If you’re willing to brave the bitter cold, parts of Illinois may have a chance to see the northern lights Monday night. The National Weather Service has issued a rare severe, or G4, geomagnetic storm watch for Monday evening, raising the possibility that the aurora borealis could be visible across portions of the state. While … Read more
The period around Martin Luther King Jr. Day is historically the coldest stretch of winter, and today lived up to that reputation — even though mid-December brought a few colder days. Under clear skies tonight, temperatures are dropping into the teens and are expected to bottom out between 5 and 10 degrees by daybreak. But … Read more
A preliminary magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck Monday evening just five miles north-northeast of Indio Hills, rattling communities across Southern California. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the quake hit just before 6 p.m. at a depth of nearly 2 miles. Officials said the epicenter was about 14.5 miles north of Coachella and 16.6 miles northeast … Read more
A cold weather alert was issued Thursday evening as a blast of frigid air moved into South Florida, bringing falling temperatures and strong, chilly winds overnight. A cold weather advisory is in effect for Broward and Miami-Dade counties from 3 a.m. to 9 a.m. Friday. Wind chills are expected to dip to around 35°F or … Read more
Residents across the Tampa Bay area should keep a light jacket for the morning commute and sunglasses for the afternoon ride home. A pattern of foggy mornings followed by sunny, warm afternoons is settling in for the rest of the week, pushing temperatures well above seasonal averages before a major cool‑down arrives early next week. … Read more
A developing storm system later this week is raising concerns for strong to potentially severe thunderstorms across parts of the Mid-South and Ohio Valley, with Kentucky, Tennessee, Arkansas, Mississippi, and southern Ohio most at risk. Meteorologists say the approaching system is drawing warm, humid air northward as a broad upper-level trough moves in from the … Read more
Tampa Bay residents will experience a dramatic temperature swing this week, with near-summer warmth giving way to a sudden blast of winterlike air by Sunday. Forecasters say the region will see a familiar pattern through the workweek: dense morning fog followed by mostly sunny, warm afternoons. Areas of fog are expected before 9 a.m. through … Read more
A calm and cool start greeted South Florida early Monday, with temperatures mostly in the low 60s along the coast and upper 50s inland. Some areas inland saw patchy dense fog, reducing visibility in certain neighborhoods. The National Weather Service issued a Dense Fog Advisory until 9 a.m. for inland Broward County, warning that visibility … Read more
Following a historic winter blast in early 2025 that shattered snowfall records across the Gulf Coast and Florida Panhandle, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has strengthened its winter-weather response efforts. Though hurricanes, heavy rainfall, flooding, and heat waves are far more common in the Sunshine State, FDOT officials said they take an “expect the … Read more
Winter storm warnings are in effect across large portions of the U.S. as a powerful system threatens to dump up to 14 inches of snow from Monday, December 8, through Wednesday, December 10, according to the National Weather Service (NWS). Forecasters warn of hazardous travel, particularly during morning and evening commutes. Worst-Affected Areas The heaviest … Read more