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Yahoo
07-06-2025
- Climate
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Weather Aware Weekend: Strong and severe storms are possible
Saturday and Sunday will be Storm Team 3 Weather Aware days due to a medium risk for strong and severe storms in the Coastal Empire and Lowcountry. We are tracking a disturbance that stretches across the southeastern U.S., as of Friday night. This system is forecast to send multiple rounds of storms into our area over the weekend. Temperatures will reach the low to mid 90s both days with heat index values over 100°F at times. Hot and humid conditions mean there will be plenty of energy for storms to become strong and severe. Saturday's storms will begin to set up in the later afternoon and will continue into the later evening. In general, isolated storms are expected between 2 and 6 p.m. More numerous storms are expected develop between 8 and 11 p.m. which will move across the area from west to east. Sunday's set up will be similar with storms moving across the area from west to east. However, the timing for storms will be earlier than what is expected on Saturday. Strong storms will begin to move into our western counties just after noon and will continue through about 5 p.m., with the strongest moving off of the coast at that time. Storms on Sunday will begin just after lunchtime and will continue into the very early evening with the strongest storms moving off of the coast by 6 p.m. and just after. Severe storms this weekend will be capable of producing damaging wind gusts over 60 mph. This will be our primary concern. Wind gusts may lead to tree damage and some power outages. Heavy rainfall will also be an issue at times, leading to localized flooding in areas with poor drainage. Rainfall totals will be between 1-2″ across much of the area. It is a good idea to think about what you would to in the even that a severe thunderstorm warning or tornado warning is issued for your area. Have a plan to get indoors and to the lowest level of a sturdy structure away from windows and doors. You also need a reliable way to receive critical weather alerts. A NOAA Weather Radio is a great tool to have in your home or place of work. They are dependable, even when the power and cellular service may be disrupted. Another great tool to have ready is the WSAV Weather NOW app which can receive weather alerts directly to your mobile device anywhere you are. It is free and is available in the Apple App Store or Google Play. Storm Team 3 will have you covered as conditions change, stay tuned for the latest forecast. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
30-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Storm Team 3: Severe storms possible again today
Let's have a fabulous Friday! Today is another StormTeam3 Weather Aware Day as scattered strong and severe storms are possible this afternoon and evening. This round of rain will be from that cold front we've been impatiently waiting for all week. After this round, we dry out and enjoy lovely sunshine all weekend long!! The first half of our Friday will remain quiet with a mostly sunny to partly cloudy sky. Temperatures will warm into the mid-80s around lunchtime. Then, like clockwork, another round of scattered showers and storms arrives this afternoon and evening. Rain showers and storms will begin moving into our inland counties by mid/late afternoon hours and then continue to track east towards the coast over this evening's commute. Rain is expected to be heavy again and could lead to localized street flooding. Be careful driving in torrential rain – this could lead to blinding conditions at times. Severe storms are possible again, with our main impact of strong, damaging winds. Isolated tornadoes can't be ruled out. The front will push off the coast around sunset, and then any lingering rain will taper off overnight. Outside of any storms that develop, it will be a breezy day with wind gusts up to 25 mph. After this last round of strong storms pushes off the coast, we dry out over the weekend! Both days will be filled with lovely sunshine and comfortably warm temperatures in the mid-80s. It is a good idea to think about what you would do in the event that a severe thunderstorm warning or tornado warning is issued for your area. Have a plan to get indoors and to the lowest level of a sturdy structure away from windows and doors. You also need a reliable way to receive critical weather alerts. A NOAA Weather Radio is a great tool to have in your home or place of work. They are dependable, even when the power and cellular service may be disrupted. Another great tool to have ready is the WSAV Weather NOW app, which can receive weather alerts directly to your mobile device, anywhere you are. It is free and is available in the Apple App Store or Google Play. Storm Team 3 will have you covered as conditions change. Stay tuned for the latest forecast. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
29-05-2025
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Storm Team 3: Severe storms possible Thursday and Friday
The stormy pattern that the Coastal Empire and Lowcountry has been experiencing will continue for the rest of the workweek. Heavy rain and storms are likely across the Coastal Empire and Lowcountry Thursday and into Friday along with a few strong to severe storms. The biggest concern on Thursday will be widespread heavy rain. Rainfall rates will be in excess of 2″ per hour with some of the stronger cells that develop. A few isolated storms may become severe with damaging wind gusts in excess of 60 mph as the main concern. Some hail is possible also. The best timing for storms on Thursday afternoon will be between 1 and 9 p.m. Friday will be a Weather Aware Day due to the possibility of scattered severe storms. Damaging wind gusts in excess of 60 mph will again be the main threat. Hail and isolated spin-up tornadoes are possible. The tornado risk will be low, just not zero. Heavy rain and localized flooding will be an issue in areas with poor drainage. Rainfall rates will be in excess of two inches per hour. Friday's storms will be moving though the region ahead of a strong frontal boundary which will lead to strong and gusty conditions even without severe storms. Storms on Friday will begin to move in from the west around noon and will continue through the later afternoon. Most storms should be off of the coast with the cold front by 6 p.m. It is a good idea to think about what you would to in the even that a severe thunderstorm warning or tornado warning is issued for your area. Have a plan to get indoors and to the lowest level of a sturdy structure away from windows and doors. You also need a reliable way to receive critical weather alerts. A NOAA Weather Radio is a great tool to have in your home or place of work. They are dependable, even when the power and cellular service may be disrupted. Another great tool to have ready is the WSAV Weather NOW app which can receive weather alerts directly to your mobile device anywhere you are. It is free and is available in the Apple App Store or Google Play. Storm Team 3 will have you covered as conditions change, stay tuned for the latest forecast. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
