ALABAMA — A fast-moving storm system prompted an urgent tornado warning for Scottsboro, Henagar, and Hollywood as radar detected strong rotation capable of producing a tornado late Monday evening. The warning remains in effect until 9:15 PM CST, with meteorologists urging residents in northeastern Alabama to take immediate shelter. Radar imagery shows a pronounced line…
COLORADO — State officials issued the first-ever “Particularly Dangerous Situation” (PDS) Red Flag Warning for parts of Colorado as forecasters warn of explosive wildfire conditions across the Front Range and adjacent eastern foothills. The unprecedented alert, in effect Friday from 5 AM to midnight, highlights a rare combination of extreme winds, critically low humidity, and…
COLORADO — State officials issued an urgent Particularly Dangerous Situation (PDS) fire weather warning for Friday as powerful winds, extremely dry air, and high wildfire risk converge across the foothills of Boulder and Jefferson Counties, especially between 5,500 and 9,000 feet. The warning highlights the potential for rapidly spreading fires due to wind gusts that…
MISSOURI — Communities northwest of St. Louis were placed under an urgent tornado warning after a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado developed near Davis, Missouri, tracking east at 35 miles per hour. Radar imagery shared by LiveStormChasers shows the warning polygon stretching across Troy, Elsberry, Winfield, and surrounding areas, prompting immediate alerts for…
OHIO — Aviation watchers in Ohio witnessed an unexpected holiday surprise when a Piper Cherokee aircraft departing from Bowling Green carved an elaborate nativity scene artwork into the sky during a five-hour flight Monday evening. The radar image, captured and shared by FlightAware, shows a detailed outline of Mary, Joseph, and the manger — all…
CALIFORNIA — A powerful stretch of winter storms is developing across the West as several atmospheric rivers prepare to repeatedly hit California and the Desert Southwest through the end of December. Forecasters warn that this multi-week pattern will bring heavy rainfall, flooding risks, mudslides, debris flows, and multiple feet of mountain snow, especially at higher…
OKLAHOMA & KANSAS — A significant fire danger threat has been issued for northern Oklahoma and much of Kansas on Thursday, as a fast-moving weather pattern brings strong winds, low humidity, and extremely dry fuels across both states. Forecasters warn that these combined conditions could trigger rapid fire spread, making even a small spark potentially…
WASHINGTON & OREGON — Another strong wave of Pacific moisture is set to move into the Pacific Northwest tonight and continue through Thursday, bringing heavy rainfall, already-saturated soils, and a significantly elevated threat of landslides across large portions of Western Washington and western Oregon. Officials and forecasters are urging residents to remain alert as the…
WASHINGTON & OREGON — Another round of strong winds is expected to sweep into Western Washington and Western Oregon on Thursday, bringing gusts strong enough to cause power outages, fallen trees, and hazardous travel across the region. While forecasters note this system will not be as intense as the recent major windstorm, it will still…
OKLAHOMA & TEXAS — A strong storm system passing to the north will send a cold front sweeping into Oklahoma and Texas on Thursday, bringing dangerous wind gusts reaching 55 mph in some locations. Forecasters warn that conditions will become increasingly hazardous as dry air, gusty winds, and dormant vegetation combine to create a very…