Quenching rains on the way to aid growing drought across the U.S.
Multiple systems sweeping across the United States this week will bring beneficial rains to areas of the Midwest and Gulf Coast that have been hit hard by drought in recent months. Too much of a good thing is always a concern, of course, and some areas…
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‘We had no warning’—NYC flash floods test our strained attention economy
‘We had no warning’ is one of the most worrying and upsetting things anyone in the weather field can hear in the aftermath of an impactful storm. The latest wave of flash flooding that swamped much of New York City brought up the endless…
Read More‘We had no warning’—NYC flash floods test our strained attention economy
‘We had no warning’ is one of the most worrying and upsetting things anyone in the weather field can hear in the aftermath of an impactful storm. The latest wave of flash flooding that swamped much of New York City brought up the endless…
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Developing tropical system to drench N.C., Mid-Atlantic with soaking rains
A system brewing in the southwestern Atlantic Ocean will bring heavy rain and gusty winds to a big chunk of North Carolina and the Mid-Atlantic states beginning Friday and lasting through the weekend. Localized flooding is possible in areas that see the…
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Tropical storm warnings up for New England as Lee approaches this weekend
A tropical storm warning is in effect for much of coastal New England as Hurricane Lee continues to grow and pick up speed on its final approach to the region. High winds, heavy rain, and coastal flooding are all likely as the storm pushes into the…
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Lee still a large and powerful storm, New England impacts likely this weekend
Hurricane Lee remains a large and powerful storm south of Bermuda this evening as it begins the final stage of its weeks-long journey across the Atlantic Ocean. The window for a harmless turn out to sea is closing in a hurry, likely locking in a period…
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Keep your guard up: A powerful Atlantic hurricane is a misinformation magnet
Tropical Storm Lee is gathering steam in a hurry as it swirls to life the heart of the tropical Atlantic Ocean, and the storm will have free rein to grow into a powerful hurricane over the next few days as it putters west across the open waters. The…
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Tropical Storm Lee expected to grow into an intense hurricane this weekend
The National Hurricane Center (NHC) came out swinging on Tuesday when they issued their first advisory on what is now Tropical Storm Lee. The storm is moving into an extremely favorable environment for strengthening, and forecasters are confident that…
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Destructive winds, widespread flooding likely far inland as Hurricane Idalia makes landfall
Hurricane Idalia is picking up speed toward northern Florida on Tuesday night as the storm continues to grow in strength and size over the sultry waters of the eastern Gulf of Mexico. This is a deadly serious threat for coastal communities in the path of…
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Idalia on track to hit Florida as a major hurricane Wednesday
Idalia could grow into a major hurricane as it aims toward western Florida by the middle of the week. The system “should keep strengthening up to landfall,” according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC), which is a scary and…
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