California officials reported this week that heavy December storms eliminated drought classifications statewide, while North Carolina officials warned that 85 counties remain in drought or severe drought after dry conditions since August. Federal and state drought monitors updated maps and reservoir data, showing California reservoirs above long-term averages and the...
United States meteorologists issued First Alert Weather Days Friday into Saturday across multiple states as a strong storm system brought heavy rain, gusty winds and isolated severe storms. Local offices in Birmingham, Greenville, Knoxville, Atlanta and Wausau warned of rainfall totals ranging from one to over five inches, flood watches...
Los Angeles, city officials, residents and emergency agencies marked the one-year anniversary this week of the fast-moving Palisades and Eaton wildfires that destroyed thousands of structures and killed dozens. Emergency forecasts warned of life-threatening Santa Ana winds as fires ignited in early January, rapidly expanding within hours and forcing mass...
Oklahoma City — AEM's 2025 lightning report shows Oklahoma led the United States in lightning flash density, averaging 73 flashes per square mile, while Florida registered 72.9 flashes per square mile. Kay County, Oklahoma, recorded the highest county rate at 123.4 flashes per square mile. AEM's Earth Networks Total Lightning...
Montgomery, Alabama, forecasts show unseasonably warm conditions across the Southeast this week, with highs reaching the 60s and 70s and overnight lows in the 40s and 50s. Morning fog and mostly cloudy skies are expected with light southwest winds. Temperatures climb through Wednesday and Thursday before a cold front approaches...
Syracuse, N.Y. emergency agencies reported record lake-effect snowfall this week as multiple systems tracked across the Northeast and Midwest. Tuesday's band produced 24.2 inches at Hancock International Airport, and other Central New York sites saw up to 19.3 inches; some localized bands dropped 17.5 inches. Forecasts warned of another 1–2...
Castaic, California — A natural gas transmission pipeline ruptured Saturday around 4:20 p.m., forcing closure of Interstate 5 for nearly four hours and prompting shelter-in-place orders for nearby residents. Emergency crews from Los Angeles County Fire, California Highway Patrol and SoCalGas isolated the damaged 34-inch main, stopped the leak by...
United States meteorological services reported an abrupt weather swing this weekend as widespread unseasonably warm temperatures preceded a powerful cold front. Forecasts on Saturday warned of record-high potential across regions, with readings into the 60s, 70s and 80s in Texas. Models showed a strong south-to-north frontal passage late Sunday into...
Boston, a winter storm struck the Northeast and Great Lakes Friday, prompting emergency declarations nationwide. Governors in New York and New Jersey declared emergencies, and transportation agencies activated crews while officials urged residents to avoid travel. Flight-tracking services recorded more than 1,500 cancellations Friday into Saturday, with additional delays nationwide;...
United States. Weather systems this weekend produced record warmth then rapid cooling, widespread rain, heavy snow, high winds and localized blizzard conditions across multiple regions. National Weather Service offices issued winter-storm watches and warnings while transportation agencies posted travel advisories. Snow accumulations ranged from a few inches in metropolitan areas...
