March 2025 Goes Down as the Windiest on Record for Parts of the U.S.

If you thought March felt windier than usual — you were absolutely right. This past March wasn’t just breezy — it was officially the windiest on record for several cities across the Central and Eastern U.S., according to data from the National…

GOES-19 Goes Operational Across The US

A very exciting day in the weather world. Welcome to GOES-19, the brand new updated satellite covering the United States is now in operation! GOES-19, formerly known as GOES-U, introduces significant enhancements over its predecessor, GOES-16, particularly in space weather monitoring. A…

ECMWF Weather Model to Adopt Fully Open Data Policy in 2025

The European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF) has announced it will transition to a fully open data model in 2025, granting public access to its extensive troves of weather prediction data. The move marks a significant shift for ECMWF, which has…

Severe Weather Awareness Week Day 4: Lightning Safety

There is no safe place outside when thunderstorms are in the area. If you hear thunder, you are likely within striking distance of the storm. Just remember, When Thunder Roars, Go Indoors. Too many people wait far too long to get to a safe…

Severe Weather Awareness Week: Day 3 “Severe Thunderstorms & Hail”

Severe thunderstorms are officially defined as storms that are capable of producing hail that is an inch or larger or wind gusts over 58 mph. Hail this size can damage property such as plants, roofs and vehicles. Wind this strong is able…

Severe Weather And High Winds Possible Again This Weekend On Delmarva

Once again another powerful storm system is expected to develop across the central lower 48 later this week posing a widespread multi-day severe weather outbreak with damaging winds, large hail, tornadoes, and another high wind event impacting millions across the country. The…

Active Weather Pattern to Impact U.S. Late Next Week into the Weekend

An active weather pattern is set to affect much of the United States late next week and into the weekend, with strong weather systems expected to bring heavy precipitation, high winds, and potential drought conditions to various regions. The National Weather Service…

DOGE Looks To Terminate Critical NOAA Leases To NCEP And WPC

The Trump administration has notified the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) of impending lease cancellations for two critical weather forecasting centers, including the NOAA Center for Weather and Climate Prediction in College Park, Maryland. Facilities Affected The NOAA Center for Weather…

Fire Weather Watch Issued for Delaware and Eastern Shore of Maryland: Critical Fire Danger Possible

MOUNT HOLLY, N.J. — The National Weather Service has issued a Fire Weather Watch for Delaware and the Upper Eastern Shore of Maryland, in effect from Saturday morning through Saturday evening. The watch covers New Castle, Kent, Inland Sussex, and the Delaware…

Major Changes Ahead: Stratospheric Polar Vortex Split Could Bring An Active Winter Pattern Back to the U.S. Mid Month

As we head into mid-February, significant changes are brewing in the upper atmosphere that could have major implications for winter weather across the United States. The stratospheric polar vortex, a large-scale circulation of frigid air in the upper levels of the atmosphere,…