Two atmospheric rivers have battered the U.S. West Coast since January 31, 2025, bringing record rainfall to San Francisco and triggering landslides and flooding across California. At least one person was hospitalized.
A long-duration atmospheric river (AR) continues to impact Northern California, bringing heavy precipitation, with two additional moisture pulses expected before it dissipates on Wednesday, February 5, 2025.
A strong atmospheric river (AR) is set to bring heavy rainfall to northern California starting Sunday, February 2, 2025, with forecasts indicating up to 380 mm (15 inches) in the Sierra Nevada, increasing the risk of flash floods and debris flows near the burn scars.
The severe cross-country storm brought record rains and significant flooding to Dallas-Fort Worth areas through Thursday, January 30, 2025, leading to severe travel disruptions across the region. The storm also brought significant rain across Texas, Arkansas, and Oklahoma prompting several Flash Flood Warnings.
An extended period of landfalling atmospheric river (AR) activity will bring heavy precipitation to Northern and Central California starting January 31, 2025, and continuing into the following week. The event is expected to cause significant hydrologic impacts, with heavy rain, high-elevation snow, and potential flooding.
Parts of Texas and the Northern Gulf Coast will experience a bout of severe weather this week as a powerful cross-country storm sweeps through the south-central U.S., beginning on Thursday, January 30, 2025. The storm is expected to dump heavy snow in the southwest and the Rockies. Several areas such as Dallas and Arlington are already under Flood Watches and Warnings.
A Starlink satellite reentry created a bright fireball-like spectacle across the Midwest skies at 03:00 UTC on January 29, 2025 (21:00 local time on January 28), with debris visible across multiple states and many observers initially mistaking it for a meteor.
A shallow earthquake registered by the USGS as an M4.5 hit near Falls City, Karnes County at 03:36 UTC on Thursday, January 30, 2025 (21:36 local time on Wednesday, January 29). The agency is reporting a depth of 3.7 km (2.3 miles). The quake was felt as far away as San Antonio, 71 km (44 miles) from Falls City.
A High Wind Warning and a Flood Watch have been issued for Maui County as a powerful winter storm brings heavy rainfall, high winds, and flood risks through Friday, January 30, 2025.
Toxic waste from burned lithium batteries, asbestos, and synthetic materials poses a significant risk in California’s wildfire-affected areas. Cleanup efforts are being delayed as hazardous substances require specialized removal before residents can safely return.
