WASHINGTON, D.C. — Thunderstorms and heavy rain are sweeping across the Baltimore–Washington metro area this morning, prompting alerts for localized flooding and gusty winds as October draws to a close. The National Weather Service in Baltimore/Washington reports that showers and embedded storms are producing downpours capable of flooding low-lying or urban areas during the morning…
PORTLAND, OR — The calm, cloudy start to Thursday across northwest Oregon won’t last long. By Friday night, a Pacific weather system will push inland, bringing heavy rain and gusty winds that will remind residents that November weather has officially arrived. Rain Returns Friday Night According to the National Weather Service in Portland, rain chances…
DULUTH, MN — A thick blanket of dense fog rolled across Lake Superior and the Duluth harbor early this morning, cutting visibility to near zero in parts of northeast Minnesota. The National Weather Service in Duluth issued a Dense Fog Advisory through late morning for Duluth, Two Harbors, Grand Rapids, and the Iron Range, warning…
COLUMBUS, OH — A stormy Thursday morning is drenching central Ohio as steady rain and gusty winds make for a slow, slippery commute across the state. Drivers along I-70, I-71, and Route 33 are encountering pooling water and reduced visibility, with the National Weather Service in Wilmington warning of slick conditions through late morning. Strong…
AMARILLO, TX — The Texas and Oklahoma Panhandles woke up to bitter cold this morning as a Freeze Warning remained in effect until 9 a.m. CDT, according to the National Weather Service in Amarillo. Overnight lows plummeted into the 20s, marking one of the first widespread freezes of the season across the southern Plains. Temperatures…
SPRINGFIELD, MO — A frosty weekend is on the way for southwest Missouri as temperatures dip into the 30s both Friday and Sunday mornings. The National Weather Service in Springfield has issued alerts warning residents across the Ozarks — including Springfield, Branson, and West Plains — to prepare for widespread frost and freezing conditions by…
CHICAGO — The Upper Midwest is bracing for a sharp Halloween cooldown as cold Canadian air sweeps south, bringing the first signs of winter across Minnesota, Wisconsin, and the Dakotas. Streets are slick from overnight rain, winds are picking up, and temperatures are falling fast — a combination that’s turning this weekend into a chilly…
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS — Residents across the Chicago area will notice a major weather change beginning this weekend, as summer-like highs in the 80s give way to cooler-than-average conditions in the 70s, bringing what some may call an early taste of fall. From Warmth to Weekend Cool-Down According to the National Weather Service, Thursday and Friday…
CHICAGO — While Illinois remains unaffected by the storm itself, a developing hurricane just off the Mid-Atlantic coast is now impacting travel and commerce across major coastal shipping routes, sending ripples through logistics networks that stretch into the Midwest. This powerful offshore system is generating massive waves nearing 50 feet from Cape Fear, North Carolina…
JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI — Dangerous levels of heat will blanket much of Mississippi through Tuesday evening, with heat index values climbing as high as 115°F. The National Weather Service in Jackson issued an Extreme Heat Warning effective until 8 p.m., covering central and western Mississippi, along with portions of southeast Arkansas and northeast Louisiana. Communities under…