Residents in parts of New York’s Hudson Valley were urged to take cover Tuesday night as a severe thunderstorm tore through the region, bringing with it a combination of hazards capable of causing serious damage to property and posing real risks to personal safety. The National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Northwestern…
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Flood watch issued as heavy rain targets New York
Residents across Binghamton and surrounding communities are facing a prolonged stretch of wet weather as a flood watch takes effect through Wednesday evening. Forecasters warn that multiple rounds of rain could quickly overwhelm low-lying areas, creating hazardous travel conditions and rising water levels. The system has already begun bringing steady rainfall, with heavier bands expected…
Seattle weather flips fast from chilly frost to spring sunshine
Seattle residents are getting a preview of spring, but not without one last reminder of winter’s chill. Meteorologists say temperatures will dip low enough for frost early Monday morning, especially in areas south of the city, before conditions begin to improve. The expected low of around 34 degrees could lead to slick surfaces, particularly along…
National Hurricane Center unveils 2026 forecast upgrades
The National Hurricane Center is updating its hurricane forecasts for the 2026 season with new tools designed to help the public better understand risks and prepare earlier. New track cone provides inland alerts The familiar hurricane track cone is getting a major overhaul. For the first time, the updated cone will show tropical storm and…
7.6 Earthquake triggers urgent alert near Tonga
A strong earthquake measuring 7.6 in magnitude struck near Tonga in the South Pacific Ocean on March 24, 2026, prompting immediate attention from global monitoring agencies. According to the United States Geological Survey, the quake occurred early Tuesday evening local time and was recorded as a preliminary reading, meaning further updates could follow as more…
South Maui’s mud flooding crisis is getting worse and experts say why
In nearly 20 years of living in North Kīhei, Tova Callender has watched floodwaters rush through her neighborhood after heavy rains Upcountry. Children floating past on stand-up paddleboards after big storms was something she had grown used to. But what happened after the Kona low storm that hammered Maui last weekend was something different entirely…
Fireball streaks across sky as meteor startles Pittsburgh residents
Residents across Pittsburgh were met with a rare sight on Tuesday morning when a bright meteor streaked across the sky in broad daylight, leaving many both amazed and confused by what they had just witnessed. The fiery object, later confirmed by NASA, was caused by a small asteroid entering Earth’s atmosphere at incredible speed. The…
Tornadoes and hurricane-force winds tear through the East leaving destruction behind
The images coming out of Atlanta tell the story better than any forecast could. An aerial view of a home in Georgia shows a massive tree driven straight through the roof, reducing what was once a bedroom, closet, and bathroom to a pile of timber and debris. A 95-year-old woman was sleeping in that room…
Powerful winter storm hits Midwest with 2 feet of snow and travel chaos
Millions of Americans woke up this weekend to a winter storm unlike anything seen in years. A powerful and sprawling weather system dumped up to 2 feet of snow across the Midwest, triggering blizzard warnings in seven states and setting off a cascade of travel chaos that left passengers stranded in airports, drivers spinning out…
Freeze Watch Issued as South Carolina Temps Could Drop to 29°
Residents across parts of South Carolina’s Midlands region are being urged to prepare for a sudden drop in temperatures as a freeze watch has been issued ahead of early morning conditions expected on Tuesday. The alert was released by the National Weather Service office in Columbia shortly after midnight on Sunday. Meteorologists say temperatures could…