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Record-breaking king tides flooded coastal communities from Southern California to South Florida this week, driven by the full Hunter’s Moon and perigean spring tide conditions. Astronomical highs aligned with elevated sea levels from warm ocean temperatures, a strong El Niño, and other factors, pushing water levels well above normal and setting multiple records between October … Read more
The fiber cut that silenced five Gulf Coast radars for the public was a communications failure, not a case for handing the nation’s weather detection network to private operators. National Weather Service forecasters kept the data. Everyone else lost it. That distinction, and the reaction it produced, points back to a simpler requirement: fund the … Read more
Get ready for the total solar eclipse next year. Plus, on January 26, 2028, they’ll be an annular solar eclipse. The 2027 Total Solar Eclipse will be visible in Southern Europe and North Africa. It’s coming August 2, 2027. It will last three to four times longer than the one in Spain on August 12, … Read more
August 2026 Lunar Eclipse, Six-Planet Parade, and Perseid Meteor Shower August 12, 2026 is an unusually busy day for the sky, but many of you need to separate what is actually visible here from what is happening elsewhere… TOTAL SOLAR ECLIPSE: A total solar eclipse will occur on August 12. Totality will be visible in … Read more
Europe’s Heat Dome Shatters Records as France Nears 40°C/104°F, the UK Breaks Its June High, and Spain Posts Back-to-Back June Records
USGS estimates the magnitude 7.5 Venezuela #earthquake today caused 10,000–100,000 fatalities. It was the second strike in a devastating doublet: a M7.2 foreshock hit first, followed just 39 seconds later by the larger M7.5 mainshock.
What is a super El Niño? New ECMWF forecast shows 100% chance of record 2026 event. See state-by-state weather impacts for Texas, Florida, Georgia and Illinois.
Wisconsin’s Historic April: State Smashes Rainfall Records and Surpasses Southern Tornado Counts
A massive hailstone measuring 7.1 inches in diameter has been confirmed as a new state record in #Texas nearly 2 years after it was discovered.
Polymarket for Weather Predictions… The $34,000 Hair Dryer: Is Weather Data the Next Great Market Exploit?
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North Carolina’s drought is no longer a quiet concern tucked into the back half of a weather segment—it is now one of the most severe and widespread dry spells the state has ever faced, and it is part of a much larger alarm bell ringing across the Southeast. Every single one of North Carolina’s 100 … Read more
The devastating wildfires that recently scorched Southern California caused an estimated $250 billion to $275 billion in damages. In the face of such destruction, two teens from Mountain View, California, have developed a nontoxic fire retardant that could help protect homes from future wildfires. Barrett Deng and Sebastien Burkhardt were inspired to create Clore after … Read more
2025 has marked a pivotal turn for artificial intelligence in weather forecasting. Google DeepMind’s AI models are at the forefront of a new era, making waves among meteorologists and bringing public attention to how hurricanes are tracked and predicted. The robust conversation around DeepMind’s performance highlights not only groundbreaking tech, but the expert debate that … Read more
HOUSTON: A bright daytime fireball and powerful sonic boom over the Houston metropolitan area late Saturday afternoon have been confirmed as a meteor event, according to the American Meteor Society (AMS) and multiple eyewitness reports. The meteor exploded over the northern Houston metro at 4:39 p.m. CDT, sending a shock wave that rattled homes and … Read more
A glowing object over Red Oak, Texas went viral on X and Facebook — but NASA, NWS, and the American Meteor Society have NOT confirmed it as a meteor. Here’s the full breakdown.
