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 w
The Truist Championship in Charlotte, North Carolina, took an unpredictable turn on Thursday when weather forced players to abandon their rounds. Matt McCarty, a golfer with just one PGA Tour victory under his belt, unexpectedly rose to the top with a stunning 8-under-par 63. His final three holes f
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
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 oth
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. Becaus
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 tent
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
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
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.
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 w
