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...
United States: Cities and counties have launched free post-holiday Christmas tree recycling and disposal programs this season nationwide. Municipalities from Charleston, S.C., to Sioux Falls, S.D., and jurisdictions in Georgia, Idaho, Nebraska, Missouri, Texas, and Maryland offer curbside pickup, drop-off sites, and designated convenience centers between Dec. 26 and mid-February....
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 Southeast and Midwest overnight, reducing visibility for morning travel. High pressure preserved dry, mild weather through the weekend before...
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 Service and regional TV First Alert teams report light rain Tuesday morning and dry conditions through Christmas Day, followed by...
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 responded to numerous calls Sunday, and an officer rescued a trapped driver who later died despite CPR, Mayor Mike Littau...
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 Integrated Water Resources Plan; other municipalities held community water tastings or issued conservation advisories after transmission-main failures; Los Angeles residents experienced hydrants...
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 the Plains to the Northeast, forecasting gusts ranging from 30 to over 70 mph in exposed areas. Transit...
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 said showers began late Thursday, intensified during evening commutes, and produced pockets of locally heavy rain with totals ranging from a few...
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 closures across southern Idaho. Emergency crews including Twin Falls Fire Department, Magic Valley Paramedics...
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 said on social media. USA Today reported the plan could include closing NCAR’s Mesa Laboratory, while UCAR said...
