Few storms possible Thursday, some could be strong to severe
Not everyone will see a storm Thursday, but if one forms, it could be strong/severe
Month: May 2024
Developing La Nina to bring summer scorcher to millions with soaking storms in eastern US
Get ready for plenty of sweat and discomfort this scorching summer as high temperatures are expected to dominate the season for millions, fueled by a developing La Niña climate pattern.
National Park Service searching for 2 people accused of ‘archeological theft’ at Utah national park
The National Park Service is asking for the public's help in identifying two people involved in an alleged archeological theft at Canyonlands National Park in Utah in March.
Texas On Alert: Major Flooding And Severe Storms Ahead!
Prepare for significant flooding and severe storms that are set to pummel several regions of Texas from this morning through Friday morning. The threat is real, with a high risk of flash flooding, potentially life-threatening, along with very large hail, damaging winds, and a few tornadoes all looming large. Thunderstorms have been making a ruckus […]
Why rare ‘high risk’ flood days need to be taken seriously
This is not your typical flash flood threat. Your commute to work or school, the subway system, a parking lot, the street on which you live or even your home are all areas that could become inundated by floodwaters on a high-risk flood day.
The Daily Weather Update from FOX Weather: Rare âhigh riskâ flooding threat takes aim at South
Start your day with the latest weather news. Parts of Texas and Louisiana face a serious risk of flooding as storms pummel a region that has already been swamped by relentless storms.
SPC – No watches are valid as of Thu May 16 06:02:01 UTC 2024
No watches are valid as of Thu May 16 06:02:01 UTC 2024.
Researchers believe there are benefits to studying widely unpopular red ants
Researchers at Binghamton University and the University of Colorado are studying how ants bind together to survive flooding. These rafts allow the colony to stay afloat and endure heavy rainfall events.
SPC Severe Thunderstorm Watch 247
WW 247 SEVERE TSTM KS OK 152255Z – 160600Z 
URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Severe Thunderstorm Watch Number 247 NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 555 PM CDT Wed May 15 2024 The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Watch for portions of South-Central Kansas Western and Northern Oklahoma * Effective this Wednesday afternoon and Thursday morning from 555 PM until 100 AM CDT. * Primary threats include... Scattered damaging winds and isolated significant gusts to 80 mph likely Scattered large hail and isolated very large hail events to 2.5 inches in diameter likely A tornado or two possible SUMMARY...Several clusters of strong to severe thunderstorms are forecast to develop this evening across western into northern Oklahoma and into south-central Kansas. The environment will support a mix of supercells and organized linear clusters. A threat for large to very large hail will seemingly be greatest through the mid evening with any supercells. A non-zero risk for a tornado this evening may focus over far northern Oklahoma and southern Kansas. By mid to late evening, the risk for severe gusts will likely become the primary severe hazard. The severe thunderstorm watch area is approximately along and 90 statute miles north and south of a line from 55 miles northwest of Clinton OK to 40 miles south southeast of Emporia KS. For a complete depiction of the watch see the associated watch outline update (WOUS64 KWNS WOU7). PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... REMEMBER...A Severe Thunderstorm Watch means conditions are favorable for severe thunderstorms in and close to the watch area. Persons in these areas should be on the lookout for threatening weather conditions and listen for later statements and possible warnings. Severe thunderstorms can and occasionally do produce tornadoes. && OTHER WATCH INFORMATION...CONTINUE...WW 245...WW 246... AVIATION...A few severe thunderstorms with hail surface and aloft to 2.5 inches. Extreme turbulence and surface wind gusts to 70 knots. A few cumulonimbi with maximum tops to 500. Mean storm motion vector 24035. ...Smith