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- [Tropical Outlook](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/tropical-outlook/)
- [Northeast Severe Threat](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/northeast-severe-threat/) - Severe weather doesn't often make its way to the Northeast to the level that other regions of the country see. When it does, however, it generally comes from one of two directions, from the south along the coast, or from the northwest in southern Canada. The severe weather moving through today and tonight of July
- [June 10th through 12th Weekend Outlook](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/june-10th-to-12th-weekend-outlook/) - The weekend of the 10th will bring excessive rain and flooding to the Ohio Valley, Heat to the Midwest and Southwest, and near-average conditions for the Northeast. For Friday, highs across the country will be in the 80s and 90s, with lows in the high 40s to low 60s across the northern US and
- [Super Typhoon Bavi Threatens Taiwan and China](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/super-typhoon-bavi-threatens-taiwan-and-china/) - While the United States was celebrating its 250th birthday on the 4th, the Northern Mariana Islands were ravaged by Super Typhoon Bavi, which crossed the tiny island of Rota with the strength of a Category 5 hurricane on July 5th. While storms of this strength might be devastating for the United States and parts
- [How the Great Lakes Influence Weather for Many Areas](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/how-the-great-lakes-influence-weather-for-many-areas/) - Halfway through June, and the Great Lakes surface temperatures range from average to well below average. From Lake Erie being the shallowest, and Lake Superior being the largest, they play a large part in controlling the climate of downwind regions. Befitting of its name, Lake Superior is the largest of the Great Lakes. Acting
- [Tornado Watches for New England Thursday, but No Tornadoes Reported](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/3345-2/) - June 18th saw Tornado Watches across New England as severe thunderstorms moved through the region. The result: no reported tornado touchdowns. The difference between a watch and a warning may not be immediately clear. As an example, if you were going to a cookout or other event, and someone issued a "Taco Watch", what
- [Heavy Rain in the South and Severe Weather in the Plains](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/heavy-rain-in-the-south-and-severe-weather-in-the-plains/) - The weekend of June 19th through the 21st is a busy one, with both Juneteenth and Father's Day. While most areas are expected to remain quiet over the weekend and into next week, the central US could see severe weather on Saturday the 20th into Sunday the 21st. Starting Friday, June 19th, the Western US
- [Severe Weather In the Midwest](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/severe-weather-in-the-midwest/) - After a calm weekend following the severe weather the week of June 7th, Severe weather returns to the Midwest this week. A low pressure system is sweeping through the Midwest along the jet stream, meeting warm Atlantic moisture as it does, bringing severe thunderstorms, wind, hail, and tornadoes as they collide. Fortunately temperatures are
- [Severe Weather Continues in the Midwest, Ramping up in the East.](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/severe-weather-continues-in-the-midwest-ramping-up-in-the-east/) - Severe Weather is continuing today and tonight in the Midwest, with a moderate risk of severe weather, up from yesterday's enhanced risk. There is also an enhanced risk for both wind and tornadoes, with Northern Illinois and Southeastern Iowa under the greatest risk. Starting in the Midwest, and the region of moderate severe weather,
- [Severe Weather from the Plains to the Northeast](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/severe-weather-from-the-plains-to-the-northeast/) - May 2026 was cooler than average for much of the Northeast, but the past week or two have seen warmer temperatures, though that might change this weekend. A back door cold front is moving through the northeast, bringing short relief from the heat, but a ridge of high pressure in the north central US
- [Atlantic Hurricane Season Starts Monday](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/atlantic-hurricane-season-starts-monday/) - Atlantic hurricane season officially starts on Monday June 1 and runs through November 30, and most forecasts are showing the potential for a less active season, thanks to a developing El Nino in the Pacific. The 2025 season was a near normal season by the numbers, with 13 named storms, 5 hurricanes, and 4
- [Drought and Wildfire Risk in the West](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/drought-and-wildfire-risk-in-the-west/) - Winter of 2025-2026 left the snowpacks of the Rockies in a dire state. Combined with one of the warmest winters on record and a looming El Nino, most Western states are looking at a worsening drought for the summer. Cities across the West saw record low snowfall and record high temperatures this past winter. Combined
- [Droughts End in Floods](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/droughts-end-in-floods/) - There's an old saying in meteorology that goes "Droughts end in Floods". That is likely to be the case over the next few days, as an extensive, and in some cases significant drought currently grips a large portion of the nation, but relief is on the way for some areas. As is typical with a
- [Heat in the East, Severe Weather in the Plains, Snow in the Rockies?](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/heat-in-the-east-severe-weather-in-the-plains-snow-in-the-rockies/) - Much of the Spring has featured an upper-level trough of low pressure across the Northeast, but that will change this weekend. A persistent trough of low pressure has kept temperatures below normal across the Northeast for much of the past several weeks, but a ridge of high pressure will build in this weekend, both
- [Rob Carolan Appears on "Analyze This with Neville James"](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/rob-carolan-appears-on-analyze-this-with-neville-james/) - Chief Meteorologist Rob Carolan was a gust on the latest version of "Analyze This with Neville James" on the NPR station in the United States Virgin Islands. The podcast is described as: "Neville James engages in an informative conversation with veteran meteorologist Rob Carolyn, blending personal storytelling with expert insight on weather and hurricanes." You
- [Significant Winter Storm and Arctic Blast to Impact Much of the Nation](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/significant-winter-storm-and-arctic-blast-to-impact-much-of-the-nation/) - As an arctic airmass pours into the eastern two thirds of the nation, a developing low pressure system will bring wintry weather to many areas that are unaccustomed to it. The overall weather pattern so far this winter has been dominated by a trough of low pressure centered over the Great Lakes with ridging taking
- [Record Breaking Cold in the South and Lake Effect Snow in the Great Lakes](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/record-breaking-cold-in-the-south-and-lake-effect-snow-in-the-great-lakes/) - People across the United States are preparing for the upcoming winter season. Some areas, especially in the north and at higher elevations, have already experienced their first snowfall of the season. Many areas across the eastern United States will experience what is likely the coldest weather of the year so far, as a low-pressure system
- [Coastal Storm Could Bring Wind and Rain to the East Coast](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/coastal-storm-could-bring-wind-and-rain-to-the-east-coast/) - After several weeks of mainly dry weather from the Mid-Atlantic to the Northeast, many areas are experiencing abnormally dry to drought conditions, with some areas even seeing an extreme drought. A developing low-pressure system could bring some relief to areas. A system is developing off the coast of the Southeastern United States and is
- [Heavy Rains Could Bring Flooding to to the Mid-Atlantic this Week](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/heavy-rains-could-bring-flooding-to-to-the-mid-atlantic-this-week/) - While the 2025 Atlantic Hurricane season has remained relatively quiet, things are starting to ramp up as we end September. Hurricane Humberto, now a Category 5 storm, will continue on a northwest track before turning northeast toward the beginning of the week. The storm will travel between Bermuda and the eastern United States coast, while
- [The Tropics Have Gotten Active in a Hurry](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/the-tropics-have-gotten-active-in-a-hurry/) - The 2025 Hurricane Season has been fairly quiet across both the Atlantic and Pacific, especially over the past month, but that has quickly changed in the past week. Hurricane Gabrielle remains a powerful Category 3 hurricane this evening in the central Atlantic. As of 11pm EDT Gabrielle was centered about 1520 miles west of
- [Is The Atlantic Finally Waking Up?](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/is-the-atlantic-finally-waking-up/) - September is normally the peak of hurricane season, but that hasn't been that case this year, things have been quiet for a while now, though that could be changing. The last time there was an active system in the Atlantic was on August 29, when Tropical Storm Fernand became extratropical more than 600 miles
- [Labor Day Holiday Weekend Outlook](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/labor-day-holiday-weekend-outlook/) - Many families across the United States will be trying to squeeze in one last summer activity this weekend, as Labor Day marks the unofficial end of the summer season. Fortunately, many areas will experience sunshine and dry weather as high pressure dominates the majority of the pattern across the country, while others may not be
- [Hurricane Erin Remains a Potent Storm](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/hurricane-erin-remains-a-potent-storm/) - Hurricane Erin is pulling away from Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands, but remains a powerful storm. A tropical wave that moved off the west coast of Africa last weekend developed into Tropical Storm Erin as it crosses the Cabo Verde Islands on Monday. For much of last week Erin quickly crossed the tropical
- [Looking at the Week Ahead (August 9-15, 2025)](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/looking-at-the-week-ahead-august-9-15-2025/) - August typically brings a range of weather conditions to the United States, from excessive heat to tropical systems and everything in between. As we move into the middle of the month, we are beginning to see this play out. This weekend will bring dry and warm weather to much of the country. Many areas are
- [Signs of Life in the Tropics](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/signs-of-life-in-the-tropics/) - Tropical activity usually begins to increase in August, and right on cue, it is doing so, in both the Atlantic and the Pacific. After a fairly slow start to hurricane season, conditions are starting to become more favorable for storms to develop, especially across the Atlantic. We've had three weak, short-lived storms thus far,
- [How The Global Circulation Impacts Weather in the East](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/how-the-global-circulation-impacts-weather-in-the-east/) - Over the past few months, there has been consistent troughing over the United States, particularly in the Great Lakes region, which has led to a stormier pattern across the eastern half of the country. One factor that can influence these changes in storm patterns and consistency is teleconnections. Teleconnections are relationships between specific weather
- [The Tropics Remain Fairly Quiet](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/the-tropics-remain-fairly-quiet/) - By most metrics, the first 6-8 weeks of hurricane season has been fairly quiet across the Northern Hemisphere. Going strictly by the number of named storms, activity has been near normal across the Atlantic and Pacific, and below normal in the Indian Ocean, where no storms have developed so far this season. However, the
- [Holiday Weekend Outlook](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/holiday-weekend-outlook/) - As we begin the Independence Day holiday weekend, high pressure will bring dry weather to many areas of the eastern United States, while places out West could see unsettled weather. A frontal system will move east into the start of next week, bringing showers and thunderstorms across the northern and eastern half of the country.