20-05-2025
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Alabama weather service radio offline for updates as severe storms threaten state
May 19 (UPI) -- The National Weather Service in Alabama warned Monday that weather radio broadcasts are offline for routine maintenance as severe storms are forecast to hit the state Tuesday. The weather service said while all watches and warnings will be released over the next few days, the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration's Weather Radio transmitters will be offline during that time. Severe storms are forecast Tuesday for much of Alabama. "NWS local offices plan to inform listeners both on-air and on their websites when updates are scheduled," according to the NOAA Weather Radio website. NOAA Weather Radio is a network of stations that broadcasts warnings and weather information from the National Weather Service. The Advanced Weather Interactive Processing System, or AWIPS, went offline Monday and will remain down through Wednesday. "Our Weather Radio broadcasts have concluded and will remain unavailable until our system updates are complete," NWS Birmingham wrote Monday in a post on X. "Weather products will continue to be transmitted via the Internet, weather apps and wireless emergency alerts." "During the time of the update, forecast operations will be conducted in conjunction with our service back-up office in Peachtree City in Georgia to minimize any potential interruption to services," the National Weather Service said Monday. "No impacts to our core services of forecast products and weather watches, warnings and advisories are expected during this period." The software updates will impact transmitters across northern and central Alabama. The NWS said its forecast office in Birmingham will remain open and staffed during the maintenance. Approximately 31 million people from Texas, north to Iowa, could see severe storms starting Monday with forecasts showing strong winds, hail and tornadoes. That risk will shift Tuesday to Louisiana and north into Alabama and Indiana. The NWS is urging Alabama residents to gather several weather sources -- the Internet, weather apps and local emergency management -- to ensure they receive all severe weather warnings in order to stay safe over the next few days. Deadly storms and tornadoes over the weekend hit 10 different states, including Texas, Kansas, Missouri and Kentucky, where at least 28 people were killed.
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Live Updates: Tornado Threat Targets Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Texas
Dangerous storms are erupting across the central U.S., with a threat of strong tornadoes, damaging hail, and flash flooding. Residents are bracing for another round of deadly and destructive weather following days of severe storms in this region. Watches and warnings are in effect across parts of Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, Arkansas and Texas, including heavily populated areas like Oklahoma City, Tulsa, Wichita, Kansas City, Little Rock, and Dallas. These storms could produce strong wind gusts, large hail, and tornadoes—some potentially strong. The Ozarks, one of the most flood-prone regions in the country, are also at risk for flash flooding. For a more detailed forecast, click here. More densely populated areas are in the crosshairs than in recent days, increasing the potential impact. We'll be tracking the storms and their impacts as they develop throughout the day. Continue reading for our live updates: From senior meteorologist Jonathan Erdman: With NWS damage surveys still either ongoing or yet to be completed, at least 47 tornadoes appear to have been either confirmed or sighted from last Thursday (May 15) through Saturday (May 17). Over a dozen additional tornadoes likely occurred Sunday, with damage survey results still to be completed. One of those twisters Friday evening was rated EF4 in southern Williamson County, Illinois. That's only the fourth EF4 tornado in the U.S. so far this year. The NWS has issued its first tornado warning of the afternoon, for southeastern Clay County, TX until 4 p.m. EDT. This storm is southeast of Henrietta, Texas, or about 25 miles southeast of Wichita Falls. It's moving northeast, so it's no danger to the city of Wichita Falls. But those in southeast Clay County should take shelter now. Another tornado warning is in effect until 4:15 p.m. EDT for parts of Coal, Pontotoc and Hughes County in eastern Oklahoma. The city of Fayetteville, Arkansas is urging residents to double-check their emergency alert settings as severe storms approach. Officials are reminding the public that having multiple ways to receive life-saving warnings - such as NOAA Weather Radio or Wireless Emergency Alerts - is crucial. To make sure you get them, keep your phone fully charged and turn off 'Do Not Disturb,' especially during overnight storms. Residents can also activate additional alerts, like lightning strike notifications, through the Weather Channel App. We have steps on how to make sure your phone receives necessary alerts here. From senior meteorologist Jonathan Erdman: Today's severe weather threat isn't an ordinary one. In their daily severe weather forecast, NOAA's Storm Prediction Center has a threat level 4 out of 5 - also known as a 'moderate' risk - in parts of Oklahoma, southeast Kansas, southern Missouri and northwest Arkansas. These level 4 of 5 risks are typically only issued about a dozen days a year, reserved for outbreaks of either strong tornadoes and/or widespread damaging thunderstorm winds. You can read more about these daily severe weather outlooks here. School districts across Oklahoma are adjusting schedules today as severe weather threatens the region. Oklahoma City, Broken Arrow and Wagoner public schools have all announced delays for graduation ceremonies out of an abundance of caution. Several schools have also canceled after-school activities, citing the priority of student and staff safety. Families are being urged to monitor local alerts and stay weather-aware. NOAA's Storm Prediction Center has just issued a tornado watch until 9 p.m. CDT for all of eastern Kansas and most of western Missouri. This watch includes Kansas City, Topeka and Wichita, Kansas. That makes three tornado watches currently in effect, from Nebraska and Iowa to Oklahoma and Arkansas.
