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Storms and drought converge to trigger mass fish die-off on the Chattahoochee River near Atlanta
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Infant Rescued From Flooded Car in Beeville, Texas
A Beeville, Texas video shows first responders rescuing an infant from a car stuck in floodwaters after it entered a flooded low-water crossing during heavy rain; the infant was handed to a responder and shielded from rain, with no injuries reported as other occupants were evacuated. Officials warn floodwater is dangerous and note a flood warning for the Aransas River in Bee County.
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NOAA expects a quieter 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, urges early preparedness
NOAA’s 2026 outlook calls for a below-normal Atlantic hurricane season (June 1–Nov 30) with 8–14 named storms, 3–6 hurricanes, and 1–3 major hurricanes, aided by developing El Niño and warmer Atlantic conditions with weaker trade winds. Forecasters assign about a 55% chance of below-normal activity (35% near-normal, 10% above-normal) and highlight new tech—AI-based models, drones, enhanced forecast cones, and expanded products for Hawaii and inland areas—to improve forecasts, emphasizing that preparedness should begin now.
El Niño Could Quiet the 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season, NOAA Forecasts
NOAA forecasts a below-average 2026 Atlantic hurricane season with 8–14 named storms, 3–6 hurricanes, and up to 3 major hurricanes, driven largely by the anticipated return of El Niño which tends to increase upper-atmosphere wind shear and suppress activity, though warmer-than-normal Atlantic waters could still fuel systems. The season runs June 1–November 30, with the first tropical storm typically forming in late June and the first hurricane around mid-August.
Simi Valley’s Sandy Fire Expands to 836 Acres, Evacuations Under Way
The Sandy Fire in Simi Valley has grown to 836 acres with 0% containment, threatening structures as evacuation warnings and orders cover surrounding zones. About 550 firefighters are on scene with aircraft dropping retardant and water, and winds have shifted 180 degrees. Evacuation points are set at Rancho Santa Susana Community Park and an animal shelter at the Ventura County Fairgrounds, with the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library closed due to road closures. A smaller fire in the Angeles National Forest triggered an evacuation warning nearby.
Tornado Threat Extends Across Nebraska, Kansas and Iowa Into Monday
Forecasters warn a severe weather outbreak continues into Monday with a continued threat of intense tornadoes across Nebraska, Kansas, and Iowa, potentially accompanied by damaging winds, large hail, and heavy rainfall; residents should stay alert for warnings and have a shelter plan ready.
Minnesota braces for multi-round storms with hail risk this weekend
A Forecast First Alert is in effect Sunday evening through Monday as Minnesota faces multiple rounds of potentially severe storms, with large hail, damaging winds, heavy rain and isolated tornadoes possible. The first round could arrive after 7 p.m. Sunday and continue overnight, followed by a second round Monday afternoon; risk areas include central/southern Minnesota and western Wisconsin, with the Twin Cities metro potentially added depending on Sunday’s activity.
California Faces a Potentially Powerful El Niño Winter
Forecasters say there’s an 82% chance El Niño will emerge in the Pacific and a 96% chance it will be active this winter, with up to a 37% chance of a 'very strong' event. A powerful El Niño could bring a wetter, potentially flood-prone winter to Southern California, though outcomes are uncertain and influenced by ongoing marine heat waves and other atmospheric factors. Past strong El Niños caused floods and erosion, but not every event delivers the same rainfall, and California remains vulnerable to coastal and ecological impacts even if rainfall isn’t extreme.
El Niño could become record-breaking as CPC raises odds
El Niño is developing faster than expected and forecasters say the odds are increasing that it could reach a historically strong, perhaps even 'Super', level by fall or winter. The Climate Prediction Center and NOAA project about a two-thirds chance that peak strength will be strong or very strong, aided by a large warm-water pool in the central and eastern Pacific. Regardless of whether it reaches super status, a stronger El Niño would likely boost global temperatures and influence weather worldwide—potentially stronger droughts or heat in some regions, and wetter winters and changes to hurricane activity in others—though there remains uncertainty about how strong the peak will be.
Frosty Start, Thunderstorms, Then Summerlike Weekend Heat
A chilly start with patchy frost north and west of Baltimore, followed by a sunny day near 70°F; tomorrow brings rising temps with multiple lines of rain and thunderstorms, then a cooler Thursday before a ridge builds and heat returns for a summerlike weekend into next week.
Texas Deploys Emergency Resources as Severe Storms Loom
Gov. Greg Abbott activated state emergency resources as a large storm system threatens most of Texas through Monday with 75 mph winds, large hail, and possible tornadoes, plus heavy rainfall that could trigger flash flooding (3–6 inches widely, isolated totals up to 10 inches). State assets—including swiftwater boats, urban search-and-rescue teams, helicopters, debris-clearing crews, and utility monitors—have been mobilized to aid local officials, with residents urged to monitor forecasts and avoid flooded roads as the system shifts toward the South and Southeast Texas coasts.
Texas Braces for Enhanced Severe Storm Threat with Large Hail and Damaging Winds Sunday
An Enhanced Risk (Level 3/5) of severe storms is forecast Sunday across parts of Texas as a cold front moves south, with large to very large hail (potentially 2 inches or more) and damaging straight‑line winds up to about 70 mph; tornado risk remains low but not zero. The most intense storms are expected in West-Central to North Texas, the Hill Country, and the DFW/Waco areas, with timing mainly Sunday afternoon into Sunday night, then East Texas Sunday evening into overnight. Residents should secure outdoor items, move vehicles under cover, charge devices, and monitor alerts, as travel could be hazardous Sunday evening.