A powerful storm swept through Teller County, Colorado, leaving a trail of destruction. The National Weather Service confirmed an EF-1 tornado with wind gusts reaching 106 miles per hour. This tornado touched down 2 miles north-northeast of Divide, Colorado, at 12:41 p. m. on Tuesday. The exact path of the tornado is still under investigation, with drone footage expe...
The National Weather Service has just made a big change. They can now issue heat advisories for Alaska. This is a first for the state, but it doesn't mean temperatures are breaking records. It's just a new way to communicate the heat's potential danger. Fairbanks is the first to get this advisory. Temperatures are expected to hit 85 degrees Fahrenheit (29 degrees Ce...
Alabama is bracing for severe storms, but there's a twist. The National Weather Service is set to update its weather broadcasting system. This means that the radio service that keeps folks informed about weather dangers will be offline. The update is planned for May 19 to May 21. During this time, NOAA Weather Radio transmitters in northern and central Alabama will b...
The National Weather Service has been trying to shake things up. When the new boss took over, they had a list of ten big ideas. These were supposed to make the weather service work better. The new boss even gave a speech about it. He talked about how they had already done some good stuff. Like getting rid of an old, clunky communication system. But it is not al...
The National Weather Service has issued a serious alert. A huge storm system is moving through the South and Midwest. This storm is expected to bring heavy rain and flooding. This is not a brief storm. It is a long-lasting event. The threat to people and property is real. The storm has already caused deaths. At least seven people have died in Tennessee, Missouri, an...
As the wind howls and the skies darken, residents in the south and southwest suburbs brace for the annual tornado season. This year, however, the familiar sights and sounds of severe weather come with a new twist: fewer eyes in the sky and less data to predict storms. Staff cuts at the National Weather Service have led to a reduction in weather balloon relea...
In the late afternoon of a Saturday, around 12:15, a tornado swept through Tangipahoa Parish. It began its destructive path east of Kentwood. The National Weather Service has confirmed the tornado's presence. This is not the end of the story, though. The twister did not stop at the parish line. It continued its journey, crossing into Mississippi, affecting Pike ...
Imagine a world where the National Weather Service (NWS) is no longer the go-to for reliable weather data. This is the reality that Tomorrow. io, a startup, is now facing. The company, which has been providing customized weather forecasts for businesses, may soon have to step up and fill the void left by the NWS. This isn't an easy task, as the NWS has a vast network...
Minnesota has been on a weather rollercoaster. Just last week, a massive snowstorm hit the state, leaving Southeast Minnesota and the Twin Cities area buried under several inches of snow. This wasn't just a typical snowfall; it was a blizzard that caused chaos. Roads became treacherous, leading to numerous crashes. Power outages left thousands in the dark, highlighti...
Imagine a world where weather warnings are no longer reliable. That's a real possibility if funding cuts continue to hit the National Weather Service (NWS). The NWS, part of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), has recently seen significant job losses. Hundreds of employees were let go, and more cuts are expected. These cuts could have a lastin...