2025 Hurricane Season Forecasts so far “above average”
2025 Hurricane Season Predicted to be Above-Average by NOAA and CSU
700+ Tornadoes so far for the 2025 Tornado Season
Tornadoes are a powerful and destructive force of nature, capable of causing significant damage and loss of life. The United States experiences more tornadoes than any other country, with an average of over 1,200 tornadoes occurring annually. This comprehensive guide will provide information on historical tornado data, predictions for the 2025 tornado season, and real-time … Read more
Texoma Lake Level Surges Amidst Regional Flooding
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
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
Record-Breaking Hail: The Largest and Most Destructive Hailstorms
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
14 Years Since the Record-Breaking Super Outbreak: The Most Recorded Tornadoes in a Single Day
April 27th, 2024, will be the thirteen year anniversary of the April 27th, 2011, Super Outbreak of tornadoes that occurred across Dixie Alley in the southeastern United States. Between April 26th and April 28th, 2011, there were 363 total tornadoes. On April 27th alone, there were 219 tornadoes. This outbreak surpassed the 1974 Tornado Outbreak … Read more
Weather Your Wallet: Climate-Conscious Spending
As a meteorologist, I’m passionate about our planet and its future. While I can’t control the weather, I can make informed choices that contribute to a more sustainable world. One such choice is selecting a credit card that aligns with my values. Storm the System: Your Spending Power for a Better Climate Let’s face it, … Read more
Behind the Forecast: The Regional Climate Centers You Should Know About
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
Pensacola Florida Top Rainfall & Snowfall Records
Pensacola Florida’s top rainfall events peaked in 2014 but in 2025 we have a new #2. Pensacola had an eventful snowfall event in 2025
How Many Days Until Summer 2025?
2025 Summer Solstice Friday, June 20, 2025 at 9:41 p.m. CST. 2025 Tornado Season Outlook Strawberry Moon to follow earliest summer solstice in 228 years The June solstice occurs at 4:50 p.m. EDT on Thursday, June 20, 2024, the earliest solstice in 228 years. The solstice varies slightly from year to year, but … Read more
Annual Dry Thunderstorm Days (Fire Weather Outlook) on a density map since 2015
Annual Dry Thunderstorm Days Density map showing the average number of annual dry thunderstorm days in the Day 1 Fire Weather outlook from the Storm Prediction Center (NWSSPC). The areas that stick out are southeastern Oregon and northern Nevada which experience on average more than 20/year.
Annual Tornado Days ≥ 5% Chance Map (April 2015 to April 2025)
For anyone interested in this data recently compiled on a map showing the Storm Prediction Center (SPC) tornado outlooks archived. He noted a few findings:
A few thoughts on forecast techniques & forecast variance
For the sake of conversation, I wanted to share some thoughts about forecast variance (i.e., the tendency for forecasts to vary from one meteorologist to another), forecast advancements, and forecast techniques. It goes without saying that atmospheric prediction is *extremely* difficult and time consuming. During an active pattern, a forecast for a 36-hour period can … Read more
Significant Threat for Violent Tornadoes and Major Flooding
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
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
EF1 Tornado Touches Down at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport Without Warning
EF1 Tornado Touches Down at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport Without Warning
Did a Southwest Flight Really Take Off in Front of a Tornado or Rain Shaft?
It was a Friday night to remember in St. Louis, as severe storms rolled through the region. March 14, 2025, brought a heightened weather threat, with the National Weather Service (NWS) issuing tornado warnings, one of which included the Maryland Heights area. But what really got people talking wasn’t just the storm itself—it was the … Read more
Mid-March 2025 Tornado Outbreak: Over 100 Tornadoes Confirmed
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
Fire Danger Upgraded in North Texas
Fire Danger for Thursday, March 20 To Saturday Dry and windy conditions will continue into the weekend. Sunday afternoon, a front will bring the chance for rain mainly east of I-35. A few storms may be strong to severe. Be on the lookout for our daily forecast the next couple days for any updates regarding … Read more
New Cities Added To Our Severe Weather Network
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
Deaths Caused By Hurricane Beryl and the 2024 Hurricane Season
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
NOAA Cuts Threaten Public Safety
We originally posted this before the 800 job cuts at the NOAA but it has been updated with the weather community speaking out to the disaster this could pose. 11 out of 38 NWS offices in central U.S. are now “critically” understaffed Latest Update: The Trump administration has decided to cancel leases for two pivotal … Read more
Lunar Events in 2025: Mark Your Calendar!
Here’s a glimpse into the celestial calendar for 2025 – those gorgeous full moons that’ll grace our skies! Let’s plan some family adventures around these lunar events. ✨ Mark your calendars, space lovers! 🌌 Here are the upcoming space events you won’t want to miss:💫 February 20-28: Grand Planetary AlignmentAll seven planets will be visible … Read more
North Texas Weather Outlook: End of February into March Future Forecast
Arctic Blast Continues with Freezing Rain/Ice, Then Back to Normal for Texas A bone-chilling Arctic blast continues to grip Texas, bringing a prolonged period of frigid temperatures and the potential for ice and freezing rain. This deep freeze rivals some of the most intense winter weather events in recent years, with some areas facing a … Read more
Virginia Beach Sees Significant Snowfall: Major Winter Storm Batters Coast
Virginia Beach and Norfolk were hit with a significant snowfall this week, with over 10 inches blanketing the coastal cities and some areas of Virginia Beach seeing up to 12.5 inches. This winter storm, the strongest of the season, was a major snow event for the region, disrupting daily life, snarling traffic, forcing closures, and … Read more
2025 Tropical Storm and Hurricane Names
Did you know your next big storm might be called “Hurricane Karen” or “Tropical Storm Wendy”? Hurricane names aren’t just random – they follow a carefully planned system designed to make communication about these dangerous storms easier. For example, it’s much simpler for meteorologists and newscasters to say “Hurricane Hector” rather than trying to remember … Read more
Do You Need a License to be a Storm Chaser?
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
Dallas Rainfall Records so far this year 2025
January 29-30 Heavy Rain Event Totals were as high as 4-7″ from North Central into Northeast Texas. The 24-hour tally at Dallas Ft. Worth (DFW) Airport was among the highest on record for January. January 2025 Deluge Sets Records: DFW Airport tallied 4.13″ for the entire event, which spanned 31 hours Dallas experienced a remarkably … Read more
Polar Vortex and Firenado: How Hard-Core Weather Jargon is Shaping the Future of Meteorology
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