Much of the recent atmospheric river precipitation in Washington has fallen as warm rain rather than snow, producing extreme runoff and flooding in the short term but doing relatively little to rebuild the mountain snowpack that is crucial for long‑term drought relief.​ River rainfall totals Storm‑total rainfall from this multi‑day atmospheric river has reached double‑digit amounts in the high terrain, with forecasts and observations showing more than 10 inches over parts of the Washington Cascades and Olympics.

A deepening trough out west and a strong fetch of Gulf moisture will help fire up some big-time rainfall. This isn’t your typical passing shower—we’re talking rain events with over an inch possible in roughly a day’s time for the higher-risk areas. Some locations could see even more if convection ramps up. See rainfall map A significant rainfall event is brewing for next week, with NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center spotlighting southeast Texas and southern Louisiana for the highest threat of heavy precipitation between November 18-24, 2025.

The November 2025 Arctic freeze shattered records nationwide, producing the earliest and coldest start to winter in Southeast Florida since 1950. This generational cold outbreak brought all-time lows from Florida to Oklahoma and Georgia, with Mt. LeConte, Tennessee claiming the coldest temperature in the contiguous U.S. Record-Breaking Lows Across the Nation Florida: Southeast Florida saw a minimum of 8°F on Tuesday—the region’s coldest and earliest November reading since 1950.

Hurricane Melissa made history this week as one of the strongest Atlantic hurricanes ever recorded, devastating Jamaica as a Category 5 storm with maximum sustained winds of 185 mph. But beyond the raw power of this catastrophic hurricane, satellite imagery captured a fascinating atmospheric phenomenon that meteorologists have been studying for decades: mesovortices spinning within the eye of the storm.

When severe weather hits, the aftermath often includes a surge of insurance claims for property and vehicle damage. These claims aren’t always clear-cut, and the challenge for everyone—insurance adjusters, homeowners, and even legal teams—is to get the facts straight. That’s where a meteorologist comes in, not to take sides, but to provide clear, unbiased information rooted in data and experience.

Guantanamo Bay faces a serious threat as Hurricane Melissa—a Category 5 storm—barrels through the Caribbean with catastrophic force. After the storm’s landfall in Jamaica and its path now targeting southeastern Cuba, Guantánamo’s Naval Base, the prison, and the surrounding area are on high alert. Hurricane Impact and Response Melissa is delivering sustained winds that have reached up to 180 mph, with rainfall totals predicted in the 10–20 inch range.

A highly dangerous situation is developing across the central Caribbean. Hurricane Melissa is rapidly strengthening and may approach or pass directly over Jamaica this weekend into early next week as a Category 4 or possibly Category 5 hurricane. Based on current satellite and model data, Melissa could bring the worst impacts to Jamaica in nearly four decades, rivaling the devastation caused by Hurricane Gilbert (1988)

Visit this page for a look at the lightning outside when you hear thunder in the DFW metroplex. Dallas is known for lots of hail and lighting.

Above is a lightning map of the city of Oklahoma City aka OKC. Oklahoma City Thunder may be a thing but what about the lightning that can kill people?

The remnants of Category 4 Typhoon Halong evolved into a powerful extratropical storm that struck western Alaska with hurricane-force winds and record-breaking storm surge. Entire villages such as Kwigillingok and Kipnuk were inundated, leaving over 1,400 residents displaced. One woman was confirmed dead, two remain missing, and more than 50 people were rescued from rapidly rising waters and wind gusts believed to have reached nearly 100 miles per hour.

2025 has marked a pivotal turn for artificial intelligence in weather forecasting. Google DeepMind’s AI models are at the forefront of a new era, making waves among meteorologists and bringing public attention to how hurricanes are tracked and predicted. The robust conversation around DeepMind’s performance highlights not only groundbreaking tech, but the expert debate that accompanies such innovation. Who is behind the breakthrough?

The week of October 13, 2025, marks a remarkable chapter in California weather history. From record-setting rainfall in San Jose to the first severe thunderstorm watch in Los Angeles in nearly two decades, this event highlights the changing risks and unpredictability facing our region. Mudslide in Topanga Canyon area of California. Unprecedented Rainfall: San Jose and Los Angeles Break Records…