National Weather Service updated cold weather alert system now in effect
The National Weather Service made some changes to how it alerts the public about cold-related watches and warnings. The following changes went into effect on October 1:Hard Freeze Watches/Warnings combined into Freeze Watches/WarningsWind Chill Watches/Warnings combined into Extreme Cold Watches/WarningsWind Chill Advisory will be replaced with Cold Weather Advisory There are multiple reasons for these changes.
National Weather Service ditches ‘wind chill’, updates winter alerts: What it means for forecasts
The National Weather Service has consolidated and renamed various winter weather alerts. This file photo from Jan. 11, 2022, shows a frozen Lemon Creek on a cold morning as temperatures dipped to 17 degrees. (Staten Island Advance/Jan Somma-Hammel) (Staten Island Advance/Jan Somma-Hammel)
National Weather Service issues Red Flag Warning across DMV
The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a Red Flag Warning across the DMV on Friday. This comes after weather conditions are forecasted to be dry with low humidity throughout the day. The warning was placed as these weather conditions can contribute to the rapid spread of fires.
Massachusetts issues a Major Drought Warning as the region is under a Red Flag Warning
With another Red Flag Warning in our region on Friday, Massachusetts has issued a Major Drought Warning statewide.
What is a red flag warning? National Weather Service issues alert amid drought in Delaware
The National Weather Service issued a red flag warning in Delaware and surrounding states amid an ongoing drought. When it will rain again?
National Weather Service is changing its winter weather alerts
The National Weather Service has announced an update to their alerts regarding particularly cold weather. “There have ...
North Platte Prairie Arts Center display honors family’s generational service in U.S Armed Forces
Many artifacts from Andrew Miller's family in the United States Armed Forces are on display at the Prairie Arts Center in ...
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Some winter weather warnings getting an overhaul from National Weather Service
The National Weather Service surveyed the public to find out if you understood some of the winter advisories they issue ...
National Weather Service hosts tsunami drill in Southwest Louisiana
The National Weather Service (NWS) is making sure coastal officials are prepared in the event a tsunami hits us.
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis issues weather emergency ahead of winter snowstorm
With a storm expected to drop up to a foot of snow on Friday, the governor declared a disaster emergency and activated the ...
Wind gusts could reach 100 mph in some spots as SoCal faces another day of dangerous fire weather
With a destructive fire burning out of control in Ventura County, Southern California faces another day of intense winds and ...
Red flag warning for Long Island Friday, weather service warns against outdoor fires
LI continues more than 2 months of being mostly-rain free but a chance of precipitation is forecast for Sunday night.
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Weather Talk: Maryland under red flag warning for brush fires
Maryland is under a red flag warning Friday due to a risk for brush fires. The National Weather Service issued the warning from noon to 6 p.m. Friday, saying there will be slight winds of 10-15 mph ...
Western WA weather: Lowland rain, mountain snow ‘for the long term’
As the weather turns gray, we want to know how you feel about this time of year — whether you embrace or curse the deepening ...
Weather alert issued for dense fog in the Kansas City area until Thursday morning
A report from the National Weather Service on Thursday at 6:22 a.m. is warning residents of dense fog until 10 a.m. The alert ...
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Houston Braces for Flash Flooding, NWS Urges Preparation Amid Severe Weather Forecast
Residents in Houston and surrounding areas are being advised by the National Weather Service to prepare for potential flash flooding, following heavy rainfall forecasts across Southeast Texas.