WeatherHunter.com

Cleanup efforts underway as large amount of sargassum spotted on Miami Beach

MIAMI, Flo. - A large amount of seaweed known as sargassum has washed up along the shores of Miami Beach.FLORIDA FRENZY: SARGASSUM, DEAD DOLPHINS AND COCAINE SHARKS MAKE HEADLINES DURING SPRING BREAKOfficials said the sargassum bloom has persisted for months and could become record-breaking this year.The City of Miami Beach, in coordination with Miami-Dade County Parks, is using beach-friendly equipment to blend the sargassum across the city’s 7.5-mile stretch of beach each day.Beach operations

Severe storms could bring large hail, damaging winds to the Southern Plains and Midwest this weekend

Severe weather is expected to make a return from the Southern Plains into the Midwest as a stagnant weather pattern parks itself over the U.S. this week.An Omega block weather pattern is starting to take hold across the U.S., leaving various regions under the same conditions all week long.OMEGA BLOCK EXPECTED TO LEAVE MAJORITY OF US IN A LULL OF STAGNANT WEATHER THIS WEEKOmega block weather patterns get their name because the upper air pattern looks like the Greek letter omega (Ω).As the ridge o

Omega block expected to leave majority of US in a lull of stagnant weather this week

Millions of Americans are bracing for a wave of stagnant weather this week with the potential for soaring temperatures and severe storms across the country.An Omega block weather pattern is starting to take hold across the U.S., leaving various regions under the same conditions all week long.WHAT IS AN OMEGA BLOCK?Omega block weather patterns get their name because the upper air pattern looks like the Greek letter omega (Ω).According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),

Super El Niño accelerating: Expected to suppress Atlantic hurricanes, produce wet pattern across southern US

Recent data from the Pacific Ocean shows that the transition to what is expected to be a "Super El Niño" climate pattern is accelerating, which could suppress the upcoming Atlantic hurricane season and also spell a wet winter for the entire Southern Tier of the U.S.NEW DATA REVEALS 100% CHANCE OF STRONG ‘SUPER’ EL NIÑO FORMING THIS YEARWater temperatures in the central Pacific Ocean have already begun to warm to the 0.5 degrees Celsius threshold, the benchmark qualification for El Niño, which is

Everglades wildfire scorches nearly 5,000 acres just outside Miami metro, Broward County

MIAMI — A wildfire has scorched nearly 5,000 acres in Florida's Everglades, just outside the Miami metro suburbs, prompting officials to warn nearby residents of dangerous smoke.WHAT IS FIRE CONTAINMENTThe Max Road Miramar Fire is straddling the line between Miami-Dade and Broward counties. At least 4,800 acres have been burned, and the fire is 20% contained, according to the Florida Forest Service.The fire was first reported Sunday. The Pembroke Pines Police Department said that drivers stoppin

Damaging winds, large hail threaten Gulf Coast and Southeast after intense severe weather weekend

More severe weather is on the way for the Gulf Coast and the Southeast, bringing heavy rain, possible damaging winds and large hail through Tuesday morning.DAYS OF STORMS SOAK DROUGHT-STRICKEN GULF COAST, SOUTHEAST THROUGH MOTHER'S DAY WITH BREWING FLOOD THREATThe greatest concentration of storms will likely be along the I-10 corridor from New Orleans to Jacksonville, Florida.The Weather Prediction Center has issued a Level 1 out of 5 threat for severe storms due to the potential for destructive

SPC MD 700

MD 0700 CONCERNING SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 196...197... FOR MUCH OF CENTRAL TEXAS Mesoscale Discussion 0700NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK0615 PM CDT Sun May 10 2026Areas affected...much of central TexasConcerning...Severe Thunderstorm Watch 196...197...Valid 102315Z - 110215ZThe severe weather threat for Severe Thunderstorm Watch 196, 197continues.SUMMARY...Severe storms moving into central Texas continue toproduce large hail and a few damaging gusts. A transition todamaging wind

SPC MD 696

MD 0696 CONCERNING SEVERE POTENTIAL...WATCH UNLIKELY FOR PORTIONS OF THE LOWER MISSISSIPPI RIVER VALLEY Mesoscale Discussion 0696NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK0254 PM CDT Sun May 10 2026Areas affected...portions of the lower Mississippi River ValleyConcerning...Severe potential...Watch unlikely Valid 101954Z - 102130ZProbability of Watch Issuance...20 percentSUMMARY...Widely scattered thunderstorms may bring a risk forisolated damaging wind gusts and small to marginally severe hail

SPC MD 695

MD 0695 CONCERNING SEVERE POTENTIAL...WATCH UNLIKELY FOR PORTIONS OF THE MID-ATLANTIC Mesoscale Discussion 0695NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK0210 PM CDT Sun May 10 2026Areas affected...portions of the Mid-AtlanticConcerning...Severe potential...Watch unlikely Valid 101910Z - 102145ZProbability of Watch Issuance...5 percentSUMMARY...Isolated low-topped convection may produce locally strongwind gusts, with an isolated damaging wind gust or two possible.DISCUSSION...Latest regional ra

Triple-digit heat returns to the West as dozens of major cities eye record-breaking temperatures

Across the West Coast, record heat has gripped millions so far this year. Winter was one of — if not the — warmest on record for more than 50 cities. In March, a historic heat wave swept across the West, shattering all-time temperature records.DANGEROUS MOTHER’S DAY STORMS TO 'EXPLODE' ACROSS TEXAS WITH BASEBALL-SIZE HAIL AND DAMAGING WINDSIn fact, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration reported that March was the warmest on record across the Lower 48.More than 1,200 locations recor

