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Hurricane Marie: SoCal gets rain and high surf as it weakens
weather1 month ago

Hurricane Marie: SoCal gets rain and high surf as it weakens

Remnants of Hurricane Marie are weakening offshore but will bring rain to Southern California on Sunday, with most areas seeing light showers (about a quarter inch or less) and higher amounts possible in mountain foothills; a 15% chance of afternoon thunderstorms and a low risk of minor flooding. A high surf advisory and dangerous rip currents will affect beaches through Tuesday, so swimmers should stay near lifeguards and avoid rocky areas.

Wednesday Storms Deliver Damaging Winds; Thursday Braces for More Severe Weather
weather1 month ago

Wednesday Storms Deliver Damaging Winds; Thursday Braces for More Severe Weather

A line of storms blasted SE Minnesota and NE Iowa early Wednesday, delivering damaging winds (70–90 mph, with Rochester around 60 mph) and heavy rainfall of 1–2.5 inches before exiting by 3–4 a.m. A Level 2 severe-weather risk is forecast for Thursday, with two possible rounds of storms: morning development and a potential evening/overnight system capable of damaging winds and, more rarely, isolated tornadoes; forecast confidence is low to moderate.

Pittsburgh braces for multi-day severe weather and heat
weather1 month ago

Pittsburgh braces for multi-day severe weather and heat

A Severe Weather Alert Day covers Pittsburgh through late Friday as hot, humid air fuels strong to severe thunderstorms, with damaging winds, large hail, and possibly a brief tornado; a Heat Advisory is in effect until 8 pm for several counties. The heaviest storm window is late Wednesday into Thursday, with another chance Friday (Impact Day). Rain should taper by Friday night, setting up a drier, more comfortable Labor Day weekend.

Two Rounds of Thunderstorms Target South-Central Pennsylvania Amid Heat Advisory
weather1 month ago

Two Rounds of Thunderstorms Target South-Central Pennsylvania Amid Heat Advisory

Two rounds of scattered thunderstorms are expected in south-central Pennsylvania on Wednesday and Thursday, with potential for damaging winds, heavy rain and flash flooding. Wednesday is an Alert Day and Thursday an Impact Day, while a heat advisory from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. brings highs in the 90s and heat indices near 100. Conditions are forecast to ease by the weekend.

Storms Tonight, Warm Week Ahead for Susquehanna Valley
weather1 month ago

Storms Tonight, Warm Week Ahead for Susquehanna Valley

Storms are in the forecast for the Susquehanna Valley this evening and overnight with a 60% chance of rain and some possible severe storms; tomorrow turns cloudy with sun breaks later and highs near 87F. Through Friday and into next week, expect a mix of partly cloudy to overcast days with occasional stray showers or thunderstorms, highs generally in the mid‑80s, and nightly lows around 60–70F, with light to variable winds.

Michigan Bracing for Severe Storms and Heat
weather1 month ago

Michigan Bracing for Severe Storms and Heat

Strong thunderstorms are expected to sweep across Michigan on Wednesday, bringing large hail, isolated tornadoes, flash floods, lightning, and 70 mph wind gusts per the National Weather Service. A line of storms is moving southeast across the state, with mid-Michigan and the Thumb at the highest risk and major cities like Lansing, Ann Arbor, Flint, Saginaw and metro Detroit in the path. Storms are anticipated to develop in southeast Michigan around 2 p.m. and persist until midnight. Separately, a heat advisory remains in effect for southern Michigan, with heat indices around 102 degrees.

Seattle Area Braces for First Fall-Like Storm This Week
weather1 month ago

Seattle Area Braces for First Fall-Like Storm This Week

The Seattle area is under Pinpoint Alert Days on Wednesday and Thursday as its first fall-like storm of the season arrives, bringing light morning showers, heavier inland rain, and gusty winds of 20–35 mph (stronger along the coast); isolated thunderstorms are possible near the coast. Rain totals generally 0.25–0.75 inch in the Puget Sound region, higher along the coast and foothills, with a risk of localized flooding near burn scars. Highs stay in the 60s, with a cool start to next week trending drier and closer to average.

Burning Man Weather: Smoke, Heat, and Thunderstorms Ahead
weather1 month ago

Burning Man Weather: Smoke, Heat, and Thunderstorms Ahead

The Weather Channel’s Burning Man regional forecast warns of wildfire smoke reducing air quality, extreme desert heat, and a possibility of thunderstorms in the forecast window. Attendees should monitor air quality, hydrate, protect against heat and dust, and stay ready for weather shifts that could affect visibility and conditions in the Black Rock Desert.

SoCal’s heat wave shatters records as humidity and storms loom
weather-and-environment1 month ago

SoCal’s heat wave shatters records as humidity and storms loom

Southern California endured a record-setting heat wave with triple-digit highs across the region (Woodland Hills 111°F, Lancaster 107°F, Downtown LA 98°F, Paso Robles 106°F, Camarillo 90°F, Santa Barbara 86°F) and humidity making conditions feel hotter. The heat may ease slightly with more cloud cover, but humidity will remain, and forecasters expect a chance of showers or thunderstorms Friday driven by the remnants of Tropical Storm Iselle, with minimal rain but a risk of dry lightning and fires. Thousands faced power outages in Echo Park and Westlake, and additional outages in Moreno Valley and Huntington Park were under investigation. Temperatures are forecast to dip into the 80s-90s next week, though the heat risk persists.

Seattle weekend storms bring lightning and fire risk across Washington
weather1 month ago

Seattle weekend storms bring lightning and fire risk across Washington

An upper-level low will trigger scattered thunderstorms across Western Washington Saturday, with Seattle area lightning, mixed showers, and cooler highs around 70. Eastern Washington faces more lightning but little rain, elevating wildfire risk under dry conditions and fire-weather warnings. Storm activity tapers by Saturday night, with some lingering showers possible Sunday in the North, and the west set for sunnier, milder conditions next week while models hint at a larger rain event late August into September.

New York City braces for heavy storms and flood risk through Friday
weather1 month ago

New York City braces for heavy storms and flood risk through Friday

The New York City area is under a flood watch through Friday as heavy rain and thunderstorms threaten the region, with potential downpours of 1 to 2.5 inches per hour and the heaviest rain from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. Officials have activated the city’s flash flood emergency plan and urged residents to allow extra travel time, avoid floodwaters, prepare for possible evacuations of below-grade spaces, keep devices charged, check on neighbors, and follow official guidance if warnings are issued.

Baltimore Weather: Warm Humidity Persists; Saturday Looks Sunny, Weekend Storms Expected
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Baltimore Weather: Warm Humidity Persists; Saturday Looks Sunny, Weekend Storms Expected

Baltimore remains warm and humid on Aug 13, 2026, with a high around 86°F (feels like 88°) and humidity near 50–60% under mostly sunny skies; dew point around 66°F keeps the air muggy. Saturday is forecast to be nicer with sunshine, while the weekend brings a return of clouds and thunderstorms (roughly 20% Friday, 50% Sunday), with weekend highs in the mid-80s.