Friday, July 19th was the 16th day in a row with a high temperature of 80 degrees or higher for Seattle. That breaks Seattle’s previous record for consecutive 80+ degree days (15 days, set in 2015 & 1977). Top 10 warmest days at Seattle-Tacoma airportRecords started 1945 The records at the Federal Building went from … Read more
Fatality Update: EIGHT people have been killed from the tornado outbreak in Michigan and Oklahoma. A Mother and daughter were in a vehicle struck by the tornado near Fairview, Oklahoma; thrown off the road and killed. Severe Weather DFW Tuesday, March 10 Update: A large‑scale, early‑season storm pattern is locking in across the central United … Read more
NOAA’s Storm Prediction Center (SPC) has added a new layer to its severe weather outlooks called Intensity Levels, which sit on top of the familiar Marginal–High risk categories and answer a different question: if storms hit, how intense could the worst ones be? This change is aimed squarely at everyday users—people driving I‑35 through Dallas–Fort Worth, commuting on … Read more
Hurricane Melissa Records and Stats: Getting Help Starlink is providing free internet for people in Jamaica and the Bahamas through the end of November. They’ve also activated Direct to Cell service in Jamaica, so people can stay connected and send texts even if regular networks are down. Hurricane Melissa remains a very powerful Category 5. … Read more
Extreme hydrologic drought is showing up across parts of Texas. As of February 11, 2026, several sub watersheds in the Pecos, Nueces, Middle Colorado, Sulphur, Cypress, and Neches river basins are hitting record-low conditions for this time of year. With the exception of a couple of rain events, reservoir storage has steadily declined since the … Read more
As another major winter storm spreads damaging ice and extreme cold across the South, Texans are asking a familiar question: has the state really fixed its electric grid since the February 2021 Texas winter storm and power crisis or are we one deep freeze away from a repeat. ERCOT says it “anticipates there will be … Read more
A dramatic social media post featuring images of trees seemingly exploding has ignited widespread discussion across platforms, drawing sharp criticism from veteran meteorologists. The claim warns of “exploding trees” risks in the Midwest and Northern Plains as temperatures plummet 20 degrees below zero. While the post has garnered thousands of shares, experts emphasize the phenomenon … Read more
Weather disruptions are a fact of life when it comes to travel. Flights can be delayed or cancelled for a variety of reasons, including bad weather. If you’re a traveler who frequently gets stuck due to weather, the Venture X card can be a valuable asset. Get Comfortable During Weather Disruptions at the Airport … Read more
Much of the recent atmospheric river precipitation in Washington has fallen as warm rain rather than snow, producing extreme runoff and historic flooding in the short term but doing relatively little to rebuild the mountain snowpack that is crucial for long‑term drought relief. River rainfall totals Storm‑total rainfall from this multi‑day atmospheric river has reached … Read more
When severe weather hits, the aftermath often includes a surge of insurance claims for property and vehicle damage. These claims aren’t always clear-cut, and the challenge for everyone—insurance adjusters, homeowners, and even legal teams—is to get the facts straight. That’s where a meteorologist comes in, not to take sides, but to provide clear, unbiased information … Read more
Guantanamo Bay recently faced a serious threat as Hurricane Melissa—a Category 5 storm—barreled through the Caribbean with catastrophic force. After the storm’s landfall in Jamaica its path targeted southeastern Cuba putting Guantánamo’s Naval Base, the prison, and the surrounding area are on high alert. Hurricane Impact and Response Melissa delivered sustained winds that have reached … Read more
The remnants of Category 4 Typhoon Halong evolved into a powerful extratropical storm that struck western Alaska with hurricane-force winds and record-breaking storm surge. Entire villages such as Kwigillingok and Kipnuk were inundated, leaving over 1,400 residents displaced. One woman was confirmed dead, two remain missing, and more than 50 people were rescued from rapidly … Read more
When Oklahoma thinks October, most picture pumpkin patches and football—not a landscape frozen under more than an inch of ice. But October 2020 rewrote the state’s weather rule book. That historic ice storm hammered Oklahoma City, plunged over 300,000 residents into darkness, toppled trees, and cost millions in repairs—weeks before Halloween. Why did it happen, … Read more
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) has officially upgraded the recent earthquake off the eastern coast of Russia to a staggering Magnitude 8.8, tying it as the fifth-strongest earthquake ever recorded globally. This colossal megathrust quake has generated a significant tsunami threat across the Pacific, prompting evacuations in Hawaii and warnings along the entire U.S. West … Read more
