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Rising Waters Threaten Cheboygan Dam, Prompt City Evacuations

Cheboygan, Michigan. Officials reported rapidly rising water levels at the Cheboygan Lock and Dam Complex this week, with measurements rising from about 13.75 inches below the dam crest on Monday morning to roughly 7.7 i…

Late season storms bring snow and freeze warnings

Denver this week saw near-record warmth before forecasts predict a rapid shift: meteorologists reported mid-to-upper 70s on Monday, cooler conditions Tuesday, and increasing clouds with rain possible Tuesday night; by Fr…

Warm Dry Pattern Brings Gusty Winds Across Region

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO): A warm air mass will remain in place over the Cleveland area this week, bringing gusty southwest winds and rounds of showers and thunderstorms as several disturbances move through. Winds this morn…

Midwest Alerts: Severe Storm Risk Through Midweek Ahead

Milwaukee meteorologists issued a five-day forecast on April 12, 2026, projecting showers, gusty winds, and overnight thunderstorms with temperatures rising into the low 70s. Forecasts noted wind gusts up to 45 mph and i…

Sarasota Police Seize Drugs, Events Planned This April

Sarasota: Sarasota Police executed a search warrant on April 6 at a home in the 3000 block of 31st Way, arresting 35-year-old Demarius R. Jones and seizing fentanyl, cocaine, prescription pills, marijuana, ammunition and…

CSU Forecast Predicts Quieter 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season

West Palm Beach. Colorado State University released its initial 2026 Atlantic hurricane forecast on April 9, predicting 13 named storms, six hurricanes and two major hurricanes, numbers below 30-year averages; forecaster…

Freeze Warnings Early, Widespread Warmup Expected This Weekend

Washington and several U.S. regions experienced early-morning freeze warnings Wednesday as temperatures dipped into the upper 20s and low 30s, with meteorologists reporting frost risk for sensitive vegetation; forecaster…

Statewide Red Flag Alert Spurs Local Burn Bans in South Carolina

Columbia, South Carolina. The South Carolina Forestry Commission issued a statewide Red Flag Fire Alert Wednesday beginning at 6 a.m., warning residents to avoid outdoor burning because drought, gusty winds, and low humi…

Regional forecasts: Cool start, warm dry weekend ahead

Richmond: Local television meteorologists issued forecasts Tuesday through Saturday calling for cool, dry conditions with localized freeze warnings early in the week and a progressive warm-up toward the weekend. Broadcas…

Multiple U.S. communities report notable water supply disruptions

United States: Multiple localities reported water supply and quality incidents this week, including an emergency water-line repair and boil order in Valley Mills scheduled Tuesday morning, resident complaints of discolor…

United States forecasts: warm conditions and strong winds

United States weather services issued forecasts this week as local offices reported mild, mostly dry conditions across several regions and an approaching system bringing gusty winds on Tuesday and Wednesday. Forecasters …

Central Florida Braces for Heavy Rain and Flooding

Orlando - Local weather services warn Central Florida of heavy rain, thunderstorms and dangerous surf beginning Monday, as a stalled system brings scattered downpours and isolated intense storms into Tuesday and midweek.…

Wind-driven Springs Fire prompts evacuations near Moreno Valley

RIVERSIDE, Calif. Crews battled the Springs Fire east of Moreno Valley on Friday after it ignited around 11 a.m., rapidly consuming roughly 3,500–4,176 acres amid strong Santa Ana winds and prompting mandatory evacuation…

Severe storms threaten large swaths of Central U.S.

United States: National and local forecast offices issued watches and advisories across North Texas, the Midwest and Ohio this week, as strong to severe thunderstorms moved eastward Thursday into Friday, bringing risks o…

Cold front brings mountain snow, rain to plains this week

Denver: A cold front moved into Colorado and adjacent Wyoming this week, bringing cooler air, gusty north–northwest winds and precipitation from Tuesday into Friday. National Weather Service offices issued winter-weather…

Regional water projects and restrictions advance amid drought

Phoenix this week marked the halfway point of construction on the Cave Creek advanced water purification plant, while the Southwest Florida Water Management District announced irrigation restrictions beginning April 3 an…

South Carolina Lifts Burn Ban As Drought Persists

Columbia, S.C. — The South Carolina Forestry Commission lifted the statewide burn ban Monday morning after extremely low humidities and gusty winds that prompted the March 27 ban subsided; officials announced the ban end…

Gulf Coast and Florida Face Warm, Windy Week

Orlando, Fla. Meteorologists warned of rough surf, elevated rip-current risk and warmer temperatures across Central Florida and the northern Gulf Coast on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, as persistent onshore easterly winds bro…

Forecasters report cool mornings, warming trend, midweek rain

United States: Local weather services issued Sunday forecasts for different regions, reporting cool starts and daytime warming across Alabama, Michigan, North Carolina, and Wisconsin. Forecasters on March 29 described mo…

Statewide burn ban issued as drought elevates wildfire risk

Columbia: The South Carolina Forestry Commission issued a statewide burn ban taking effect Friday at 4 p.m., prohibiting most outdoor burning across all counties after local jurisdictions such as Georgetown and Beaufort …

Warm day, severe storms expected across Midwest overnight

Indianapolis: Record-high temperatures are forecast for Thursday as a strong cold front approaches, with local and regional forecasts warning of strong to severe thunderstorms across parts of Indiana, Ohio and Michigan l…

Port Arthur Valero Refinery Explosion Sparks Shelter Orders

Port Arthur, Texas: A large explosion and subsequent fire tore through a unit at Valero’s Port Arthur refinery on Monday, March 24, prompting city officials to issue shelter-in-place alerts for nearby neighborhoods as em…

Authorities order evacuations as Wahiawa Dam at risk

Honolulu: Emergency officials issued evacuation orders Friday for communities downstream of the 120-year-old Wahiawa Dam after heavy rains caused severe flooding on Oahu, prompting sirens and alerts as authorities warned…

Record Early Heat Shatters Southwest March Temperature Records

United States: An early-season heat wave shattered March temperature records across the U.S. Southwest on and around March 19–21, with desert sites reporting 43–44.4°C (approximately 109–112°F) and numerous cities loggin…

Severe Storms, Freezes, Rapid Warm-ups Sweep Regions

United States. Multiple regions experienced rapid temperature swings, severe storms, and freeze warnings this week as a strong cold front moved through the Southeast and central U.S. Meteorologists reported gusty winds, …

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