UNITED STATES — A striking contrast between upper-atmosphere patterns and actual surface temperatures is emerging across the United States, highlighting how large-scale atmospheric signals do not always translate directly into warm or cold weather on the ground. Recent atmospheric analysis of the 500 millibar geopotential height pattern, a key measure used to study upper-level pressure…
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND — A striking weather contrast unfolded across the Mid-Atlantic Friday afternoon as a powerful atmospheric setup known as cold air damming created a dramatic 31-degree temperature difference between Baltimore, Maryland and Harrisonburg, Virginia, despite the two cities being only about 130 miles apart. Temperature observations around 12 PM on Friday, March 6 revealed…
UNITED STATES — Long-range weather models are beginning to signal a possible shift toward colder conditions across parts of the eastern United States around March 16, raising questions about whether a late-season storm could bring rain or even light snow to portions of the Mid-Atlantic. While it remains far too early to determine exactly what…
UNITED STATES — A developing line of thunderstorms is expected to sweep across several states Saturday morning and afternoon, bringing a potential for damaging wind gusts and brief tornadoes from Indiana through Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee and into Arkansas and Mississippi. Forecast guidance shows a fast-moving band of storms forming overnight and strengthening as it pushes…
JACKSON, MICHIGAN — A dangerous storm system that earlier produced multiple strong and intense tornadoes across parts of Michigan has now weakened significantly after crossing a key weather boundary, reducing the immediate tornado threat across the region. Radar data shows the storm moving eastward through south-central Michigan, with the strongest thunderstorm activity passing near Albion…
EDWARDSBURG, MICHIGAN — A burst of intense thunderstorm activity moving across southern Michigan sparked widespread lightning near Edwardsburg, prompting renewed warnings about the dangers of severe weather and growing concerns over how storm reports are being shared with federal weather offices. Radar data from the storm shows heavy lightning activity across the Edwardsburg area, with…
OKLAHOMA — A volatile weather pattern developing across the Plains and Mississippi Valley is expected to trigger widespread severe storms Friday, with conditions supporting large hail, damaging winds, and the possibility of strong tornadoes across several states, including Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri, Iowa, and parts of North Texas. Forecast discussions highlight two primary storm development zones…
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA — A rapidly developing storm system across the central United States is raising serious concerns for parts of the Plains and Midwest, where atmospheric conditions suggest a heightened risk of significant tornadoes, including the potential for EF2 or stronger storms, especially across eastern Oklahoma and southeastern Kansas. Forecast data analyzing the Significant…
TEXAS PANHANDLE & SOUTHWEST OKLAHOMA — I’m closely watching a developing severe weather setup this evening across the Texas Panhandle and parts of southwest Oklahoma, where atmospheric conditions appear supportive of intense supercell thunderstorms capable of producing very large hail and damaging winds. Based on the latest high-resolution model guidance and radar analysis, storms could…
UNITED STATES — Meteorologists are highlighting a potentially unusual two-zone tornado setup across the central United States on Friday, with the highest chances for rotating storms expected in parts of Iowa near a warm front and across eastern Oklahoma ahead of a dryline. Forecast guidance from ensemble weather models suggests these two regions may become…