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Hawaii governor declares state of emergency ahead of the threat of catastrophic flooding

December 6, 2021 1:14 AM CNN Newsource

By Joe Sutton, Andy Rose and Haley Brink, CNN The Hawaiian Islands could experience “catastrophic flooding” from a storm system lasting…

A blizzard warning is in effect for Hawaii as the lower 48 contends with a snow drought

December 3, 2021 9:38 AM CNN Newsource

By Allison Chinchar, CNN Meteorologist As of Friday morning, only two states in the US have blizzard warnings — and they are Alaska and Hawaii.…

It’s December and it hasn’t snowed in Denver yet. That’s never been recorded

December 2, 2021 3:35 AM CNN Newsource

By Derek Van Dam, CNN Meteorologist Snowless in Colorado? No, this is not a follow-up to the Tom Hanks movie “Sleepless in Seattle,” but…

Atlantic hurricane season ends up as more costly than the record-breaking one in 2020

November 30, 2021 2:30 AM CNN Newsource

By Allison Chinchar and Haley Brink, CNN Meteorologists The 2021 Atlantic hurricane season, just like the 2020 season, was one for the record books…

It hasn’t been a lake for a century. An atmospheric river just made it one again

November 29, 2021 12:04 PM CNN Newsource

By Jennifer Gray, CNN meteorologist Another atmospheric river will be streaming into western Washington and parts of British Columbia, Canada, this…

Two storm systems could cause travel woes this weekend

November 27, 2021 7:36 AM CNN Newsource

By Haley Brink and Tyler Mauldin, CNN Meteorologists One of the busiest travel weekends of the year is here and if you are among the estimated 53.4…

At least 2 dead as Storm Arwen thrashes the UK

November 27, 2021 4:40 AM CNN Newsource

By Hannah Ryan, CNN At least two people are reported to have died as Britain was battered by severe weather with winds reaching speeds of over 90 mph…

Thousands without power in Southern California as fierce winds fuel potential wildfire threat for 17 million people

November 26, 2021 1:05 AM CNN Newsource

By Aya Elamroussi, CNN More than 70,000 homes and businesses in Southern California lost power on Thanksgiving as the region battles dangerously dry…

Travel weather gets tricky as many return home from Thanksgiving

November 25, 2021 11:56 AM CNN Newsource

By Robert Shackelford, Derek Van Dam, Gene Norman, and Jennifer Gray, CNN Meteorologists Now that your bellies are full and the leftovers are nearly…

Strong winds and low humidity increase threat of wildfires and power shutoffs in Southern California over Thanksgiving holiday

November 23, 2021 11:47 PM CNN Newsource

By Joe Sutton and Kelly McCleary, CNN Blustery and dry Santa Ana winds are whipping up a wildfire threat in Southern California this week,…

‘Tranquil’ Thanksgiving travel weather for most, with some minor hiccups for others

November 23, 2021 11:48 AM CNN Newsource

By Judson Jones, CNN Meteorologist About two-thirds of the country should be truly thankful for the weather this holiday season as Thanksgiving…

La Niña to batter Australia with rain over the summer in a wet and windy holiday period

November 23, 2021 3:52 AM CNN Newsource

By Angela Dewan, CNN Australians are bracing for a wet and windy summer for a second year in a row as meteorologists said Tuesday that a La Niña…

Wind, rain and snow could all delay holiday travel this week

November 22, 2021 8:27 AM CNN Newsource

By Judson Jones, CNN Meteorologist Holiday travelers should be thankful as Thanksgiving week kicks off on a tranquil note across much of the Lower…

Blustery winds, chilly temperatures and some snow: Here’s your Thanksgiving week forecast

November 21, 2021 3:42 AM CNN Newsource

By Allison Chinchar, CNN Meteorologist As millions of Americans gear up to travel this Thanksgiving holiday week, forecast models continue to show a…

Texas could repeat its electricity crisis if extreme weather hits this winter

November 20, 2021 2:00 AM CNN Newsource

By Tyler Mauldin, CNN Several regions of the United States are at risk of widespread power outages if extreme weather hits this winter, according to…

