Intense hailstorm strikes Málaga, Spain
Significant hail and rain struck much of Spain, including the Málaga region, on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, as a powerful storm system passed over the region.
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.
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.
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.
Intense thunderstorms hit Odisha, India, leaving 2 dead, 67 injured and over 600 homes damaged
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 makes March 2025 the wettest on record in Madrid, Spain
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.
Blizzards and tornadoes reported as powerful winter storm sweeps across the Plains and Midwest
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.
