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weather12 days ago•5 min saved

Minnesota Braces for Dangerous Heat Wave With Heat Index Up to 110

An extreme heat warning spans most of Minnesota (and parts of Wisconsin) from 9 a.m. Monday to midnight Tuesday, with heat index values of 100–110°F due to high humidity; temperatures will reach the 90s with muggy overnight conditions. A few storms are possible Monday evening/night, and several counties are under tornado and severe thunderstorm watches. The heat and storm risk is expected to persist into the midweek with ongoing advisories in western and north-central Minnesota.

via FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul|

#extreme-heat #heat-index #minnesota

weather23 days ago•4 min saved

New England braces for severe storms as tornado watch expands into MA

A tornado watch is in effect from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for parts of western Massachusetts and Vermont as strong to severe thunderstorms move through New England, capable of damaging winds, small hail and heavy rainfall; a brief isolated tornado cannot be ruled out. If enough sunshine breaks through, the threat could rise across central/eastern Massachusetts and southern New Hampshire. Expect gusty winds around 40 mph, with flash flooding possible in parts of New Hampshire and Maine; Vermont is under wind advisories with gusts up to 50 mph. Showers and storms should diminish after dinner, with weekend highs in the 70s to 80s.

via NBC Boston|

#massachusetts #new-england #severe-storms

weather27 days ago•26 min saved

Baltimore Roasts Under Heat With Severe Storm Risk Tonight

Baltimore is baking under hot, humid conditions today with temperatures pushing into the 90s; forecasters warn of a risk of severe thunderstorms tonight, followed by cooler, less humid air moving in later this week as a pattern shift brings relief.

via Just In Weather|

#baltimore #heat #humidity

weather28 days ago•2 min saved

Unseasonable heat and storms threaten millions as summer arrives early across the U.S.

Unseasonably hot conditions grip much of the U.S. this weekend, with temperatures reaching up to 108°F in several cities and about 26 million people facing extreme heat across the West, Plains and Southeast. The West Coast is also bracing for 80s to 100+ degree days with heat alerts in areas like Bakersfield, Redding, Portland and Seattle. Separately, severe thunderstorms and flash floods threaten 22 million from Texas to Kentucky, including cities such as Kansas City, Tulsa, Wichita and Springfield, MO, with the potential for nocturnal tornadoes and damaging winds. By Sunday, showers could push into the mid-Atlantic and Ohio Valley, potentially affecting as many as 54 million in NYC, Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington, D.C. Some of the warming may be linked to El Niño.”,

via NBC News|

#el-nino #extreme-heat #flash-floods

weather1 month ago•2 min saved

Severe Minnesota storms slam the state, leaving thousands without power

A line of severe thunderstorms swept across Minnesota overnight with wind gusts exceeding 80 mph, downing trees and leaving more than 70,000 customers without power as crews raced to restore service; officials warned of more severe weather later Wednesday as hot, humid air meets a cold front.

via MPR News|

#forecast #high-wind #minnesota

politics2 months ago•33 min saved

Abbott Mobilizes Texas Emergency Resources Ahead of Severe Storm onslaught

Gov. Greg Abbott directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management to activate state emergency resources as a large storm system threatens most of Texas through Monday, with potential 75 mph winds, large hail and tornado risk; search-and-rescue boats, aviation and marine support, debris-clearing crews, EMS task forces and utility monitors have been deployed to assist local officials, while residents are urged to monitor forecasts, avoid flooded roads and prepare emergency kits.

via Yahoo|

#abbott #emergency-management #politics

weather2 months ago•185 min saved

Mineral Wells rattled as sixth day of severe storms spawns tornado damage

A tornado ripped through Mineral Wells, Texas, on the sixth day of a multi-state severe storm outbreak, injuring several people, damaging homes and an industrial area, and prompting a curfew as officials assess the damage. Two people were hospitalized and others received on-site care; no deaths were reported. The local high school is serving as a reunification center with Red Cross support while responders survey the tornado’s strength.

via CNN|

#injuries #mineral-wells #severe-storms

weather2 months ago•5 min saved

Tornado warnings spread as severe storms sweep Chicagoland

Severe storms swept through Chicagoland Friday evening, triggering multiple tornado warnings and severe thunderstorm warnings across several counties. The main threats are damaging winds, large hail and the potential for tornadoes, with localized flooding possible as rivers rise. The Chicago area sits in a Level 3 out of 5 risk for severe weather, with activity expected roughly from 5 p.m. to midnight as storms move west to east. Utilities prepared crews for possible outages, and a cooler, drier weekend is forecast afterward.

