Back to Weather Center Featured News Stories Heavy, Wet Snow Blamed for Power Outages in Nebraska BEATRICE, Nebraska (AP) — Heavy, wet snow is being blamed for power outages in southeast Nebraska. Up to 6 inches of snow was being reported at several locations on Monday morning. Powerful Nor'Easter Unrelenting Along Mid-Atlantic Stretch RICHMOND, Virginia (AP) — Relentless rain drenched much of the Atlantic seaboard Thursday, pelting communities from North Carolina northward with gusty winds and heavy rains, inundating streets and Weakened Ida Makes Landfall; Minimal Damage Reported MOBILE, Alabama (USA Today) — A weakened Tropical Storm Ida washed ashore at Dauphin Island Tuesday morning with top wind speeds of about 45 mph, causing flooding of some roads and scattered power Ida Nears Upper Gulf Coast with Wind, Heavy Rain GULF SHORES, Alabama (AP) — Residents along the Gulf Coast in Alabama, Florida and Mississippi prepared Monday for the arrival of Tropical Storm Ida, which could bring heavy rains and winds up to 70 Ida Exits Central America-- Could Impact U.S. MANAGUA, Nicaragua (AP) — Former Hurricane Ida drenched Central America as a tropical depression Friday and forecasters said it had some chance of regaining force and heading toward the United States. Ida Landfalls in Nicaragua- Could Head for Gulf of Mexico MANAGUA, Nicaragua (AP) — Hurricane Ida ripped into Nicaragua's Atlantic coast Thursday, destroying homes, damaging schools and downing bridges before losing steam and becoming a tropical storm. Late Season Tropical Storm Forms in Western Caribbean MIAMI (AP) — Tropical Storm Ida has formed in the southwestern Caribbean, prompting storm warnings for the coast of Nicaragua and two Colombian islands. Unusual Fall Flooding Targets Midwest ST LOUIS (AP) — Midwestern flooding is usually associated with the spring or summer, so even officials at the National Weather Service are perplexed about the unusual fall flood that is causing Storms Unleash Tornadoes in Louisiana, One Dead SHREVEPORT, Louisiana (AP) — One man is dead and a landmark church steeple toppled onto a car in Louisiana after a line of thunderstorms spawned several tornadoes there and in neighboring Arkansas. Autumn Snowstorm Leaves Mark on Mountain West DENVER, Colorado (AP) — A slow-moving autumn storm showed no signs of letting up in Colorado and the western Plains on Thursday, blanketing areas already buried with as much as 3 feet, closing Big Autumn Snows Expected in Wyoming, Colorado CHEYENNE, Wyoming (AP) — Forecasters are predicting two days of heavy snow and near-blizzard conditions for Cheyenne and the northern Colorado Front Range. Developing Typhoon Targeting Ravaged Philippines MANILA (AP)— The U.S. government on Monday announced $8.5 million in food aid for the Philippines, which is struggling to recover from back-to-back storms that killed more than 900 people. U.S. Cloud Seeding Plan Considered in Moscow to Limit Snowfall MOSCOW (AP) — Moscow's mercurial mayor, famous for seeding clouds to prevent rain during parades, is escalating his war on weather with plans to slash this year's snowfall by one-fifth in the Record Early Season Snowfall in Parts of Northeast STATE COLLEGE, Pennsylvania (AP) — An autumn storm brought snow to parts of Pennsylvania, New York and New Jersey, the earliest snow on record in some towns used to harsh winters. Insurers Profit From Tranquil Hurricane Season MIAMI (REUTERS) — Thanks to El Nino, the 2009 Atlantic hurricane season has been the quietest in more than a decade, offering a reprieve for residents in the danger zone and a chance for Major Storm Brings Mudslide Threat to California LOS ANGELES (AP) — Residents across California worried Tuesday about possible flash floods and mudslides as a storm began showering areas devastated by wildfires. New Tropical Storm Could Impact Baja California MEXICO CITY (AP) — Tropical Storm Patricia strengthened Monday as it inched closer to the tip of the Baja California Peninsula, prompting the government to issue a tropical storm watch for the Drenching Rains Flood Mississippi Valley and Midwest ST. LOUIS, Missouri (AP) — Parts of the Midwest were under flash flood warnings Thursday as a slow-moving storm system dumped heavy rain. Henri Forms-- 8th Named Storm No Threat to Land MIAMI, Florida (AP) — Forecasters say Tropical Storm Henri has formed in the Atlantic Ocean but it could be short-lived. Parma Leaves Widespread Flooding in Philippines MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Typhoon Parma weakened into a tropical storm but lingered off the northern Philippine coast Monday, causing widespread flooding and landslides that have killed 16 in Storm Leaves Destructive Path Across Southeast Asia MANILA, Philippines (AP) — One of the most destructive storms in years extended its deadly path across Southeast Asia, blowing down wooden villages in Cambodia and crushing Vietnamese houses Deadly Floods Rage in Philippines After Tropical Storm MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Rescuers pulled more bodies from swollen rivers Monday as residents started to dig out their homes from under carpets of mud after flooding left 140 people dead Dust Storm Brings Apocalyptic Sky to Sydney SYDNEY (AP) — Australia's worst dust storm in 70 