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National Weatherman’s Day 2024 (US): National Weatherman’s Day, also referred to as National Weatherperson’s Day, is observed annually on February 5 in the United States. It also recognizes storm spotters and observers, in addition to meteorologists, weather forecasters, and broadcast meteorologists. On February 5, we observe the birthdate of John Jeffries, one of the earliest weather observers in the United States. It was on his birthday in 1774 that daily measurements were first taken.

Major tornado outbreak Several towns in Ohio hit hard Tornado damage also reported in Indiana And now the western Little Rock AR metro Mass causality events declared in several areas

2 feet of snow. Lots of drifting and power out. Another foot of snow possible

A dangerous blizzard continues to pound California, leaving tens of thousands of homes without power and forcing a long stretch of Interstate 80 to shut down. The powerful storm has dumped more than three feet of snow across the Sierra Nevada range, with wind gusts over 100 mph in the Mountain West. A half-million people are under blizzard warnings, with another six million under winter weather alerts, as an additional one to two feet of snow is expected in higher elevations. National Weather Service meteorologist William Churchill warned that the massive blizzard is creating a 'life-threatening concern' for residents near...

The most powerful Pacific storm of the season started barreling into the Sierra Nevada on Thursday, packing multiple feet of snow and dangerous winds that forecasters say will create blizzard conditions likely to close major highways and trigger power outages into the weekend. Much of the Sierra Nevada was under a blizzard warning stretching through Sunday, with the biggest effects expected Friday afternoon into Saturday. As much as 10 feet (3 meters) of snow is possible in the mountains around Lake Tahoe by the weekend, with 3 to 6 feet (.9 to 1.8 meters) in the communities on the lake’s...

“And that You should reward Your servants the prophets and the saints, And those who fear Your name, small and great, And should destroy those who destroy the Earth.” -Rev. 11:18 Bill Gates, ever the demented snake oil salesman, has long argued in favor of a bizarre plan to fight global warming by using experimental geoengineering to partially block the sun’s rays from reaching Earth. Well, he’s apparently about to get his wish. Scientists plan to begin pumping chemicals into the sky over the next few weeks and months from several countries around the globe, including the U.S., Australia and...

Meteorologists are closely monitoring a developing weather system that shows significant potential for a widespread and robust severe weather outbreak across the Southern Plains and the Midwestern United States. According to the latest data from the Global Forecast System (GFS), a surface low is expected to develop in Kansas around February 27, reaching a minimum pressure of 986mb. Subsequently, the system is forecasted to intensify further as it moves northeast, reaching Ontario with a minimum pressure of 972mb by early February 29.

The West Coast is gearing up for yet another round of storms, poised to bring waves of rain and significant snowfall in the coming days. The Sierra region anticipates a substantial snowfall of 6-10 feet. The Sacramento Valley faces the potential threat of severe weather, including the rare occurrence of a tornado, as warm, moist air clashes with cooler air aloft. Southern California, particularly Los Angeles and San Francisco, is expected to bear the brunt of this weather onslaught, with projections of 2 inches of rain in LA and 1.5 inches in San Francisco over the next three days. This...

In the 2004 film The Day After Tomorrow, humanity is plunged into a nightmarish international storm that sends the planet into a new ice age. And although the blockbuster was consigned to the realms of sci-fi, the science behind the frightening scenario is true. In a matter of years, melting glaciers could shut down the Gulf Stream – the system of currents that brings warmth to the northern hemisphere, experts say.

Climate change is driving up more than just Earth's temperature. It's making hurricanes more intense, too, which should make us revisit how we categorize these destructive storms to better warn people at risk in the future, researchers reported in a new study. The researchers recommend adding a Category 6 to the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale, which currently ranks powerful tropical storms based on wind speed starting at Category 1 (74 to 95 mph) up to Category 5 (157 mph or higher). The "or higher" for Category 5 storms is where scientists take issue.

The second of back-to-back atmospheric rivers battered California on Sunday, prompting the first-ever warning for hurricane-force winds in the state's history. California is bracing for what could be days of heavy rains, flooding on roads and knocking out power to nearly 800,000 people, with 97 percent of the state's population under flood warning. The current 'bomb cyclone' - a term denoting a storm that rapidly intensifies over 24 hours - could dump more than 8 trillion gallons of precipitation on the state. The storm inundated streets and brought down trees and electrical lines across the San Francisco Bay Area, where...

