Author: Colton Hayes

ARKANSAS — A new severe weather setup is expected to develop Tuesday across a large stretch of the central United States, with meteorologists warning that widespread thunderstorms capable of damaging winds, large hail, and possible tornadoes could impact multiple states including Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, Missouri, Illinois, and Indiana. Forecast data shows a broad corridor of…

PENNSYLVANIA — A developing weather pattern could bring strong to potentially severe thunderstorms to western Pennsylvania on Saturday, as near-record warmth and rising humidity combine with an approaching cold front to create unstable conditions across the region. Meteorologists say the greatest concern will be across western Pennsylvania, where storms are expected to encounter the most…

KENTUCKY — A line of storms is expected to move across parts of Kentucky, Tennessee and southern Indiana on Saturday, bringing a period of gusty winds and steady rainfall around the midday hours. While the overall severe weather threat appears relatively low, forecasters say residents should still prepare for brief bursts of stronger storms as…

UNITED STATES — Meteorologists are closely watching a developing atmospheric pattern that could bring one final round of winter-like weather to parts of the Northeast around March 16–17, although early analysis suggests the setup may end up messy rather than producing a major storm. Forecast guidance from long-range atmospheric models shows several fast-moving disturbances crossing…

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…