• Severe weather outbreak expected March 4 in Lower Mississippi Valley and Mid-South

    ByRishav Kothari

    A powerful storm is forecast to sweep through the central U.S., bringing in severe weather through mid-week as it moves from the Southern and Central Plains to the Great Lakes Region from Monday through Wednesday, March 3–6, 2025. A more significant severe weather outbreak is expected on Tuesday, March 4, in the Lower Mississippi Valley and Mid-South, with threats of strong winds, large hail, and possible tornadoes. The Storm Prediction Center has issued a Slight Risk (level 2 of 5) for parts of the Southern Plains today, while an Enhanced Risk (level 3 of 5) is in place for Tuesday and Wednesday across the Lower Mississippi Valley.

  • Forced evacuations and burn ban as wildfires spread across North and South Carolina

    ByRishav Kothari

    A series of wildfires erupted across North and South Carolina over the weekend, fueled by dry vegetation, low humidity, and gusty winds, prompting evacuations, road closures, and a statewide burning ban in South Carolina. As of early Sunday, firefighting crews are battling blazes that have collectively scorched thousands of acres, with some fires remaining at 0% containment.