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
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
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
As a meteorologist, my heart sinks when I see the devastation caused by events like the recent catastrophic flooding in Texas, which has tragically claimed over 50 lives, with many still missing, including 30 or more girls from a summer camp along the Guadalupe River. In the wake of such a disaster, it’s natural for … Read more
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
Summer’s Here, But Not for All Ski Slopes! Your Guide to Cool Mountain Escapes This Weekend As the North American ski season winds down, only a few unique spots remain open for those eager to hit the slopes. But even if skiing isn’t on your radar, some iconic natural areas are experiencing unseasonable winter conditions, … Read more
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
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
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
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’s top rainfall events peaked in 2014 but in 2025 we have a new #2. Pensacola had an eventful snowfall event in 2025
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
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.
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:
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
