Stay Updated on Developing StoriesView in AppBy Allison Chinchar, CNN Meteorologist(CNN) An atmospheric river event known as the "Pineapple Express" is forecast to bring a prolonged period of wet weather and the potential for avalanches to Washington and Oregon beginning Sunday.The effects from rain and considerable mountain snow will be felt through early this week. With the ground already saturated from previous storms, flooding is possible even from the few inches of rain the storm is forecast to produce.Avalanche warnings have been issued for much of the Cascades across Washington ahead...…Stay Updated on Developing StoriesView in AppBy Allison Chinchar, CNN Meteorologist(CNN) An atmospheric river event known as the "Pineapple Express" is forecast to bring a prolonged period of wet weather and the potential for avalanches to Washington and Oregon beginning Sunday.The effects from rain and considerable mountain snow will be felt through early this week. With the ground already saturated from previous storms, flooding is possible even from the few inches of rain the storm is forecast to produce.Avalanche warnings have been issued for much of the Cascades across Washington ahead...WW…

By and , CNN MeteorologistsLink Copied!Ad Feedback — The National Weather Service office in Anchorage issued a rare Hurricane Force Wind Warning for the Northern Gulf of Alaska on Saturday.Parts of the Gulf could experience hurricane force winds and waves as high as a three-story building on Sunday into early Monday, the NWS said. The warning extends up to 100 nautical miles out, including Kodiak Island and Cook Inlet.“Models are in fairly good agreement with the storm/hurricane force low (pressure system) moving into the Gulf over the weekend so confidence is high with this...…By and , CNN MeteorologistsLink Copied!Ad Feedback — The National Weather Service office in Anchorage issued a rare Hurricane Force Wind Warning for the Northern Gulf of Alaska on Saturday.Parts of the Gulf could experience hurricane force winds and waves as high as a three-story building on Sunday into early Monday, the NWS said. The warning extends up to 100 nautical miles out, including Kodiak Island and Cook Inlet.“Models are in fairly good agreement with the storm/hurricane force low (pressure system) moving into the Gulf over the weekend so confidence is high with this...WW…

By , and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — The outer bands of Tropical Storm Beta, one of several storms creating a record-breaking Atlantic hurricane season, are lashing the Texas coast.Official landfall is forecast to be very late Monday or early Tuesday, but Texans should prepare for tropical storm conditions late Sunday through early Monday.Already, Beta is bringing tropical storm conditions to parts of the southwestern Louisiana coast.A storm surge warning is also in effect from Port Aransas, Texas, to the Rockefeller Wildlife Refuge in Louisiana, where 2 to 4 feet of storm...…By , and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — The outer bands of Tropical Storm Beta, one of several storms creating a record-breaking Atlantic hurricane season, are lashing the Texas coast.Official landfall is forecast to be very late Monday or early Tuesday, but Texans should prepare for tropical storm conditions late Sunday through early Monday.Already, Beta is bringing tropical storm conditions to parts of the southwestern Louisiana coast.A storm surge warning is also in effect from Port Aransas, Texas, to the Rockefeller Wildlife Refuge in Louisiana, where 2 to 4 feet of storm...WW…

By and , CNN MeteorologistsLink Copied!Ad Feedback — It’s peak hurricane season, and that’s clear when you look at the Atlantic Ocean, which has five active tropical cyclones at the same time for only the second time in history.The only other time there were five active tropical cyclones – hurricane, tropical storm and/or tropical depression – in the Atlantic was in 1971.The five systems are Hurricane Paulette, , Tropical Storm Teddy, Tropical Storm Vicky, and Tropical Depression Rene.For the 2nd time on record, the Atlantic has 5+ tropical cyclones (tropical depression (TD) or...…By and , CNN MeteorologistsLink Copied!Ad Feedback — It’s peak hurricane season, and that’s clear when you look at the Atlantic Ocean, which has five active tropical cyclones at the same time for only the second time in history.The only other time there were five active tropical cyclones – hurricane, tropical storm and/or tropical depression – in the Atlantic was in 1971.The five systems are Hurricane Paulette, , Tropical Storm Teddy, Tropical Storm Vicky, and Tropical Depression Rene.For the 2nd time on record, the Atlantic has 5+ tropical cyclones (tropical depression (TD) or...WW…

(CNN)Douglas could become only the third hurricane in modern history to make landfall in Hawaii. There have been a handful of tropical storm landfalls on the islands and several hurricanes have come close, but an actual eye crossing the coast is quite rare. The two occasions since 1900 when a hurricane has made landfall were , in 1992, and Hurricane Dot, in 1959. Iniki was a strong Category 4 storm at landfall and Hurricane Dot a Category 1."It is fairly common for hurricanes to track towards Hawaii, but they usually dissipate or at least weaken considerably before impacting the islands,"...…(CNN)Douglas could become only the third hurricane in modern history to make landfall in Hawaii. There have been a handful of tropical storm landfalls on the islands and several hurricanes have come close, but an actual eye crossing the coast is quite rare. The two occasions since 1900 when a hurricane has made landfall were , in 1992, and Hurricane Dot, in 1959. Iniki was a strong Category 4 storm at landfall and Hurricane Dot a Category 1."It is fairly common for hurricanes to track towards Hawaii, but they usually dissipate or at least weaken considerably before impacting the islands,"...WW…

