UNITED STATES — Weather data shows a sharply divided but highly disruptive pattern developing at the start of 2026, with the Midwest and Northeast facing snow and cold conditions, while Southern California braces for heavy rain, thunderstorms, and a serious flash flooding threat. Forecast maps indicate multiple storm systems impacting large population centers at the…
CHICAGO — A prolonged stretch of lake-effect snow squalls is expected to close out 2025 and continue into New Year’s Day, with the most significant impacts focused on northern Illinois, northern Indiana, southern Michigan, and parts of Ohio, according to the latest radar trends and snowfall accumulation data. The data clearly shows that this is…
FLORIDA — A powerful Arctic air mass is pushing deep into the Sunshine State ahead of New Year’s Eve, bringing unusually cold wind chills that will stretch from North Florida all the way into South Florida and the Everglades, according to the latest forecast data. The wind-chill map shows bone-chilling conditions statewide, with much of…
SYRACUSE, NEW YORK — Central New York is in the grip of an intense and persistent lake-effect snow event, with Syracuse emerging as the hardest-hit location. Data from the National Weather Service and regional snowfall reports show Syracuse Hancock International Airport recorded around 16 inches of snow overnight, with up to another 8 inches possible…
ILLINOIS — The National Weather Service has officially confirmed that an EF-2 tornado struck Mount Zion and nearby central Illinois communities on Sunday afternoon, December 28, 2025, producing peak winds of 120 miles per hour and remaining on the ground for more than 23 miles, according to preliminary damage survey data. The tornado touched down…
PENNSYLVANIA — A fast-moving winter storm is set to disrupt New Year’s Eve travel across western Pennsylvania, northern West Virginia, and eastern Ohio, with the most dangerous conditions expected Wednesday evening through early Thursday morning. Forecast data shows heavy snow bands, snow squalls, and sharply reduced visibility during peak celebration and travel hours. Peak Impact…
FLORIDA — A sharp overnight temperature drop late Tuesday into early Wednesday, December 31, is prompting an Iguana Advisory across parts of Florida, as cold-sensitive reptiles are expected to become sluggish, dormant, or temporarily immobilized in colder conditions. According to the temperature forecast shown in the data, much of central and northern Florida will see…
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…