The Weekly Gardening Thread is a weekly gathering of folks that love soil, seeds and plants of all kinds. From complete newbies that are looking to start that first potted plant, to gardeners with some acreage, to Master Gardener level and beyond, we would love to hear from you. If you have specific question about a plant/problem you are having, please remember to state the Growing Zone where you are located. This thread is a non-political respite. No matter what, you won’t be flamed, and the only dumb question is the one that isn’t asked. It is impossible to hijack...

"AN ACT prohibiting the intentional release of polluting emissions, including cloud seeding, weather modification, excessive electromagnetic radio frequency, and microwave radiation."Last month, Republican legislators in New Hampshire introduced a bill that would ban the “intentional release” of chemicals into the air.The legislation, called “The Clean Atmosphere Preservation Act,” prohibits “the intentional release of polluting emissions, including cloud seeding, weather modification, excessive electromagnetic radio frequency, and microwave radiation and making penalties for violation of such prohibition.”It also provides penalties for violations.The legislation is sponsored by Republican state Representatives Jason Gerhard (Merrimack-25) and Kelley Potenza (Strafford-19).The representatives argue that atmospheric geoengineering harms...

DAVOS — Members and invited attendees of this week's World Economic Forum's annual summit in Davos, Switzerland capped off yet another monumental event with the traditional virgin sacrifice to weather gods to prevent climate change. The closing ceremony, complete with dancing natives and the chanting of ancient incantations, was met with a combination of reverence and celebration as the WEF's gathering of global powerbrokers offered up yet another young virgin to appease the climate gods. "May the blood of this young woman grant us favor in your eyes!" shouted WEF Founder and Executive Chairman Klaus Schwab as the young woman...

Ah, the Arctic Blast saga continues, and this time climate scientists are pointing fingers at climate change. The catch? Arctic Blast 2 is expected to be “less worse” than its predecessor. I guess we’re looking for silver linings in freezing temperatures now. Iowa is gearing up for some seriously chilly vibes, with temperatures plummeting more than 40°F below normal. Now, that’s a bone-chilling Saturday morning in the making. Actual temperatures hitting the -20s °F in Iowa – sounds like a scene from a winter thriller.

The arctic blast that has sent temperatures plunging across the country is threatening the safety of thousands of migrants who have been transported from the U.S. border to places like New York, Chicago and Denver, officials in those cities say. ChicagoMayor Brandon Johnson announced last week that he temporarily suspended the city’s 60-day limit on shelter stays for asylum seekers sent to the Windy City on buses paid for by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott due to dangerous subzero wind chills and near-blizzard conditions.“We’re not evicting new arrivals out into the cold,” Johnson said Friday.Approximately 650 migrants were set to be...

A deadly Arctic blast will continue sweeping across the U.S. on Monday and linger through at least midweek, subjecting nearly 100 million Americans to weather warnings while prolonging a bitter cold that has killed four people already, including an Oregon woman who died when a fire spread from an open-flame stove after a tree fell on to her RV. In the Dakotas and Montana, forecasters predict a wind chill of minus 70, which can cause frostbite almost instantly. Officials have implored members of the public to remain home. Similar temperatures will be felt from the Northern Rockies all the way...

DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) - With frigid temperatures on the way, Governor Kay Ivey issued a state of emergency Sunday afternoon for portions of Alabama. “We are anticipating unusually cold temperatures in Alabama this week, so I am urging everyone to be prepared, take caution traveling and stay weather aware.” The areas of North Alabama listed in her declaration include Huntsville, Birmingham, and Tuscaloosa.

This week’s cold snap across the U.S. will be one of “the most impressive Arctic outbreaks of this century,” one climate scientist says. After months of record-breaking warm temperatures, much of the U.S. is facing a harsh, fast-approaching blast of frigid air from the Arctic that could plunge wind chill factors below zero degrees Fahrenheit (–18 degrees Celsius)—all close on the heels of a serious winter storm dumping snow over the Midwest and Great Lakes this weekend. “It will be a very impressive—certainly one of the most impressive Arctic outbreaks of this century anyway,” says Judah Cohen, a climate scientist...

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes had his helmet shattered on a hit from Miami Dolphins safety DeShon Elliott during Saturday night's frigid AFC wild-card playoff game. The Chiefs still won 26-7. With a game-time temperature of minus-4 degrees Fahrenheit, the game was the fourth-coldest in NFL history, and it was unclear whether the temperature made the shell of Mahomes' helmet more brittle than usual. Regardless, the reigning league MVP was left with a fist-sized chunk of plastic missing from just above his left eye after the clash of helmets on a 13-yard scramble deep in Dolphins territory. Rarely do...