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SPC MD 872
MD 0872 CONCERNING SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 246... FOR PARTS OF SOUTHEAST TEXAS Mesoscale Discussion 0872NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK0221 AM CDT Wed May 27 2026Areas affected...Parts of southeast TexasConcerning...Severe Thunderstorm Watch 246...Valid 270721Z - 270915ZThe severe weather threat for Severe Thunderstorm Watch 246continues.SUMMARY...Embedded strong to severe gusts remain possible with aneastward-moving MCS. A downstream watch issuance is not expected.DISCUSSION...Th
SPC Severe Thunderstorm Watch 246
WW 246 SEVERE TSTM TX CW 270450Z - 271000Z URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTEDSevere Thunderstorm Watch Number 246NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK1150 PM CDT Tue May 26 2026The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a* Severe Thunderstorm Watch for portions of Southeast Texas Coastal Waters* Effective this Tuesday night and Wednesday morning from 1150 PM until 500 AM CDT.* Primary threats include... Isolated damaging wind gusts to 70 mph possibleSUMMARY...A well-developed squ
SPC MD 864
MD 0864 CONCERNING SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 244... FOR PORTIONS OF SOUTH-CENTRAL TEXAS Mesoscale Discussion 0864NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK0520 PM CDT Tue May 26 2026Areas affected...portions of south-central TexasConcerning...Severe Thunderstorm Watch 244...Valid 262220Z - 262345ZThe severe weather threat for Severe Thunderstorm Watch 244continues.SUMMARY...A corridor of greater severe potential appears likelydownstream of a developing cluster with embedded supercellstructures
SPC MD 865
MD 0865 CONCERNING SEVERE POTENTIAL...WATCH UNLIKELY FOR PARTS OF NORTHERN MAINE Mesoscale Discussion 0865NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK0523 PM CDT Tue May 26 2026Areas affected...parts of northern MaineConcerning...Severe potential...Watch unlikely Valid 262223Z - 270100ZProbability of Watch Issuance...5 percentSUMMARY...A line of thunderstorms may progress across theinternational border by around 8 PM EDT, with continuing potentialfor a few strong gusts before weakening further t
Flash flooding and severe storms threaten more than 20 million across the East
An ongoing surge of tropical moisture will bring heavy rain and potentially damaging wind gusts to the Mid-Atlantic and Ohio Valley on Wednesday.TROPICAL DOWNPOURS TRIGGER FLASH FLOOD THREAT IN DROUGHT-STRICKEN FLORIDA DAYS BEFORE HURRICANE SEASON KICKOFFAs an area of high pressure remains off the East Coast, abundant Gulf and Atlantic moisture will continue to be pulled northward across much of the Southeast, and more notably into the Mid-Atlantic and Ohio Valley.Overnight and into Wednesday, h
Omega block weather pattern to bring late season snow, heavy rain and cooler temps to the West Coast
SIERRA NEVADA, Calif. - Millions of Americans are bracing for a variety of weather conditions on the East and West coasts this week as an Omega block weather pattern begins to take shape.An Omega block weather pattern is starting to take shape across the lower 48 states, with a large area of high pressure pushing the jet stream north.WHAT IS AN OMEGA BLOCK?As this occurs, two other areas of low pressure are expected to form across the Northeast and West Coast, allowing cooler weather to spread a
SPC Severe Thunderstorm Watch 244 Status Reports
WW 0244 Status Updates STATUS REPORT ON WW 244SEVERE WEATHER THREAT CONTINUES RIGHT OF A LINE FROM 45 ENE 6R6TO 60 SSW SJT TO 40 NE SJT.FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SEE MESOSCALE DISCUSSION 0862..WENDT..05/26/26ATTN...WFO...EWX...SJT...STATUS REPORT FOR WS 244 SEVERE WEATHER THREAT CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS TXC019-095-127-137-163-171-265-267-271-299-307-319-323-325-327-385-411-413-435-463-465-507-262140-TX . TEXAS COUNTIES INCLUDED AREBANDERA CONCHO DIMMIT
SPC Severe Thunderstorm Watch 244
WW 244 SEVERE TSTM TX 261830Z - 270200Z URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTEDSevere Thunderstorm Watch Number 244NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK130 PM CDT Tue May 26 2026The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a* Severe Thunderstorm Watch for portions of West-Central and South-Central Texas* Effective this Tuesday afternoon and evening from 130 PM until 900 PM CDT.* Primary threats include... Scattered large hail and isolated very large hail events to 2.5 inches in diamet
Woman killed by flying umbrella while dining outdoors at South Carolina restaurant
CLARENDON, S.C. – Tragedy has unfolded in South Carolina after a windy day led to the death of a woman dining outdoors over the weekend.A family was dining at the Driftwood Grill in Clarendon County, South Carolina, when the unthinkable happened: a woman was struck with deadly force by a flying umbrella."The decedent and her husband were dining at the local restaurant on the patio when a sudden strong wind blew an umbrella from a table, which struck the decedent in the head and neck area," read
Torrential rain triggers flash flooding in western North Carolina areas still recovering from Hurricane Helene
HENDERSON COUNTY, N.C. — Torrential rain triggered flash flooding on Memorial Day into early Tuesday in parts of western North Carolina still recovering from 2024's Hurricane Helene.RENEWED FLOOD THREATS TARGET WATERLOGGED TEXAS, THE SOUTH WITH DAYS OF HEAVY RAINThe worst of the flooding was concentrated in the northern part of the county in the Gerton, Bat Cave and Fletcher communities, near the Buncombe County line south of Asheville.HOW TO WATCH FOX WEATHERParts of Henderson County received o
