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Apr 15 2026TECHNOLOGY

Making sure your phone notifies you about dangerous weather

Last week in Southern Minnesota, storms caused real damage—trees were uprooted and roads became hazardous. While many people received urgent alerts on their phones, some missed them entirely. This happens not because cell towers fail, but because phones sometimes have important warning settings turn

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Apr 15 2026WEATHER

Snow surprises Colorado on a mid-April afternoon

On April 14, 2026, Colorado woke up to a winter surprise that felt more like December than spring. By late afternoon, the National Weather Service had tallied snowfall from mountain peaks to valley floors. Creede led the pack with nearly six inches, while nearby Silverton wasn’t far behind at just o

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Apr 15 2026ENVIRONMENT

Why Climate Disasters Hit Children’s Mental Health the Hardest

Extreme weather isn’t just breaking records—it’s reshaping childhoods. When storms, floods, or fires force families to leave homes, kids face more than lost belongings. Their minds absorb the chaos differently. Growing up takes stability, and disasters snatch that away long before adulthood. Even b

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Apr 15 2026TECHNOLOGY

Next-gen weather satellite sensor gets green light for space mission

A cutting-edge weather-monitoring gadget just passed a major test, paving the way for its trip into orbit. Built by a California-based tech firm, the device will join a fleet of space-based tools aimed at tracking storms and climate patterns from hundreds of miles above Earth. The sensor’s latest c

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Apr 14 2026WEATHER

April surprises with much-needed rain in the Bay Area

The Bay Area saw a nice break from dry weather last weekend with scattered April showers. April rain isn’t unusual, but it’s less common than the heavy winter downpours in February or March. The region typically gets around an inch and a half of rain this month, with San Francisco leading at 1. 6 in

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Apr 14 2026WEATHER

Heavy rains leave thousands homeless in the Dominican Republic

The Caribbean nation has been soaked for weeks by relentless downpours that show no sign of stopping soon. Over 30, 000 families have had to abandon their homes in the northern provinces as water keeps rising. Three lives have been lost in separate incidents linked to the flooding—a child trying to

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Apr 14 2026WEATHER

Storm alerts spread across three states as severe weather takes shape

A widespread storm system is sweeping through parts of Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Iowa right now, bringing serious weather risks. Strong winds, large hail, and even possible tornadoes are in the forecast for tonight. One tornado has already been reported in Blue Earth County, where damage was spotted

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Apr 14 2026WEATHER

Stay alert: Monday could bring rough weather in Minnesota

Forecasts are warning of a stormy Monday across southern and western Minnesota, with parts of the Twin Cities area under an elevated risk level. After 4 p. m. , scattered thunderstorms may roll in, packing the potential for large hail and wind gusts over 60 mph. While a rare tornado isn’t impossible

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Apr 14 2026WEATHER

Storm Alert: Southeast Michigan Braces for Tuesday Night Wind Threat

A fast-moving weather system is dragging unusually warm and sticky air across the Great Lakes on Tuesday, setting up Southeast Michigan for a rough evening. While the worst storms are expected to form further west during the day, these cells will merge into a single squall line that races eastward a

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Apr 14 2026SPORTS

Seattle Dominates, Then Shifts Focus to Next Challenge

The Mariners didn’t waste time showing who was in charge during their four-game series against Houston. While the Astros rolled into town missing key players, Seattle treated them like a team already defeated. This wasn’t just about winning—it was about finishing the job cleanly, even when the oppon

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