- [Heat, Humidity, and a Snowstorm?](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/heat-humidity-and-a-snowstorm/) - Hot and humid conditions are expected across the eastern half of the nation as we go through the first weekend of summer. A large ridge of high pressure centered over the Mississippi and Tennessee Valleys Saturday morning will slowly move eastward over the next few days, resulting in hot and humid conditions for a
- [Hot and Humid Weather and Severe Storms Target the East Coast](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/hot-and-humid-weather-and-severe-storms-target-the-east-coast/) - The summer solstice occurs at 10:41pm Friday, marking the official start of astronomical summer in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer weather will arrive along the East Coast just before that. A frontal system extending from the Great Lakes into Southern Plains will slowly make its way eastward over the next few days. Ahead of the
- [Severe Weather Season Off to a Fast Start](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/severe-weather-season-off-to-a-fast-start/) - The United States is notorious for its crazy weather, especially during the spring. There are dozens of tornado outbreaks yearly, especially through the Midwestern region, otherwise known as Tornado Alley. As of June 4th, more than 1,000 tornadoes have been reported to the Storm Prediction Center. One significant outbreak of this year occurred between May
- [Saharan Dust Suppressing Tropical Activity in the Atlantic](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/saharan-dust-suppressing-tropical-activity-in-the-atlantic/) - Atlantic hurricane season is off to a slow start, which is fairly normal despite the early start in many recent years, and one of the main reason has been Saharan Dust. In the mid-latitudes, most systems move from west to east, but in the tropics, it’s the opposite, with systems moving from east to
- [Outlook for the Upcoming 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/outlook-for-the-upcoming-2025-atlantic-hurricane-season/) - # Atlantic hurricane season officially starts on Sunday June 1st and runs through Sunday November 30th, and indications are that the season maybe off to an early and active start. The 2024 season was an above normal season by the numbers, with 18 named storms, 11 hurricanes, and 5 major hurricanes. The season got
- [California Wildfires - Bloomberg Television](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/california-wildfires-bloomberg-television/) - Chief Meteorologist Rob Carolan spoke with Bloomberg Television about the California wildfires and the meteorology behind them.
- [Hurricane Season Getting an Early Start](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/hurricane-season-getting-an-early-start/) - Early season forecasts called for an active hurricane season in the Atlantic due to a multitude of factors, and so far, we’re off to a fast start. Earlier in June, Tropical Storm Alberto brought heavy rain and some gusty winds to parts of Mexico and southern Texas. Given that this area has been in
- [Hurricane Season Begins on Saturday](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/hurricane-season-begins-on-saturday/) - Atlantic hurricane season officially starts on Saturday June 1 and runs through November 30, and all indications are that it is going to be a very active one. The 2023 season was an above normal season by the numbers, with 20 named storms, 7 hurricanes, and 3 major hurricanes, but the bulk of the
- [Tropical Update - September 14, 2023](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/tropical-update-september-14-2023/) - Hometown Forecast Service Tropical outlook Forecast prepared: Thursday September 14, 2023 11 AM EDT Meteorologist: Rob Carolan Hurricane Lee is currently located at 30.4 N and 68.3 W which is 750 miles south of Nantucket, MA. The storm is currently moving north at 14 mph. Top winds have weakened to 90 mph. A tropical storm
- [Hilary Nears the Mexican Coast, The Atlantic is Waking Up](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/hilary-nears-the-mexican-coast-the-atlantic-is-waking-up/) - The Pacific continues to grab the headlines, but the Atlantic is getting active as we get closer to the peak of the season. Hurricane Hilary has been downgraded to a Tropical Storm as it continues northward very close to the coast of the Baja California peninsula. As of 11am EDT, Hilary was centered about 220
- [The Week Ahead: November 14-20, 2022](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/the-week-ahead-november-14-20-2022/) - Winter will finally make an appearance across a large portion of the nation during the upcoming week. Low pressure will move out of the Southwest and across the Southern Plains today, before heading across the Deep South and then off the Mid-Atlantic coast by midweek. To the south, it will produce showers and thunderstorms
- [The Week Ahead: November 7-13, 2022](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/the-week-ahead-november-7-132022/) - A very active week is expected across the nation this week, with everything from hurricanes to blizzards, and record highs to record lows expected. Low pressure is moving into the Pacific Northwest this morning, with rain strong winds, and mountain snow expected. As this storm spreads inland, heavy rain will spread across most of the
- [The Tropics Have Become Very Active](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/the-tropics-have-become-very-active/) - After a quiet start to the hurricane season, things have gotten active across the Atlantic and also in the Pacific. We'll start off with Hurricane Fiona, as it is the strongest one of the four and also the biggest threat. As of 5pm EDT, Fiona was centered about 370 miles south-southeast of Halifax, Nova
- [The Week Ahead: September 19-25, 2022](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/the-week-ahead-september-19-25-2022/) - Hurricane Fiona is grabbing the headlines, but it's not the only area we're watching this week. Hurricane Fiona produced strong winds and catastrophic flooding across parts of the northeastern Caribbean over the weekend, especially Puerto Rico, and today it's the Dominican Republic's turn. Once it moves back into the Atlantic later today, a northward
- [The Week Ahead: September 5-11, 2022](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/the-week-ahead-september-5-11-2022/) - A rather active week is expected across much of the nation for the first full week of meteorological autumn. A large ridge of high pressure remains in place across the West for a good portion of the upcoming week. As a result, the intense heat wave will continue from the Front Range of the
- [The Week Ahead: August 29 - September 4, 2022](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/the-week-ahead-august-29-september-4-2022/) - The weather pattern across the US isn't that active at the moment, but the Atlantic may be starting to get active finally. A persistent trough of low pressure will remain in place across the Southeast and Florida for the next few days. This will act as a focus for shower and thunderstorm activity across the
- [The Week Ahead: August 15-21, 2022](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/the-week-ahead-august-15-21-2022/) - A fairly quiet week is expected across much of the nation this week. A weak low pressure system in the western Gulf of Mexico over the weekend moved into southern Texas late Sunday. If it had another 6-12 hours over water, it could have become a tropical depression. It will continue to push inland
- [The Week Ahead: July 18-24, 2022](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/the-week-ahead-july-18-24-2022/) - Heat will be the big story this week, but severe weather will also grab some headlines early in the week. A frontal system moving across Montana this morning will help trigger some strong to severe thunderstorms later today across parts of the Northern Plains states. A widespread severe weather outbreak is not expected, but
- [The Week Ahead: July 11-17, 2022](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/the-week-ahead-july-11-17-2022/) - The upcoming week will feature more heat in Texas and parts of the West, some severe weather in the northern tier of states and the potential for a tropical system in the Gulf of Mexico. Record high temperatures were observed across much of the Plains states and Texas again on Sunday. In College Station,
- [The Week Ahead: June 27-July 3, 2022](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/the-week-ahead-june-27-july-3-2022/) - The weather looks quiet across much of the nation this week, but the tropics may be starting to get active. A tropical wave is making its way across the Atlantic, and has been slowly showing signs of organization over the past several days. Conditions are favorable for additional development, and it could become a
- [The Week Ahead: June 6-12, 2022](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/the-week-ahead-june-6-12-2022/) - A hot week is expected from Texas into the Southwest while the Plains states will be dealing with several rounds of severe weather. A ridge of high pressure will build into parts of the Southwest and Texas over the next several days, resulting in hot and in some cases humid conditions. High temperatures will
- [The Week Ahead: May 23-29, 2022](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/the-week-ahead-may-23-29-2022/) - As we approach Memorial Day, a summer-like weather pattern is setting up across the nation. A ridge of high pressure will settle into parts of the West and Southwest by mid-week, allowing warm to hot weather to return to parts of California and the Desert Southwest. The hot weather will only last a few days,
- [The Week Ahead: May 16-22, 2022](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/the-week-ahead-may-16-22-2022/) - We've got elements of Spring, Summer, and Winter coming up across parts of the nation this week. Record heat is likely from the Southern Plains into Texas over the next couple of days, spreading across the Gulf Coast and into the Southeast by midweek, then spreading up into the Mid-Atlantic states later this week and
- [The Week Ahead: May 9-15, 2022](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/the-week-ahead-may-9-15-2022/) - Extreme temperatures, both hot and cold, will grab most of the attention this week. A large ridge of high pressure will dominate the eastern two thirds of the nation this week, resulting in very warm to hot weather for much of the region. High temperatures well into the 80s and 90s are likely from
- [The Week Ahead: April 25 - May 1, 2022](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/the-week-ahead-april-25-may-1-2022/) - April will end on a fairly quiet note across much of the nation. A strong cold front will move across the Eastern US over the next day or two. It may produce some strong to severe thunderstorms today from Texas to the Great Lakes, but a widespread severe weather event is not expected. Some
- [The Week Ahead: April 11-17, 2022](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/the-week-ahead-april-11-17-2022/) - Stop us if you've heard this before, but we've got a multi-day severe weather outlook to start the upcoming week. A low pressure system will move across the Southern Plains states today, producing showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms may become strong to severe from parts of central Texas northeastward into the Middle
- [The Week Ahead: April 4-10, 2022](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/the-week-ahead-april-4-10-2022/) - Another multi-day severe weather outbreak is expected across the southern tier of states this week thanks to a pair of storm systems. Low pressure will move out of the Plains states and into the Mississippi Valley today. Ahead of the system, another round of strong to severe thunderstorms is expected from the southern Plains
