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Lightning Map for OKC

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Above is a lightning map of the city of Oklahoma City aka OKC. Oklahoma City Thunder may be a thing but what about the lightning that can kill people?

Alaska Coastal Villages Devastated by Fierce Storm: Typhoon Halong’s Remnants Bring Disaster

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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

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

Weather Strikes Again: I-40 West Shuts Down at NC/TN Border, Disrupting Cross-Country Journeys and Mountain Getaways

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Pigeon River Gorge, NC/TN – For the second time in less than a year, the vital I-40 West corridor near the North Carolina-Tennessee border has succumbed to the relentless power of nature. A substantial rockslide and severe flooding in the picturesque yet precarious Pigeon River Gorge have triggered the indefinite closure of I-40 West at … Read more

Texoma Lake Level Surges Amidst Regional Flooding

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Lake Texoma flooding levels

The water level in Lake Texoma is currently high due to recent heavy rains in the region. As of May 6, 2025, at 2:00 PM CDT, the pool elevation was 632.47 feet, which is 16.75 feet above normal and 15.47 feet into the flood pool. The conservation pool elevation is 617.00 feet, and the top … Read more

Oklahoma Weather Extremes

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Pie Day or March 14, 2025, had the most number of Oklahoma mesonet sites in a 30+ year history to measure severe wind gusts (58+mph) in a single day with 63 sites. This broke the record a few weeks earlier on 3/4/25 that landed at #4 all time with 37 sites. March 2025 broke records … Read more

Behind the Forecast: The Regional Climate Centers You Should Know About

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The Unsung Heroes of U.S. Weather Data: Regional Climate Centers Explained You’ve probably heard of NOAA or the National Weather Service, especially when big storms roll through. But behind the scenes, there’s a lesser-known but incredibly important network of six Regional Climate Centers (RCCs) quietly supporting everything from agriculture and emergency response to daily forecasts … Read more

Today’s Severe Weather Risk Nationwide

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Severe Weather Outlook This page displays the official NOAA Storm Prediction Center’s severe weather forecasts, updated multiple times daily. These are the most reliable, scientifically-based severe weather predictions available. When you can’t sit around and track severe storms live this is our favorite tool! Today’s Severe Thunderstorm Risk Categories range from Marginal (MRGL) to High … 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

New Cities Added To Our Severe Weather Network

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iWeatherNet is expanding its reach, bringing critical weather updates to more communities than ever before, just as severe weather and fire threats are reaching record levels. We’ve built our reputation on reliable DFW and Atlanta coverage, and now we’re extending that expertise nationwide. We’re thrilled to welcome: Texas: Austin, Houston, and Waco – providing in-depth … Read more

Will It Be a White Christmas? Snow Predictions and Travel Advisory

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Christmas Weather Update: Snow or Travel Hazards? It’s still a bit early to provide a precise forecast for the Christmas holiday. However, we can glean some insights from historical weather data to see which regions might experience a snowy Christmas. Our meteorologists have examined weather data from 1991 to 2020 to identify which areas have … Read more

California Wildfire Camera Map and Updates

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Fire Triangle in Southern California Airport Fire burning in Trabuco Canyon grows over 9,000 acres A wildfire that broke out in Orange County’s Trabuco Canyon Monday afternoon exploded by several thousand acres overnight. As of Tuesday, the Airport Fire had scorched approximately 9,000 acres and had forced the evacuation of some homes in Trabuco Canyon … Read more

Seattle-Tacoma Top 10 Warmest Days

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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

Is California’s Drought Over? La Niña Rains Bring Record-Breaking Totals

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Los Angeles has recently experienced an exceptional amount of rainfall. The last two water years (October 1st to September 30th) have been the wettest back-to-back years since the late 1800s! This includes record-breaking storms bringing above-normal rainfall across several months. These intense storms are a welcome change after a prolonged period of drought. While it’s … Read more

Updated Colorado Snow Totals: Denver Metro, Foothills, and Mountain Regions

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Got our first *5 foot* snow report (61.5″) from the March 2024 snowstorm in Colorado. Now three different 50″+ reports. Solidifies this as the biggest foothills storm since 2003. The recent Colorado snowstorm delivered extraordinary snowfall totals, with some areas exceeding four feet of accumulation. As skies clear and temperatures rise, the National Weather Service … Read more

Best Credit Card for Weather Delays at the Airport

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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

GOES-16 scheduled to be fully operational on December 20th

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Last year on November 19th, 2016, GOES-16 (formerly GOES-R) was launched on the Atlas V541 rocket from the NASA Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida. Nearly a year after its launch into geosynchronous orbit at an altitude of 22,240 miles above the Earth’s surface, the satellite constellation will begin its drift to the GOES-East … Read more

Fire Danger Increases Across Southern Georgia and Florida

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Extremely warm and dry conditions across southern Georgia and Florida has set the stage for the eruption of wildfires and brushfires. The largest fire, West Mims, was triggered by lightning in early April and has burned over 225 square miles. A extremely high fire danger is likely to continue across these areas, with little hope of relief anytime soon. … Read more

Widespread February Warmth Will Return East of the Rockies

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Despite a recent trend to colder temperatures and back to back blizzards in New England, this winter has been a mild one for most areas east of the Rockies. Surges of cold air have been sporadic and temperatures have been above to much above average for many locations. Moving on to next week it appears that much … Read more