Historic heatwave poised to hit dozens of US states this weekend Temperatures expected to be 20F to 30F above average for this time of year, breaking records and raising health fears The Guardian - US · May 20, 2022
Beating The Hidden Dangers Of Heat Waves Be careful how you cool off — it could save your life. Zenger · May 19, 2022
Dusty Storms Stampede Through Northern Plains With 100 MPH Winds An “inland hurricane” stampeded across South Dakota, calling to mind the 1930s Dust Bowl era. Zenger · May 16, 2022
In Alaska, warmer days can bring catastrophic flooding as frozen rivers break up Spring comes late to western Alaska and brings a mix of anxiety and anticipation. Citizen scientists use traditional knowledge to predict river breakup and flooding for dozens of remote communities. WEKU · May 13, 2022
Meet The Man Whose Name Is Synonymous With Tornadoes Tetsuya "Ted" Fujita, aka “Mr. Tornado,” created the scale for ranking the severest storms. Zenger · May 11, 2022
Ice Jam: Disaster Emergency Declared As Freezing Waters Flood Alaskan Village Tanana River ice jam floods Manley Hot Springs in worst flooding event since 1956. Zenger · May 11, 2022
US Wildfire Forecast: Drought To Spur Another Intense Season AccuWeather predicts numerous fires fueled by continued lack of rainfall in Western U.S. Zenger · May 6, 2022
Double Whammy: Second Twister Shreds Same Kansas Town Thirty-one years later, Andover, a Wichita suburb, was hit again by a destructive tornado. Zenger · May 5, 2022
Severe weather possible for central and eastern Kentucky Strong to severe thunderstorms are possible this afternoon and evening throughout much of central and eastern Kentucky. WEKU · May 3, 2022
Chicago weather: 3 tornadoes confirmed during Saturday night storms CHICAGO — Saturday’s severe weather spurred at least three verified tornadoes in northern Illinois that have been confirmed by meteorologists at the National Weather Service’s Chicago office, agency officials said Sunday. Chicago Tribune · May 1, 2022
Three meteorology students killed in car crash driving back from storm chasing trip to Kansas Hours before their tragic deaths, the students had posted videos on Twitter of a tornado in Kansas The Independent UK · May 1, 2022
Trump rally in Nebraska cancelled due to severe weather Trump postpones planned Nebraska rally for embattled gubernatorial candidate Charles Herbster The Independent UK · Apr 29, 2022
April storms make small dent in California’s drought, but it’s not enough LOS ANGELES — The late-season burst of snow and moisture that blanketed Northern California in April helped make a small dent in drought conditions, experts said, but the majority of the state is still far below where it needs to be as it heads toward the hot, dry months of… Los Angeles Times · Apr 25, 2022
‘Yuck’: Northeast Residents React To April Snowstorms The crazy mix of winter-spring weather produced a flurry of social-media comments and canceled several MLB games. Zenger · Apr 20, 2022
Axios · Apr 13, 2022 Major storm slams Western and Central U.S. There were reports of tornado damage in Texas tonight.
Tribune News Service · Apr 7, 2022 Texas' drought is the worst in years. Is the state on the brink of widespread disaster? FORT WORTH, Texas — Texas is in the worst drought conditions since 2011, when 95% of the state was in drought. Eleven years ago, parched conditions caused more than $7 billion in crop and livestock losses, sparked wildfires, pushed power grids to the limit and reduced reservoirs to dangerously low…
The Independent UK · Apr 2, 2022 Meteorologist pauses live weather report to call family about tornado warning Doug Kammerer noted that the storm was set pass ‘right over my house’
The Independent UK · Apr 1, 2022 Meteorologist pauses live weather report to call family about tornado warning Doug Kammerer noted that the storm was set pass ‘right over my house’
The Independent UK · Mar 28, 2022 2 people, dog rescued from river as storm douses California Two people and a dog were rescued from the rain-swollen Los Angeles River as a vigorous late-season storm moved through California
The Independent UK · Mar 28, 2022 Some 40 vehicles collide on snowy Pennsylvania highway A collision involving more than 40 vehicles closed a portion of Interstate 81 in Pennsylvania and sent more than a dozen people to area hospitals
Zenger · Mar 25, 2022 The First Scientists Who Dared To Forecast ‘An Act Of God’ Weather forecasters in the late 1940s didn't have supercomputers, satellite data or advanced radar capabilities.
Los Angeles Times · Mar 23, 2022 Early spring heat wave shatters temperature records across California LOS ANGELES — California’s record-dry start to the year is converging with record-high temperatures as an early spring heat wave settles over large swaths of the state.
Zenger · Mar 23, 2022 Tornado Wreaks Havoc In New Orleans, Leaves At Least 1 Dead When the funnel was spotted, people in a city generally without basements had to look for shelter elsewhere.
The Independent UK · Mar 23, 2022 Multi-vortex tornado strikes New Orleans killing at least one person as severe storm system envelops the south Harrowing footage showed the gigantic funnel scything across the city’s night sky on Tuesday evening
Irish Mirror · Mar 23, 2022 New Orleans: Tornado rips through city as at least one dead and thousands left without power after horror storm The city was badly affected by Hurricane Katrina back in 2005