Latest Weather News
Be Prepared: Tornado Watches are currently issued in Iowa.
Now is the time to prepare. You should gather supplies for a severe weather supply kit. Know where you will go if you are inside a tornado warning. Be prepared and have a way to get warnings even if you will be sleeping. A NWS weather radio is the best way to receive alerts.
Blizzard Warnings are in effect in Alaska.
A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel extremely difficult.
Winter Storm Warnings are in Effect for Colorado, Montana, and Wyoming.
Be prepared for a significant amount of winter weather in the warning area. Check the latest winter storm warnings.
Be Prepared: Flooding is possible in areas of Kansas, Oklahoma, and Texas. We continue to monitor the flooding in these areas.
Be prepared for flood conditions and heavy precipitation that may cause flooding of prone areas. Rivers may overflow their banks. Flash flooding is also possible.
ALERT: Be Prepared for Significant Fire Weather Conditions in Parts of Colorado and New Mexico.
Red Flag Warnings are in effect. Check the latest warnings. The combination of gusty winds and low humidity can cause fire to rapidly grow in size and intensity. Outdoor burning is not recommended in the warning area and some surrounding areas near the warning. Avoid causing sparks and parking your vehicle on top of grass. Take any evacuation notice seriously and leave quickly if an evacuation order is given.
Winter Weather Alert Trends
Track live winter weather alerts by the minute graphed all one a single page in our winter weather trend page.
Flooding Continues in Parts of Arkansas, Florida, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, and Texas.
Monitor all the latest flood warnings including river forecasts.
Fire Weather Forecasts
Check the latest fire weather forecast maps and track fire weather alerts and hotspots.
Winter Weather Advisories are in Effect for Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Utah, and Wyoming.
Slow down and use caution while traveling. Roads will likely become slick and hazardous, especially on bridges and overpasses. Use caution when traveling.
Dangerous Rip Current Conditions are Ongoing in Parts of Alabama, Florida, and Texas. Make sure you check the rip current conditions if plan to visit beaches where rip current statements are issued.
Dangerous rip current conditions are possible. In the statement area avoid entering the water. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to impossible to return to safety. If you are swimming at a beach with or without a lifeguard this could be life-threatening
Fire Weather Conditions are Favorable in Kansas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas.
Check the latest fire weather watches in effect.
High Wind Warnings are Posted in Portions of California and New Mexico.
Be prepared for possible damaging winds. Check the latest high wind warnings.
Air Quality Concerns in California.
Be prepared for negative air quality. Avoid outdoor activities in areas where air quality alerts are in effect.