via FOX 32 Chicago|

#chicago-area #damaging-winds #flooding

weather2 months ago•175 min saved

Relentless storm week looms over central U.S. with tornadoes, hail and floods

A new severe-weather outbreak is forecast to hit the central U.S. Friday, bringing tornadoes, damaging winds, and large hail across a broad swath from northern Texas to northern Wisconsin, with the greatest risk in Wisconsin, southeastern Minnesota, eastern Iowa and northern Illinois. Forecasters warn of possible EF3+ tornadoes and flash flooding as Gulf moisture interacts with a jet-stream energy surge, followed by a cooldown Sunday as conditions ease; ongoing Great Lakes flooding and dam-related evacuations are already affecting Michigan and Wisconsin.

via CNN|

#flooding #great-lakes #severe-storms

weather2 months ago•38 min saved

Midwest braces for a week of destructive tornadoes, hail and flood threats

A multi-day severe-weather outbreak kicked off Monday across the central U.S., spawning tornadoes and baseball‑sized hail from Kansas to Wisconsin and Michigan, with power outages and flooding concerns in the Great Lakes region. Forecasts warn that Tuesday through Friday could bring more threats from Texas to the Great Lakes—supercell storms capable of EF2–EF3 tornadoes, damaging winds and large hail—followed by a cooldown and a calmer stretch starting Sunday.

via Yahoo News Australia|

#central-us #flooding #kansas

local-government3 months ago•7 min saved

Maryland Readies for Severe Storms as Gov. Moore Declares Preparedness

Governor Wes Moore declared a State of Preparedness for Maryland ahead of a Monday storm system bringing damaging winds, hail, and a potential tornado threat. State agencies will coordinate through the Department of Emergency Management and activate the State Emergency Operations Center, while residents are urged to shelter during warnings, secure loose objects, monitor forecasts, prepare emergency plans and kits, and sign up for alerts as the weather approaches.

via Office of Governor Wes Moore (.gov)|

#emergency-management #local-government #maryland

weather5 months ago•1 min saved

Alabama Braces for Freezing Rain North, Severe Storm Risk South Sunday

Alabama faces a mixed winter storm: freezing rain and sleet north of I-20 and a line of showers and thunderstorms Sunday with 40–60 mph gusts and a few tornadoes likely south of I-20; winds ahead of the line may reach 30 mph, temps rise above freezing by Sunday evening except in far NW counties under an Ice Storm Warning, then very cold air arrives with gusty winds and a chance of snow flurries Sunday night into Monday.

via ema.alabama.gov|

#alabama #freezing-rain #severe-storms

weather6 months ago•2 min saved

Severe Weather Hits Chicago Area with Tornadoes, Snow, and Hazardous Travel Conditions

Severe weather affected Chicago and Northwest Indiana, including thunderstorms, strong winds, and a tornado warning that has since expired. The region experienced flight cancellations, wind advisories, and upcoming cold temperatures with snow and wind chills below zero, prompting the opening of a warming center in Aurora. Other parts of the Midwest faced heavier snow and blizzard conditions.

via CBS News|

#chicago #severe-storms #snow

world7 months ago•3 min saved

Over 1,000 Dead in Southeast Asia Storms and Floods

Severe storms and three tropical cyclones have caused extensive destruction across Southeast Asia, particularly in Indonesia, Sri Lanka, and Thailand, resulting in nearly 1,000 deaths, widespread flooding, infrastructure damage, and significant economic losses, with rescue efforts hampered by damaged infrastructure.

via Bloomberg.com|

#asia #cyclones #disaster

weather8 months ago•5 min saved

Upcoming Severe Weather Threats Including Tornadoes and Heavy Rain

A strong storm system is moving through the Tennessee and Ohio River Valleys, increasing the risk of severe weather, including damaging winds and isolated tornadoes, particularly around the Chesapeake Bay and Delmarva area on Thursday, with heavy rain expected and potential for gusts over 60 mph.

via Just In Weather|

#heavy-rain #severe-storms #storm-risk