Author: Colton Hayes

BILLINGS, Montana — Scattered severe thunderstorms are possible across portions of the northern High Plains this Wednesday, May 13, 2026 afternoon and evening, with severe wind gusts as the primary hazard. Critical fire weather conditions are developing simultaneously across parts of the northern Great Plains and Great Basin as gusty winds and low relative humidity…

DES MOINES, Iowa — An active pattern returning late this weekend will deliver well above normal rainfall across a large portion of the Midwest from Saturday, May 16 through Saturday, May 23, 2026, with multiple cities forecast to receive 150 to 235 percent of their normal 7-day rainfall totals during this period. Typical rainfall for…

KANSAS CITY, Kansas — Saturday, May 16 and Sunday, May 17, 2026 will feature a significant severe weather threat across the Plains, Corn Belt and parts of the Midwest, marking the beginning of a severe weather uptick after a quiet start to what is typically peak tornado season. Scattered supercells capable of 2 inch plus…

WASHINGTON, DC — A solid stretch of spring heat is on track for the Washington DC region beginning Saturday, May 16, 2026, with highs each day from Saturday through Wednesday, May 20 expected to reach at least the 80s and possibly climbing to 90 degrees or higher starting Sunday, May 17. Washington’s record highs of…

FLORIDA — A high-impact weather setup is unfolding across Central and East Florida, where atmospheric conditions are aligning for a noticeable uptick in afternoon and evening thunderstorm activity on Tuesday, with some areas facing stronger and more widespread storm coverage than others. Gulf Jet Stream Alignment Driving Storm Development Latest upper-level data shows a powerful…

UNITED STATES — A concerning rainfall pattern is setting up across large portions of the country, where areas that need rain the most are likely to miss out over the next seven days, raising concerns about worsening drought conditions and delayed relief. Dry Pattern Expands Across Southern Plains and Southeast Forecast rainfall projections through May…

UNITED STATES — A major shift in the weather pattern is underway, and a large portion of the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic is now trending toward sustained above-average heat, signaling what could be an early start to summer conditions. Strong Heat Signal Expanding Across the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic Forecast data shows a widespread 70% probability of…

UNITED STATES — A powerful late-winter blizzard has left a lasting impression across the Northeast, delivering extreme snowfall totals, intense banding, and highly localized impacts that varied dramatically within just a few miles. Blizzard Delivered Extreme Snowfall With Sharp Banding Differences Analysis of snowfall totals shows a classic banding-driven winter storm, where some communities were…

FLORIDA — A volatile weather setup is unfolding across central and eastern parts of the state, where dangerous heat and isolated severe storms are expected to collide Monday evening, especially along the I-95 corridor from Palm Coast to Melbourne. Severe Storm Threat Targets Florida’s East Coast Corridor Forecast data shows one or two strong to…

INDIANA — A late-season cold snap is set to bring widespread frost and localized freeze conditions early Tuesday morning, impacting parts of the Midwest including Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, and northern Illinois. Frost and Freeze Alerts Expand Across the Region Latest data shows a broad area under frost advisories, stretching across: Central and northern Indiana Much…