Tropical downpours trigger flash flood threat in drought-stricken Florida days before hurricane season kickoff
Much-needed tropical downpours are headed towards Florida as a historic drought continues to plague the Sunshine State. The FOX Forecast Center has been tracking this activity for over a week as we rapidly approach the start of the 2026 hurricane season. EL NIÑO COULD MEAN MORE TROPICAL ACTIVITY FOR THE WESTERN PACIFICInitially, tropical activity was forecast to begin in early June. However, updated tracking shows a surge of tropical moisture aimed over the region, bringing potential drought rel
Renewed flood threats target waterlogged Texas, the South with days of heavy rain
More than 60 million people across parts of the South and Texas will face the threat of flash flooding this week, after heavy rain soaked much of the region over the holiday weekend. DOWNPOURS TURN DEADLY AS RENEWED FLOOD RISK CONTINUES IN THE SOUTH DUE TO ATMOSPHERIC FIREHOSEFlash flooding was ongoing early Tuesday in Henderson County, North Carolina, where the local fire department said it was responding to numerous calls and reports of inundated roads.Video from Sunday showed heavy flooding i
SPC MD 854
MD 0854 CONCERNING SEVERE POTENTIAL...WATCH UNLIKELY FOR PORTIONS OF WEST TEXAS AND SOUTHERN NEW MEXICO Mesoscale Discussion 0854NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK0220 PM CDT Mon May 25 2026Areas affected...portions of West Texas and southern New MexicoConcerning...Severe potential...Watch unlikely Valid 251920Z - 252115ZProbability of Watch Issuance...5 percentSUMMARY...Scattered thunderstorms may pose a risk for isolatedsevere wind gusts into this evening.DISCUSSION...Scattered thund
SPC MD 855
MD 0855 CONCERNING SEVERE POTENTIAL...WATCH UNLIKELY FOR MINNESOTA ARROWHEAD Mesoscale Discussion 0855NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK0319 PM CDT Mon May 25 2026Areas affected...Minnesota ArrowheadConcerning...Severe potential...Watch unlikely Valid 252019Z - 252215ZProbability of Watch Issuance...5 percentSUMMARY...A storm or two is possible this afternoon/early evening,particularly along the Canadian border. Marginally severe hail andsevere winds are possible with the most organize
See it: Newly discovered golf ball-sized blue octopus found off coast of Galápagos Islands
GALÁPAGOS ISLANDS, Ecuador – Researchers made an astonishing discovery off the coast of Ecuador last week, as a new creature caught the eyes of experts on the ocean floor.Off the coast of the Galápagos Islands in Ecuador, a tiny blue octopus roams the sandy landscape, unknown to most.SEE IT: RARE BUS-SIZED PHANTOM JELLYFISH CAUGHT ON DEEP SEA VIDEO OFF ARGENTINA'S COASTThis tiny blue creature was first discovered during a deep-sea expedition in 2015, as researchers used a remotely operated under
Watch: First responders rescue infant after car is trapped in rushing Texas floodwater
BEEVILLE, Texas – As intense rain lashed much of the central and eastern U.S. to kick off Memorial Day weekend, an overflowing creek in Beeville, Texas, flooded a road and stranded a driver and an infant child, forcing first responders into action.A white sedan made the mistake of traveling through a low-lying water-crossing area along a creek, triggering dangerous flooding that swiftly turned the road into a rushing river on May 23.The rapid floodwater halted the vehicle and its occupants, the
Look out: Powerful winds send bounce house tumbling through yard and into SUV in Florida
MIAMI-DADE, Fla. – Residents in the Sunshine State had a tough time enjoying the holiday weekend due to heavy rain and intense winds.But some people encountered quite the surprise when a massive bounce house came flying across their yard and into a car over the weekend.SOUTH DRENCHED BY STUBBORN DOWNPOURS AS ATMOSPHERIC FIREHOSE REIGNITES DAYS OF TORRENTIAL RAIN AND FLOOD RISKSSouth Florida was slammed by nasty weather this weekend, bringing heavy rain and powerful winds, dampening any chance of
SPC MD 852
MD 0852 CONCERNING SEVERE POTENTIAL...WATCH UNLIKELY FOR PARTS OF SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI AND SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA...AND SOUTHWEST ALABAMA Mesoscale Discussion 0852NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK0642 AM CDT Mon May 25 2026Areas affected...Parts of southern Mississippi and southeastLouisiana...and southwest AlabamaConcerning...Severe potential...Watch unlikely Valid 251142Z - 251345ZProbability of Watch Issuance...20 percentSUMMARY...Locally damaging gusts and possibly a brief tornado ca
SPC MD 846
MD 0846 CONCERNING SEVERE POTENTIAL...WATCH UNLIKELY FOR MUCH OF GEORGIA...EASTERN ALABAMA...INTO FAR WESTERN SOUTH CAROLINA Mesoscale Discussion 0846NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK1255 PM CDT Sun May 24 2026Areas affected...Much of Georgia...eastern Alabama... into farwestern South CarolinaConcerning...Severe potential...Watch unlikely Valid 241755Z - 242000ZProbability of Watch Issuance...5 percentSUMMARY...Scattered thunderstorms may pose a risk for occasionaldamaging gusts this
El Niño could mean more tropical activity for the Western Pacific
With a looming El Niño making headlines for its powerful influence on hurricane season in the Eastern Pacific and Atlantic, let’s take a closer look at how the climate pattern shapes weather on the other side of the globe in the Western Pacific.BEYOND SUPER EL NIÑO: THE SECRET OCEAN PATTERN THAT COULD FUEL HURRICANES IMPACTING HAWAII THIS YEARThe Western Pacific typhoon season is off to a fierce start, with a destructive super typhoon already striking the region — and El Niño could fuel even mor
