Stay Updated on Developing StoriesView in AppBy Judson Jones, CNN Meteorologist(CNN) Clusters of strong to severe storms are likely Wednesday afternoon and evening from the northern Plains to the Atlantic Ocean -- roughly a 1,600-mile stretch -- including in major cities that in recent days have become hubs of protests over the ."Strong storms are expected in many cities that have seen nightly protests over the past several days," said. "The timing of the storms in the Northeast in cities such as New York City and Philadelphia, which should move through between 3 p.m. and 7 p.m., could...…Stay Updated on Developing StoriesView in AppBy Judson Jones, CNN Meteorologist(CNN) Clusters of strong to severe storms are likely Wednesday afternoon and evening from the northern Plains to the Atlantic Ocean -- roughly a 1,600-mile stretch -- including in major cities that in recent days have become hubs of protests over the ."Strong storms are expected in many cities that have seen nightly protests over the past several days," said. "The timing of the storms in the Northeast in cities such as New York City and Philadelphia, which should move through between 3 p.m. and 7 p.m., could...WW…

Stay Updated on Developing StoriesView in AppBy Judson Jones, CNN Meteorologist(CNN) After , it looks like any significant tropical development is unlikely over the next week.Its thanks to a significant area of Saharan Dust seen in satellite imagery blowing off the west coast of Africa.show the dust moving across the tropics -- the main areas of tropical development -- and into the Gulf of Mexico by this time next week.See moreThat means it will travel over 5,000 miles, says CNN meteorologist Haley Brink."Large plumes of Saharan Dust routinely track into the Atlantic Ocean from late spring...…Stay Updated on Developing StoriesView in AppBy Judson Jones, CNN Meteorologist(CNN) After , it looks like any significant tropical development is unlikely over the next week.Its thanks to a significant area of Saharan Dust seen in satellite imagery blowing off the west coast of Africa.show the dust moving across the tropics -- the main areas of tropical development -- and into the Gulf of Mexico by this time next week.See moreThat means it will travel over 5,000 miles, says CNN meteorologist Haley Brink."Large plumes of Saharan Dust routinely track into the Atlantic Ocean from late spring...WW…

By and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — Severe weather will likely return to millions across the South by Thursday, impacting places that last week.• Know where to find your• Set devices to receive storm and tornado warnings via • Know the difference between a • Track theThe latest forecast shows a level 4 “moderate risk” for severe storms across northern Mississippi, southwestern Tennessee and northwestern Alabama. This level 4 out of 5 risk category means “widespread severe storms are likely,” according to the SPC, with large hail, damaging winds and tornadoes all possible.“The...…By and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — Severe weather will likely return to millions across the South by Thursday, impacting places that last week.• Know where to find your• Set devices to receive storm and tornado warnings via • Know the difference between a • Track theThe latest forecast shows a level 4 “moderate risk” for severe storms across northern Mississippi, southwestern Tennessee and northwestern Alabama. This level 4 out of 5 risk category means “widespread severe storms are likely,” according to the SPC, with large hail, damaging winds and tornadoes all possible.“The...WW…

By , and Mike Hayes, CNN 7:58 p.m. ET, February 16, 2021Our live coverage of the storm has ended, but you can 14 PostsMore than 73% of the lower 48 states is currently covered by snow, " from NOAA’s Office of Water Prediction. This is the highest coverage area in the historical record, which goes back to 2003, and uses a combination of ground reports, airborne and satellite measurements.According to the analysis made at 6 a.m. ET this morning, snow cover was shown in 45 of the 48 states in the continental US. The only three states without snow cover are...…By , and Mike Hayes, CNN 7:58 p.m. ET, February 16, 2021Our live coverage of the storm has ended, but you can 14 PostsMore than 73% of the lower 48 states is currently covered by snow, " from NOAA’s Office of Water Prediction. This is the highest coverage area in the historical record, which goes back to 2003, and uses a combination of ground reports, airborne and satellite measurements.According to the analysis made at 6 a.m. ET this morning, snow cover was shown in 45 of the 48 states in the continental US. The only three states without snow cover are...WW…

(CNN)Slow-moving Eta, which has rapidly intensified into a Category 4 hurricane, is expected to bring life-threatening storm surge and strong winds to Nicaragua and Honduras early Tuesday.Portions of Central America could receive nearly 3 feet of rain, resulting in catastrophic flooding and landslides in some areas.The National Hurricane Center (NHC) said Eta may transition into a Category 5 hurricane before it hits."Some strengthening is forecast during the next 12 hours, and Eta could become a Category 5 hurricane before it makes landfall," the NHC said in its . A Category 5 hurricane has...…(CNN)Slow-moving Eta, which has rapidly intensified into a Category 4 hurricane, is expected to bring life-threatening storm surge and strong winds to Nicaragua and Honduras early Tuesday.Portions of Central America could receive nearly 3 feet of rain, resulting in catastrophic flooding and landslides in some areas.The National Hurricane Center (NHC) said Eta may transition into a Category 5 hurricane before it hits."Some strengthening is forecast during the next 12 hours, and Eta could become a Category 5 hurricane before it makes landfall," the NHC said in its . A Category 5 hurricane has...WW…

