NWS warns of excessive rainfall in California
The National Weather Service warns of a Moderate Risk of excessive rainfall in southern California, with potential flash flooding and mudflows, as a series of storms approach the state.
Small explosion at Kanaga volcano, Aviation Color Code raised to Yellow, Alaska
A small explosion was detected at Kanaga Volcano, Alaska at 07:31 UTC on December 19, 2023.
Severe weather in Eastern U.S. leads to 5 deaths and 1.7 million without power
At least 5 people have died and more than 700 000 customers (approximately 1.7 million people) were left without power as a powerful coastal storm swept up the East Coast of United States over the past couple of days.
Record rainfall and major flooding hit Carolinas as storm moves up East Coast
Heavy rains and flooding struck the Carolinas on December 17, 2023, as a powerful storm system moved up the East Coast, causing record rainfall in Charleston and significant flooding along the South Carolina coast.
Powerful storm system tracks up the eastern seaboard this weekend, U.S.
A strong storm system tracking up the Eastern Seaboard this weekend is expected to bring heavy rain, strong winds, and thunderstorms, with a Slight Risk of excessive rainfall issued for parts of the Mid-Atlantic into New England.
Severe storms to impact Eastern United States
A significant weather event is set to impact the Eastern United States this weekend, as a strong storm originating from the Gulf of Mexico moves across Florida and then up the East Coast. The storm is predicted to bring heavy to excessive rain, gusty winds, and moderate coastal flooding to much of the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic regions. Additionally, snow is expected over the Great Lakes and central Appalachians following this system on Monday.
Storms on the horizon for California
As the week before Christmas approaches, California is gearing up for a possible shift in weather patterns, with indications of a wetter regime on the horizon. AccuWeather senior meteorologist Alex Sosnowski notes that the extent of the storminess will hinge on El Niño’s influence and other climatic factors in the coming weeks.
Strong cold front sweeps across Central and Eastern U.S. this weekend
A strong cold front is moving across the Midwest, Great Lakes, and lower Mississippi Valley, bringing showers and thunderstorms into the weekend. The front is expected to reach the East Coast by Sunday, December 10, 2023, with severe thunderstorms forecast in areas from east Texas to the lower Mississippi River Valley.
Strong atmospheric river drops record rainfall in the Pacific Northwest, U.S.
A powerful atmospheric river has brought record-breaking rainfall to Washington and Oregon, causing widespread flooding and two fatalities as of December 5. The National Weather Service forecasts the storms to continue until December 7. Notable impacts include record river levels, such as the Stillaguamish River reaching a historic 6.50 m (21.34 feet), and extensive property damage across both states.
Prolonged winter storm to batter Pacific Northwest with rain and heavy snow
The Pacific Northwest is bracing for a prolonged winter storm that is forecasted to last through the weekend, threatening the region with a mix of heavy rain in the coastal ranges and lower Cascades and significant snowfall in the mountain passes. This event corresponds with the CW3E’s forecast of several atmospheric rivers, set to affect the area from Saturday, December 2, through the following week.