By , CNN MeteorologistLink Copied!Ad Feedback — Over a dozen cities in the central and eastern United States could break record high temperatures on Sunday, and a few of them may do the same thing on Monday.In the last week, the US saw more than 450 daily high temperature records fall, according to the . Sunday’s high heat is likely add a few more locations to that list.Besides the daily high record tallies, over 75 monthly heat records were set as well. And nearly a dozen locations this week set all-time high temperature records, including Turkey, Texas, (117°F) and Hialeah,...…By , CNN MeteorologistLink Copied!Ad Feedback — Over a dozen cities in the central and eastern United States could break record high temperatures on Sunday, and a few of them may do the same thing on Monday.In the last week, the US saw more than 450 daily high temperature records fall, according to the . Sunday’s high heat is likely add a few more locations to that list.Besides the daily high record tallies, over 75 monthly heat records were set as well. And nearly a dozen locations this week set all-time high temperature records, including Turkey, Texas, (117°F) and Hialeah,...WW…

(CNN)As the coldest air of the season spreads across the Eastern US, . From Louisiana to the Carolinas, even down through Florida, temperatures are averaging 10 to 15 degrees below normal. Freeze warnings and hard freeze warnings are in effect across Florida and Georgia through Wednesday morning. Tuesday afternoon, the National Weather Service in Miami issued a rare forecast regarding cold temperatures but it was for iguanas. Yes, you read that correctly. I - guan - asRead More"Don't be surprised if you see iguanas falling from the trees tonight," tweeted the Miami National Weather Service...…(CNN)As the coldest air of the season spreads across the Eastern US, . From Louisiana to the Carolinas, even down through Florida, temperatures are averaging 10 to 15 degrees below normal. Freeze warnings and hard freeze warnings are in effect across Florida and Georgia through Wednesday morning. Tuesday afternoon, the National Weather Service in Miami issued a rare forecast regarding cold temperatures but it was for iguanas. Yes, you read that correctly. I - guan - asRead More"Don't be surprised if you see iguanas falling from the trees tonight," tweeted the Miami National Weather Service...WW…

(CNN)Tornadoes in Mississippi and Louisiana have caused "catastrophic" damage and at least seven deaths after touching down Sunday, emergency officials say.So far, officials say hundreds of structures have been damaged by the storms.Two people are dead in Lawrence County, Mississippi, according to Monticello Fire Chief Lyle Berard, saying there were reports of two tornadoes in the area."It's pretty bad," he said "We have downed trees and multiple homes with major damage." The Mississippi State Emergency Management Agency confirmed the Lawrence County deaths.that one person had died in...…(CNN)Tornadoes in Mississippi and Louisiana have caused "catastrophic" damage and at least seven deaths after touching down Sunday, emergency officials say.So far, officials say hundreds of structures have been damaged by the storms.Two people are dead in Lawrence County, Mississippi, according to Monticello Fire Chief Lyle Berard, saying there were reports of two tornadoes in the area."It's pretty bad," he said "We have downed trees and multiple homes with major damage." The Mississippi State Emergency Management Agency confirmed the Lawrence County deaths.that one person had died in...WW…

By and , Meteorologist, CNN MeteorologistsLink Copied!Ad Feedback — More than 100 million Americans will see temperatures drop below freezing this weekend, a harsh contrast to last week’s sunny weather.Saturday started with a tied record for the latest snowfall in New York City’s Central Park, with light snow reported by the National Weather Service.The NWS tweeted: “Snow in Central Park! In May! The Central Park Automated Surface Observing System (ASOS) recorded snow. This ties the record latest snow set on this day in 1977.”❄❄❄Snow in Central Park! In May! The Central Park...…By and , Meteorologist, CNN MeteorologistsLink Copied!Ad Feedback — More than 100 million Americans will see temperatures drop below freezing this weekend, a harsh contrast to last week’s sunny weather.Saturday started with a tied record for the latest snowfall in New York City’s Central Park, with light snow reported by the National Weather Service.The NWS tweeted: “Snow in Central Park! In May! The Central Park Automated Surface Observing System (ASOS) recorded snow. This ties the record latest snow set on this day in 1977.”❄❄❄Snow in Central Park! In May! The Central Park...WW…

(CNN)Memorial Day weekend is in full swing, but if you're planning on going outside you might want to pack a poncho or umbrella. It's going to be a wet one in many areas across the United States.Rain showers, large hail, strong winds and record temperatures are all part of the forecast.It was a rainy Saturday in cities across the Northeast, including New York, Philadelphia, Providence, Rhode Island and Hartford, Connecticut. Fortunately, that's about to change.Read MoreSunday and Monday will bring gradual clearing to these cities, with more sunshine and drier conditions. But high...…(CNN)Memorial Day weekend is in full swing, but if you're planning on going outside you might want to pack a poncho or umbrella. It's going to be a wet one in many areas across the United States.Rain showers, large hail, strong winds and record temperatures are all part of the forecast.It was a rainy Saturday in cities across the Northeast, including New York, Philadelphia, Providence, Rhode Island and Hartford, Connecticut. Fortunately, that's about to change.Read MoreSunday and Monday will bring gradual clearing to these cities, with more sunshine and drier conditions. But high...WW…