Hurricane Lowell intensified into a powerful Category 3 storm with sustained winds of 125 mph as it began shifting northward, threatening the Hawaiian Islands with heavy rainfall, dangerous surf, and coastal flooding, according to the Central Pacific Hurricane Center. Hurricane Lowell Track and Intensity Forecast As of the 11 p.m. advisory update on Sept. 5, … Read more
The City of Bolivar has secured a $3.5 million Local Parks and Recreation Fund grant to build a new public indoor swimming pool at the Bolivar Parks & Recreation Center, according to an announcement by Mayor Julian McTizic. The funding, awarded through the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation’s Office of Outdoor Recreation, will finance … Read more
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