I am an Assistant Editor and Severe Weather & Science Journalist at The Watchers, specializing in real-time severe weather coverage, geophysical event reporting, and research-driven scientific analysis. You can reach me at rishav(at)watchers(.)news.

  • Winter Weather Advisories in effect across Montana through Tuesday morning

    ByRishav Kothari

    Winter Weather Advisories covering mountain regions and the northeastern plains of Montana remain active through early Tuesday, November 25, 2025, with snow, freezing rain, and strong winds generating hazardous travel conditions. Mountain passes, including Lolo, Lost Trail, and Marias, may receive 5–45 cm (2–18 inches) of snow, while northeastern counties face light accumulation, freezing rain, and winds up to 55 km/h (35 mph).

  • Tropical Cyclone Fina reaches Category 3 strength as it nears Darwin, Australia

    ByRishav Kothari

    Tropical Cyclone Fina reached Category 3 strength on Saturday, November 22, 2025, as it neared its closest approach to Darwin in Australia’s Northern Territory. The system is forecast to bring destructive winds and a threat of flash flooding across parts of northern Australia, and could potentially reach Category 4 strength by Monday, November 24.