Author: Avery Hughes

CAROLINAS — A sharp and well-defined rain gradient will divide Saturday’s precipitation picture into two very different stories depending on location relative to Interstate 85. North of I-85, conditions will trend toward misty, on-and-off showers with lighter totals that accumulate slowly throughout the day. South of I-85 and toward the coast, steadier and more meaningful…

COLORADO — Lingering rain and snowfall are affecting far southern Colorado and southwest Kansas on Friday morning, May 1, 2026, as moisture hangs over the region to start the day. Afternoon heating will trigger scattered shower development along the southern I-25 corridor and southeast plains, with most activity expected along and south of I-70. A…

NORTHEAST — A classic stratiform rain setup is taking shape for Saturday as a low pressure system pushes in from the south while cool northeast winds wedge in from the north, producing steady and soaking rain across the region through much of the day. This is not a storm event — no thunder, no severe…

ATLANTIC — The 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season is now just one month away, officially beginning June 1st, and early outlooks are pointing toward a below to near-average season. Colorado State University is forecasting 13 named storms, 6 hurricanes, and 2 major hurricanes for the season. Long-range models are also indicating a strengthening El Niño developing…

NORTH CAROLINA — A low-pressure system tracking along the coast will push widespread rain inland across North Carolina on Saturday, with the heaviest and most persistent rainfall targeting Central and Eastern NC through mid to late afternoon. Temperatures will run noticeably cooler statewide, settling into the 50s and 60s for most areas. While the rain…

NEVADA — A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck near Silver Springs, Nevada on Friday morning, May 1, 2026, marking another significant seismic event in the region in a continuing pattern of earthquake activity. The epicenter is located in close proximity to Carson City, Nevada’s state capital, with shaking felt across a wide surrounding area based on…

ARKANSAS — A fall-like feel has taken hold across Arkansas on Friday, May 1, 2026, with temperatures running unseasonably cool for early May. Widespread highs in the 60s are expected statewide after a cooler morning start. Most of the state will remain dry, though a slim rain chance lingers across the southernmost counties. Widespread 60s…

BEXAR COUNTY, TEXAS — A new and dangerous round of showers and thunderstorms is moving east and is expected to reach Bexar County within 30 to 45 minutes of a 10:35 AM observation on Friday, May 1, 2026. A Flash Flood Warning is already in effect for the area until noon, signaling that flooding conditions…

FLORIDA — A line of storms carrying embedded circulations and tornado potential will sweep across Florida on Friday, May 1, 2026, affecting a broad zone stretching from the Panhandle through central Florida. The threat is not expected to be widespread or significant, but enough potential exists across the green zone to warrant awareness. Tornadoes, if…

NORTH GEORGIA — A rare and unseasonable early May cold snap known as Blackberry Winter is bringing a frosty and chilly start to North Georgia this Sunday morning, May 3, 2026, with scattered frost possible across the region and temperatures dropping into the low 30s across the North Georgia mountains. European model temperature data valid…