Severe storms threaten 75 million in the US after tornadoes killed 7 in Iowa
By Travis Caldwell, Dakin Andone, Judson Jones and Amir Vera, CNN More than 75 million people from Atlanta to Philadelphia faced the threat of severe…
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Tornado warnings were delayed to the public during deadly weekend outbreak
At least six people were killed in a tornado in Madison County, Iowa, which is southwest of Des Moines. An initial estimate shows it was an EF3…
Continue ReadingTornadoes kill 7, including 2 children, near Des Moines, Iowa, officials say
By Andy Rose and Melissa Alonso, CNN Seven people, including two children, died in a series of tornadoes that ripped through multiple counties near…
Continue ReadingWeekend weather includes snow, tornadoes and critical fire threat
By Allison Chinchar, CNN Meteorologist March may mean the arrival of spring, but Mother Nature doesn’t always get that memo. This…
Continue ReadingWeekend weather includes snow, tornadoes and critical fire threat
Two storm systems will make their way across the US this weekend bringing severe storms, flooding, snow, ice, critical fire conditions, and record…
Continue ReadingCalifornia’s chances of getting much needed rain are slim
By Tom Sater and Monica Garrett, CNN It’s been a soggy week for the Pacific Northwest, as another powerful atmospheric river unloaded fierce…
Continue ReadingCalifornia’s chances of getting much needed rain are slim
Unseasonably warm temperatures remain across the South as the West sees rain, snow, and cold temperatures. CNN meteorologist Derek Van Dam has the…
Continue ReadingSuper fog contributes to fatal crashes on I-95
By Judson Jones and Monica Garrett, CNN Five crashes, two of which killed three people, occurred along a stretch of I-95 in Volusia County, Florida,…
Continue ReadingMarch in the Midwest usually means snow. This weekend it could mean tornadoes
By Allison Chinchar, CNN Meteorologist March in the Midwest usually brings to mind snow, ice, and bitter cold temperatures, but this weekend, thanks…
Continue ReadingBarring a ‘miracle,’ California snowpack will end the season below average
By Caitlin Kaiser and Stephanie Elam, CNN Winter is California’s wet season, but a discouraging snow survey performed on Tuesday, along with an…
Continue ReadingBarring a ‘miracle,’ California snowpack will end the season below average
Less snow than usual in California’s mountains means the state is probably in for another drought…
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CNN Editorial Research Here’s some background information about wildfires. About Wildfires are sometimes called “wildland fires.”…
Continue ReadingSpring starts today, at least for meteorologists
By Jennifer Gray, CNN Meteorologist Spring starts Tuesday, but If you Google the word spring, it responds with March 20. You have NOT gone through a…
Continue Reading‘Extreme’ atmospheric river triggers avalanche warnings
By Haley Brink, CNN meteorologist An “extreme” atmospheric river is hitting the Pacific Northwest, bringing the threat of avalanches and…
Continue Reading‘Extreme’ atmospheric river triggers avalanche warnings
An atmospheric river event is pushing into the Pacific Northwest, increasing the risk of flooding, strong winds and even avalanches. CNN…
Continue ReadingA category 4 atmospheric river is forecast to drench the Pacific Northwest early this week
By Haley Brink, CNN meteorologist A category 4 out of 5 atmospheric river is forecast to bring heavy rain, river flooding and snow to the Pacific…
Continue ReadingRanking heat waves like hurricanes is being proposed in California
By Allison Chinchar, CNN Meteorologist Heat waves are the deadliest weather disaster in the US. They account for nearly 150 fatalities per year, more…
Continue ReadingWinter storm pulls out of New England late Friday
By Jay Croft, Haley Brink and Aya Elamroussi, CNN A winter storm that brought heavy snow and ice to parts of the Northeast on Friday is beginning to…
Continue ReadingWinter storm pulls out of New England late Friday
The winter storm that previously impacted the Midwest is now heading to the Northeast, bringing heavy snowfall throughout the day today to cities…
Continue ReadingWinter storm bringing treacherous icy conditions to South and Midwest before dumping heavy snow in Northeast
By Aya Elamroussi, CNN A far-reaching winter storm was expected to bring dangerous ice to roads in parts of the South and Midwest on Thursday before…
Continue ReadingWinter storm pulls out of New England late Friday
A wintry mix is forecast to fall over a widespread area that extends from Texas to Maine. CNN Meteorologist Pedram Javaheri has the timing as well…
Continue ReadingA dangerous ice storm is developing as cold and warm temperatures clash
By Caitlin Kaiser and Judson Jones, CNN As the second storm of the week sweeps across the US, clashing temperatures will cause dangerous winter…
Continue ReadingA dangerous ice storm is developing as cold and warm temperatures clash
Subzero wind chills can be felt as far south as Texas, where freezing rain and sleet are developing ahead of the next winter storm. CNN…
Continue ReadingNearly 70% of the country will drop below freezing this week
By Judson Jones, CNN Meteorologist For some, it may still feel 10 to 20 degrees above average today, maybe even tomorrow. But cold air will take over…
Continue ReadingNearly 70% of the country will drop below freezing this week
Extreme weather continues from coast to coast. Temperatures will plummet 40°-50° before another winter storm brings the risk of snow and ice from…
Continue ReadingSnow, sleet and freezing rain to cross the US in series of storms
By Jennifer Gray, CNN Meteorologist Beginning today, a series of winter storms will impact the northern tier of the country, mainly from the northern…
Continue ReadingSnow, sleet and freezing rain to cross the US in series of storms
Plunging temperatures and wintry weather will grip the Northern Tier while severe storms and flooding threaten areas from the Plains to the…
Continue ReadingMillions of Americans will be forced into an involuntary polar plunge this week
By Allison Chinchar, CNN Meteorologist After a mild end to the weekend for many states, Old Man Winter will make a comeback as we start off the new…
Continue ReadingMillions of Americans will be forced into an involuntary polar plunge this week
A winter storm could bring snow and arctic temperatures to some Western states and heavy rain to the South. CNN’s Allison Chinchar has the latest…
Continue ReadingFrom wind and snow, here are the conditions expected in today’s sprawling storm
After a day of heavy rain, tornadoes, snow, and ice, much of the East is left with cold and windy conditions. CNN meteorologist Derek Van Dam has the…
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