Storm systems may cause a headache for Thanksgiving travel

November 19, 2021 12:12 PM CNN Newsource

By Judson Jones, CNN Meteorologist A significant storm system is forecast to bring powerful winds, which could mean disruptions at major airports…

Weather will impact holiday travel. Here is the day-by-day forecast

November 18, 2021 1:53 PM CNN Newsource

By Allison Chinchar, CNN Meteorologist Thanksgiving holiday travel could be a messy one, as forecast models continue to show the potential for…

The Northeast braces for weather whiplash as shorts give way to parkas

November 18, 2021 9:28 AM CNN Newsource

By Pedram Javaheri, CNN It has been a wild week of varying temperatures for parts of the eastern US, and it’s about to get even more…

One of the largest ports in North America is experiencing big delays due to flooding in Pacific Northwest, officials say

November 18, 2021 3:42 AM CNN Newsource

By Aya Elamroussi, Amy Simonson and Paul P. Murphy, CNN There are significant delays for railways and trucks using the Canadian port city of…

Potential remains for plunging temperatures and a ‘significant storm’ during Thanksgiving week

November 17, 2021 9:06 AM CNN Newsource

By Judson Jones, CNN Meteorologist Holiday travel was reduced by the pandemic last year, but this time round it’s expected to look more like…

Searchers recover body from British Columbia mudslide

November 16, 2021 6:11 PM CNN Newsource

By Amy Simonson and Paul P. Murphy, CNN The body of a woman has been recovered from a mudslide that occurred Monday morning near Lillooet, British…

This city had its hottest day on record this summer. 140 days later, it had its wettest

November 16, 2021 12:35 PM CNN Newsource

By Rachel Ramirez, CNN The city of Abbotsford in British Columbia, just north of the US border near Vancouver, recorded its hottest day ever in late…

A ‘potentially significant’ storm could hit the East Coast with rain and snow during the busy Thanksgiving travel week

November 16, 2021 11:53 AM CNN Newsource

By Judson Jones, CNN Meteorologist Thanksgiving is just over a week away, but holiday travel will start as early as Friday for some. A significant…

Washington town sees 75% of homes damaged by floodwaters

November 15, 2021 11:18 PM CNN Newsource

By Joe Sutton, Amy Simonson, Sharif Paget, Kelly McCleary and Steve Almasy, CNN Three out of every four homes in the Washington town of Sumas have…

Hundreds rescued from British Columbia roadways after hammering rain triggers mudslides

November 15, 2021 5:56 PM CNN Newsource

By Jenn Selva and Claudia Dominguez, CNN Hundreds of people trapped on British Columbia roadways by mudslides Monday have been rescued, officials…

Category 5 atmospheric river brings record-breaking river levels to the Pacific Northwest

November 15, 2021 10:02 AM CNN Newsource

By Jennifer Gray, CNN meteorologist While more than 90% of the West is currently in some sort of drought, the one area that doesn’t need more…

Rain, hail and a tornado hit parts of Northeast

November 13, 2021 12:59 PM CNN Newsource

By Gene Norman Rain, hail, gusty winds and a tornado hit parts of the Northeast on Saturday afternoon as a cold front made its way through the area,…

Blizzard warnings issued as upper Midwest snowstorm begins to strengthen

November 11, 2021 8:12 AM CNN Newsource

By Derek Van Dam and Judson Jones, CNN meteorologists The first significant winter storm of the season is impacting many across the Dakotas and…

Right on cue, a developing winter storm will blast the Midwest with first snow of the season

November 10, 2021 12:34 PM CNN Newsource

By Derek Van Dam, CNN Meteorologist Rain, snow, wind and thunderstorms. This week has it all as autumn and winter battle it out from the Midwest to…

Atmospheric river returns to the West Coast

November 9, 2021 8:44 AM CNN Newsource

By Jennifer Gray, CNN meteorologist Another deluge is on tap for the West this week as a series of systems line up and take aim at the Pacific…