Chicago is trading its winter coat for sunshine this week as temperatures climb into the 60s and 70s. The city’s last full day of winter started crisp, with lakefront areas stuck in the 40s while inland spots like Kankakee flirted with 60. But the real change arrives Friday, when spring officially b
Florida’s cold front keeps the skies cloudy, pushing SpaceX’s Falcon 9 launch to no earlier than 10:20 a. m. on March 19 from Cape Canaveral’s Launch Complex 40. The rocket will ferry a new batch of Starlink satellites into orbit, heading northeast so that observers north of the Cape might spot it i
A wind storm hit western Carroll County on Monday, and a small tornado touched down. The National Weather Service said the twister was about 150 yards wide and reached speeds up to 80 mph. It earned an EF‑0 rating, the lowest on the Enhanced Fujita Scale. The tornado moved roughly 1. 6 miles from S
Hampton Roads recently saw a burst of heat that made people feel like summer had come early. But when the temperatures dropped again, the weather turned dangerous. A tornado watch was issued for most of Monday, and strong winds caused damage. The area has a history of wild weather. In 2023 a powerf
North Texas is warming up fast. Early in the week, temperatures stayed cool, but now a strong high‑pressure system is pushing heat. By Thursday afternoon, the sky will clear and temperatures could reach the upper 80s or low 90s. Friday may hit a record high, matching the highest temperature ever lo
A well‑known farm in central Texas that used to draw crowds for its tulip picking has faced a big challenge after a mix of dry spells, hot days, heavy rain and strong winds destroyed most of its flower crop. The Robinson family, who run the farm in Temple, Texas, announced on social media that on
The Dallas‑Fort Worth area is set to leave its cold March spell behind and step into a warmer, sunnier period. Wednesday’s temperature is expected to climb to 78°F, noticeably above the typical mid‑March average of around 70°F. The heat is only getting stronger, with Thursday projected to hit 89°F a
Morning clouds drift over the state, but by mid‑afternoon a patch of sun will peek through before more clouds roll in. Light southerly breezes, around five to ten miles per hour, will keep the air a bit fresh. Temperatures rise into the upper thirties and low forties across Minnesota, with the Twin
The greenish tint that occasionally colors the sky before a storm isn’t just a quirky weather trick—it’s a clue about what’s happening inside the clouds. When sunlight cuts through a storm, the way it bounces off hail and raindrops can shift the colors we see. If the storm is close to sunset, the li
Boulder is facing a high danger day for wildfires on Wednesday. The National Weather Service has put a red flag warning in place from noon until 7 p. m. for areas below 6, 000 feet elevation. The warning focuses on conditions that could turn a small spark into a fast-moving blaze. Two main weather f
