London thunderstorms warning issued by Met Office with flash flooding expected
A yellow thunderstorm alert was issued for London and South England, warning of potential flooding, lightning strikes, and disruption in transportation. [ more ]
Public schools to go remote, alternate side parking canceled as Brooklyn preps for Tuesday snowstorm * Brooklyn Paper
Brooklyn and the rest of the five boroughs are under a Winter Storm Watch for a snowstorm that is expected to bring 5-8 inches of snow and strong winds on Feb. 13.
New York City public schools will shift to remote learning on Tuesday due to the anticipated snowstorm. [ more ]
Weather Channel's parent company has a new AI tool to make hyperlocal weather videos
AI tool ReelSphere by The Weather Company automates weather video creation, including captions, graphics, and voiceovers.
ReelSphere integrates with Max platform, allowing for editing if AI errors occur, aiming to assist local weather broadcasters in presenting real-time weather data. [ more ]
Southern California sees astronomical rain totals, and more yet to come
Southern California is experiencing a megastorm, with some areas recording over 10 inches of rain in two days, surpassing the average amount for the entire month of February.
This storm is considered significant and may become one of the top five heaviest rainfall events in history for the region. [ more ]
Many Schools in Southern California Will Remain Open Despite Floods
Many school districts in Southern California, including Los Angeles Unified, decided to keep schools open despite heavy rain and flooding. Schools provide basic nutrition for many students, making closure a difficult decision. The impact of the weather varies by neighborhood, so some schools are less affected. [ more ]
After a brief reprieve more wet weather is on the way for Southern California
Temperatures in Southern California will range from the mid- to upper 60s this week, with chilly mornings and brisk overnight temperatures in some areas.
A storm system is expected to bring 2 to 4 inches of rain to the valley and coastal areas by Sunday. [ more ]
Meteorologists react to drastic shift in Mass. snow forecast
Meteorologists had to adjust their snowfall predictions for the nor'easter due to a drastic shift in the storm track.
Some areas in southern New England are now expected to see more snowfall than originally forecasted, while Boston may see less snow than initially expected. [ more ]
Rain likely to return Wednesday, but clear skies will return for Bay Area
A moderate rainstorm is expected to hit the Bay Area on Wednesday, but it will not be as significant as the previous storm.
NWS projections show less than half an inch of rain for San Francisco and Oakland, and less than two-tenths of an inch for San Jose, Concord, and Livermore. [ more ]
Emergency declared as Southern California storm is called potentially catastrophic and life-threatening
Residents of Los Angeles County, Orange County, and the Inland Empire area were urged to stay off roads as a slow-moving storm continued to drop rain and snow on the region.
La Tuna Canyon Road in Los Angeles was placed under mandatory evacuation orders due to the increased risk of flooding and mudslides. [ more ]
El Nino and climate change are supercharging incoming storm, SoCal's biggest this winter
The incoming storm in southern California is being supercharged by climate change and El Niño, resulting in potentially damaging rain, wind, and flooding.
The warm ocean waters are increasing the moisture in the atmosphere, making the atmospheric river storms more likely to deliver heavy rainfall. [ more ]
Here's How the Next Two Atmospheric Rivers Will Affect California
Another atmospheric river is expected to bring flooding rains, strong winds, and mountain snow to California between Tuesday and Thursday.
The storm is predicted to be a moderate atmospheric river, not as severe as last winter's storms that caused widespread flooding and historic amounts of snow in the region. [ more ]
Heavy Southern California rain floods roads, and thunderstorms are still possible
Heavy rainfall in Los Angeles County caused localized and urban flooding, leading to difficult morning commutes.
The flood advisory remains in effect for parts of Southern California, with the possibility of thunderstorms and heavy showers throughout the day. [ more ]