Dangerous Mother’s Day storms to 'explode' across Texas with baseball-size hail and damaging winds

Significant severe weather capable of giant hail and destructive winds are expected to erupt across the southern Plains and Lower Mississippi Valley on Mother’s Day.DAYS OF STORMS SOAK DROUGHT-STRICKEN GULF COAST, SOUTHEAST THROUGH MOTHER'S DAY WITH BREWING FLOOD THREATThe greatest threat is across central Texas, from the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex to San Angelo, where a Level 3 out of 5 severe weather risk has been issued. These storms all come as part of the continued multi-day threat that ha

SPC MD 690

MD 0690 CONCERNING SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 194... FOR WESTERN OKLAHOMA...FAR EASTERN TEXAS PANHANDLE AND NORTHWEST TEXAS Mesoscale Discussion 0690NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK0619 PM CDT Sat May 09 2026Areas affected...western Oklahoma...far eastern Texas Panhandle andnorthwest TexasConcerning...Severe Thunderstorm Watch 194...Valid 092319Z - 100215ZThe severe weather threat for Severe Thunderstorm Watch 194continues.SUMMARY...Large hail threat persists into western Oklahoma and

SPC Severe Thunderstorm Watch 195

WW 195 SEVERE TSTM NY OH PA LE LO 092140Z - 100300Z URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTEDSevere Thunderstorm Watch Number 195NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK540 PM EDT Sat May 9 2026The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a* Severe Thunderstorm Watch for portions of Western New York Northeast Ohio Northwest Pennsylvania Lake Erie Lake Ontario* Effective this Saturday afternoon and evening from 540 PM until 1100 PM EDT.* Primary threats include... Scattered damaging wind g

SPC MD 682

MD 0682 CONCERNING SEVERE POTENTIAL...WATCH UNLIKELY FOR PORTIONS OF THE FLORIDA PANHANDLE INTO SOUTHERN GEORGIA AND NORTH FLORIDA Mesoscale Discussion 0682NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK1211 PM CDT Sat May 09 2026Areas affected...portions of the Florida Panhandle into southernGeorgia and North FloridaConcerning...Severe potential...Watch unlikely Valid 091711Z - 091915ZProbability of Watch Issuance...5 percentSUMMARY...At least some risk for isolated damaging wind gusts maypersist

SPC MD 683

MD 0683 CONCERNING SEVERE POTENTIAL...WATCH UNLIKELY FOR EASTERN LOWER MICHIGAN AND NORTHWEST OHIO Mesoscale Discussion 0683NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK1229 PM CDT Sat May 09 2026Areas affected...Eastern Lower Michigan and northwest OhioConcerning...Severe potential...Watch unlikely Valid 091729Z - 091930ZProbability of Watch Issuance...5 percentSUMMARY...Gradual thunderstorm intensification is anticipatedthrough mid-afternoon across far eastern Lower Michigan andnorthwest Ohio.

SPC MD 684

MD 0684 CONCERNING SEVERE POTENTIAL...WATCH UNLIKELY FOR PORTIONS OF THE CENTRAL HIGH PLAINS Mesoscale Discussion 0684NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK0110 PM CDT Sat May 09 2026Areas affected...portions of the central High PlainsConcerning...Severe potential...Watch unlikely Valid 091810Z - 092045ZProbability of Watch Issuance...20 percentSUMMARY...High-based thunderstorms will bring a risk for isolatedsevere wind gusts and small to perhaps marginally severe hail thisafternoon from s

SPC MD 678

MD 0678 CONCERNING SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 193... FOR PORTIONS OF NORTH-CENTRAL TEXAS Mesoscale Discussion 0678NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK1100 PM CDT Fri May 08 2026Areas affected...portions of north-central TexasConcerning...Severe Thunderstorm Watch 193...Valid 090400Z - 090600ZThe severe weather threat for Severe Thunderstorm Watch 193continues.SUMMARY...Threat for instances of severe hail and damaging windcontinues within WW193.DISCUSSION...A line of storms continues south

SPC MD 674

MD 0674 CONCERNING SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 192... FOR PORTIONS OF CENTRAL AND EASTERN OKLAHOMA Mesoscale Discussion 0674NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK0515 PM CDT Fri May 08 2026Areas affected...portions of central and eastern OklahomaConcerning...Severe Thunderstorm Watch 192...Valid 082215Z - 090015ZThe severe weather threat for Severe Thunderstorm Watch 192continues.SUMMARY...Threat for large to very large hail continues acrossportions of central and eastern Oklahoma.DISCUSSION

Brain-eating amoeba detected in water at iconic US National Parks, study finds

Sightseeing isn't the only thing happening at some of America's favorite national parks. A new study shows that a devastating brain-eating amoeba has been detected in thermal waters at Yellowstone National Park, Grand Teton National Park and Lake Mead National Recreation Area. The footprint of this deadly pathogen that enters the body through the nose in warm freshwater is expanding, the study finds, into some of the most iconic tourist destinations and scenic landscapes across the United States

SPC MD 669

MD 0669 CONCERNING SEVERE POTENTIAL...WATCH POSSIBLE FOR PARTS OF CENTRAL/SOUTHEASTERN LOUISIANA AND SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI Mesoscale Discussion 0669NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK0910 AM CDT Fri May 08 2026Areas affected...parts of central/southeastern Louisiana andsouthern MississippiConcerning...Severe potential...Watch possible Valid 081410Z - 081645ZProbability of Watch Issuance...40 percentSUMMARY...Increasing thunderstorm activity, including cellsoccasionally becoming capable o