Latest Weather News
Winter Storm Warnings are in Effect for California and Utah.
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 Alaska, Arkansas, Iowa, 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: A Flash Flood is Issued for areas in North Carolina and Virginia. Move to higher ground if flood waters threaten your area.
Immediate release. There is serious flash flooding in the warning areas. Seek higher ground if you are in a flood prone area. Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.
ALERT: Be Prepared for Significant Fire Weather Conditions in Parts of Alaska 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 Storm Watches are in Effect for Idaho and Wyoming.
Significant winter weather is possible in the watch areas. Check the latest winter storm watches.
Flooding Continues in Parts of Arkansas, Florida, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Louisiana, Minnesota, Missouri, Nevada, Oklahoma, and Texas.
Monitor all the latest flood warnings including river forecasts.
Winter Weather Alert Trends
Track live winter weather alerts by the minute graphed all one a single page in our winter weather trend page.
Winter Weather Advisories are in Effect for Alaska, California, Nevada, and Oregon.
Slow down and use caution while traveling. Roads will likely become slick and hazardous, especially on bridges and overpasses. Use caution when traveling.
Fire Weather Forecasts
Check the latest fire weather forecast maps and track fire weather alerts and hotspots.
Dangerous Rip Current Conditions are Ongoing in Parts of 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 Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas.
Check the latest fire weather watches in effect.
High Wind Warnings are Posted in Portions of California, Nevada, and Utah.
Be prepared for possible damaging winds. Check the latest high wind warnings.
High Winds are Forecast for Portions of Arizona, Colorado, Utah, and Wyoming.
Monitor the wind forecast and be prepared for high winds and possible warnings. Check the latest high wind watches.
Freeze conditions are possible in portions of California and Idaho.
Check your local forecast for freeze alerts. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. Check outdoor water pipes and prepare them for freezing conditions as they could burst.
Coastal Flooding is Possible in Connecticut, Maryland, and Virginia.
Minor saltwater flooding of low elevation streets and lots is likely. Some storm drains will overflow, and some seawalls and docks will be overtopped. Boaters can expect less clearance under fixed bridges. Motorists should remember that persistent puddles around the times of high tide are almost certain to contain a mix of saltwater.
Dense Fog is Possible in Alabama, Arkansas, Illinois, Maryland, and North Carolina.
Dense fog can be extremely dangerous to drivers. Avoid driving through dense fog. Fog could be extremely dense and can be a great concern to drivers on highways and could lead to accidents. Drivers may have difficulty gauging their speed in fog due to the blinding effects of the surroundings. Drivers may actually go faster in fog without knowing it. Monitor your speed and be prepared for dangerous driving conditions.
Air Quality Concerns in Arizona and California.
Be prepared for negative air quality. Avoid outdoor activities in areas where air quality alerts are in effect.