Hurricane Lowell Triggers Warnings for Kauai and Niihau as Storm Nears Hawaii
Hurricane Lowell threatened Hawaii with powerful winds, heavy rain, and dangerous surf on Monday, September 7, 2026.
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Tropical Storm Marie Could Bring Rain And High Surf To Southern California
Weather forecasters are monitoring Tropical Storm Marie as it develops in the eastern Pacific, with computer models showing a low but uncertain chance that remnants or moisture…
Southern California Forecast to Face Hottest Week of the Summer
Southern California is facing its hottest week of the summer, with the National Weather Service issuing excessive heat warnings for triple-digit inland temperatures and coastal…
Severe Storms Kill 3 and Leave Over 800,000 Without Power in the Midwest
Severe storms swept across the Midwest, leaving three people dead and more than one million electricity customers without power across Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, and Kentucky, according to Iheart. The destructive weather system brought wind gusts exceeding 80 mph, heavy rain, and tornadoes, causing widespread property damage and disrupting travel. Midwest Storms Leave Three Dead and … Read more
Massive Storms and Tornado Strike South Suburbs
Massive thunderstorms carrying high winds, multiple lightning strikes, and a possible tornado swept through the Chicago area’s south and southwest suburbs on Monday, bringing widespread destruction to communities still recovering from major severe weather just two weeks prior, according to local reports and emergency officials. Severe Weather Impacts Homewood and Flossmoor Infrastructure Post-storm imagery shared … Read more
Indy Floods: Roads Closed and Homes Ruined Across Indianapolis
During an intense low-pressure storm system that dropped nearly 5 inches of rain across Indianapolis on Saturday, Aug. 1, combined sewage and stormwater backed up into residential basements and even leaked into the convention center during Gen Con 2026. Neighborhood Infrastructure Failures Spark Homeowner Frustration Homeowners along Broadway Street are grappling with repeated property damage … Read more
Western U.S. Heat Wave Breaks Temperature Records and Fuels Wildfires
A severe heat wave gripped the Western United States on Saturday, August 1, shattering temperature records in Phoenix and Las Vegas while fueling dangerous wildfires and extreme red-flag fire warnings across Washington, Oregon, and Montana. A powerful ridge of high pressure parked over the Western U.S. created a classic heat dome, trapping hot air near … Read more
Wildfire Smoke: Where It Lingers and How to Stay Safe
The National Weather Service has issued air quality alerts across a wide swath of the Midwest and Northeast as smoke from Canadian wildfires drifts across the U.S. border. The alerts, active as of Saturday morning, cover Minnesota, Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, West Virginia, Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Vermont, New … Read more
California Coastal Flooding and High Surf Risk Through Wednesday
California coastal regions face continued flooding and dangerous surf through Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service. San Francisco recorded its highest summer ocean water level since 1898, reaching 1.83 feet above normal high tide on Saturday, while Newport Beach officials warned of king tides through Tuesday. Why are California ocean levels reaching record highs? … Read more
Highway 11 Reopens Following Big Island Flooding
When the Wet Season Lingers: Understanding Hawaiʻi’s Shifting Weather Patterns Living in the islands, we often rely on the predictability of our seasons. We mark the end of the wet season on our calendars, expecting the skies to clear and the trade winds to settle into a familiar rhythm. But as recent events on the … Read more