Storm Chase

Easter Weekend Rainfall & Storm Forecast 2026

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The heaviest rain along the Mississippi River and into the Plains. 2” to 3” or more in thunderstorms possible. The next big storm system will come into play on Friday. Be weather aware this Easter weekend and possibly start your trip on Saturday if in the areas of concern. Friday Convective Outlook: An extensive squall … Read more

Hawaiian Islands Kona Storm Rain Totals & Damage Reports

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Through Monday morning, the NWS is forecasting an additional 4 – 10 inches of rain for Oʻahu; 8 – 15 inches of rain for Maui Nui; 2 – 6 inches of rain for Hawaiʻi Island; and up to 3 inches of rain for Kauaʻi. Five days of storm total rainfall reports mapped across the Hawaiian … Read more

Aurora Spotting: Where Can You See the Northern Lights in 2026?

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G4 Geomagnetic Storm Ignites Northern Lights in Southern US A powerful geomagnetic storm, triggered by an X5.1 solar flare and multiple coronal mass ejections (CMEs), struck Earth on November 11, 2025. The NOAA upgraded their alert to G4 (Severe) as the rapid succession of solar plasma compressed Earth’s magnetosphere, producing dazzling auroras visible further south … Read more

Hurricane Melissa’s Mesovortex: Understanding the Small-Scale Vortices Within the Eye

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Hurricane Melissa made history this week as one of the strongest Atlantic hurricanes ever recorded, devastating Jamaica as a Category 5 storm with maximum sustained winds of 185 mph. But beyond the raw power of this catastrophic hurricane, satellite imagery captured a fascinating atmospheric phenomenon that meteorologists have been studying for decades: mesovortices spinning within … Read more

First Severe Thunderstorm Watch in 17+ Years Hits Los Angeles as Rare October Storm Delivers Record-Breaking Rainfall

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The week of October 13, 2025, marks a remarkable chapter in California weather. From record-setting rainfall in San Jose to the first severe thunderstorm watch in Los Angeles in nearly two decades, this event highlights the changing risks and unpredictability facing our region. Unprecedented Rainfall: San Jose and Los Angeles Break Records For many in … Read more

Imelda and Humberto

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Less than 3 days out we had nearly 100% agreement on a land falling tropical system into the Carolinas. Enough support that there was a State of Emergency issued ahead of time. Multiple news agency’s began hyping the system and local meteorologists started comparing the system to Helene from last year. Bringing up rain total … Read more

Washington’s Emergency: Wildfires, Drought, and Record Dryness

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As the water year ends, Washington State is in crisis—faced with historic drought and relentless wildfires. This double blow is taking a heavy toll on communities, landscapes, and resources. Unprecedented Drought and Water Shortages Seattle’s Rainfall: Fifth Driest Since 1945 On September 18th, NOAA/NWS posted Seattle’s yearly rainfall through today—making it the 5th driest on … Read more

Humberto and Imelda: Two Major Atlantic Hurricanes Could Interact in Rare Fujiwhara Effect

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Atlantic Fujiwhara Hurricane Records Comparison 2025: Could Humberto and Imelda Dance?The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season has already been one for the record books, and now a potential Fujiwhara interaction between Hurricane Humberto and Tropical Disturbance 94L (likely to become Tropical Storm or Hurricane Imelda) has caught the attention of meteorologists and storm-watchers alike. While rare, … Read more

Hurricane Erin: Atlantic’s First Hurricane of 2025

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Hurricane Erin Updates Hurricane Erin Fatality Total: 12{3 Remain Missing} ➼9 in São Vicente, Cape Verde {+2 Missing}➼2 off U.S. East Coast {+1 Missing}•1 near Fire Island National Seashore•1 near Hampton Beach, New Hampshire 7 Dead from Tropical Storm Erin in Cape Verde At least seven people have died on the island of São Vicente, … Read more

