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.
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.
Severe thunderstorms brought heavy rain and destructive hail to Odisha, India, on Saturday, March 22, 2025, leaving at least two dead and 67 injured across multiple districts. The storm caused significant damage to infrastructure and crops, displacing many residents and raising concerns about food insecurity for local farmers ahead of the harsh summer months.
Storm Martinho struck Spain with torrential rain and strong winds on March 21, making this March the wettest on record in Madrid. Authorities issued warnings of potential flooding, with the capital and other regions placed on high alert.
A powerful winter storm swept through the Plains and Midwest on March 19, 2025, producing eight reported tornadoes in Illinois and severely disrupting travel. Whiteout conditions led to multiple crashes in Kansas, Iowa, and Nebraska, forcing closures on major highways, including I-70 and I-80.
Severe flash floods hit north Queensland on March 19, 2025, after over 300 mm (11.8 inches) of rain fell over parts of the region, inundating homes and roads. The worst affected areas were Ingham and Townsville, where more than a month’s worth of rain fell in just 8 hours.
Three atmospheric rivers (ARs) are forecast to impact the Pacific Northwest (PNW) from Wednesday, March 19, 2025, into early next week, bringing significant precipitation and potential excessive rainfall to Oregon and Washington.
Blizzard warnings and multiple winter weather alerts have been issued across the Central Plains and Midwest as a powerful winter storm is forecast to sweep through the region starting Tuesday, March 18, 2025. Strong winds of over 80 km/h (50 mph) and snow accumulation of up to 15 cm (6 inches) will create impossible travel conditions along key routes.
The first area of interest in the Atlantic for 2025 was identified by the National Hurricane Center (NHC) on Monday, March 17, 2025, more than 2 months earlier than the official start of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season.
A significant winter storm is forecast to sweep through the Central High Plains and Midwest starting Tuesday, March 18, 2025. Heavy snow rates and strong winds will create blizzard conditions across portions of this region, creating dangerous travel through Thursday, March 20.
