A deepening trough out west and a strong fetch of Gulf moisture will help fire up some big-time rainfall. This isn’t your typical passing shower—we’re talking rain events with over an inch possible in roughly a day’s time for the higher-risk areas. Some locations could see even more if convection ramps up. A significant rainfall … Read more
The November 2025 Arctic freeze shattered records nationwide, producing the earliest and coldest start to winter in Southeast Florida since 1950. This generational cold outbreak brought all-time lows from Florida to Oklahoma and Georgia, with Mt. LeConte, Tennessee claiming the coldest temperature in the contiguous U.S. Record-Breaking Lows Across the Nation Florida: Southeast Florida saw a … Read more
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
This page provides some basic, but very interesting statistics about category 5 hurricanes in the Atlantic basin since 1851. Category 5 storms are extremely rare. In fact, for the Atlantic Basin (including the Gulf of Mexico and Carribbean Sea) only 34* category 5 storms (~4% of all hurricanes) are found in the historical record. In … Read more
2025 Winter Solstice Sunday, December 21 at 9:02 am EST How many days until winter? Winter 2025 Begins In The winter solstice, or December solstice, will be Sunday, December 21, 2025, marking the first day of winter. In the Northern Hemisphere, winter generally begins on December 21 or 22. This is the winter solstice, the day … Read more
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
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
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
Visit this page for a look at the lightning outside when you hear thunder in the DFW metroplex. Dallas is known for lots of hail and lighting.
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?
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
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
As of October 2025, the confirmed U.S. tornado count for the year is 1,283. This matches the latest breakdown by the Enhanced Fujita rating: This preliminary count slightly varies in real-time across different databases, but 1,283 is the latest confirmed total according to the main NOAA/SPC and referenced sources. Tornadoes are a powerful and destructive force of nature, … Read more
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
Since the 1940s, the annual number of fatalities from lightning has been decreasing. In 1940, lightning was the #1 weather-related killer. In 2023, the National Weather Service reported only 14 lightning-related fatalities. This downward trend highlights improved safety awareness and underscores the importance of seeking shelter during thunderstorms. Total Fatalities Annually Injuries AND Fatalities 1940-2024 … Read more
No, It’s Not AI or the Apocalypse — That “Firenado” in Utah Was Very Real This week, a jaw-dropping video out of southeastern Utah had social media buzzing. It showed what looked like a swirling vortex of flame rising from the landscape—a twisting column of fire churning against the sky like something out of a … 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
The World Meteorological Organization has certified a new world record for the longest lightning strike on record, a single bolt that measured 515 miles in length. The flash occurred on October 22, 2017, within a massive mesoscale convective system (MCS) that extended across the Central Plains of the United States. While the majority of the … 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
DFW September 2025 The month of September averaged above normal overall, but both DFW Airport and Waco saw about 10 total days of high temperatures near or below normal. Both locations had a few days of rain, but rainfall totals were still below normal for the month of September 2025. DFW August 2025 August will … Read more
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
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
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
Seven Inch sized Hail-stone To Break Texas Record June 2, 2024 a supercell thunderstorm developed and intensified near Happy, Texas in northern Swisher County with strong mid-level rotation rapidly developing. The cyclonic rotation strengthened and lowered as the storm began its track east-southeast towards the Vigo Park community. The extreme lift with the storm’s updraft … Read more
On this, the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina’s final landfall east of New Orleans, I wanted to share some graphics and the very rare, dire warning issued the National Weather Service in Slidell, Louisiana that likely saved many, many lives. Radar Loop at Landfall Satellite Loop at Landfall Location of the NWS Brief … Read more
As the peak of the 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season nears, it was 20 years ago, on the morning of August 28, 2005, that the National Weather Service in Slidell, which has responsibility for New Orleans, Louisiana, issued a dire bulletin in advance of Hurricane Katrina as she headed towards the Gulf Coast. At the time of … Read more
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
If you are searching for diverse weather or extreme temperatures and precipitation, the U.S. is certainly one of the places to be. Have you ever wondered what U.S. city is the coldest or the warmest? What city experiences the most rainfall or the most thunderstorms? I thought that it would be interesting to come up with … Read more
2025 Hurricane Season Predicted to be Above-Average by NOAA and CSU