The Best Meteor Shower of the Year Peaks August 12–13

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The Perseid meteor shower — widely considered the best of the year — will put on its peak performance the nights of August 12 and 13, with up to 50 meteors per hour visible under clear, dark skies. No telescope? No problem. You don’t need special gear to enjoy this lunar show. Just find a … Read more

Significant Threat for Violent Tornadoes and Major Flooding

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Update 4am CST April 3, 2025: A tornado outbreak on Wednesday, April 2, impacted the Mississippi River Valley, with tornadoes that damaged or destroyed dozens of homes, from Missouri through Arkansas and Tennessee. Check out these images below of the massive tornadoes spotted: Nearly 300 Tornado Warnings issued yesterday and 500 Severe Storm Warnings. Shoutout … Read more

Rare Severe Weather Alert for Pacific Northwest

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First Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for this area in 10 years for March! These severe storms are likely to be somewhat isolated, but they could occur even at lower elevations and have a high probability of generating large hail (>1 inch diameter) and strong wind gusts (~65+ mph). Given local terrain and topography influences, there … Read more

Mid-March 2025 Tornado Outbreak: Over 100 Tornadoes Confirmed

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OVER 100 PRELIMINARY TORNADO REPORTS for the tornado outbreak that started Friday night of March 14 from Arkansas to Missouri to Illinois and Indiana. Damage surveys continue across this tornado outbreak zone. The final tally will likely qualify as a super outbreak according to our definition of over 100 tornadoes in a 24 hour period, … Read more

Deaths Caused By Hurricane Beryl and the 2024 Hurricane Season

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NHC’s Atlantic Tropical Cyclone Reports for the 2024 hurricane season have been posted, the final Atlantic tropical cyclone track map and summary table: Deaths Caused By Hurricane Beryl in The United States Beryl directly caused 14 deaths in the United States, with 11 of these occurring in Texas,one in Louisiana, and two in Vermont. In … Read more

Do You Need a License to be a Storm Chaser?

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Storm chasing can be dangerous. While no license is required in the US, taking a storm spotting class with your local National Weather Service is highly recommended to help you understand the risks and stay safe. Oklahoma Proposes Licensing for Storm Chasers A new bill in Oklahoma, Senate Bill 158, aims to regulate storm chasing … Read more

Polar Vortex and Firenado: How Hard-Core Weather Jargon is Shaping the Future of Meteorology

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If you’re a weather enthusiast or student, you’ve likely noticed a surge in dramatic, almost cinematic terms popping up in forecasts and climate discussions. Words like Firenado, Polar Vortex, Heat Dome, and Thundersnow aren’t just buzzwords—they’re critical tools for understanding the increasingly complex and extreme behavior of our atmosphere. These terms reflect the evolving science of meteorology and the urgent … Read more

Hypothetical 2025 Tornado Season

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Disclaimer: While the provided hypothetical tornado season for 2025 paints a dramatic picture, it’s important to remember that predicting specific weather events, especially on a granular level, is a complex science. While we can identify general trends and potential risks, pinpointing exact locations and intensities of severe weather remains a challenge. That said, the hypothetical … Read more

Tornado Count for United States 2024

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The tornado outbreak December 28 across the Southeastern United States has become the second most active tornado day of 2024, with 90 tornado reports. The most active day of the year was on April 26th, with 108 tornado reports. 2024 officially had the 2nd most #tornadoes on record, with more than 1735 tornadoes. This beats … Read more

Hurricane Milton Spaghetti Model and Cone Updates

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⚠️Milton is Now a Category 5 Hurricane⚠️If the storm stays on the current track, it will be the worst storm to impact the Tampa area in over 100 years. As Monster Hurricane Milton continues to strengthen in the Gulf, the Governor has issued EO 24-214 ahead of potential landfall on Florida’s west coast. This EO … Read more

Power Outage Safety Tips

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If you are within days or hours of a hurricane or winter storm event where you may be in the dark a while. You are going to need some of these handy power outage safety tips. One is stuffing a Ziploc or freezable bag and putting it into the freezer. “I just stuffed my freezer … Read more