By , , Melissa Macaya and Mike Hayes, CNN 8:08 p.m. ET, September 16, 2020Our live coverage of Tropical Storm Sally has ended for the day. 7 PostsHurricane Sally is drenching Pensacola, in Florida's panhandle, with rain this morning.A preliminary report from the National Weather Service showed Pensacola has gotten 24.8 inches of rain — just more than two feet.CNN's Gary Tuchman is on the ground in Pensacola, where the rain continues to pour. Here's what it looks like on the ground:Power outages in Alabama, Mississippi, and Florida continue to climb Wednesday morning as Hurricane Sally...…By , , Melissa Macaya and Mike Hayes, CNN 8:08 p.m. ET, September 16, 2020Our live coverage of Tropical Storm Sally has ended for the day. 7 PostsHurricane Sally is drenching Pensacola, in Florida's panhandle, with rain this morning.A preliminary report from the National Weather Service showed Pensacola has gotten 24.8 inches of rain — just more than two feet.CNN's Gary Tuchman is on the ground in Pensacola, where the rain continues to pour. Here's what it looks like on the ground:Power outages in Alabama, Mississippi, and Florida continue to climb Wednesday morning as Hurricane Sally...WW…

and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — The National Weather Service has issued an Excessive Heat Warning for parts of Arizona, Nevada and California, including Las Vegas and Phoenix. This warning signifies “dangerously hot conditions up to 120” and is in effect until 9 p.m. PST on Saturday.“Heat of this magnitude is rare, dangerous, and deadly,” said the Phoenix National Weather Service of the temperatures predicted today for much of western Arizona.A graphic tweeted by the NWS this morning titled “deadly heat wave” advises those in the area to remain aware of the heat and take safety...…and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — The National Weather Service has issued an Excessive Heat Warning for parts of Arizona, Nevada and California, including Las Vegas and Phoenix. This warning signifies “dangerously hot conditions up to 120” and is in effect until 9 p.m. PST on Saturday.“Heat of this magnitude is rare, dangerous, and deadly,” said the Phoenix National Weather Service of the temperatures predicted today for much of western Arizona.A graphic tweeted by the NWS this morning titled “deadly heat wave” advises those in the area to remain aware of the heat and take safety...WW…

By and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — Tropical Depression Seven strengthened into on Wednesday, according to the .At 5 p.m. ET, the storm was about 1,110 miles east of the southern Windward Islands, packing winds of 50 mph and moving to the west at 14 mph.“Given the increased organization of the system and its small size, Gonzalo’s (pronounced gohn-SAH-loh) likelihood of becoming a hurricane is rising. Small storms are prone to more significant fluctuations in intensity, both up and down,” CNN meteorologist Taylor Ward said.Strengthening will continue in the next day as the storm...…By and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — Tropical Depression Seven strengthened into on Wednesday, according to the .At 5 p.m. ET, the storm was about 1,110 miles east of the southern Windward Islands, packing winds of 50 mph and moving to the west at 14 mph.“Given the increased organization of the system and its small size, Gonzalo’s (pronounced gohn-SAH-loh) likelihood of becoming a hurricane is rising. Small storms are prone to more significant fluctuations in intensity, both up and down,” CNN meteorologist Taylor Ward said.Strengthening will continue in the next day as the storm...WW…

By and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued a La Niña watch on Thursday, which means the agency believes La Niña could form this fall.La Niña can cause both more frequent and stronger hurricanes in the Atlantic. Its conditions are characterized by below-normal sea surface temperatures in the tropical Pacific. While sea surface temperatures remained near normal in the Central-Eastern Pacific, they fell below average in the Eastern Pacific last month, NOAA said.La Niña, much like its warmer counterpart , has far-reaching global...…By and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued a La Niña watch on Thursday, which means the agency believes La Niña could form this fall.La Niña can cause both more frequent and stronger hurricanes in the Atlantic. Its conditions are characterized by below-normal sea surface temperatures in the tropical Pacific. While sea surface temperatures remained near normal in the Central-Eastern Pacific, they fell below average in the Eastern Pacific last month, NOAA said.La Niña, much like its warmer counterpart , has far-reaching global...WW…

By and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — Parts of the southwestern United States are under an excessive heat warning going into this weekend. Temperatures are forecast to reach as high as 120 degrees Fahrenheit in some areas, and officials are urging people to take precautions as heat this high can turn deadly.Forecasting from the National Weather Service predicts a high of 126 in Death Valley, California. Phoenix, Arizona, expects a high of 117 on Sunday, and Las Vegas, Nevada, is preparing for weekend highs of 113.Heat is the story over the next 7 days. We'll go from very hot to...…By and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — Parts of the southwestern United States are under an excessive heat warning going into this weekend. Temperatures are forecast to reach as high as 120 degrees Fahrenheit in some areas, and officials are urging people to take precautions as heat this high can turn deadly.Forecasting from the National Weather Service predicts a high of 126 in Death Valley, California. Phoenix, Arizona, expects a high of 117 on Sunday, and Las Vegas, Nevada, is preparing for weekend highs of 113.Heat is the story over the next 7 days. We'll go from very hot to...WW…