Sahara dust travels across the Atlantic and is set to arrive in Florida around mid‑June. The wind lifts fine particles from the desert and carries them northward over oceans, covering large areas in a thin layer of dry air. This dusty layer is not just a visual effect; it changes weather patterns. Because the air is very dry and warm, it can stop storms from...
Scientists predict that a powerful El Nino may form mid‑year, possibly the most intense on record. This warming pulse in the equatorial Pacific can shift heat across the planet, making summers hotter and storms more severe. The World Meteorological Organization says the signal for an El Nino is clear, but spring forecasts are still uncertain. The warming of ocea...
Lafayette isn’t just getting rain this weekend—it’s facing a mixed bag of weather trouble. While thunderstorms roll through, the bigger issue isn’t just the noise and lightning. Heavy rain has already soaked parts of the city, with radar showing 1 to 3 inches already fallen. Another 1 to 4 inches could pile on, turning streets into temporary rivers. Small hail and wi...
Morning showers will keep rolling in until the late‑morning rush, especially in the eastern part of the state where rain could linger until nine a. m. By midday, clouds will lift and sunshine will return, nudging temperatures into the low to mid‑sixties across most regions. Boston is poised for a high of sixty‑six, while Worcester and Springfield will hit sixty‑three...
The day ahead looks mixed. Morning skies will stay cloud‑shaded, but by late afternoon the clouds should part, letting a warm breeze in. Temperatures may reach about 74 degrees. A pattern that’s hard to predict has emerged. On Wednesday, cloud layers shifted so the heat measured at different spots varied by up to ten degrees. The same kind of patchy coverage will li...
New Jersey will begin Mother’s Day weekend with a pleasant, sunny Friday. Winds from the west keep the air mild and dry, with temperatures climbing into the 60s. A lone shower might break out in the afternoon, but it’s unlikely to disrupt plans. Saturday is where the weather changes. A storm system rolls in during the morning and afternoon, turning the sky gray. Rai...
Chicago woke up to a chilly shock, with some spots dipping below 30°F. A frost warning covered almost every county except Cook. The National Weather Service said the day was unusually cold for May. Highs should climb into the low 60s, but showers may appear. A storm expert noted that not everyone will see rain. Overnight and early Friday, a few thunderstorms could p...
Scientists warn that a huge El Niño is forming in the Pacific and could peak by the end of next year. This storm is expected to be even stronger than the powerful 2015‑16 event and may rival the intense 1877 El Niño, which caused worldwide suffering in the late 19th century. The combination of this natural surge with ongoing global warming will push temperatures high...
The Great Lakes act like giant weather regulators for Michigan, especially on the eastern and southeastern shores. Water moves heat slower than land, so during summer it absorbs sunshine without getting hot quickly. This keeps nearby towns cooler than places farther inland, giving the lakeshores milder temperatures. In winter, the lakes slowly release stored wa...
A big weather radar at Birmingham’s National Weather Service office has stopped working because of a hardware glitch. The loss happens right when the state expects heavy storms on Wednesday afternoon and into the night. The office still has to keep its eyes open for danger, but it can rely on other radar stations nearby. These include radars in Huntsville, Atlanta...
The University of Vermont has just finished building a new weather‑monitoring tower in Lyndonville, the first of about twenty planned across the state. The goal is to fill blind spots in the national radar system and give local officials more time to warn people about floods or blizzards. Because Vermont’s mountains can block radar beams, many small storms go uns...
The day that began with heat and wind quickly turned wet across the DC region. Mid‑week showers arrive, yet a brief sunny break may appear in the afternoon before evening storms stir again. Temperatures rise to just over 70°F, with wind gusts reaching 25‑30 miles per hour. Light rain of about a tenth to a quarter inch is expected, while overnight lows dip into the 50...
The National Weather Service is still rebuilding after major job cuts last year, just as tornado and hurricane season approaches. One forecasting hub in Oklahoma currently has five empty positions, and other offices are losing staff temporarily because experts are being reassigned to cover the World Cup games this summer. The agency, which relies on over 2, 500 meteo...
A change is coming to the Midlands after days of calm weather. A cold front will slide through tonight, bringing back rain and storms that could turn severe. The worst of it looks to arrive between 8 PM and midnight when a few fast-moving storms could pop up in northern parts of the region. Some of these might pack a punch with wind gusts over 58 mph, making them str...
Denver International Airport woke up to a winter surprise this week when more than five inches of snow blanketed the runways overnight. The early morning storm disrupted air travel plans across the board. By midday, over 280 flights were running behind schedule, with another 34 completely scrapped. Flight tracking tools showed Southwest Airlines took the biggest hit,...
Next Sunday, May 10, is Mother’s Day—time to pick a card or book a brunch. Ohio’s major cities look set for a soggy celebration: expect plenty of clouds and a strong chance of showers all day. Akron peaks around 67°, while Cincinnati could touch 74° but bring an umbrella just in case. The holiday we now treat to breakfast buffets and store-bought bouquets started as...
The air over New Jersey is set to cool down after a sweltering start to May, as a cold front moves in from the west. The front brings much‑needed rain that will help ease the drought that has gripped the state since early December. A half‑inch of precipitation is forecast for southern New Jersey, with a few isolated thunderstorms possible but no major flooding or sev...
Morning rain will arrive just in time for the rush hour, bringing light showers that last until noon. The clouds are expected to bring only a few brief thunders, and the precipitation will stay mild, with totals between 0. 10 and 0. 50 inches. Later in the day, conditions change as a cold front moves through. How quickly the sky clears will decide whether another ...
Nebraska has been warmer and drier than usual since the start of the year. This dry spell has helped some areas grow, but it also means farmers and ranchers in the western part of the state are worried. Those places saw large grass fires last summer, and new fires have popped up again in the past weeks. The Drought Monitor has moved several counties into its moderat...
Four counties in Michigan now face higher fire risks because of strong winds and very dry air. The warning lasts until Tuesday at noon. Mason, Lake, Osceola, and Clare counties are under this alert. The weather service points to winds blowing from the west and northwest at 10 to 15 miles per hour, with bursts up to 25 mph. At the same time, the air will feel much dri...
