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Warm Christmas Across U.S.; Arctic Front Arrives Monday

United States. Forecasters reported unseasonably warm conditions across multiple regions on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, with several sites reaching or nearing record highs. Dense fog advisories covered parts of the …

Late-week storm risks icy travel across regions

Cleveland, Ohio — Forecasters predict a mild, mostly rain-free Christmas this week, with temperatures above normal across Northeast Ohio, before a late-week system brings precipitation and colder air. National Weather Se…

Northern California Flooding Causes Death, Rescues, Ongoing Threats

REDDING, Calif. — Heavy rain from an atmospheric river soaked Northern California, triggering flash floods that stranded motorists and residents and prompted multiple water rescues. Local police and fire departments resp…

Local governments respond to regional water system challenges

Austin, local and regional authorities reported multiple water issues this week, ranging from long-term supply planning to contamination and service disruptions. Williamson County approved funding for a 50-year Integrate…

High winds trigger warnings, outages and travel disruptions

United States — High winds and storm systems swept parts of the country this week, prompting warnings, disruptions and measures. Meteorological agencies and utility companies issued high wind warnings and watches from th…

Michigan lawmakers, residents confront data center expansion

Lansing: State legislators and residents clashed this week over rapid hyperscale data center expansion across Michigan, prompting protesters to rally at the Capitol Tuesday and demand moratoriums and transparency. Lawmak…

Cold Front Brings Rain, Gusts, Sharp Temperature Drop

United States: Meteorologists reported a fast-moving cold front that produced widespread rain, scattered thunderstorms and gusty winds across the Southeast, Midwest and Mid-Atlantic Thursday into Friday. Forecast teams s…

High winds blow through Idaho, injure two children

TWIN FALLS, Idaho — Strong winds and gusts from a fast-moving storm on Wednesday toppled aging trees and power lines, critically injuring two children at a school bus stop and causing widespread power outages and road cl…

Trump Administration Moves to Dismantle NCAR Climate Lab

Washington — The Trump administration announced this week that it will break up the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) in Boulder, Colorado, citing concerns of "climate alarmism," OMB Director Russ Vought sa…

Western US Storm Brings Dangerous Winds, Fire Risk

Denver and regional forecasters warn of strong winds and elevated fire danger Wednesday as a fast-moving Pacific storm sweeps the northern Rockies. National Weather Service offices have issued High Wind Warnings, Red Fla…

Levee Breaches Trigger Evacuations Across Western Washington Communities

Tukwila, Washington — A breached levee on the Green River triggered flash-flood warnings, evacuations and emergency repairs Monday after a week of heavy rain. National Weather Service alerts first warned thousands potent…

Nationwide cold starts, midweek warming, rain Thursday expected

United States weather services reported a widespread cold start Monday, with wind chills in the teens and 20s across multiple regions. Local forecasts described freezing lows and hard freezes overnight, especially inland…

Arctic Blast Hits Northwest; Widespread Flooding Forces Evacuations

MONROE, Wash. — On Saturday, arctic air swept south from Canada into parts of the northern United States, while Pacific Northwest communities confronted catastrophic flooding that forced thousands to evacuate. Emergency …

Arctic Front Brings Dangerous Cold Across U.S. Regions

United States. Forecasters warn an incoming Arctic front will plunge temperatures across multiple states beginning Sunday, bringing snow, winds, and wind chills through Monday. National Weather Service offices and local …

Winter storm spreads snow and dangerous cold nationwide

United States. A fast-moving winter storm tracked east from Montana this week, bringing heavy snow to parts of the Plains and northern Midwest before spreading into the Ohio Valley, Great Lakes, Chicago region and Mid-At…

Washington Seeks Federal Aid After Widespread Flood Evacuations

Washington state officials declared a statewide emergency Wednesday after atmospheric rivers and heavy rain caused widespread flooding across the region. Governor Bob Ferguson activated the National Guard, warned that th…

Atmospheric River Triggers Historic Flooding Across Washington State

Mount Vernon, Washington — An atmospheric river brought days of torrential rain this week that swelled rivers, overtopped floodplains and prompted statewide emergency declarations. Gov. Bob Ferguson declared a state of e…

Multiple U.S. Regions Brace for Widespread Winter Weather

United States. Forecasters issued widespread winter warnings as multiple storms this week brought heavy snow, freezing rain and strong, gusty winds across the Northeast and Midwest. The National Weather Service forecaste…

High winds, unseasonably warm conditions sweep multiple states

Denver — Strong, gusty winds and unseasonably warm temperatures affected multiple Western and Plains regions this week. Meteorologists issued high-wind warnings Tuesday and into Thursday as stations recorded gusts up to …

Montana Weather: Atmospheric River Brings Wind, Flood Threats

Billings, Montana: Strong winds and an atmospheric river impacted Montana this week, triggering high wind warnings, flood watches and winter advisories across the state from northwest Montana to the eastern plains. Agenc…

Winter systems bring snow, wind, closures across U.S.

United States — Multiple regions experienced winter storm conditions this week as meteorologists warned of snow, wind, and rapid temperature changes. Authorities closed schools and county offices Monday and Tuesday in af…

Across U.S., breezy warmth then cold fronts arrive

United States forecasters reported nationwide that multiple regional weather services forecast unseasonably warm, breezy conditions Tuesday ahead of a cold front arriving early Wednesday, followed by a secondary cold fro…

Regional Forecasts: Fog, Rain, Then Arctic Cold Arriving

United States — Local forecasts report early-morning fog and freezing-fog advisories this weekend, followed by a cold front bringing showers and scattered light snow through Monday, then colder, drier air by Tuesday. Mid…

Widespread warming brings strong winds, mixed precipitation statewide

Casper, Wyo. Forecasters warn that a shift to above-normal temperatures will arrive this week, accompanied by strong to damaging winds and rain or snow across the Northern Plains, Intermountain West and parts of the Midw…

Southeast braces for rainy, chilly weekend across region

United States — Meteorologists across the Southeast reported persistent rain and cooler temperatures Friday and into the weekend as a slow-moving cold front and associated low pressure systems moved through the region. F…

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