- [The Week Ahead: March 28 - April 3, 2022](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/the-week-ahead-march-28-april-3-2022/) - A developing storm system will impact much of the nation over the next few days with a variety of weather. Low pressure will move into the West Coast today, bringing some much needed heavy rain and mountain snow to California today, spreading into the Southwest and Great Basin tonight, and then the Rocky Mountains on
- [The Week Ahead: March 14-20, 2022](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/the-week-ahead-march-14-20-2022/) - Astronomical spring begins next Sunday at 11:33am, and right on cue, severe weather season will start to ramp up across the southern tier of states. A low pressure system will move into the southern Plains and Texas on Monday, drawing warm and humid air northward from the Gulf of Mexico. This will help fuel
- [The Week Ahead: March 7-13, 2022](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/the-week-ahead-march-7-13-2022/) - A rather active week is expected, especially across the eastern two-thirds of the nation. Low pressure will move across the Ohio Valley and into the Northeast today, providing a variety of weather for the eastern half of the nation. The most impactful weather will be strong to severe thunderstorms, especially from the Deep South
- [The Week Ahead: February 21-27, 2022](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/the-week-ahead-february-21-27-2022/) - A rather active pattern is expected across the nation during the upcoming week. Low pressure will move into the southern Plains today, heading toward the Great Lakes on Tuesday, then up the St. Lawrence Valley Tuesday night, producing a variety of weather across the eastern two thirds of the nation. As it draws warm
- [The Week Ahead: February 14-20, 2022](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/the-week-ahead-february-14-20-2022/) - While the pattern will remain quiet for much of the nation to start the week, a significant storm may impact a large portion of the nation later this week with a variety of weather. A low pressure system will bring some rain and higher elevation snow to parts of the Pacific Northwest and the
- [The Week Ahead: January 17-23, 2022](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/the-week-ahead-january-17-23-2022/) - The storm system that has impacted much of the nation from the Plains states to the Southeast over the past few days will move into the Northeast today. Low pressure will move up the Appalachians today and across New England, bringing some heavy rain and strong winds to the I-95 corridor from Philadelphia City
- [The Week Ahead: January 10-16, 2022](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/the-week-ahead-january-10-16-2022/) - A much more tranquil weather pattern is expected across the nation over the next several days. Arctic air will move out of the Northern Plains and into the Great Lakes today, then into the Northeast on Tuesday. Temperatures will be 20 to 30 degrees below normal, with a few record low temperatures possible. Subzero
- [The Week Ahead - January 3-9, 2022](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/the-week-ahead-january-3-9-2021/) - The first snowstorm of the season is expected across the Mid-Atlantic States and stormy weather will continue across the Northwest this week. A strong cold front crossed the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic on Sunday, bringing an end to the mild weather the region had been experiencing. An area of low pressure will ride along the front
- [The Week Ahead: December 27, 2021 - January 2, 2022](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/the-week-ahead-december-27-2021-january-2-2022/) - A rather active week is expected across the nation, with heavy rain and snow in the West and the Rockies, record heat and potentially severe weather in the South, and heavy snow and bitterly cold temperatures for the Northern Plains. Low pressure will move across the Northern Plains and into southern Canada today, with
- [The Week Ahead: December 20-26, 2021](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/the-week-ahead-december-20-26-2021/) - As we approach Christmas, a stormy pattern will continue across the West while another warmup is expected in the Plains. Rain and mountain snow will continue from the Northwest into the Northern Rockies today as low pressure moves across the region, but drier weather should settle in for Tuesday. After that, a series of
- [The Week Ahead: December 13-19, 2021](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/the-week-ahead-december-13-19-2021/) - Stormy weather will return to the West Coast over the next few days, and could spread into the Northern Plains later this week. A low pressure system will bring heavy rain, gusty winds, and mountain snow to much of the West over the next few days, with a second system following for Tuesday into
- [The Week Ahead: December 6-12, 2021](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/the-week-ahead-december-6-12-2021/) - The weather pattern is fairly active across the nation right now, and there are several areas we're keeping an eye on. We'll start off in the Pacific, where a low pressure system will bring a wide variety of impacts to the Hawaiian Islands today and tomorrow. Heavy rain will lead to widespread flooding across
- [The Week Ahead: November 29 - December 5, 2021](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/the-week-ahead-november-29-december-5-2021/) - Once again, a majority of the nation will be spared from major storminess during much of the upcoming week. As is typically the case at this time of year, the Northwest will be the exception to the rule when it comes to quiet conditions. As one system pulls away from the region today, another
- [The Week Ahead: November 22-28, 2021](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/the-week-ahead-november-22-28-2021/) - The weather can often have an adverse impact on Thanksgiving travel, but that doesn't look to be the case this year. Fairly quiet weather is expected across much of the nation during the upcoming week. A cold front will move off the East Coast today with some showers ahead of it otherwise, most of
- [The Week Ahead: November 15-21, 2021](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/the-week-ahead-november-15-21-2021/) - A quiet weather pattern is expected for a large portion of the nation for much of the upcoming week. A low pressure system moving in from the Pacific will bring some heavy rain, higher elevation snow, and strong winds to the Northwest and Northern Rockies over the next few days. Flood Watches and Warnings
- [The Week Ahead: November 8-14, 2021](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/the-week-ahead-november-8-14-2021/) - A low pressure system moving into the West Coast today will impact the weather across much of the nation during the upcoming week. Low pressure will move out of the Pacific and into the West Coast over the next day or two, spreading rain, some of it heavy, into the Pacific Northwest as well
- [The Week Ahead: November 1-7, 2021](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/the-week-ahead-november-1-7-2021/) - After a fairly active week last week, a much more quiet pattern is expected for the upcoming week. The biggest thing we're keeping an eye on this week is the cold air that will spread across the eastern two-thirds of the nation. A strong cold front will move off the East Coast Monday morning,
- [The Week Ahead: October 18-24, 2021](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/the-week-ahead-october-18-24-2021/) - We're keeping an eye on a couple of things for the upcoming week across the nation. First, we've got a low pressure area that will move across the Great Basin and into the Rockies today and Tuesday, before it heads toward the northern Plains and Upper Midwest. While this system will likely produce snow across
- [Henri Takes Aim at the Northeast](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/henri-takes-aim-at-the-northeast/) - Tropical Storm Henri has made the long-awaited northerly turn and now is heading towards New England or Long Island. As of 11pm Friday, Tropical Storm Henri was centered about 615 miles south of Montauk, New York, moving toward the north at 9 mph. Maximum sustained winds were near 70 mph. Henri is expected to strengthen
- [Three Active Systems in the Atlantic, Two in the Pacific](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/three-active-systems-in-the-atlantic-two-in-the-pacific/) - As we get into the middle of August, there are now three active systems in the Atlantic and two more in the Pacific, and all but one are a threat to land. The most immediate threat is Tropical Storm Fred. After sputtering over Cuba this past weekend, Fred emerged into the eastern Gulf of Mexico
- [Tropical Storm Fred Develops](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/tropical-storm-fred-develops/) - The tropical disturbance that brought heavy rain to parts of the Lesser Antilles, Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico over the past few days developed into Tropical Storm Fred late Tuesday night. As of early Wednesday afternoon, Tropical Storm Fred was centered about 30 miles west of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, moving toward the west-northwest at
- [Elsa Heads Toward Western Florida](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/elsa-heads-toward-western-florida/) - After bringing heavy rain to parts of the Caribbean and the Florida Keys over the past few days, Elsa is now setting its sights on the Big Bend area of Florida. As of 11pm EDT, Hurricane Elsa was centered about 65 miles southwest of Tampa, Florida, moving toward the north at 14 mph. Maximum
- [Elsa Races Across the Caribbean](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/elsa-races-across-the-caribbean/) - Less than 48 hours after it formed east of the Lesser Antilles, Hurricane Elsa is now racing across the eastern Caribbean. As of 2am Saturday, Hurricane Elsa was centered approximately 620 miles east-southeast of Kingston, Jamaica, moving toward the west-northwest at 29 mph. Maximum sustained winds are near 80 mph. Hurricane Warnings are in
- [Tropical Threat in the Gulf](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/tropical-threat-in-the-gulf/) - A developing system in the Gulf of Mexico will bring heavy rain and flooding to parts of the Gulf Coast and Deep South over the next few days. A broad area of low pressure has been meandering around in the Bay of Campeche for much of this week. The system started moving northward on
- [Tropical Activity in the Atlantic](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/tropical-activity-in-the-atlantic/) - We're only two weeks into Hurricane Season, and the peak of the season is still three months away, but activity is starting to ramp up in the Atlantic. Tropical Depression Two developed off the North Carolina coast on Monday. As of 11pm Monday, it had strengthened into Tropical Storm Bill, and was centered about 335
- [Hurricane Season Begins Today](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/hurricane-season-begins-today/) - Earlier this month, Tropical Storm Ana brought some breezy and damp conditions to Bermuda, marking the 7th year in a row that we had at least one named tropical system in the Atlantic before the “official” start of Hurricane Season, which runs from June 1 through November 30. After a record-setting hurricane season in 2020,
- [HFS in the News - Rob Carolan on Bloomberg TV](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/hfs-in-the-news-rob-carolan-on-bloomberg-tv/) - Chief Meteorologist Rob Carolan appeared on Bloomberg TV earlier this week to talk about the bitterly cold weather and snow from Texas into the Plains states.
