Several tornadoes confirmed across multiple U.S. states

 

United States: Multiple tornadoes touched down this week across several states. On Tuesday evening in West Michigan two tornadoes were confirmed by the National Weather Service, including one near Otsego around midnight and another near Carson City; earlier, an EF-1 struck near Machias on March 31 and the NWS confirmed...

Maine approves one-year moratorium on large data centers

 

Portland, Maine. Lawmakers this week passed a one-year moratorium on construction of large data centers, sending LD 307 to Gov. Janet Mills after the House voted 79-62 and the Senate 21-13; the bill now awaits the governor’s signature and would pause new large-scale approvals. The pause applies to large, energy- and...

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 inches below by Tuesday morning. State and local crews removed six gates, increased flow through a...

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 Friday a strong cold front is expected to bring rain-snow mix and mountain snow across Colorado, with passes possibly receiving...

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 morning are expected to gust over 35 mph at times, with a mix of sun and...

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 isolated accumulations near a tenth of an inch, with showers calming early Monday morning before warmer, quieter...

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; forecasters attributed the outlook primarily to a projected transition from La Niña to El Niño. Coastal residents were reminded this week...

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 more than $10,000 in cash, authorities said. The investigation is ongoing and police requested public tips; meanwhile,...

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; forecasters in D.C., Indiana, the Carolinas, West Virginia and Phoenix outlined the cold start and the timing of a midweek warmup. The immediate...

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 humidity increase the likelihood that fires will escape and spread rapidly. This week several counties responded by imposing local...