years blanketed the heavily populated east coast Wednesday in a cloud of red Outback grit, nearly closed the country's largest airport and left Flooding Leaves Mark on Southeast ATLANTA, Georgia (AP) — Floodwaters that swept across the rain-soaked Southeast killed at least three people and left five others missing Monday, including a Georgia toddler who disappeared Texas Drought Eased Some by Rainfall DALLAS, Texas (AP) — Recent storms in Texas brought some long-awaited relief to the nation's most drought-stricken state, but the brutal dry spell is far from over as it drags into its Thousands Alter Their Lives in Flooded West Africa FASS MBAO, Senegal (AP) – The only piece of furniture that survived the most recent flood in Fatou Dione's house is her bed. Fred Attains Major Hurricane Status.. Expected to Weaken MIAMI, Florida (Reuters) — Hurricane Fred strengthened into a powerful Category 3 storm in the eastern Atlantic Ocean Wednesday but its newfound intensity was expected to be Fred Forms in Far Eastern Atlantic.. May Become Hurricane MIAMI, Florida (AP) — Tropical Storm Fred is approaching hurricane strength in the eastern Atlantic, after being named the season's sixth tropical storm earlier on Tuesday. Post-Wildfire Worries: Floods, Damaged Ecosystem LOS ANGELES (AP) – Southern California's huge wildfire has turned nearly a quarter of the 1,000-square-mile Angeles National Forest into a moonscape of barren mountains looming above thousands of Erika Remains Weak in Northeast Caribbean ST. JOHN'S, Antigua (AP) — A weakening, disorganized Tropical Storm Erika spun close to St. Erika Forms in Atlantic, No Immediate Threat MIAMI, Florida (Reuters) — Tropical Storm Erika formed in the Atlantic Ocean east of the Caribbean's northern Leeward Islands Tuesday and could become a hurricane, the National Hurricane Center UN Seeks Better Data on Hurricanes, Droughts GENEVA (AP) – The world needs more innovative projects - like putting weather stations on cellular phone towers across Africa - to help it better predict the increased hurricanes, tsunamis, droughts Powerful Cat 4 Hurricane Headed for Baja Calilfornia LOS CABOS, Mexico (AP) — Extremely dangerous and strengthening Hurricane Jimena roared toward Mexico's resort-studded Baja California Peninsula on Monday, prompting emergency workers to set up Weak Danny to Graze East Coast CAROLINA BEACH, North Carolina (AP) — People along the Carolina coast braced for approaching Tropical Storm Danny, which reinforced the dangers of even a weakening storm after a young boy went Danny Forms in Western Atlantic, Could Threaten U.S. East Coast MIAMI (AP) — Forecasters say people in the Bahamas and the southeastern U.S. should keep an eye on Tropical Storm Danny, which could slowly get stronger as it moves toward land. WSI Maintains Hurricane Forecast for 2009 NEW YORK (Reuters) – Private weather forecaster WSI Corp said on Monday it still sees a quiet 2009 Atlantic hurricane season with conditions not conducive to an active year for violent storms. Tornado, storms cause heavy damage in Midwest MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – Powerful winds slammed parts of four Midwestern states on Wednesday, leaving behind shattered windows, toppled power lines and a handful of injuries. Tropical Storm Spotted on Saturn's Moon Titan (Space.com) - A tropical storm was not what astronomers expected to see when they pointed their telescopes toward the equator of Saturn's moon Titan last summer. Atlantic Tropical Depression Could Become First Named Storm of the Season NEW YORK (Reuters) – Stormy weather is brewing in the Atlantic Ocean, according to the U.S. National Hurricane Center. Weakening Tropical Storm to Impact Hawaii HONOLULU, Hawaii (AP) — Hawaii residents kept a watchful eye on Felicia on Monday as the weakening tropical storm closed in on the islands. NOAA Foresees Quieter Hurricane Season; Lowers Forecast MIAMI, Florida (AP)— Government forecasters on Thursday lowered their outlook for the rest of the Atlantic hurricane season after a quiet start with no named storms in the first two months of Flash Floods Inundate Louisville LOUISVILLE, Kentucky (AP) — Flash flooding swamped Louisville with torrents of water Tuesday that shut down universities, submerged part of the Churchill Downs track and stranded motorists as a Mild Season in Tornado Alley Frustrates Scientists DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) – This has been an unusually mild year in Tornado Alley, which is good news, of course, for the people who live here, but a little frustrating to scientists who planned to chase Strong Storms Pound Memphis, Unconfirmed Tornadoes MEMPHIS, Tennessee (AP) — Strong winds and heavy rain have pounded Memphis, leaving 9,400 utility customers without electricity. No serious injuries were reported Thursday evening. Seattle Breaks All Time High Temperature Record SEATTLE, Washington (AP) — Northwesterners more accustomed to rain and cooler climate sought refuge from a heat wave on Wednesday, as Seattle recorded the hottest temperature in its history and Extreme Heat Visits the Typically Temperate Northwest SEATTLE, Washington (AP) — The National Weather Service is warning of excessive heat through Thursday in the Puget Sound lowlands, including the