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Autumn is here; the days are getting shorter, the air is cooling, and the leaves are beginning to change. Soon, forests will transform into a patchwork of colorful fall hues. MyRadar meteorologist Mat...

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MyRadar @myradar.bsky.social · 7d

🍂Autumn is here; the days are getting shorter, the air is cooling, and the leaves are changing. Soon, forests will transform into a patchwork of colorful fall hues.

MyRadar meteorologist @matthewcappucci.bsky.social discusses the sights — and scents — of the season.

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Fall Foliage Building

Thursday update: Humberto and Soon-To-Be-Imelda

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MyRadar @myradar.bsky.social · 13d

Two tropical systems are churning off the Southeast coast .

Both could threaten the Carolinas by early next week — but their interaction makes the forecast uncertain.

Meteorologist @matthewcappucci.bsky.social has the latest breakdown.

Two developing hurricanes are present off the Southeast Coast and could threaten the Carolinas with hurricane impacts by early next week. The forecast is highly uncertain, with interactions between bo...

TWO Hurricanes Possible Nearby

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MyRadar @myradar.bsky.social · 13d

Tracking Tropical Storm Humberto (right) and Invest 94L (left, likely Imelda).

Humberto may reach Major Hurricane strength by Monday, while 94L has a 90% chance to develop.

If Humberto curves out quickly, 94L may push west. If it lingers, 94L could head out to sea.

Small shifts = big differences.

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MyRadar @myradar.bsky.social · 14d

Two tropical cyclones may form between the Bahamas and Bermuda.

They could lock into a rare “Fujiwhara dance,” making the forecast especially tricky.

Meteorologist @matthewcappucci.bsky.social has the latest for the Southeast.

A pair of tropical cyclones appear poised to develop between the Bahamas and Bermuda, and could interact in a complex dance known as the “Fujiwhara.” That makes for a tricky forecast. MyRadar meteorol...

Gabrielle to hit Portugal

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MyRadar @myradar.bsky.social · 14d

Hurricane Gabrielle is closing in on the Azores.

Hurricane warnings are up, with impacts expected Thursday into Friday.

Remnants could even reach the Iberian Peninsula.

Meteorologist @matthewcappucci.bsky.social has the latest update.

Hurricane warnings have been issued in the Azores ahead of Hurricane Gabrielle, which is expected to hit the archipelago at hurricane strength Thursday into Friday. The remnants could even aﬀect the I...

Oklahoma/Arkansas Tornado Risk

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MyRadar @myradar.bsky.social · 15d

A few severe thunderstorms, including the risk for a couple of tornadoes, are possible in eastern Oklahoma or Arkansas today. Damaging gusts, hail, and heavy rains are possible too.

MyRadar meteorologist @matthewcappucci.bsky.social has an update.

A few severe thunderstorms, including the risk for a couple of tornadoes, are possible in eastern Oklahoma or Arkansas today. Damaging gusts, hail, and heavy rains are possible too. MyRadar meteorolog...

A few strong to locally severe thunderstorms are possible Monday afternoon in parts of the Ohio Valley. The main hazard will be damaging straight-line wind gusts. MyRadar meteorologist Matthew Cappucc...

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MyRadar @myradar.bsky.social · 16d

A few strong to locally severe thunderstorms are possible Monday afternoon in parts of the Ohio Valley.

The main hazard will be damaging straight-line wind gusts.

MyRadar meteorologist @matthewcappucci.bsky.social has a quick update.

Ohio and Kentucky storms

This City Faces the Greatest Hurricane Risk on the East Coast

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MyRadar @myradar.bsky.social · 16d

Charleston, SC is among the most vulnerable cities on the East Coast for hurricanes.

@willcanowx.bsky.social explains why storm surge, history, and geography put it at the top of the danger list.
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Southern California Storms

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MyRadar @myradar.bsky.social · 20d

The remnants of Tropical Storm Mario will bring scattered heavy downpours, isolated strong to severe thunderstorms, and the potential for flooding to southern California.

MyRadar meteorologist @matthewcappucci.bsky.social has an update.

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A sneaky system – and borderline subtropical storm – is drenching parts of eastern North Carolina and Virginia. Tropical storm-force winds are battering the coastline and causing coastal flooding. MyR...

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MyRadar @myradar.bsky.social · 22d

A sneaky system – and borderline subtropical storm – is drenching parts of eastern North Carolina and Virginia.

Tropical storm-force winds are battering the coastline and causing coastal flooding.

MyRadar meteorologist @matthewcappucci.bsky.social has an update.

Mid-Atlantic Soaker

North Dakota Tornado Outbreak Recap

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MyRadar @myradar.bsky.social · 22d

North Dakota saw more than 20 tornadoes in a single day — nearly 2/3 of the state’s yearly average.

MyRadar storm chaser @jordanhallwx.bsky.social was there to capture the outbreak and breaks down what he saw on the chase.