- [The Monster December Snowstorm](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/the-monster-december-snowstorm/) - The storm that impacted much of the Northeast earlier this week had an amazing band of very heavy snow fall into arctic air. Observers in cities and towns in PA, NY and New England: 19 locations reported over 40 inches 126 locations reported over 30 inches 219 reported over 24 inches 456 reported
- [Severe Weather, Heavy Rain, Strong Winds, and Snow All Expected in the East](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/severe-weather-heavy-rain-strong-winds-and-snow-all-expected-in-the-east/) - A rather potent storm system will bring a variety of weather to the eastern third of the United States over the next few days. Low pressure developed along a frontal system in southern Texas on Saturday, and it will slowly strengthen as it moves northeastward tonight and Sunday. As it strengthens, it will draw moisture
- [2020-2021 Winter Outlook](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/2020-2021-winter-outlook/) - With winter-like weather making itself known already across many parts of the nation many are wondering if this is a harbinger of things to come. Record snows across Montana and temperatures nearly at record low levels for the month of October for the nation make some wonder if we’re in for a rugged winter ahead.
- [The Atlantic Hurricane Season of 2020 - Where Does It Really Rank?](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/the-atlantic-hurricane-season-of-2020-where-does-it-really-rank/) - No doubt for areas of the coast affected by the storms, it was a year reminiscent of recent 2017 and 2005 seasons. Though we about to tie the record for number of named storms (now at 27 versus 28 in 2005), we are running 152% of normal for the Atlantic Basin ACE (Accumulated Cyclone Energy
- [Make it Five - Five Active Tropical Cyclones in the Atlantic](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/make-it-five-five-active-tropical-cyclones-in-the-atlantic/) - With the formation of Tropical Storm Vicky this morning, we now have a record-tying five storms in the Atlantic, and there may be another one coming soon. The most immediate threat to the US is Hurricane Sally. Sally strengthening into a hurricane this afternoon, and should continue to slowly strengthen in the Gulf of Mexico
- [Four Active Systems in the Atlantic, A Fifth May Be on the Way](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/four-active-systems-in-the-atlantic-a-fifth-may-be-on-the-way/) - On average, the peak of hurricane season in the Atlantic is the middle of September. Right on cue, the 2020 season has seen a significant uptick to activity, with four active systems, and possibly a fifth one a few days from now. The most immediate threat to the US is Tropical Storm Sally. Tropical
- [September Has it All - Heat, Snow, Drought, and Tropical Storms](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/september-has-it-all-heat-snow-drought-and-tropical-storms/) - Autumn and Spring are the transition seasons, and September is certainly proving that right off the bat. Intense heat has been common across much of the West for the past few days. Temperatures well over 100 degrees have been common, with numerous records set. One location, Richmond, on the eastern side of San Francisco Bay,
- [Hurricane Laura Approaches the Gulf Coast](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/hurricane-laura-approaches-the-gulf-coast/) - Hurricane Laura is now a Category 3 hurricane with its sights set on the Gulf Coast. As of 11am EDT, Hurricane Laura was centered about 225 miles south-southeast of Lake Charles, Louisiana, moving toward the northwest at 16 mph. Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 125 mph, making Laura a Category 3 Hurricane. A
- [Two Tropical Systems Threaten The Gulf](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/two-tropical-systems-threaten-the-gulf/) - Parts of the Gulf Coast could get a 1-2 punch from a pair of tropical systems during the upcoming week. Tropical Storm Marco is the more immediate threat. As of 11am EDT Sunday, Marco was centered about 325 miles south-southeast of the mouth of the Mississippi River, moving toward the north-northwest at 14 mph.
- [Tropical Storm Isaias Heads Toward the Carolinas](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/tropical-storm-isaias-heads-toward-the-carolinas/) - While crossing the Bahamas on Saturday, Hurricane Isaias weakened to a tropical storm, but it remains a threat to much of the East Coast. As of 5pm Sunday, Tropical Storm Isaias was centered about 65 miles southeast of Vero Beach, Florida, moving toward the north-northwest at 9mph. Based on data from reconnaissance aircraft and
- [Isaias Heads Toward the Bahamas, Is the East Coast Next?](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/isaias-heads-toward-the-bahamas-is-the-east-coast-next/) - Tropical Storm Isaias has strengthened into a hurricane this evening as it starts to pull away from the Dominican Republic and head towards the Bahamas. Meanwhile, the threat to the East Coast is starting to increase. As of midnight Friday morning, Isaias was centered about 80 miles southeast of Great Inagua Island in the southeastern
- [The Tropics Are Active Again](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/the-tropics-are-active-again/) - The tropics had been relatively quiet in the past couple of weeks, but now there are suddenly 3 storms that are all threats to land by the end of the weekend. The most immediate threat is Tropical Depression 8. As of 11am EDT, the system was centered about 380 miles east-southeast of Port O’Connor, Texas,
- [Tropical Storm Fay Develops off the East Coast](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/tropical-storm-fay-develops-off-the-east-coast/) - Tropical Storm Fay developed off the North Carolina coastline Thursday evening, the sixth named storm of the season. A disturbance that moved from the Gulf of Mexico and into the Southeast last week moved off the South Carolina coast on Wednesday. After sitting over the warm waters of the Gulf Stream, thunderstorm activity began
- [Tropical Storm Cristobal Threatens the Gulf Coast](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/tropical-storm-cristobal-threatens-the-gulf-coast/) - After dumping feet of rain on portions of southern Mexico and Central America, Cristobal is now gaining strength into the Gulf of Mexico and heading towards the central Gulf Coast. As of Friday evening, Tropical Storm Cristobal was located about 440 miles south of the mouth of the Mississippi River, moving toward the north at
- [Hurricane Season 2020 is Off to a Fast Start](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/hurricane-season-2020-is-off-to-a-fast-start/) - The 2020 Atlantic Hurricane Season saw two storms form during the month of May, Tropical Storm Arthur grazed the Outer Banks of North Carolina and Tropical Storm Bertha moved into South Carolina, marking the 6th year in a row that we had at least one named tropical system in the Atlantic before the “official” start
- [Atlantic Hurricane Season Starts in Mid-May Again](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/atlantic-hurricane-season-starts-in-mid-may-again/) - For several days, most of the forecast models have been showing the potential for a tropical or subtropical system to develop in or near the Bahamas this weekend. Potential became reality Saturday evening when Tropical Depression One formed. As of 8pm EDT, newly-formed Tropical Depression One was centered about 175 miles east-northeast of Melbourne,
- [Easter Sunday Severe Weather in the South, Windy Monday in the Northeast](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/easter-sunday-severe-weather-in-the-south-windy-monday-in-the-northeast/) - A rather strong storm system will wreak all sorts of havoc on a large swath of the nation through the weekend and into Monday. Low pressure is moving into the Plains states today, producing some strong to severe thunderstorms from Texas into the Southern Plains. That’s just the start of what will be a busy
- [Heavy Rain for New England, Heavy Snow for the Dakotas](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/heavy-rain-for-new-england-heavy-snow-for-the-dakotas/) - Two developing storm systems will impact parts of the nation over the next several days, but that's where the similarities end. Two low pressure areas are developing off the East Coast this evening. The northern system is the stronger of the two, but the southern one is being monitored by the National Hurricane Center. It
- [Tropical Update - The Atlantic is a Lot More Active](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/tropical-update-the-atlantic-is-a-lot-more-active/) - Hurricane Dorian continues to blast Grand Bahama Island this afternoon, but elsewhere, the Atlantic is getting active quickly. As of early Wednesday morning, Hurricane Dorian was centered about 80 miles east-northeast of Cape Canaveral, Florida. After sitting over the Bahamas for a couple of days, Dorian is now moving toward the north-northwest at 7 mph.
