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 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
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
The New Normal: Navigating the Future of Extreme Precipitation and Flash Flooding For those living in tropical corridors and volcanic landscapes, the sound of rain is usually a comfort. However, a worrying trend is emerging: the shift from steady, predictable showers to sudden, intense “rain bombs” that overwhelm drainage systems in minutes. We are seeing … Read more
The Evolution of Weather Resilience in Large-Scale Festivals The recent events at the Empire Polo Club in Indio highlight a growing challenge for promoters: the unpredictable nature of extreme weather. When high winds forced Goldenvoice to postpone activities and trigger an emergency evacuation at Stagecoach, it underscored the vulnerability of massive outdoor productions. View this … Read more
Colorado Braces for Increased Wildfire-Related Power Shutoffs: A New Reality More than 30,000 homes and businesses across Colorado experienced power outages on Saturday, March 15, 2026, as high winds swept through the state. While some outages were due to storm damage, a significant portion – over 14,400 Xcel Energy customers in Boulder County and 3,403 … Read more
Southern California Braces for Weekend Shift: From Sunshine to Storms Southern California is enjoying a brief respite of warm, dry weather, but a significant change is on the horizon. Forecasters predict a strong storm system will arrive Sunday, bringing with it the threat of thunderstorms, flooding, high winds, and dangerous coastal conditions. Warm Weekend Gives … Read more
Is a Major Snowstorm Heading for the Northeast? Here’s What We Know New York City and the broader Northeast corridor are bracing for a potential winter blast this weekend. While forecasts remain fluid, early indications suggest a significant snowstorm could impact travel and daily life. Here’s a breakdown of what’s happening, the models driving the … Read more
Hawaii’s Coastline Under Increasing Pressure: A Look at Rising Tides and Coastal Hazards Hawaii residents are facing a growing reality: increasingly frequent coastal flooding events. Recent reports, extending through early Tuesday morning, January 6th, 2026, highlight the ongoing challenges posed by peak monthly high tides combined with higher-than-predicted water levels. This isn’t a one-off occurrence; … Read more
Southern California continued to experience significant rainfall Sunday, with the heaviest precipitation occurring into the evening. The National Weather Service forecasts more rain Monday, tapering off Tuesday. Ongoing Storm Impacts A flood advisory was in effect for most of Los Angeles County until 10 p.m. Sunday. Coastal and valley regions of Los Angeles and Ventura … Read more