Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, and Colorado saw snowfall over the past couple of days, while surrounding areas in the West our experiencing rising heat as another potentially record-breaking heatwave emerges through Labor Day. Snowfall for Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, and Colorado From 3 PM on Sunday afternoon, Denver saw its temperature plummet …
Read MoreThe year 2020 has seen record-breaking weather, as well as weather-related catastrophes. Combining this with the coronavirus pandemic equals a threat multiplier for the United States that could become an unbearable load. 2020: A year of disastrous weather In the US, hurricane after hurricane is breaking records this year, and …
Read MoreThe Atlantic hurricane season remains in hyperactive mode, as the National Hurricane Center is watching four tropical waves, including one off the southeast corner of the US, which could develop in the next few days. Four systems churning in the Atlantic Hurricanes Laura and Marco have moved on, but the …
Read MoreHurricane Laura ripped through Louisiana early Thursday morning as one of the strongest storms to ever hit the state. The devastating storm left behind a wide path of destruction, and claimed at least six lives. When Laura swept ashore, the storm surge was less than projected. But that didn’t stop …
Read MoreAs Category 4 Hurricane Laura made landfall and devastated parts of the South, there numerous stories of tragedy, but also of triumph and heroics. Here are some of the stories emerging in the aftermath… Louisiana hospital staff stays behind to care for 19 babies in ICU as Hurricane Laura strikes …
Read MoreHurricane Laura weakened from a Category 4 to a Category 2 after making landfall, but is still delivering destructive 110 mph winds, as well as storm surges officials say are ‘unsurvivable’ which could reach 30 miles inland. Extremely dangerous Hurricane Laura battering Louisiana and Texas Early Thursday, Hurricane Laura made …
Read MoreThe National Hurricane Center is now warning that it expects Hurricane Laura, currently Category 3, to intensify to a catastrophic Category 4 when it strikes the US on Wednesday night, as massive evacuations ordered. Catastrophic Category 4 Hurricane Laura to strike Texas and Louisiana on Wednesday Hurricane Laura was a …
Read MoreLaura became a Category 1 hurricane on Tuesday as it barreled toward the US where the storm is expected to strengthen into a Category 3 Hurricane, as anticipated landfall is near the Texas-Louisiana border on Wednesday. Laura expected to strike US as Category 3 hurricane Tropical Storm Laura strengthened to …
Read MoreAfter a summer that continues to be abnormally hot, the northern half of the nation’s midsection and the Northeast should expect a cold winter with above normal snowfall, according to the forecast by Farmers’ Almanac. Farmers’ Almanac predicts 2020-21 winter with above normal snow Farmers’ Almanac released its 2020-21 winter …
Read MoreTropical storm Laura formed in the Atlantic and the NHC forecasts that two potential hurricanes headed toward the Gulf of Mexico could make never-before simultaneous landfall near the same area of the US. Laura forms, setting a record Tropical depression #13 became tropical storm Laura, the 12th named storm of …
Read MoreCalifornia’s Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency on Wednesday, saying the state is battling 367 known fires, as tens of thousands of residents have been forced to evacuate and more are likely. Over 300 fires burning in California What has been called an ‘historic’ number of lightning strikes …
Read MoreThere are three tropical disturbances in the Atlantic which could become named storms this week, as the NHC says two of these tropical waves could become tropical cyclones within the next 2-5 days. Tropical storm triple-threat in the Atlantic The National Hurricane Center (NHC) is closely watching three areas of …
Read MoreThe National Hurricane Center is watching two systems a disturbed weather in the Atlantic that have strong chances of strengthening into tropical storms. Forecasters are giving one 90% and the other a 60% chance. NHC gives 2 storms high probability of becoming tropical storms Hurricane experts from Colorado State University …
Read MoreOn Sunday, August 16, a temperature of 130 degrees was recorded in Death Valley, California. Once verified, it could be the highest temperature that has ever been recorded on planet Earth. Death Valley records scorching 130 degrees temperature The hottest day since 1913 was recorded in Death Valley, California over …
Read MoreAs firefighters continue to battle the explosive Lake Fire burning north of Los Angeles, a second wildfire has erupted — threatening to destroy even more homes. A New Wildfire Has Erupted in California The latest fire, which has been dubbed the Ranch 2 Fire, flared up Thursday afternoon. As of …
Read MoreTropical Storm Josephine has formed in the Atlantic and forecasters say there is a high potential of an explosion of activity coming at the end of August that could rival the historic 2005 hurricane season. Explosive hurricane season could ramp up by end of August Some people research good investments …
Read MoreAn out-of-control brush fire in Southern California whipped up a Firenado in rural Los Angeles County on Thursday morning. What is this strange weather phenomenon called a Firenado and how is it different from a Firewhirl? Firenado in LA? No, Firenado is not the latest disaster movie coming out of …
Read MoreHundreds are stranded in Virginia after a storm washed away a road and Tropical depression 11 is expected to become record-setting Tropical Storm Josephine by Wednesday night and could be north of Puerto Rico by Friday. Hundreds stranded in Virginia after road washes away during storms Heavy downpours from storms …
Read MoreA powerful derecho traveled some 200 miles through the Midwest on Monday producing 60-100 mile per hour winds with gusts of 112 mph, leaving over 1 million people without power and a tornado in Chicago. Derecho leaves destruction across the Midwest A powerful derecho with winds in excess of 100 …
Read MoreNorth Carolina experienced its biggest earthquake since 1916, while forecasters from the NOAA are giving a “vigorous tropical wave” a 60 percent chance of development in the Atlantic over the next 48 hours. North Carolina: Magnitude 5.1 earthquake largest since 1916 A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck near Sparta, North Carolina …
Read MoreSouth Korea is in the middle of one of its wettest monsoon seasons in recent history. So far, the relentless rains have claimed the lives of at least 18 people. Another 16 are currently missing. Downpours Have Been Ravaging Areas of South Korea for 44 Consecutive Days The central region …
Read MoreThe NWS has confirmed that a tornado in Delaware stayed on the ground for a record-breaking 29.2 miles, one of five in the region, while the NOAA has revised its Atlantic hurricane season estimate to up to 25 named storms. Delaware tornado breaks record, stays on ground for 29 miles …
Read MoreIsaias has left widespread destruction across the eastern US from 3 days of flooding, reports of over 30 tornadoes, and over 3 million customers without power. As a result, this could be the 11th billion dollar disaster of 2020. Isaias likely to be 11th billion-dollar weather disaster of 2020 for …
Read MoreHurricane and now downgraded to Tropical Storm Isaias has already claimed the life of one person from a tornado, as Tuesday threatens to bring more with 70+ mph winds, flooding and tornadoes into the overnight hours. Several tornadoes touched down on Tuesday morning, threat will continue throughout the day The …
Read MoreIn Southern California, the Apple fire has burned nearly 21,000 acres in parts of Riverside and San Bernardino County with only 5% containment and has forced the evacuations of 7,800 people and occupants of 2,500 homes. Over 7800 evacuated from 2500 homes as blaze stretches over 20,000 acres The fire …
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