- [Hurricane Dorian Nears the Bahamas](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/hurricane-dorian-nears-the-bahamas/) - Powerful Hurricane Dorian is expected to smash the Northwestern Bahamas on Sunday before heading towards the Southeastern United States. As of 2am Sunday, Dorian was centered about 95 miles east of Great Abaco Island in the Bahamas, moving toward the west at 8 mph. Maximum sustained winds are near 150 mph, making Dorian a Category
- [Tropical System Developing in the Gulf of Mexico](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/tropical-system-developing-in-the-gulf-of-mexico/) - It's been a fairly slow start to hurricane season in the Atlantic, which is fairly normal, but things are starting to heat up in the Gulf of Mexico. A disturbance dropped southward from the Tennessee Valley over the weekend, moving into the Gulf of Mexico on Tuesday. With plenty of warm water and only
- [Massive storm sparks blizzard warnings from Colorado to Minnesota](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/massive-storm-sparks-blizzard-warnings-from-colorado-to-minnesota/) - This article originally appeared in the Los Angeles Times on April 10. A potentially record-breaking storm is squeezing the warmth from spring as it brings snow and howling winds across the U.S. Great Plains and threatens to flood rivers from Canada to the Gulf of Mexico. The giant system, set to strengthen Wednesday, has sparked
- [M is for Mayhem](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/m-is-for-mayhem/) - For the third year in a row, the "M" storm in the Atlantic is prepared to wreak havoc on a populated area, but Michael isn't the only headline maker in the weather at the moment. Hurricane Michael isn't the only storm in the news, but it is the biggest threat at the moment. As of
- [HFS in the News: Rob Carolan on Bloomberg TV Talking About Hurricane Florence](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/hfs-in-the-news-rob-carolan-on-bloomberg-tv-talking-about-hurricane-florence/) - When Hurricane Florence was closing in on the Carolinas, Bloomberg TV turned to HFS Chief Meteorologist Rob Carolan for an update: (Video provided by Bloomberg)
- [Multiple Tropical Systems Threatening Land](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/multiple-tropical-systems-threatening-land/) - As we hit the climatological peak of hurricane season, we still have several storms that are threats to land in both the Atlantic and Pacific Ocean. The storm that is rightfully gaining the most attention is Hurricane Florence. As of midday Tuesday, Florence was centered about 390 miles south of Bermuda, moving toward the west-northwest
- [Trouble Brewing the Atlantic and Pacific](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/trouble-brewing-the-atlantic-and-pacific/) - As we reach the climatological peak of hurricane season, multiple storms are threatening land in both the Atlantic and the Pacific Ocean. The biggest threat right now is Tropical Storm Florence. As of 11pm EDT Saturday, Florence was centered about 800 miles southeast of Bermuda, moving toward the west at 6 mph. After reaching Category
- [The Tropics Are Getting Active Again](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/the-tropics-are-getting-active-again-2/) - The peak of hurricane season in the Atlantic occurs around September 10 on average. As we rapidly approach that date, the Atlantic is starting to get active, with two named systems right now. The biggest threat this afternoon is Tropical Storm Gordon. As of midday Tuesday, Gordon was centered about 130 miles south-southeast of Mobile,
- [Tropical Trouble in the Pacific](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/tropical-trouble-in-the-pacific/) - Hurricane Season looks to remain quiet across the Atlantic for the remainder of August, but it's a different story in the Pacific, where there are three storms threatening land right now. Hurricane Lane has been steadily moving across the Eastern and Central Pacific Ocean for the past week while strengthening. As of midday Monday. Lane
- [Hot in Texas, Humid in the East, Severe Weather in the Midwest](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/hot-in-texas-humid-in-the-east-severe-weather-in-the-midwest/) - The "Dog Days of Summer" have arrived, with heat and humidity across a large part of the nation. Meanwhile, severe weather is possible across the Midwest on Friday. A weather pattern that is both typical and atypical of summer at the same time is going to settle into the nation over the next several days.
- [Here Comes the Heat](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/here-comes-the-heat/) - As we get into the final days of June and prepare to flip the calendar to July, a heat wave is about to grip a large portion of the nation. Heat and humidity are already in place across much of the nation's mid-section. Excessive Heat Warnings and Heat Advisories are in effect across the eastern
- [Will Summer be a Sizzler?](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/will-summer-be-a-sizzler/) - As meteorological summer knocks on the door and many hit the roads, beaches, and head to mountain hikes we wonder what summer will bring this year. Will rain ruin barbecues and camp-outs or will it be so hot that outdoor activities are dangerous. Currently ENSO conditions are neutral and are forecast to remain so through
- [Another Early Start to Hurricane Season?](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/another-early-start-to-hurricane-season/) - Officially, hurricane season in the Atlantic Basin starts on June 1 and ends on November 30. In recent years, Mother Nature has not adhered to that calendar, and it appears as though she won't this year either. A cluster of thunderstorms centered over the Yucatan Peninsula and northwestern Caribbean Sea has been slowly organizing over
- [HFS in the News](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/hfs-in-the-news/) - With back-to-back-to-back Nor'easters hitting the Northeast in March (and possibly more on the way?), HFS Chief Meteorologist Rob Carolan has been quoted in several news stories for his expertise on each storm: When a Nor'easter slammed New England with devastating coastal flooding on March 1, Bloomberg turned to Rob Carolan with some questions: "The slow
- [Maria is the Bigger Threat to Land, not Jose](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/maria-is-the-bigger-threat-to-land-not-jose/) - We're in the peak of hurricane season now, and as you'd expect, the tropics are getting active, with two tropical storms and a hurricane in the Atlantic, but the biggest threat to land is not the one that's been advertised for the past few days. With Irma dissipating over land a few days ago, Jose
- [Irma Heads for Florida, Jose for Barbuda, and Katia for Mexico](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/irma-heads-for-florida-jose-for-barbuda-and-katia-for-mexico/) - The last few weeks have felt a lot like a Hollywood disaster movie, but not only have the disasters been real, they're going to get worse in the next few days. As of 11pm Friday, Hurricane Irma had regained Category 5 strength with maximum sustained winds near 160 mph. It was centered about 300 miles south-southeast of
- [Irma Slams the Antilles and Virgin Islands, Jose and Katia Also Bear Watching](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/irma-slams-the-antilles-and-virgin-islands-jose-and-katia-also-bear-watching/) - While Hurricane Irma is rightfully grabbing all the attention, there are two other tropical storms that could be threats to land in the coming days. After moving across Barbuda, St. Barts, and St. Martin overnight, the eye of Hurricane Irma was moving across the British Virgin Islands early Wednesday afternoon. When Irma moved across
- [Where Will Irma Go?](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/where-will-irma-go/) - After dominating the headlines for a week and a half, Harvey will finally bid adieu to the United States this weekend. However, Hurricane Irma is about to take center stage, and will likely remain in the spotlight for a while. The remains of what was once Hurricane Harvey are moving into Kentucky this evening, producing
- [Harvey Batters Texas, Irma Forming Near the Southeast?](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/harvey-batters-texas-irma-forming-near-the-southeast/) - Record rainfall and catastrophic flooding continue across Texas today, especially in the Houston metropolitan area, and things won't improve much any time soon. As of midday Monday, Tropical Storm Harvey was centered close to the Texas coastline near Port O'Connor, drifting southeastward at 5 mph. This motion will bring the center of Harvey back out
- [Harvey Threatens Texas With Heavy Rain](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/harvey-threatens-texas-with-heavy-rain/) - Almost a week after producing Tropical Storm conditions across the Windward Islands, and four days after weakening to a tropical wave, Harvey has regenerated into a tropical storm over the Bay of Campeche. Now, it's setting it sights on Texas. As of 12am EDT Thursday, Tropical Storm Harvey was centered about 440 miles southeast of Port Mansfield, Texas
- [The West bakes while polar air invades the mid-South](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/the-west-bakes-while-polar-air-invades-the-mid-south/) - Heat wave conditions are likely to build through the far West during the coming days while temperatures more in keeping with early fall settle into the mid-South region. This pattern will be brought about by a strong western ridge and a central U.S. trough. A strong ridge near the West Coast of the U.S. will
- [The Pacific is Not Living Up to It's Name](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/the-pacific-is-not-living-up-to-its-name/) - The tropics remain quiet in the Atlantic right now, but it's a different story in the Pacific, where there are currently six active systems, three in the East, and three in the West. Starting with the Eastern Pacific, Hurricane Hilary is the strongest on the storms as well as the closest to land. At midday
- [Summer Outlook Full of Mixed Signals](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/summer-outlook-full-of-mixed-signals/) - As spring turns into summer there are mixed signals as to what summer 2017 may bring to the U.S. with respect to temperature and precipitation. Summer for this post is defined as the months of June, July, and August (meteorological summer). El Nino-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) during the spring season has been categorized as neutral, but
- [Winter, Spring, and Summer - All at the Same Time](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/winter-spring-and-summer-all-at-the-same-time/) - The current weather pattern across the country is one that is fairly typical of Spring. However, the results of that pattern are wintry weather in the Rockies and summer-like weather in the East. In the battlezone between the two there is plenty of severe weather, which is fairly typical of Spring. An upper-level low pressure
- [Heavy Rain Heading for the Northeast](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/heavy-rain-heading-for-the-northeast/) - It's been a very wet spring across much of the Northeast, and it's going to get a lot wetter over the next few days. After experiencing drought conditions for much of the past year, a much wetter pattern has settled in across the Northeast this Spring. Much of the region has received 6-12 inches of
- [Severe Weather in the South Today, Bigger Outbreak Friday?](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/severe-weather-in-the-south-today-bigger-outbreak-friday/) - Severe weather is likely across portions of the Gulf Coast and Mississippi Valley today, but another, perhaps more widespread, outbreak is possible at the end of the week. A strong cold front is moving into the Mississippi Valley and Texas this afternoon, and it is helping to trigger strong to severe thunderstorms across portions
- [From Record Highs to Blizzard Conditions](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/from-record-highs-to-blizzard-conditions/) - Much of the nation's midsection has been enjoying temperatures more typical of April than February for the past week, with a few hundred record high temperatures broken. That is about to change, as Mother Nature will remind the region that is still February. One more warm day is expected today, with highs well into the
