PENNSYLVANIA — A dramatic temperature swing is expected across parts of the northeastern United States as spring warmth this week could quickly give way to much colder conditions by next week, highlighting the unpredictable nature of March weather. Forecast outlooks show that temperatures climbing into the 70s during the early part of the week may…
CHICAGO AREA, ILLINOIS — The latest forecast update suggests that while strong storms are expected across parts of Illinois Tuesday night, the most dangerous severe weather may remain south of the Chicago metropolitan area, potentially sparing communities like Naperville from the worst impacts. New forecast data arriving Sunday evening indicates that the most intense supercell…
OKMULGEE COUNTY, OKLAHOMA — A deadly tornado that struck parts of Okmulgee County Friday night has now been officially rated EF-3 on the Enhanced Fujita scale, with investigators confirming maximum wind speeds reaching 140 miles per hour as it tore through areas near Beggs. Damage assessments following the storm revealed a powerful and destructive tornado…
ILLINOIS — A significant severe weather outbreak could unfold Tuesday afternoon and evening across parts of the Mid-Mississippi Valley, with meteorologists warning that Missouri, Illinois, and far southeast Iowa may face the greatest threat for strong tornadoes, very large hail, and damaging wind gusts. The developing system is expected to trigger scattered to widespread thunderstorms…
ILLINOIS — A volatile round of spring storms is expected to develop across Illinois Tuesday afternoon, with forecasters warning that central parts of the state could see the most intense weather between late afternoon and early evening before storms spread north overnight. Early projections show the most concerning window developing between 4 PM and 8…
NORTHERN ILLINOIS — A significant warmup is set to unfold across the region over the next several days, with temperatures climbing steadily from the 60s on Sunday into the 70s Monday and approaching 80 degrees by Tuesday across many parts of Illinois. Forecast maps show a strong warming trend developing statewide, with cities including Chicago,…
LOUISIANA, MISSISSIPPI, ALABAMA — A strong line of thunderstorms is sweeping across the Gulf South tonight, stretching from Louisiana through Mississippi and into Alabama, bringing intense rainfall, strong wind gusts, hail, and a small chance of tornadoes. Weather radar shows a long band of storms extending across southern Louisiana into southern Mississippi and pushing toward…
UNITED STATES — Meteorologists are warning that another significant severe weather event could develop Tuesday across a large portion of the central United States as a strengthening storm system moves through the region. Forecast guidance shows a broad corridor of severe weather potential stretching from Texas northeast through Arkansas, Missouri, and into Illinois, where conditions…
PIPE CREEK, TEXAS — Residents in Pipe Creek witnessed an unusual type of hail during a recent thunderstorm as large, spiky hailstones fell during intense storm activity. Photos shared from the area show hailstones with sharp protrusions and irregular shapes, a sign that the storm contained strong turbulence and powerful updrafts. Meteorologists say these jagged,…
TAMPA, FLORIDA — Downtown Tampa experienced soaking evening thunderstorms as a summer-like weather pattern returned to parts of Florida, bringing sudden downpours and lightning to the region. Meteorologists say the storms developed quickly as sea-breeze boundaries pushed inland, triggering scattered thunderstorms across the Tampa Bay area. Heavy rain was reported across downtown Tampa, while nearby…