Weather

UNITED STATES — A broad and strengthening band of warmer-than-average ocean water is spreading across the eastern and central Pacific, signaling the early stages of what could become a developing El Niño pattern over the coming year. Sea surface temperature anomaly data from early March show a pronounced “warm tongue” extending westward from the coast…

UNITED STATES — A very active stretch of winter weather is unfolding across the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes, with multiple storm systems lining up over the next week and the potential for significant snowfall totals — including areas where snow could accumulate in feet rather than inches. Forecast guidance shows at least two additional…

UNITED STATES — Maryland and northern Virginia are under a conditional severe weather threat today, with forecasters closely watching storm development west of the Baltimore–Washington corridor that could later move east and bring damaging winds — and possibly a tornado — into the metro area this evening. While the overall tornado probabilities remain relatively low…

UNITED STATES — Northwest Oregon and southwest Washington are bracing for a prolonged atmospheric river event that could deliver 3 to 10 inches of rainfall in some locations through Friday, increasing the risk of minor river flooding, small stream overflow, and landslides in steep terrain. The 72-hour rainfall forecast from Wednesday morning through early Saturday…

UNITED STATES — A destructive long-tracked supercell carved a tornado path exceeding 150 miles across parts of Illinois and Indiana, producing several tornadoes — some likely intense — and leaving at least two fatalities reported in Indiana. Radar-based MRMS rotation swath data reveals a continuous, high-end rotational signature stretching from central Illinois into northern Indiana,…

UNITED STATES — A potentially significant wind storm is taking shape for the Pacific Northwest, with western Washington — particularly the Puget Sound region and areas along the Strait of Juan de Fuca — facing the risk of widespread 50+ mph wind gusts and localized gusts over 70 mph near the water. Forecast model guidance…

UNITED STATES — A renewed strong tornado threat is unfolding today across parts of the Deep South and extending northeast into the Ohio Valley and central Appalachians, with forecasters warning that a few tornadoes are possible — and at least one could become strong. The latest tornado outlook highlights two primary corridors of concern: one…

UNITED STATES — Parts of the Mid-Atlantic are being closely monitored this afternoon for a conditional but noteworthy severe weather setup that could produce isolated large hail and perhaps a couple of tornadoes. High-resolution model guidance (HRRR 14z run, valid this afternoon) highlights a focused corridor stretching from western Pennsylvania through central Pennsylvania and into…

UNITED STATES — The Storm Prediction Center (SPC) issued its 11:48 AM CDT Public Severe Weather Outlook (PWO) highlighting an elevated and potentially dangerous severe weather setup across parts of the Midwest, particularly Illinois and Indiana. The Severe Weather Outlook for March 10, 2026, maintains a Level 4 out of 5 Moderate risk across portions…

UNITED STATES — After the Storm Prediction Center (SPC) upgraded parts of the Midwest to a Moderate (Level 4 of 5) severe weather risk, attention is now centered on a broad tornado corridor stretching from South Texas to the Great Lakes. An independent tornado forecast issued prior to the SPC upgrade outlined two primary areas…