- [Heavy Rain and Snow Heading for California, Snowstorm Likely for the Southeast, New England](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/heavy-rain-and-snow-heading-for-california-snowstorm-likely-for-the-southeast-new-england/) - A developing storm system will bring heavy snow to parts of the Southeast and New England this weekend, while the West Coast braces for a lot of much-needed rainfall. We’ll start on the West Coast, where a series of storm systems will bring plenty of rain to drought-stricken California. While this will not alleviate
- [Big Changes Coming to the Nation's Heartland](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/big-changes-coming-to-the-nationss-heartland/) - Even though we're into the middle of November, it hasn't felt like late autumn across much of the nation. That's about to change, especially across the Plains states and the Midwest. A storm system will move out of the Rockies and across the Plains states over the next few days. Ahead of the system,
- [October in the Northeast Means a Little Bit of Everything](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/october-in-the-northeast-means-a-little-bit-of-everything/) - October can be a time of change in the Northeast. While the first thing that comes to mind is the changing colors of the foliage across the region, the weather also changes, sometimes quite frequently. That’s what we’re going to be dealing with for the next few days. Unseasonably warm weather was observed across much of
- [The Rainy Season Is About to Start in the West](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/the-rainy-season-is-about-to-start-in-the-west/) - Across much of the West, the bulk of the rainfall that falls during the year usually falls between October and April. This year is starting off right on schedule as a storm system is poised to bring heavy rain to parts of the region over the next few days. A strong low-pressure system passing
- [Matthew's Forecast Just Got More Complicated](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/matthews-forecast-just-got-more-complicated/) - At this time yesterday, we thought we had a pretty good idea of what to expect for the forecast for Hurricane Matthew. Then the midday models started rolling in, and we started scratching our heads. Instead of coming close to Florida and then heading up the coast, passing south and east of New England, the
- [Hurricane Matthew Threatens Jamaica, But Then Where Does It Go?](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/hurricane-matthew-threatens-jamaica-but-then-where-does-it-go/) - Hurricane Matthew rapidly intensified from a Category 1 Hurricane to a Category 5 Hurricane in the southern Caribbean today, making it the first Category 5 Hurricane in the Atlantic since Hurricane Felix in 2007. While the track for the next couple of days is fairly certain, there's plenty of uncertainty in what Matthew will do beyond
- [Much Needed Rainfall For the Northeast](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/much-needed-rainfall-for-the-northeast/) - Winters in the Northeast can be often feel long and cold, leaving residents of the region longing for sunny, warm days in the Spring and Summer. This year, they got quite a lot of them, which didn't draw too many complaints. However, because it was so sunny and warm, much of the region is now
- [The Feel of Fall is Arriving](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/the-feel-of-fall-is-arriving/) - Astronomical fall begins on September 22 at 10:21am EDT, but meteorological fall is defined as the period between September 1 through November 30. While it can and does still feel like summer across parts of the nation, there are more and more signs that summer is winding down. As the nights start to grow a
- [Q&A with Meteorologist Rob Carolan (Repost from NH Business Review)](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/qa-with-meteorologist-rob-carolan-repost-from-nh-business-review/) - (The following article originally appeared in the September 2nd edition of New Hampshire Business Review) Q&A with Meteorologist Rob Carolan BY MIKE MORIN The public knows who their local radio and TV meteorologists are, but who feeds critical weather information to airports, hospitals, ski resorts and local DPWs? A growing number of forecasting companies are
- [Storms, Storms, and More Storms - The Peak of Hurricane Season Has Arrived](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/storms-storms-and-more-storms-the-peak-of-hurricane-season-has-arrived/) - The peak of hurricane season is normally a 6-week period from late August until late September. This year is no exception. We currently have five active tropical systems that we're tracking, and more may be on the way. Of the five that are currently out there, all of them are a threat to some land
- [Plenty to Watch, Not Much to Track in the Tropics](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/plenty-to-watch-not-much-to-track-in-the-tropics/) - As we get into the end of August, we are moving into the peak of hurricane season. As expected, the tropics have awakened, with plenty of activity to watch, but thus far, much of it remains disorganized. Starting in the Atlantic, we have Tropical Storm Gaston. Gaston was centered about 900 miles east-southeast of Bermuda
- [Change is in the Air](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/change-is-in-the-air/) - As we head into the end of August, some familiar things start to happen. Children will start to head back to school. Baseball's pennant races heat up while football at all levels gets ready for the start of the season. Halloween candy starts to appear in stores and it will be followed shortly by pumpkin-flavored
- [The Tropics Are Getting Active in a Hurry](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/the-tropics-are-getting-active-in-a-hurry/) - In the Northern Hemisphere, tropical activity normally peaks during the latter half of August and much of September. So far, it looks like 2016 will follow that pattern, as there are currently five active systems around the world, and a couple of other areas being monitored for development. The most active area right now is the
- [Drought Continues in the Northeast, Is Relief in Sight?](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/drought-continues-in-the-northeast-is-relief-in-sight/) - A persistent pattern over the last several months has left much of Northeast in a drought. According to the most recent update from the National Drought Monitor, portions of Western New York and also Central New England are experiencing severe drought. Heavy showers and thunderstorms have been common across the Mid-Atlantic states recently, eliminating any
- [Hurricane Earl Hits Belize](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/hurricane-earl-hits-belize/) - After a quiet July across the Atlantic Ocean, August began with Tropical Storm Earl forming southwest of Jamaica on Tuesday. Earl strengthened into a Hurricane Wednesday afternoon while approaching Central America, with landfall expected in Belize around midnight. As of 10pm CDT, Hurricane Earl was centered about 40 miles east of Belize City, moving towards the
- [The Tropics Are Getting Active Again](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/the-tropics-are-getting-active-again/) - As we approach the end of July, tropical cyclone activity normally starts to ramp up across both the Atlantic and the Pacific. This year, that is the case once again, with one active system right now and three other areas of disturbed weather that are being monitored for development. The only active tropical system right
- [When in Drought, Leave it Out](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/when-in-drought-leave-it-out/) - "When in Drought, Leave it Out" We don't know who first coined that phrase, but like most meteorological rules of thumb, it tends to hold true most of the time. Currently in New England, especially Southern New England, a drought currently grips the region. A persistent pattern has led to warm and dry conditions across the
- [Trouble in Paradise? Tropical Storm Darby Threatens Hawaii](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/trouble-in-paradise-tropical-storm-darby-threatens-hawaii/) - After a rather slow start to the Hurricane Season, the Eastern Pacific has gotten very active, setting records in the process. Late Friday morning, Tropical Depression Eight-E strengthened into Tropical Storm Georgette, the seventh named storm to form in the Eastern Pacific this month. This ties July of 1985 for the record for most storms
- [SuperTyphoon Heads for Taiwan, Two Storms Southwest of Mexico](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/supertyphoon-heads-for-taiwan-two-storms-southwest-of-mexico/) - After a very quiet start to the season, the Pacific Ocean is starting to get active. Super Typhoon 02W (Nepartak) has been gathering strength while crossing the Western Pacific Ocean for the past few days. After peaking with top winds near 170 mph on Wednesday, some slight weakening has occurred today, with winds decreasing to
- [Widespread Severe Weather in the East Starting to Wind Down](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/widespread-severe-weather-in-the-east-starting-to-wind-down/) - Severe weather has been widespread across the eastern half of the nation for the past 2 days, but high pressure will bring much quieter conditions this weekend. A cold front has been slowly dropping southward over the past 2 days, replacing warm and humid air with cooler and drier conditions. Ahead of the front, strong
- [Intense Heat Across the Plains Will Spread into the Southwest](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/intense-heat-across-the-plains-will-spread-into-the-southwest/) - A ridge of high pressure over the Plains states will slowly shift westward over the next few days, with intense heat across the Plains heading for the Desert Southwest. High temperatures soared well into the 90s across the Southern Plains on Wednesday, but when the humidity was factored in, the heat index exceeded 100-110 degrees
- [Heavy Rain in the Plains and Mississippi Valley Tuesday](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/heavy-rain-in-the-plains-and-mississippi-valley-tuesday/) - After Sunday’s cold front ushers in cooler and drier air for Monday in the Northern Plains, a warm front will push north Tuesday. This warm front is attached to a low pressure system that will be moving northeast through the Rockies and into the Northern Plains. Areas in between the northward moving warm front
- [Severe Weather In the Northeast on Saturday?](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/severe-weather-in-the-northeast-on-saturday/) - For the second weekend in a row, there is a threat for severe weather across parts of the Northeast. Unlike last weekend, when the threat was centered on areas from the Delmarva Peninsula southward to the Carolinas, the threat on Saturday is focused on the Northeast. Low pressure is moving across Lake Superior this evening, with
- [The Heat is On Across the Plains](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/the-heat-is-on-across-the-plains/) - A large ridge of high pressure will shift from the West coast into the Nation's midsection over the next few days, bringing with it some of the hottest weather so far this year to the Plains states. A persistent ridge of high pressure has been anchored across the West for the past few weeks, keeping
- [Severe Outbreak Possible in the East, Tropical Trouble in the Gulf?](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/severe-outbreak-possible-in-the-east-tropical-trouble-in-the-gulf/) - The weather will become quite active across both the East and the Gulf later this weekend and into early next week. A strong cold front will slowly make its way eastward this weekend, likely reaching the East Coast Sunday night. Ahead of the front, with a warm, humid airmass in place, showers and thunderstorms will
- [Tropical Depression Two Develops - Threat to the Carolinas?](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/tropical-depression-two-develops-threat-to-the-carolinas/) - The second tropical depression of the 2016 Hurricane Season has developed in the Western Atlantic Ocean. As of 8pm EDT Friday, Tropical Depression Two was centered approximately 400 miles southeast of Charleston, South Carolina, and was moving towards the west-northwest at 13 mph. Maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph, and additional strengthening is expected.
