Here is a look at some of our top weather stories for Friday, May 25th, 2018: Subtropical Storm Alberto Subtropical Storm Alberto formed Friday morning in the western Caribbean. As of 11 AM EDT, the storm had max wind of 40 mph and was moving toward the north, northeast at 6 mph. The system itself…

As we head into Memorial Day weekend, there is the threat for severe thunderstorms in the middle sections of the country. A slight risk for severe thunderstorms stretches from the western Great Lakes to the Red River of the South. With limited wind shear, the tornado risk is low. Strong, gusty winds and large hail…

Tropical development has finally happened. What was Invest 90-L is now called Subtropical Storm Alberto. This system will continue to bring the same threat as we have been highlighting in previous forecasts-  heavy rain, rip currents, and gusty winds will threaten much of the Gulf Coast for this holiday weekend. Alberto is located over the…

From NOAA by Michelle L'Heureux First, confession time: my expertise is in forecasting ENSO (La Nina and El Nino conditions), but luckily, my colleagues at the NOAA Climate Prediction Center (CPC) are the world-class forecasters who provide climate outlooks, including the seasonal monthly and 90 day outlooks. We often mention the seasonal outlooks because ENSO has a clearer footprint on them.…

Very warm temperatures will allow for a strong increase in moisture over the High Plains this weekend.  A developing low pressure system will have plenty of moisture to work with as it sweeps through the region out of the Northwest.  This will mean several opportunities for heavy rain and flooding could be a factor, especially…

If necessary, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) will send a crew of meteorologists and scientists into the tropical wave (Invest 90L) on Friday. NHC usually plans a reconnaissance flight to get that incredibly-vital information of what's exactly happening inside a storm, or in this case, a tropical wave. Pilots fly into the weather system, conduct…

Believe it or not, winter weather is headed to the mountains of California in late May!! A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for portions of the Sierra Nevada Mountains from 5AM Friday morning, until 5AM Saturday morning.  This advisory is for elevations at or above 8,000 feet.  One to three inches of snow are…

Large hail fell yesterday from the High Plains to New Mexico and more severe storms are likely in the mid section of the nation today (Thursday). Golf ball to baseball sized hail fell in New Mexico Wednesday, producing some damage to cars and homes. There is a slight risk for severe thunderstorms today from the…

Here are some of our top weather stories for Thursday, May 24th, 2018: Tropical Disturbance Brewing A tropical disturbance in the western Caribbean has an 80 percent chance of forming into a sub-tropical storm or tropical depression in the next 5 days, as the system meanders north into a more favorable weather environment. This system…