Day: August 15, 2024
SPC Severe Thunderstorm Watch 626
WW 626 SEVERE TSTM IL 160210Z – 160800Z 
URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Severe Thunderstorm Watch Number 626 NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 910 PM CDT Thu Aug 15 2024 The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Watch for portions of North-central and northwestern Illinois * Effective this Thursday night and Friday morning from 910 PM until 300 AM CDT. * Primary threats include... Scattered damaging wind gusts to 70 mph possible Scattered large hail events to 1.5 inches in diameter possible SUMMARY...Clusters of thunderstorms may organize to severe levels as they move eastward over the Mississippi River from IA, and into a favorably moist and unstable air mass. Damaging gusts are the main concern, with isolated large hail also possible. The severe thunderstorm watch area is approximately along and 70 statute miles east and west of a line from 35 miles south of Peoria IL to 55 miles north of Peoria IL. For a complete depiction of the watch see the associated watch outline update (WOUS64 KWNS WOU6). 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 623...WW 624...WW 625... AVIATION...A few severe thunderstorms with hail surface and aloft to 1.5 inches. Extreme turbulence and surface wind gusts to 60 knots. A few cumulonimbi with maximum tops to 550. Mean storm motion vector 27025. ...Edwards
âDoomsday fishâ found dead off the coast of Southern California
A group kayakers and snorkelers off of La Jolla, California encountered the rare deep-sea fish. According to the Scripps Institution of Oceanography, there have only been 20 sightings of the oarfish on California shores since 1901.
Mysterious bug bites could be from mites feeding on cicada eggs
Insects called âoak leaf itch mites" may be to blame for a spread of red bug bites this summer â and cicadas are serving as unwitting accomplices.
SPC Severe Thunderstorm Watch 625
WW 625 SEVERE TSTM AR KS MO OK 152300Z – 160500Z 
URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Severe Thunderstorm Watch Number 625 NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 600 PM CDT Thu Aug 15 2024 The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Watch for portions of Extreme northwestern Arkansas Southeastern Kansas Southwestern and south-central Missouri Western, central and northeastern Oklahoma * Effective this Thursday night from 600 PM until Midnight CDT. * Primary threats include... Scattered damaging winds and isolated significant gusts to 75 mph possible Scattered large hail events to 1.5 inches in diameter possible SUMMARY...Scattered pulse-severe downbursts with embedded damaging gusts and large hail are possible from thunderstorms the next several hours in a well-heated, unstable and very moist environment. A few small clusters also may organize with cold-pool-driven wind potential. The severe thunderstorm watch area is approximately along and 55 statute miles north and south of a line from 30 miles west of Clinton OK to 30 miles southeast of Fort Leonard Wood MO. For a complete depiction of the watch see the associated watch outline update (WOUS64 KWNS WOU5). 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 623...WW 624... AVIATION...A few severe thunderstorms with hail surface and aloft to 1.5 inches. Extreme turbulence and surface wind gusts to 65 knots. A few cumulonimbi with maximum tops to 600. Mean storm motion vector 28020. ...Edwards
Bearded creature washing up on Texas beach is that of ‘worst nightmares’
The Texas Gulf Coast is bristling this week at the sight of bearded fireworms, prickly creatures capable of delivering a painful sting to its victims.
Why Bermuda is among the most hurricane-resilient areas
Bermuda is impacted by a significant cyclone every few years; however, damage and fatalities are a rarity on the island. During the early 20th century, Bermuda experienced a string of powerful hurricanes, which resulted in strict building codes.
SPC Severe Thunderstorm Watch 624
WW 624 SEVERE TSTM IL IN KY MO 152240Z – 160500Z 
URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Severe Thunderstorm Watch Number 624 NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 540 PM CDT Thu Aug 15 2024 The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Watch for portions of Southern Illinois Extreme southwestern Indiana Northwestern Kentucky Southeastern Missouri * Effective this Thursday afternoon from 540 PM until Midnight CDT. * Primary threats include... Scattered damaging wind gusts to 70 mph possible Isolated large hail events to 1.5 inches in diameter possible A tornado or two possible SUMMARY...A growing cluster of strong-severe thunderstorms should continue to pose severe-weather potential across southern IL and to the adjoining Ohio Valley. Additional development is possible over southeastern Missouri to its west as well. Occasional severe gusts and large hail are the main concerns, and a tornado cannot be ruled out The severe thunderstorm watch area is approximately along and 35 statute miles north and south of a line from 45 miles west southwest of Farmington MO to 30 miles south southeast of Evansville IN. For a complete depiction of the watch see the associated watch outline update (WOUS64 KWNS WOU4). 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 623... AVIATION...A few severe thunderstorms with hail surface and aloft to 1.5 inches. Extreme turbulence and surface wind gusts to 60 knots. A few cumulonimbi with maximum tops to 600. Mean storm motion vector 28025. ...Edwards