Public health officials in Los Angeles County have issued water quality warnings for seven popular beaches while simultaneously bracing for an intensifying heatwave that is expected to push temperatures as high as 112 degrees next week. According to the National Weather Service and the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, residents face a dual-threat … Read more
A widespread, dangerous heat wave is moving across the central and eastern United States, with the National Weather Service forecasting temperatures well into the 90s and low 100s ahead of the July Fourth holiday. The event, which impacts more than half of the country, brings high humidity that will push heat indices between 100 and … Read more
Environment Canada has issued heavy rainfall warnings for parts of Alberta and tornado watches for parts of Saskatchewan as a powerful weather system moves across the Canadian Prairies. Between 40 and 70 mm of rain is expected in Alberta through the weekend, while a surface trough moving north from Montana is expected to fuel severe … Read more
Severe thunderstorms swept through Metro Detroit on June 14, 2026, prompting multiple Severe Thunderstorm Warnings due to damaging winds exceeding 60 mph and large hail. According to 4Warn Meteorologist Bryan Schuerman and the National Weather Service, the storms produced confirmed hail in South Rockwood, Monroe County, with warnings covering parts of Washtenaw, Wayne, and Monroe … Read more
A severe weather outbreak is continuing through Monday, placing parts of the Plains and Midwest under threat. The system is bringing the risk of damaging winds, very large hail, and flooding rainfall. Of particular concern are the threats of strong to intense tornadoes, specifically those rated EF2/EF3 or higher. Residents in the affected regions are … Read more
Communities across the Midwest are beginning the difficult process of cleaning up after a series of tornadoes and severe weather systems swept through a vast region stretching from the Great Lakes to Texas. Widespread Destruction and Local Impact The storm system brought significant damage to several states. In Rochester, Minnesota, at least one tornado touched … Read more
The Chicago area is facing a critical weather emergency as two rounds of severe storms move in from the west this Friday evening. These systems bring a dangerous combination of potential tornadoes, large hail and straight-line winds reaching up to 70 miles per hour. Emergency Warnings and Aviation Disruptions A broad Tornado Watch is currently … Read more
Southern California Mountains Battling Blizzard-Like Conditions, Highway 18 Impacted A powerful winter storm is unleashing blizzard-like conditions across the mountains of Southern California, creating hazardous travel conditions and prompting chain controls. Highway 18, a key route into Big Bear Lake, is particularly affected, with drivers reporting near-zero visibility at times. Highway 18: A Critical Artery … Read more
Beyond the Freeze: How Climate Change is Stressing Water & Power Infrastructure Johnston County, North Carolina, recently issued a water conservation advisory following disruptions at its Timothy G. Broome Water Treatment Plant, triggered by a winter storm. Simultaneously, Duke Energy urged residents to conserve electricity. While these events seem isolated, they’re indicative of a growing … Read more
California’s Relentless Storms: A Preview of a Wetter Future? California is bracing for a potentially historic, waterlogged Christmas and beyond, with a series of atmospheric rivers unleashing torrential rain, flooding, and mudslides. While the immediate crisis demands attention, the escalating frequency and intensity of these storms signal a concerning trend – one that experts believe … Read more