Tokyo experiences hottest March day on record
Record-breaking temperatures were measured in Japan on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, with 143 stations either tying or breaking the record for the hottest March day on record.
Major atmospheric river (AR) event possible over the U.S. West Coast next week
U.S. weather models, including NCEP and GEFS, project an over 80% chance of a strong atmospheric river making landfall in northern and central California from April 1 to 2, 2025, with additional outlooks from the NWS Climate Prediction Center (CPC) indicating wetter-than-normal conditions and a moderate risk of heavy rain and mountain snow between March 31 and April 4.
The Weekly Volcanic Activity Report: March 19–25, 2025
New activity/unrest was reported for 3 volcanoes from March 19 to 25, 2025. During the same period, ongoing activity was reported for 20 volcanoes.
Hail, rain, and lightning strikes after NWS issues first Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Seattle since 1999
Severe thunderstorms swept through Seattle and much of the Pacific Northwest on March 26, 2025, after the National Weather Service (NWS) issued the first Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Seattle since 1999. The storms brought hail, rain, and frequent lightning that damaged multiple structures.
Intense hailstorm batters Dallas-Fort Worth region, damaging cars and houses, Texas
Intense hailstorms battered much of northern Texas from Tuesday night into Wednesday morning, March 25–26, 2025, causing damage to multiple vehicles and homes.
Deadliest wildfires in South Korean history leave at least 24 people dead
At least 24 fatalities have been reported as of March 26, 2025, in the deadliest wildfires in South Korean history. The fires have burned through tens of thousands of acres and destroyed national treasures such as a 1 300-year-old temple in Uiseong.
Mandatory evacuations ordered as Table Rock and Persimmon Ridge fires rapidly spread, South Carolina
The Table Rock and Persimmon Ridge wildfires grew rapidly on March 25, 2025, burning over 1 215 ha (3 000 acres) in South Carolina. The rapid growth prompted authorities to issue mandatory evacuation orders for Greenville and Pickens County on March 25.
Rare weather alert issued for Seattle, Portland, Vancouver and Salem
The Storm Prediction Center (SPC) has issued a rare level 2 out of 5, or Slight Risk, for severe thunderstorms across parts of the Pacific Northwest from March 26 to 27, potentially impacting over 7.2 million people in major cities such as Seattle, Portland, and Vancouver. The threats include hail in excess of 2.5 cm (1 inch), wind gusts over 93 km/h (58 mph), and possible isolated tornadoes.
Multiple atmospheric river (AR) landfalls and heavy precipitation expected along the U.S. West Coast
An unsettled weather pattern is forecast to continue into next week, with multiple atmospheric rivers expected to bring heavy precipitation to the U.S. West Coast following a March 23 event that caused flooding and a landslide in British Columbia.
Thunderstorms sweep through Louisiana after dropping baseball-sized hail in Texas
Severe thunderstorms swept through the southern United States and the Gulf Coast early on March 24, 2025, after passing over Texas and causing widespread damage across the affected regions.