- [Hurricane Season in the Atlantic Starts on June 1](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/hurricane-season-in-the-atlantic-starts-on-june-1/) - June is a little more than a week away, and while that marks the start of meteorological summer, it also marks the start of Hurricane season in the Atlantic Basin (North Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea, and Gulf of Mexico). Hurricane season in the Atlantic runs from June 1 through November 30, but it got off
- [Severe Weather Outbreak Across the Southern Plains on Tuesday](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/severe-weather-outbreak-across-the-southern-plains-on-tuesday/) - While the attention has been on heavy rain and flooding across portions of southern and eastern Texas recently, areas to the north of there will be in the spotlight early next week. All of the ingredients appear to be coming together for a severe weather outbreak from Kansas into northern Texas on Tuesday. Low pressure,
- [Flooding Possible in the Southern Plains](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/flooding-possible-in-the-southern-plains/) - Heavy rain will move across the Southern and Central Plains through Monday night as a result of an upper level low pressure system west of the region. What is a dry line and pre frontal trough of instability Saturday into the overnight hours will turn into a cold front early Sunday. This will provide a
- [Severe Weather Possible in the Plains This Week](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/severe-weather-possible-in-the-plains-this-week/) - The Storm Prediction Center has highlighted the Southern Plains with the potential for severe weather on Monday and Tuesday with Monday’s main hazard being marginally severe hail and Tuesday containing all of the main hazards including wind, hail and tornadoes. This is a result of a strong low level jet flowing in from the
- [Sunday's Pacific Northwest System to Affect Northeast By Midweek](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/sundays-pacific-northwest-system-to-affect-northeast-midweek-next-week/) - A strong surge of warm air will move east from the Northern and Central Plains into the Mid to Upper Mississippi Valley, Great Lakes, and Ohio River Valley on Sunday. Surface temperatures were forecast to be 15 to 30 degrees above normal for Saturday in the Plains and will be 10 to 20 degrees above
- [Strong Storm to Impact the Midwest and Southeast Early Next Week](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/strong-storm-to-iompact-the-midwest-and-southeast-early-next-week/) - Two pieces of energy will be phasing or combining this weekend off the West Coast. This will allow for a low pressure system to develop and intensify as the energy digs across southwestern United States. The storm is developing early enough that the storm should take a general northeast track after the storm ejects off the
- [Blizzard of 2016 Recap](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/blizzard-of-2016-recap/) - This post will go back over some of the highlights of the Blizzard of 2016 with a brief summary of why it happened, some of the reasons why plenty of snow fell where it did and some of the cool visuals that came out of the storm. The storm had many interesting features that helped
- [Alberta Clipper Approaches the Northeast Later this Week](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/alberta-clipper-approaches-the-northeast-around-midweek/) - After the weekend, the next storm that the Northeast will be watching comes in the form of an Alberta Clipper late Tuesday into Wednesday. These storms are called Alberta Clippers because they come southeast from Alberta, Canada to the Northeastern United States. This means they have quite the cold punch with them. They also have
- [How does Lake/Ocean-effect Snowfall Happen?](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/how-does-lakeocean-effect-snowfall-happen/) - Have you ever wondered how lake effect snow develops? It works as a result of buoyancy and wind direction and is easier for it to take place in the earlier part of winter. One of the biggest pieces of the puzzle, aside from a totally below freezing atmospheric column, is the fact that lakes need
- [First Winter Storm of the Year for the Northeast?](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/first-winter-storm-of-the-year-for-the-northeast/) - Much of the talk over the past few days has been about the record breaking temperatures around Christmas time. And rightly so, because many temperatures reached the mid to upper 60s in the East and Northeastern US breaking old records by as much as 5 to 10 degrees while many hoped for a White Christmas.
- [Snow, Rain and Severe Weather in the Central US, Record Warmth in the East](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/snow-rain-and-severe-weather-in-the-central-us-record-warmth-in-the-east/) - A low pressure system that formed on Saturday and will intensify into Monday as it moves from the Southern Plains into the Great Lakes and eventually into the Northeast by Monday night. Saturday night will see showers and thunderstorms in the Southern Plains ahead of, and especially along, a cold front extending southward from the system.
- [Season's First `Significant' Snow Forecast for Chicago, Midwest](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/seasons-first-significant-snow-forecast-for-chicago-midwest/) - (This article originally appeared on Bloomberg.com) The Midwest’s first snow of the season threatens to drop as much as 6 inches (15 centimeters) on Chicago through Saturday. The storm was coming together Friday over eastern Wyoming and will move east before sweeping up the St. Lawrence River in Canada, where it should die out, said
- [Snow Continues in the Great Lakes](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/snow-continues-in-the-great-lakes/) - It has been interesting to watch the development of the low pressure system over the Midwest toward the end of the past workweek and into this weekend. Basically what happened with this storm was that an energetic disturbance was able to dive south out of Canada and create a setup conducive for storm intensification just
- [Another Round of Severe Weather for the Nation's Midsection](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/another-round-of-severe-weather-for-the-nations-midsection/) - In a similar setup to last week, a cold front dropping south from the Pacific Northwest to the Southwestern United States signifies the upper level jet from the polar regions dropping south. At the same time, another upper level jet resides in the subtropics. These two will combine or phase and create enough energy to
- [Strong Storm May Produce Severe Weather, Blizzard Conditions, and Lake-Effect Snow](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/strong-storm-may-produce-severe-weather-blizzard-conditions-and-lake-effect-snow/) - A strong storm system moving out of the West will bring heavy snow to the Rockies, severe weather to the Mississippi Valley, and maybe even some lake-effect snow to parts of the Great Lakes before the week is over. A developing low pressure area will move across the Rockies and into the Central Plains today.
- [Another Strong Storm for the Midwest This Week?](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/another-strong-storm-for-the-midwest-this-week/) - Another cold front will move into the West Coast on Saturday allowing for some showers in the Pacific Northwest during the day and then will move south overnight providing showers to California and other portions of the Western United States. The highest rainfall totals over the next 3 days will be along the coastal regions,
- [Another Round of Flooding in Texas](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/another-round-of-flooding-in-texas/) - Another batch of heavy, flooding rain occurred in Texas on Friday as strong low level winds flowed in from the south. Those winds combined with moisture that were both above normal for that region helped to aide in the development of strong showers over the region. Furthermore, a strong upper level jet was centered in
- [Rain continues in the Southern Plains](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/rain-continues-in-the-southern-plains/) - As much as 10 or more inches of rain fell south of Dallas, Texas on Friday, resulting in widespread flooding. This occurred as moisture was able to be pulled inland from the Gulf of Mexico along a low level jet that had a strength that was at times 2 to 3 standard deviations above normal.
- [Flooding Possible in the Plains, Another Tropical System in the Pacific](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/flooding-rain-possible-in-the-plains-as-the-pacific-remains-tropically-active/) - An upper level low pressure system will slowly move into the Southwest over the next few days. Between Thursday through Saturday, plenty of moisture will be streaming in from the south, resulting in 2 to 3 inches of rain falling in portions of the Great Plains. Mechanisms helping this along include the strong low level jet from
- [Cold in the Northeast, Wet in the West, and Active in thePacific](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/cold-in-the-northeast-wet-in-the-west-and-active-in-thepacific/) - The US is littered with all sorts of weather for this weekend. The most hazardous weather has already been addressed in a previous blog post entitled, “Much Colder Air Headed for the Great Lakes and Northeast” and is all about the cooler temperatures and, combined with the scattered precipitation across the Northeast, snow; especially in
- [Much Colder Air Headed for the Great Lakes and Northeast](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/much-colder-air-headed-for-the-great-lakes-and-northeast/) - After a relatively warm summer and early autumn, some of the coldest air so far this season will sweep southward from Canada over the next several days. A cold front will drop southward across the Plains and the Great Lakes on Thursday with a large high pressure area building in southward behind it. Scattered showers
- [Strong Winds in the Northern Plains](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/strong-winds-in-the-northern-plains/) - A low pressure system will move through the Northern Plains this weekend and into Monday with strong gusty winds. Sustained winds strong as 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 50 mph or more are possible into Monday in places such as Jamestown, North Dakota. One other factor that could help to exacerbate this even
- [Record Flooding in the Southeast, Joaquin Batters Bermuda](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/record-flooding-in-the-southeast-joaquin-batters-bermuda/) - Historic rainfall has fallen across portions of the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic states over the past few days. Unfortunately, the combination of strong onshore winds, a convergence boundary and tropical moisture from offshore Hurricane Joaquin will produce even more rainfall into Monday. From start to finish, some places in the Southeast could see up 15 to 20
- [Activity in the Northern Plains and Over Both Oceans](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/activity-in-the-northern-plains-and-over-both-oceans/) - Showers and a few isolated thunderstorms started the morning in portions of the Northern Plains. As the day goes on, those showers and storms will move toward the east as a low pressure system and its warm front move northeast. One question will be if the cloud cover can subside and allow for enough surface
- [Helpful Rain in the West and the Tropics Get Active Again](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/a-little-rain-in-western-us-and-tropical-update/) - Drought conditions persist across the Western United States, in some places the drought is extreme. Because of the dryness, along with lightning from thunderstorms among other causes, wildfires have been sparked all over the region. A few wildfires have burned property including the well-known “Valley Fire” in California, which has even claimed lives. Some
- [Unsettled Conditions as a Cold Front Moves into the Southeast](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/unsettled-conditions-as-a-cold-front-moves-into-the-southeast/) - A cold front is the major weather-maker today as it settles into the Southern Plains and Southeast. The front will continue to push through the Southern Plains on Monday producing additional showers and thunderstorms. The main threat for those storms will be gusty winds, hail and heavy rain. As the front stalls out across the Southeast
