Author: Nina Clarke

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA — A significant cooldown is expected to settle across the Northern Plains and Upper Midwest in the extended Week 2 forecast, with cities like Minneapolis, Fargo, Duluth, and surrounding regions likely to experience below-normal temperatures and repeated overnight freezing conditions. Forecast models indicate that this colder pattern could persist for several days, raising…

DODGE CITY, KANSAS — A notable shift in the extended weather pattern is setting up across southwest Kansas, where cities like Dodge City, Garden City, Liberal, and surrounding areas are expected to experience continued above-normal temperatures alongside increasing precipitation chances during the April 9 to April 13 period. Forecast guidance indicates a 50–60% probability that…

ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, FLORIDA — A major traffic emergency has unfolded along Interstate 4 as authorities completely shut down eastbound lanes between Altamonte Springs and DeBary following the arrest of a driver connected to a possible explosive device inside a semi-truck. The situation has triggered immediate highway closures, ramp shutdowns, and severe delays exceeding 99 minutes,…

ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI — A rapidly evolving severe weather setup is taking shape across Missouri and Illinois as storms begin to bubble and intensify along a highly unstable warm frontal boundary. Key cities including St. Louis, Columbia, Quincy, Springfield, and Macomb are now entering a window where storm development could quickly become more robust within…

PEORIA, ILLINOIS — A dangerous weather setup is unfolding across Central Illinois this evening as a strengthening supercell near Peoria, Springfield, and Macomb shows increasing potential to produce a tornado in the near term. Meanwhile, a separate storm in Iowa continues to intensify and track north, highlighting a split severe weather scenario across the region….

UNITED STATES — A significant heavy precipitation threat is developing across the central United States between April 11 and April 17, with the highest risk centered over parts of Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and northwest Louisiana. Forecast data indicates that intense rainfall could lead to flash flooding and rising river levels, especially in areas that have…

UNITED STATES — A remarkable surge in nocturnal bird migration unfolded overnight as an estimated 100 million birds took flight across the Lower 48, moving primarily north and northeast through key regions including the Mid-Atlantic, Ohio Valley, Southeast, and Southern Plains. Data captured by radar-based tracking highlights one of the more active migration nights of…

ARKANSAS — A developing storm system across southern Arkansas and Oklahoma is expected to push eastward overnight into early Saturday, bringing rain, gusty winds, and isolated strong storms across much of the region. While the overall severe threat remains limited, some areas could still experience brief heavy downpours, lightning, and small hail as storms organize…

FLORIDA — Forecast models are increasingly pointing toward a developing weather system off the east coast of Florida next week, raising concerns about enhanced rainfall and gusty onshore winds, particularly along the Space Coast down through West Palm Beach. While still not fully locked in, ensemble data suggests a notable increase in rain potential during…

UNITED STATES — A newly released drought monitor map for late March 2026 is raising serious concerns, showing that nearly every state across the country is experiencing some level of drought conditions. From the Intermountain West to the Southern United States, widespread dryness is intensifying, signaling a troubling start to the spring season. Drought Conditions…