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
Daylight saving time (DST) begins: Sunday, March 8th, 2026. Sunday March 8th we will spring forward one hour. As a reminder check the batteries in your safety devices such as smoke detectors. When will DST end (return to standard time)? 2026 Countdown to Spring A few interesting DST tidbits Brief history of daylight saving time … Read more
DST ends and clocks return to standard time (“fall back”) at 2:00 AM on Sunday, November 1, 2026. States that do not observe the time change: Arizona (except for the Navajo Nation) and Hawaii. How did DST get started? We have compiled an brief, but very interesting, history of daylight saving time When does DST … 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
Some may call it the Great Blizzard of 2026 some may call it Hernando. What began as a run‑of‑the‑mill coastal low off the Mid‑Atlantic on February 22 turned into a classic meteorological overachiever, rapidly bombing out over the Gulf Stream and lashing the Northeast with hurricane‑force gusts, white‑out visibility, and waist‑deep drifts. By Monday, February … 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
⚠️ HIGH IMPACT WINTER STORM ⚠️ Dallas-Fort Worth: Winter Storm Warning | 0.25-0.50″ ice forecastAtlanta: Major ice storm risk north of I-20 | Power outage threat elevated A high-impact winter storm will deliver damaging ice accumulations of 0.25–0.50 inches, sleet, snow, and prolonged sub-freezing temperatures across the southern United States, placing Dallas–Fort Worth and Atlanta … 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
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
The day after Christmas Day in 2015, an outbreak of tornadoes across the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex and northern Texas. There were a total of 12 confirmed tornadoes, including one violent tornado that was rated an EF-4 with estimated winds to 180mph that devastated the communities of Garland and Rowlett as it crossed Interstate 30. … Read more
DFW Christmas Weather Records Christmas 2025 is among the warmest on record for both DFW and Waco. A high of 80 ties DFW for the 2nd warmest (tied with 2016), while a high of 78 at Waco ties it for the 3rd warmest (a four-way tie with 1964, 1955, 1951). 2021 still holds the top … Read more
Atlanta’s Warmest Christmas on Record Updated for 2025: New record high temperatures have been set (Christmas Eve) December 24, 2025 at four main climate sites (Atlanta, Athens, Macon, and Columbus). ATL: 78 —> broke the previous record of 73 set in 2016 AHN: 78 —> broke the previous record of 77 set in 1964 Previous … Read more
2026 Spring Equinox Friday, March 20, 2026 at 9:46:00 am So how many days are left until Spring? Spring 2026 Begins In When is the first day of spring 2026? Spring starts on Friday, March 20, 2026. The LAST day of spring is Sunday, June 21, 2026. What is the first full day of spring … Read more
Fall 2026 Begins: Monday, September 22, 2026 at 18:19 UTC 8:44 am EDT [ujicountdown id=”Fall Equinox” expire=”2026/09/22 18:19 utc” hide=”” url=”” subscr=”Fall Equinox”] Mountain Time: 6:44 AM MDT Pacific Time: 5:44 AM PDT The autumnal equinox, or fall equinox, is an astronomical event that marks the start of fall. It occurs when the sun … 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
What is tonight’s supermoon? On the evening of December 4, the full Cold Moon reaches peak illumination while it is near perigee, making it qualify as a supermoon. Astronomers often describe this as a perigean full moon, where the Moon is closer than average and appears slightly larger and brighter in the sky. How much … 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
Wettest DFW November Day on Record November 20th was the wettest November day on record for DFW. That number will go up a little more tonight, but it’s very impressive so far! DFW also shattered the daily record of 1.34″ set back in 2009. January 29-30 Heavy Rain Event Totals were as high as 4-7″ … Read more
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
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
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
2026 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, 2026, 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
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.