Seattle-Tacoma-Everett-Bremerton area. Lightning Sparks Wildfires in Washington OLYMPIA, Washington (AP) — Lightning storms have sparked dozens of new wildfires in eastern Washington, leaving firefighters scrambling to douse them in dry, hot conditions. Thousands Powerless in Wake of Denver Storms DENVER, Colorado (AP) — More than 27,000 homes and businesses are still without electricity in the Denver area after thunderstorms and a weak tornado brought high winds, heavy rain and hail. Tsunami Warnings Canceled After New Zealand Quake WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) – Water pipes were broken and fallen power lines lay on the ground Thursday in Invercargill, the southern New Zealand city closest to an earthquake that struck off the Hurricane Carlos Strengthens in Eastern Pacific MEXICO CITY (AP) — Hurricane Carlos strengthened Tuesday as it moved farther out into the open Pacific. Forecasters at the U.S. Summer Storms Pound Iowa DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Thousands of Iowans are without power after a night of powerful thunderstorms brought heavy rain, large hail and driving winds to the state. El Nino Returns, to Impact Weather in Coming Months WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. government scientists say El Niño, the periodic warming of water in the tropical Pacific Ocean that can influence weather around the world, has returned. New York Snow Plows Called in to Remove Hail YONKERS, New York (AP) — Weather investigators are trying to determine whether a tornado touched down during a storm that knocked out power in suburban  New York and dumped hail up to 2 inches China Flooding Leaves at Least 20 Dead BEIJING (AFP) – At least 20 people have died and more than 670,000 had to be evacuated in China after torrential rain and floods destroyed houses, damaged roads and caused rivers to overflow, state Study Suggests Existence of Hybrid El Nino's WASHINGTON (AP) — El Nino may have a split personality. El Nino Seems All But Certain: Australia SYDNEY (Reuters) – An El Nino weather pattern this year appears almost certain, Australia's Bureau of Meteorology said on Wednesday in a revised forecast, raising the prospect of drought in Australia Month Long Vortex2 Tornado Project Only Yields One Tornado NORMAN, Oklahoma (AP) — The first phase of an $11.9 million experiment to study tornadoes ended with researchers only finding one twister during a 35-day period. Roads Buckle to Searing Heat ST. LOUIS, Missouri (AP) — The searing heat of the last 10 days, preceded by a long wet spring, has caused road pavement around Missouri to buckle or blow up. A highway expert in St. Hurricane Andres pounds western Mexico, one dead MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – Hurricane Andres, the first cyclone of the eastern Pacific season, pounded western Mexico on Tuesday after sweeping a fisherman to his death and flooding streets in Acapulco. Eastern Pacific Names First Hurricane of the Season ACAPULCO, Mexico — The tropical tempest Andres strengthened into the Pacific season's first hurricane Tuesday, flooding homes, toppling trees and killing at least one person as it swiped Mexico's Central and Southern U.S. Bake in Mid-Summer Heat Wave NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana (USA Today) — A dry, scorching June for much of the South will likely remain this week with high temperatures expected to be as much as 10-15 degrees above average and 3 tornadoes destroy buildings in western Michigan ALLEGAN, Mich. (AP) – Officials in Michigan say tornadoes have destroyed or heavily damaged at least three homes and several other buildings in the western part of the state. Red River Pushed Above Flood Stage Once Again BISMARCK, North Dakota (AP) — Heavy rain pounded flood-weary North Dakota again, setting records in Bismarck and pushing the Red River above flood stage in Fargo. Tornadoes, Flooding Strike Plains, Midwest DREXEL, Missouri (AP) — Storms that spread across the central U.S. Electrical Storms Knock out Power for Thousands in Dallas DALLAS (AP) — A series of powerful storms packing heavy rains and frequent lightning strikes grounded dozens of flights, left about 245,000 North Texans without power and made for a chaotic Thursday Research Suggests U.S. Winds May Be Slowing WASHINGTON (AP) — The wind, a favorite power source of the green energy movement, seems to be dying down across the United States. Memories of Ike Weigh on Galveston's Summer GALVESTON, Texas (AP) – Another hurricane season is the last thing Galveston wants to think about after last year's devastation from Hurricane Ike. Rare June Storm Hits Southern California LOS ANGELES, California (AP) — Southern California's strange streak of early June weather was likely to continue Thursday, as dozens of lightning-sparked wildfires mixed with scattered rains in Storm Safety Stay Informed! The key to staying safe and surviving a severe weather event begins with staying informed. Be aware of the local weather forecast. Have a Preparedness Plan of Action The spring and summer seasons typically bring the most frequent and active severe weather to Ohio. Tornado Safety If you don't have a storm cellar, the basement is the best place to go when a tornado warning is issued. MSNBC Weather News