The Best Meteor Shower of the Year Peaks August 12–13

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The Perseid meteor shower — widely considered the best of the year — will put on its peak performance the nights of August 12 and 13, with up to 50 meteors per hour visible under clear, dark skies. No telescope? No problem. You don’t need special gear to enjoy this lunar show. Just find a … Read more

Pacific Awakens: M8.8 Russia Quake, 6th Strongest Ever, Triggers Pacific Tsunami Warnings

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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

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

Dallas Rainfall Records so far this year 2025

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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

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

Weather Your Wallet: Climate-Conscious Spending

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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

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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

How Many Days Until Summer 2026?

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2026 Summer Solstice Friday, June 20, 2026 at 9:41 p.m. CST. 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 the last time … Read more

A few thoughts on forecast techniques & forecast variance

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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

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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

Mid-March 2025 Tornado Outbreak: Over 100 Tornadoes Confirmed

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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

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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

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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

Deaths Caused By Hurricane Beryl and the 2024 Hurricane Season

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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

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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!

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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

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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

2025 Tropical Storm and Hurricane Names

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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