Top Weather Events of 2024

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2 Jan 2025 3:00 AM

JANUARY
It only took 9 days for 2024 to see its first billion-dollar disaster. From severe storms to ice storms, January kicked off the year with a bang. Meteorologist Alana Cameron details the first month of the year as we look back on the Top Weather Events of 2024.  

FEBRUARY
In a month normally known for wintry weather, February was dominated by severe storms, wildfires and atmospheric rivers. Meteorologist Taban Sharifi has a look at these Top Weather Events of 2024.  

MARCH
A massive coast to coast storm highlights the third month of 2024. Meteorologist Kevin Schneider details the Top Weather Events of March 2024. 

APRIL
Spring storms can bring everything from blizzards to blockbuster severe weather. April 2024 broke records in both departments. Meteorologist Jackie Brown looks back on April in our Top Weather Events of 2024. 

MAY
Seven billion-dollar disasters, causing a record number of May tornadoes. 2024’s historic severe weather season peaked in May and Meteorologist Dave Holder tells us why in our Top Weather Events of 2024. 

JUNE
June kicked off hurricane season, but saw a wide range of extreme weather. Meteorologist Karissa Klos highlights severe weather, fires and floods as we continue our look at the Top Weather Events of 2024.  

JULY
Hurricane Beryl broke records in July, and went on to spark one of several severe weather outbreaks across the country. Meteorologist Rob Bradley highlights July in our Top Weather Events of 2024.

 

AUGUST
Soggy storms saturated the headlines in August. Meteorologist Brittany Lockley looks back on the Top Weather Events of August 2024. 

SEPTEMBER
Not one, but three landfalling tropical systems impacted the U.S. in September of 2024, including the devastating impacts of Helene. Meteorologist Rob Bradley shows us the impacts of the height of hurricane season in our Top Weather Events of 2024.  

OCTOBER
Historic heat and hurricanes remained relentless in October. Meteorologist Patrick Crawford highlights Hurricane Milton and record setting fall heat in our Top Weather Events of 2024.  

NOVEMBER
Record setting precipitation was a recurring theme in November... from overnight tornadoes to the beginning of the lake effect onslaught. Meteorologist Tracey Anthony has the details as we look back at the Top Weather Events of 2024. 

DECEMBER
Back-to-back-to-back lake effect snow events blanketed the Great Lakes this month and San Francisco saw its first ever tornado warning. Meteorologist Taban Sharifi rounds out the final month of the year in our Top Weather Events of 2024.  

 

EXTRAS 

ATLANTIC HURRICANE SEASON RECAP
The Atlantic Hurricane Season of 2024 will be remembered for one of the most dangerous and deadly storms of a generation. Hurricane was one of five tropical systems to make landfall along the U.S. Gulf Coast this year.  Senior National Field Correspondent Will Nunley looks back at the deep impacts felt by a storm weary region.  

EXTREME HEAT AND DROUGHT
Record breaking heat and debilitating drought once again became a thread through 2024. Meteorologist Jesse Kelley shows us that regardless of season, record warm and dry conditions made headlines this year. 

AURORA BOREALIS/GEOMAGNETIC STORMS
2024 brought us some of the most spectacular views of the Aurora Borealis, farther south than we’ve seen in years! Meteorologist Dave Holder takes a look back at the science and the beauty of this year’s solar storms. 

APRIL 2024'S TOTAL SOLAR ECLIPSE
Did you see it? Millions across the country gathered in the path of totality to see a rare, breathtaking celestial event. Meteorologist Jackie Brown takes us back to April 8th, 2024 for this year’s Total Solar Eclipse. 

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