Author: Avery Hughes

OKLAHOMA — Storm chances are expected to increase across Oklahoma late Tuesday night as a developing storm system approaches from the west, potentially bringing large hail and damaging wind gusts to parts of the state overnight. Forecast discussions indicate that thunderstorms are likely to begin forming across western Oklahoma Tuesday evening, before gradually moving eastward…

ARKANSAS — Severe thunderstorms are expected to develop across parts of the Deep South today, with meteorologists warning that very large hail and isolated tornadoes could occur across Arkansas, Mississippi, and Alabama as a developing storm system moves through the region. Forecast data indicates that the storms could form in clusters as warm air surges…

UNITED STATES — A new weather pattern developing across the country suggests that warmer-than-average temperatures seen early in March may soon give way to a noticeable cooldown, as a stronger cold front is projected to move across much of the United States in mid-March. Forecast guidance indicates that the system could arrive roughly 8 to…

MAGOFFIN COUNTY, KENTUCKY — A quiet evening in the hills of eastern Kentucky is reminding one resident just how powerful the feeling of returning home can be. Back in Magoffin County, far from the noise of busy highways and crowded towns, the atmosphere is strikingly different. The calm rural landscape surrounding Salyersville, the county seat,…

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,…