- [Tornado in South Carolina and Tropical Update](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/tornado-in-south-carolina-and-tropical-update/) - A strong easterly wind in the low levels of the atmosphere has brought much-needed rainfall into the Southeast. In some places,the rain was heavy enough to result in flooding across eastern portions of North Carolina and South Carolina. Late Thursday night, low level winds briefly turned to the southeast providing spin in the atmosphere and allowing for
- [Quiet Weather Across Much of the US, A Few Systems to Watch in the Tropics](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/todays-weather-over-the-conus-and-neighboring-oceans/) - A large majority of the nation is enjoying quiet weather this Sunday. The biggest exception is in the Southeast thanks to a developing low pressure system east of Georgia. The persistent easterly flow north of the system, combined with a strong high pressure area to the north, along with astronomically high tides. is producing flooding along
- [Tropical Storm Joaquin Tough to Forecast Off U.S. East Coast](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/tropical-storm-joaquin-tough-to-forecast-off-u-s-east-coast/) - This article originally appeared on Bloomberg.com Forecasters are watching Tropical Storm Joaquin as it strengthens in the Atlantic near the Bahamas to see if it will become a threat to the U.S. East Coast later this week. Joaquin was about 425 miles (685 kilometers) east-northeast of the northwestern Bahamas with winds of 45 miles per
- [Drought Continues in the Northeast, Heavy Rain Possible in the Southeast](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/drought-continues-in-the-northeast-heavy-rain-possible-in-the-southeast/) - The past several months have been mostly warm and dry across much of the Northeast. The next week or so will see a continuation of the dry pattern, but temperatures will be much cooler. Meanwhile, persistent but much-needed rainfall is expected across the Southeast for the next several days. A large area of high pressure
- [Trouble in Paradise?](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/trouble-in-paradise/) - A tropical system is expected to threaten the United States late this weekend and early next week. Unlike the past several days however, the state that is threatened is Hawaii, not Florida. Hurricane Ignacio was centered about 550 miles east-southeast of Hilo, Hawaii at 2pm HST, moving toward the northwest at 9 mph. Maximum sustained winds
- [Is Erika a Threat to Florida?](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/is-erika-a-threat-to-florida/) - After bringing gusty winds and flooding rains to portions of the Lesser Antilles, Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico, Erika is passing south of Hispaniola this afternoon. As of 2pm EDT, Erika was centered just off the south coast of the Dominican Republic, and still stubbornly heading westward at 16 mph. Erika remains weak, with
- [Where Will Erika Go? How Strong Will Erika Get?](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/where-will-erika-go-how-strong-will-erika-get/) - As Tropical Storm Erika continues to approach the Lesser Antilles, the questions remain the same as they were a few days ago: Where will Erika go and how strong will it get? The first question is somewhat easier to answer in the storm term. As of 2pm EDT on Wednesday, Erika was centered about 245
- [Erika Remains Weak in the Caribbean, Is Ignacio a Threat to Hawaii?](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/erika-remains-weak-in-the-caribbean-is-ignacio-a-threat-to-hawaii/) - Tropical Storm Erika crossed the Leeward Islands early Thursday, and remains a weak system in the northeastern Caribbean Sea. The center of Tropical Storm Erika passes in between Antigua and Guadeloupe around daybreak on Thursday. On Antigua, sustained winds of 23 mph with gusts as high as 39 mph were reported, while Guadeloupe reported sustained
- [Severe Weather in the Northeast and Another Tropical Threat for the Caribbean?](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/severe-weather-in-the-northeast-and-another-tropical-threat-for-the-caribbean/) - A strong cold front will move across the Northeast on Tuesday, producing showers and thunderstorms across the region, and bringing much drier air into the region. Showers and a few thunderstorms are expected across the region in the morning. If enough clearing develops after these move out, the atmosphere could destabilize enough to trigger another
- [Weather is Always Happening](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/weather-is-always-happening/) - Tropical Storm Danny is the main weather story for today. However, after registering a category 3 rating for winds in a previous hurricane hunter recon mission, it is only a tropical storm and continues to decrease in strength. This is evidenced by the storm's central pressure rising to just above 1000 mb this afternoon, significantly
- [Severe Weather in the Plains, Tropical Storm Watches in the Caribbean](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/severe-weather-in-the-plains-tropical-storm-watches-in-the-caribbean/) - A strong cold front will help to trigger strong to severe thunderstorms across portions of the Plains States and Mississippi Valley today. Showers and thunderstorms are already moving across parts of the North Dakota and Minnesota, with a few reports of hail up to one inch in diameter. As the front marches eastward, conditions will
- [Tropical Update - Double Trouble?](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/tropical-update-double-trouble/) - The tropics continue to heat up, and it looks like two is the magic number. There are two typhoons in the Western Pacific, two tropical storms in the Central Pacific and in the Atlantic we have Hurricane Danny and two other areas to watch. Starting in the Atlantic, Hurricane Danny underwent a burst of rapid intensification on
- [Tropical Trouble for the Caribbean and Hawaii?](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/tropical-trouble-for-the-caribbean-and-hawaii/) - The 2015 hurricane season has been rather slow thus far in the Atlantic, but things are starting to get a bit more active. Tropical Depression 4 formed on Tuesday, and quickly became Tropical Storm Danny by Tuesday evening. As of midday Wednesday, Danny had top sustained winds of 50 mph and was located about 1400
- [Tropical Update - Danny Becomes a Hurricane, TD 3-C Forms Southeast of Hawaii](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/tropical-update-danny-becomes-a-hurricane-td-3-c-forms-southeast-of-hawaii/) - As the climatological peak of the 2015 Hurricane Season draws closer, things are starting to get more active in the Atlantic. At 11am, Tropical Storm Danny was upgraded to a hurricane with top winds near 75 mph. Danny was located about 1100 miles east of the Lesser Antilles and heading towards the west-northwest at 12
- [Winter Redux? Record Heat in the West, Damp and Chilly in the East](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/winter-redux-record-heat-in-the-west-damp-and-chilly-in-the-east/) - For much of this past winter, the weather pattern across the United States featured a ridge of high pressure across the West, and a trough of low pressure across the East. As a result of this, most of the West had a record-warm and very dry winter, while the East, especially the Northeast, suffered through
- [Severe Weather Rumbles Across the Midwest Today and the Northeast on Tuesday](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/severe-weather-rumbles-across-the-midwest-today-and-the-northeast-on-tuesday/) - Strong to severe thunderstorms are expected across the Great Lakes today, with the threat shifting into portions of the Northeast and Ohio Valley on Tuesday. Low pressure will move into southern Canada today, with a warm front out ahead of it. After the front moves through, temperatures will rise well into the 80s, with dewpoints
- [Much Needed Rainfall Heading for the Ohio Valley - But is it too much?](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/much-needed-rainfall-heading-for-the-ohio-valley-but-is-it-too-much/) - The remains of Tropical Storm Bill will move across the Ohio Valley and into the Mid-Atlantic states this weekend before finally moving offshore. The storm, combined with a cold front dropping down from the north will bring locally heavy rainfall to an area that needs it. Despite heavy snow this past winter, much of the
- [Hurricane Drought Hits a Decade - How Much Longer Will It Continue?](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/hurricane-drought-hits-a-decade-how-much-longer-will-it-continue/) - On October 24, 2005, Hurricane Wilma, which at one point was the strongest storm ever recorded in the Atlantic Basin, made landfall near Goodland, Florida as a Category 3 hurricane with top winds near 120 mph. Wilma was the third hurricane and second major hurricane (Category 3 or higher on the Saffir-Simpson scale) to make
- [Winter’s Final Slap will Bring Snow From New York to Washington](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/winters-final-slap-will-bring-snow-from-new-york-to-washington/) - (Bloomberg) -- The final few hours of winter in the U.S. Northeast will be marked by a quick-moving storm that’s forecast to put at least a few snowflakes in the air from Washington to Boston, and may bring as much as 4 inches to New York.
- [Relative Humidity vs Dewpoint - Which is More Informative?](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/relative-humidity-vs-dewpoint-which-is-more-informative/) - We’ve all heard people talking about a hot and humid day by saying that it was “90 degrees with 90% humidity outside”. The truth is, that except for a few places in the Middle East, it is nearly impossible to have that combination of heat and humidity, especially in the United States. To show why
- [Will The Hurricane Season Be An Active One?](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/second-post/) - A team of scientists at Colorado State University led by Dr. Phil Klotzbach released their April forecast for the upcoming Atlantic Hurricane Season. Their forecast calls for 7 named storms, 3 hurricanes, and 1 major (Category 3 or higher) hurricane. These numbers are well below the 30 year averages of 12, 6, and 3 respectively.
- [An Early Start to Hurricane Season? It's Happened Before](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/31/) - Even though the “official” start of the 2015 Atlantic Hurricane Season is still about six weeks away, there have been many cases of tropical storms and even hurricanes that have roamed the Atlantic waters prior to June 1st.

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- [Tropical Weather](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/posts/tropical-weather/)
- [Winter Weather](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/posts/winter-weather/)
- [General Weather](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/posts/general-weather/)
- [Extreme Temperatures](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/posts/extreme-temperatures/)
- [Heavy Rain/Snow](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/posts/heavy-rain-snow/)

## Tags

- [#hurricane](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/tag/hurricane/)
- [#tropical](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/tag/tropical/)
- [#Tropics](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/tag/tropics/)
- [#SaharanDust](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/tag/saharandust/)
- [#Caribbean](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/tag/caribbean/)
- [#Gulf](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/tag/gulf/)
- [#SevereWeather](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/tag/severeweather/)
- [#Tornado](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/tag/tornado/)
- [#typhoon](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/tag/typhoon/)
- [#Heat](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/tag/heat/)
- [#RecordHighs](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/tag/recordhighs/)
- [#MountainSnow](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/tag/mountainsnow/)
- [#Drought](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/tag/drought/)
- [#Flood](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/tag/flood/)
- [#HeavyRain](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/tag/heavyrain/)
- [#Atlantic](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/tag/atlantic/)
- [#ElNino](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/tag/elnino/)
- [#Wildfire](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/tag/wildfire/)
- [#Smoke](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/tag/smoke/)

## Categories

- [Broadcast](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/samplecat/broadcast/)
- [Operational Audio](https://www.hometownforecastservice.com/samplecat/operational-audio/)