Author: Nina Clarke

UNITED STATES — Latest temperature outlook maps show that the strongest and most consistent above-normal temperature signals are focused on the Interior West, central Plains, and parts of the Midwest, with colder air repeatedly failing to move in during the first half of January. The most affected states include California, Nevada, Arizona, Utah, Colorado, Kansas,…

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA — A slow-moving storm system is set to impact Southern California beginning Wednesday morning, with rainfall intensifying late Wednesday night and continuing into Thursday morning. Forecast data from the National Weather Service shows the highest rain totals developing west of the mountains and across inland valleys, while desert locations receive lighter amounts. According…

UNITED STATES — A historic and deadly tornado season has unfolded across the country in 2025, with 1,318 tornadoes recorded nationwide, including the first EF5-rated tornado since 2013, signaling a major shift in where the most intense storms are occurring. Mississippi Valley Replaces Traditional Tornado Alley as the Main Hotspot Data from the 2025 tornado…

NEW YORK — A powerful lake-effect snowstorm has delivered a historic snowfall to Central and Upstate New York, with Syracuse setting one of its most significant single-day snow totals in decades as intense snow bands continued to impact the region. According to the latest climate summary, Syracuse Hancock International Airport recorded 19.3 inches of snow…

ILLINOIS — A powerful surge of Arctic air has caused a dramatic temperature collapse across Illinois, with readings dropping as much as 50 degrees in just 24 hours, according to early-morning data Monday. The sharp cooldown followed a fast-moving cold front that swept across the Midwest overnight, bringing some of the most extreme short-term temperature…

Missouri — A rare and extreme “blue norther” cold front swept through Missouri, delivering one of the most dramatic temperature collapses the state has seen in decades and sending St. Louis from near-record warmth to snow and near-freezing conditions in just hours. The data shows temperature drops of 50 to 60 degrees within a single…

Southern California — Strong Santa Ana winds intensified across Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Riverside, and San Diego counties on Monday, peaking during the afternoon hours before remaining gusty through Tuesday afternoon, according to the latest wind gust forecasts and real-time observations. The strongest impacts are focused in mountain foothills, desert slopes, and wind-prone corridors, including…