Tornado Updates

NOAA has released its 2024 outlook for the Atlantic basin hurricane season. The agency anticipates between 17-25 named storms, 8-13 hurricanes with 4-7 becoming major hurricanes with winds of at least 115 mph.

The National Hurricane Center is closely monitoring a tropical disturbance in the southwestern Atlantic Ocean just days before the Atlantic hurricane season is about to commence.

Just two days following the devastating storms that ravaged Nebraska and Iowa, causing widespread damage and flooding, another series of severe storms is poised to hit the same areas on Thursday.

Start your day with the latest weather news. Severe storms are targeting the central U.S. on Thursday with large hail, damaging wind and tornadoes. Meanwhile, NOAA will release its forecast for the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season.

NOAA’s Central Pacific Hurricane Center, in coordination with the agency’s Climate Prediction Center, has released its annual hurricane outlook for the central Pacific. The outlook calls for 1-4 tropical cyclones, which is below the typical 4-5 cyclones.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture approved emergency financial relief for struggling crawfish farmers and fisherman for a 2024 harvest that is down 50-90% across Louisiana, according to the Louisiana State University Agricultural Center. However, the cash might not be enough to save next year's season.

SpaceX launched a national security mission overnight on Wednesday, creating a bright display across the Southern California sky. The liftoff is one of three Elon Musk's company has planned this week.

Many from the Central U.S. to the Northeast could see rain throughout Memorial Day weekend. Meanwhile, the West appears to be the winner when it comes to a holiday weekend forecast.