An unseasonably cold winter storm has slammed the northern Rocky Mountains, dropping up to three feet of snow and plunging temperatures 30 degrees below normal just days before the Fourth of July weekend.
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Severe storms brought tornado-strength thunderstorm winds to the Kansas City area, toppling trees, blocking roads and briefly overwhelming Johnson County dispatchers.
Potential Tropical Cyclone One has triggered a Tropical Storm Watch from Texas to Louisiana, with flooding the main concern. The system could become Tropical Storm Arthur before landfall.
Tropical Storm Amanda became the first named storm of the Eastern Pacific season as forecasters track additional areas that could develop next.
Severe storms in Ohio’s Miami Valley caused outages, flooding, and closures—here’s what it means for residents and beyond.
Severe storms have triggered flash flood emergencies across Dallas, Tarrant, Wise, and Jack counties, submerging highways and prompting urgent water rescue warnings through Sunday morning.
Chicago is bracing for a drastic weather shift as a Freeze Watch follows a week of flooding, threatening local gardens and road safety.
Easter Island is facing growing threats from climate change as rising temperatures and sea levels put its iconic statues at risk. Experts warn this could signal wider danger for global heritage sites.
Severe thunderstorms with baseball-sized hail and 70 mph winds are moving through the Midwest and Chicago area, prompting utility mobilizations and event delays.
A powerful storm system hit Virginia and Maryland on March 16, 2026, bringing large hail and tornado warnings under a rare moderate risk alert for the DMV region.
Alabama faces a dual weather threat as severe thunderstorms and potential tornadoes on Monday morning give way to a significant cold snap and statewide Freeze Warnings.
Minnesota and the Midwest face a severe winter storm with blizzard warnings, heavy snow, and high winds. Governor Walz has activated the National Guard to assist with emergency response through March 15, 2026.









