN NC AND SC Mesoscale Discussion 0263NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK0321 AM CDT Mon Mar 16 2026Areas affected...Far southern WV...western VA...far easternTN...western NC and SCConcerning...Severe potential...Watch likely Valid 160821Z - 161015ZProbability of Watch Issuance...80 percentSUMMARY...The risk of damaging winds will continue with aneastward-advancing squall line. A

SPC Severe Thunderstorm Watch 64 Status Reports

WW 0064 Status Updates STATUS REPORT ON WW 12SEVERE WEATHER THREAT CONTINUES RIGHT OF A LINE FROM 30 SW ADM TO15 NNW GYI TO 20 NNE DUA TO 15 SSW MLC TO 10 E MLC TO 30 S MKO TO15 S MKO...CHALMERS..03/05/26ATTN...WFO...TSA...SHV...LZK...OUN...FWD...STATUS REPORT FOR WS 12 SEVERE WEATHER THREAT CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS ARC007-015-033-047-061-083-087-113-127-131-133-143-149-050340-AR . ARKANSAS COUNTIES INCLUDED AREBENTON CARROLL CRAWFORD FRANKLI

SPC Severe Thunderstorm Watch 64

WW 64 SEVERE TSTM GA NC SC VA WV 160840Z - 161500Z URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTEDSevere Thunderstorm Watch Number 64NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK440 AM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a* Severe Thunderstorm Watch for portions of Northeast Georgia Western North Carolina Upstate South Carolina Western Virginia Southern West Virginia* Effective this Monday morning from 440 AM until 1100 AM EDT.* Primary threats include... Scattered damagin

SPC MD 255

MD 0255 CONCERNING TORNADO AND SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCHES 56...58... FOR INDIANA Mesoscale Discussion 0255NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK0829 PM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026Areas affected...IndianaConcerning...Tornado and Severe Thunderstorm Watches 56...58...Valid 160129Z - 160330ZThe severe weather threat for Tornado and Severe ThunderstormWatches 56, 58 continues.SUMMARY...Damaging winds remain likely with a progressive squallline this evening. Isolated tornado risk continues as well.DIS

Impactful Kona Low unleashing heavy rain and hurricane-force winds throughout Hawaii

HAWAII - A powerful Kona Low is slamming Hawaii with heavy rain and hurricane-force winds, causing flash flooding, mudslides and blizzard conditions in the mountains.The storm has led to widespread road closures and property damage from flooding, landslides, sinkholes and downed power lines.WHAT IS A KONA LOW?According to the County of Maui, Maui Emergency Management Agency and the American Red Cross opened shelters around the county and more than 100 people are utilizing the shelters countywide

Severe storm threat fades away along the East Coast after thousands of flights are canceled

WASHINGTON — A sprawling line of severe thunderstorms that slammed the Heartland Sunday made its way east Monday, placing more than 12 million people across parts of the Mid-Atlantic and the Southeast under a rare Level 3 out of 5 risk of severe weather.LIVE UPDATES: RARE SEVERE STORM OUTBREAK TARGETS EAST COAST, HISTORIC BLIZZARD PARALYZES THE MIDWESTWidespread wind gusts approaching hurricane-force and storms were capable of producing strong, long-track EF-2+ tornadoes across parts of the Caro

Destructive severe weather outbreak slams the Heartland, charges toward East Coast on Monday

Another round of severe weather is headed from the Heartland to the East Coast, with powerful winds expected to impact the region on Monday.A renewed severe weather threat is ongoing in the U.S. as an intense blizzard sweeps through the Great Lakes region this weekend.The powerful winter storm is already approaching 2 feet of snow accumulation in both Wisconsin and Minnesota.Notably, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer has activated the State of Emergency Operations Center due to the life-threate

SPC MD 242

MD 0242 CONCERNING BLIZZARD FOR PORTIONS OF SOUTH DAKOTA...SOUTHERN MINNESOTA...FAR NORTHEAST NEBRASKA...AND NORTHWEST IOWA Mesoscale Discussion 0242NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK0949 AM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026Areas affected...portions of South Dakota...southern Minnesota...farnortheast Nebraska...and northwest IowaConcerning...Blizzard Valid 151449Z - 152045ZSUMMARY...Low-level wind fields are expected to intensify throughmuch of the morning over the northern Plains and upper Midwest.