California ranks No. 1 as the most disaster-prone state in the U.S
California ranks as number one on the list of the most disaster-prone states in the U.S., according to the latest rankings by ClaimGuide.
Record-breaking heat wave forecast from Midwest to Northeast, U.S.
NWS Weather Prediction Center is forecasting record-breaking heat to expand from the Midwest and Great Lakes to the Northeast this week, potentially lingering through early next week. The duration of this heat wave is notable and potentially the longest experienced in decades for some locations.
Summer snow in Montana, NWS issues rare June Winter Storm Watch
An unexpected cold front is bringing a wintry mix to Montana just as summer approaches. With a Winter Storm Watch in effect, heavy snow is expected in the high elevations of the Rockies, disrupting travel and creating hazardous conditions.
Los Angeles County wildfire near Pyramid Lake triggers evacuation orders, California
Firefighters are battling a fast-moving wildfire in Gorman, Los Angeles County, California, which has scorched 4 251 ha (10 505 acres) since June 15, 2024. The fire forced the evacuation of 1 200 people, damaged two structures, and remained 0% contained as of 13:00 UTC on June 16, 2024.
High Risk of Excessive Rainfall issued for the I-75 Corridor, Florida
A High Risk of Excessive Rainfall (level 4/4 risk) is now in effect across parts of South Florida, including the Miami metro region, the NWS Weather Prediction Center said at 13:00 EST (17:00 UTC) on June 13, 2024
Severe storms with large hail, strong winds, and tornadoes target Chicago, Kansas City
Severe thunderstorms are expected across the central Plains to the central Great Lakes on June 13, 2024. Large hail, destructive wind gusts, and tornadoes are possible, particularly in Chicago, Illinois, and Kansas City, Missouri.
Widespread floods in South Florida, authorities urge citizens to refrain from travel
As the long low pressure region near the coast of Florida continues to produce a wide area of disorganized showers and thunderstorms, SE Broward and NE Miami-Dade including Hallandale, Hollywood, NMB, Dania, and Aventura witness life-threatening flooding and widespread road closures with detrimental impact on homes and businesses across the region.
Sarasota hit by record-breaking 1-hour rainfall, all of South Florida under Flood Watch
Disorganized showers and thunderstorms produced by a broad and elongated area of low pressure are affecting parts of Florida. On Tuesday, June 11, 2024, this low pressure dropped record-breaking rainfall over Sarasota, causing significant flash flooding. Heavy rain is expected to continue in the days ahead and the flood threat will remain through the end of the work-week.
Flash floods in Albuquerque arroyos result in one fatality, New Mexico
One person was killed and two others were rescued in Albuquerque, New Mexico, on Sunday, June 9, 2024, after heavy rain caused flash floods in the city’s arroyo system. Flash Flood Warnings were in place at the time of the incident, with 50 – 100 mm (2 – 4 inches) of rain forecasted by the National Weather Service (NWS).
Millions in southwestern U.S. under Excessive Heat Warning
Southwestern U.S. is bracing for another dangerous heat wave, just a week after the region battled scorching temperatures. Excessive Heat Warnings are in effect for over 9 million people.