North Dakota saw more than 20 tornadoes in a single day — nearly 2/3 of the state’s yearly average. MyRadar storm chaser Jordan Hall was there to capture the outbreak and breaks down what he saw on th...

Sneaky Subtropical Soaker

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MyRadar @myradar.bsky.social · 23d

A borderline subtropical disturbance is forming near the Outer Banks and will move into the Carolinas with heavy rains that could cause localized flooding.

A few 4 to 8-inch amounts are possible. So is an isolated tornado.

Meteorologist @matthewcappucci.bsky.social has an update.

A borderline subtropical disturbance is forming near the Outer Banks and will move into the Carolinas with heavy rains that could cause localized flooding. A few…

20+ Tornadoes Hit North Dakota in One Day!

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MyRadar @myradar.bsky.social · 23d

North Dakota saw a rare tornado outbreak on Sunday, September 14, 2025, with more than 20 tornadoes reported — nearly two-thirds of the state’s yearly average in a single day.

MyRadar storm chaser @jordanhallwx.bsky.social was there.

Why the Gulf and Caribbean Could Explode Soon

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MyRadar @myradar.bsky.social · 23d

Hurricane season has been weirdly quiet lately, but it won’t stay that way for long.

MyRadar meteorologist @matthewcappucci.bsky.social spoke with experts to discuss the season to date – as well as when the Gulf and Caribbean could suddenly awaken.

Hurricane Kiko is a Category 3 over the central tropical Pacific. It will gradually weaken into a tropical storm as it approaches Hawaii toward the middle of next…

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MyRadar @myradar.bsky.social · 27d

One of the most haunting satellite images: Sept 11, 2001.

Smoke rose from the World Trade Center the sky. Just 200 miles offshore, Hurricane Erin churned in the Atlantic Ocean.

The calm above New York belied the tragedy that claimed nearly 3,000 lives and changed the world.

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MyRadar @myradar.bsky.social · Sep 5

Hurricane Kiko is a Category 3 over the central tropical Pacific. It will gradually weaken into a tropical storm as it approaches Hawaii toward the middle of next week.

The Hawaiian archipelago could experience impacts.

Meteorologist @matthewcappucci.bsky.social has an early forecast.

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Appalachian Storms Friday

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MyRadar @myradar.bsky.social · Sep 5

A Level 2 out of 5 slight risk of severe weather covers much of the Appalachians on Friday. Damaging gusts are the main concern, with a low-end risk for hail or a very isolated tornado.

Meteorologist @matthewcappucci.bsky.social has an update.

A Level 2 out of 5 slight risk of severe weather covers much of the Appalachians on Friday. Damaging gusts are the main concern, with a low-end risk for hail or…

Invest 99L Could Become Gabrielle — Here’s the Latest

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MyRadar @myradar.bsky.social · Sep 4

Invest 99L is primed to organize into Tropical Storm Gabrielle, and could threaten Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands and the Leeward Islands in the next 7-10 days.

MyRadar meteorologist @matthewcappucci.bsky.social breaks down the latest.

Severe weather risk Wednesday

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MyRadar @myradar.bsky.social · Sep 3

A Level 2 out of 5 Slight risk of severe weather has been drawn by the Storm Prediction Center for parts of Kansas and Missouri.

Damaging gusts, large hail and an isolated tornado will be possible.

MyRadar meteorologist @matthewcappucci.bsky.social has a midday update.

A Level 2 out of 5 Slight risk of severe weather has been drawn by the Storm Prediction Center for parts of Kansas and Missouri. Damaging gusts, large hail and an…

A tropical disturbance in the Atlantic may become Gabrielle by late week. A new Pacific storm, Lorena, will impact western Mexico; its remnants could bring heavy…

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MyRadar @myradar.bsky.social · Sep 2

A tropical disturbance in the Atlantic may become Gabrielle by late week. A new Pacific storm, Lorena, will impact western Mexico; its remnants could bring heavy rains to the Southwest and southern Plains.

Meteorologist @matthewcappucci.bsky.social has an update.

Tropical Update

The Most Terrifying Weather Alert Ever Issued

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MyRadar @myradar.bsky.social · Aug 28

At 10:11 a.m. Central time on Sunday, August 28, 2005, the National Weather Service in New Orleans disseminated the most chilling weather alert ever issued.

MyRadar meteorologist @matthewcappucci.bsky.social looks back on the infamous “doomsday statement.”

What's a Haboob? The Desert's Most Extreme Dust Storm

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MyRadar @myradar.bsky.social · Aug 27

🌀We’re curious... what’s the one hurricane you’ll never forget?

We’re trying to see which storms stand out most in people’s memories.

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MyRadar @myradar.bsky.social · Aug 27

Haboobs — or dust storms — are common across the Desert Southwest. They can bring blinding reductions in visibility, destructive straight-line winds and a muddy grime that coats any exposed surface.

MyRadar senior meteorologist @matthewcappucci.bsky.social explains.