Severe storms threaten Plains again through weekend as flood threat increases in Southeast
Multiple systems are threatening severe weather and flash flooding to the central and southern Plains through this weekend.
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Why summer should actually begin on June 1
Summer might not officially begin until June 20 with the summer solstice, but meteorologists and climatologists actually consider June 1 the beginning of summer.
SPC Severe Thunderstorm Watch 364
WW 364 SEVERE TSTM NE 010840Z – 011300Z 
URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Severe Thunderstorm Watch Number 364 NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 240 AM MDT Sat Jun 1 2024 The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Watch for portions of Western Nebraska * Effective this Saturday morning from 240 AM until 700 AM MDT. * Primary threats include... Isolated large hail events to 1.5 inches in diameter possible SUMMARY...A few elevated supercells may persist through about sunrise with the potential to produce occasional large hail of 1-1.5 inches in diameter. The severe thunderstorm watch area is approximately along and 40 statute miles north and south of a line from 20 miles west southwest of Alliance NE to 20 miles northeast of North Platte NE. 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. && AVIATION...A few severe thunderstorms with hail surface and aloft to 1.5 inches. Extreme turbulence and surface wind gusts to 50 knots. A few cumulonimbi with maximum tops to 450. Mean storm motion vector 31020. ...Thompson
SPC – No watches are valid as of Sat Jun 1 08:02:01 UTC 2024
No watches are valid as of Sat Jun 1 08:02:01 UTC 2024.
2024 Atlantic hurricane season begins and it’s expected to be a busy one
Ready or not, the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season is here. NOAA put out a forecast with the highest number of storms ever for its May predictions.
Less juice to squeeze: Extreme weather, diseases impacting orange harvests
A global shortage of oranges from growing regions in Florida and Brazil has caused prices to spike. The U.S. Department of Agriculture estimated 70 percent of the fruit produced in Brazil is used for juicing.
SPC Severe Thunderstorm Watch 363
WW 363 SEVERE TSTM NM TX 010305Z – 010800Z 
URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Severe Thunderstorm Watch Number 363 NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 1005 PM CDT Fri May 31 2024 The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Watch for portions of Southeast New Mexico West Texas * Effective this Friday night and Saturday morning from 1005 PM until 300 AM CDT. * Primary threats include... Scattered damaging winds and isolated significant gusts to 75 mph possible Scattered large hail and isolated very large hail events to 2 inches in diameter possible SUMMARY...A cluster of thunderstorms over west Texas will track southeastward for the next several hours, posing a risk of locally damaging wind gusts and hail. The severe thunderstorm watch area is approximately along and 55 statute miles east and west of a line from 25 miles west northwest of Childress TX to 15 miles east southeast of Midland TX. For a complete depiction of the watch see the associated watch outline update (WOUS64 KWNS WOU3). 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 360...WW 361... AVIATION...A few severe thunderstorms with hail surface and aloft to 2 inches. Extreme turbulence and surface wind gusts to 65 knots. A few cumulonimbi with maximum tops to 500. Mean storm motion vector 29035. ...Hart
AAA reveals concerning trends among coastal residents ahead of a storm
The survey says 27% of Floridians would ignore evacuation notices in the event of a hurricane. In many cases respondents said they prefer not to leave their homes in case there is damage to their residence.