Marine experts are warning that shark sightings could increase along Southern California beaches this year following unusually warm ocean conditions. According to Chris Lowe, director of the Shark Lab at California State University, Long Beach, coastal waters in the region serve as a nursery for juvenile great white sharks. Many of these sharks are remaining … Read more
April offers a variety of celestial events for stargazers in Kentucky, including a full “pink” moon, a meteor shower and a potentially bright comet. The full moon, commonly known as the “pink moon,” will reach peak illumination at 10:12 p.m. EDT on April 1. Despite its name, the moon will not appear pink. The term … Read more
MIAMI, Fla. — Travelers at major South Florida airports faced long security lines, flight delays and cancellations Monday as a partial federal government shutdown, stormy weather and heavy spring break travel created major disruptions. Hundreds of flights were delayed or canceled at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport and Miami International Airport, leaving passengers waiting for hours. At … Read more
MIAMI, Fla. — South Florida could experience localized flooding and additional thunderstorms Monday after a weekend marked by widespread rain and stormy conditions. Forecasters say another round of scattered showers and thunderstorms is expected to move across the region throughout the day. According to the National Weather Service, South Florida is under a Level 1 … Read more
Strong wind gusts swept through the Chicago, Illinois region on Friday, causing widespread disruptions including power outages, flight delays and structural damage in several communities. A High Wind Warning was issued overnight and remained in effect until the afternoon as gusts reached nearly 60 mph. Forecasters later downgraded the warning to a wind advisory, with … Read more
Several unusually warm March months have been recorded in Kentucky over the past century, reflecting a long-term warming trend linked to climate change. According to data compiled by Stacker using information from the National Centers for Environmental Information, temperatures across the United States have steadily increased over the past century. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric … Read more
Severe weather is expected to move through Kentucky on Wednesday, with forecasters warning of two separate rounds of storms that could bring strong winds, hail and a possible tornado threat. According to the National Weather Service, the first wave of storms is expected between 4 a.m. and 10 a.m. This round is forecast to be … Read more
A powerful EF3 tornado left a home in ruins near Union Lake in Union City after violent storms swept through the area on March 6. Homeowner Chris Henke said the property, where he had planned to retire with his wife, was likely a total loss after the storm tore through the area. The couple was … Read more
A strong Santa Ana wind event is expected to impact much of Southern California through the weekend, bringing powerful gusts, warm temperatures and the potential for hazardous conditions. Meteorologists say winds began developing Friday and are expected to peak Saturday morning. The event has prompted a Next Weather Alert across the region through Sunday. According … Read more
Snow and wintry conditions returned to parts of West Virginia this week, leading to hazardous travel on roadways statewide. Mountainous areas saw more than a foot of snow in some locations, while lower elevations received a light dusting to a few inches. Though totals were lighter than the storm’s core impacts in the Mid-Atlantic and … Read more