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  • NorCal forecast: Sunday is an Impact Day as rainy weather continues

    Northern California forecast: Sunday is an Impact Day as rainy weather continues

    Showers gradually work their way back into the region Saturday evening and intensify overnight.

    RIGHT NOW? IF YOU ARE WALKING DOWN K STREET AT THIS VERY MOMENT? WELL, RIGHT NOW WE’VE GOT A NICE BREAK JUST IN TIME FOR DINNER ON THIS SATURDAY EVENING. HOWEVER, IF YOU PLAN TO BE OUT ANY LATER THAN THAT, LET’S SAY MAYBE 10:00, YOU MIGHT HAVE PLANS TO BE OUT AND ABOUT THIS SATURDAY EVENING. EXPECT RAIN TO RETURN. WE MIGHT NOTICE A FEW DROPS OF RAIN AFTER 10:00, AND IT REALLY RAMPS UP IN THE EARLY MORNING HOURS TOMORROW. SO IF YOU’VE GOT PLANS TO BE OUT TONIGHT, YOU’LL WANT TO CARRY THAT RAINCOAT OUT WITH YOU. BUT TODAY HAS BEEN A PRETTY ACTIVE DAY AROUND THE REGION. BUT AS YOU NOTICE FROM THIS LOOP ON THE SATELLITE IMAGERY THAT THE RAINS HAVE BEEN VERY SPOTTY AND SELECTIVE. THIS IS THE NATURE OF THUNDERSTORMS. THEY’RE VERY HIT AND MISS. THOSE THAT GET HIT GET HIT HARD, AND THOSE THAT GET MISSED ALSO GET MISSED HARD. WE HAD A LINE OF STORMS THAT PARTICULARLY WANTED TO RUN THROUGH STOCKTON ALL THE WAY UP INTO THE FOOTHILLS, SO THERE WERE A LOT OF ELECTRICITY RIGHT IN THIS RANGE RIGHT HERE FROM STOCKTON ALL THE WAY UP TO PLACERVILLE, AND ALSO SOME POCKETS OF HEAVY RAIN. AND RIGHT NOW WE ARE WATCHING SOME SHOWERS LINGER IN IONE, PLYMOUTH. YOU’RE STILL GETTING A GOOD DOWNPOUR A LITTLE FURTHER UP, CLOSER TO 50 PLACERVILLE SHOWERS ARE WINDING DOWN THERE, BUT POLLOCK PINES YOU’RE STILL GETTING SOME PRETTY GOOD HEAVY RAINS AND THAT’S SPREADING OUT INTO SNOW ABOVE 5500FT. SNOW LEVELS ARE BEGINNING TO DROP PRETTY QUICKLY NOW, AND THAT’S ALL BECAUSE THE STORM IS SWUNG IN AND THEN NORTH. WE’RE NOT OUT OF THE WOODS YET. WE’RE WATCHING ANOTHER AREA OF LOW PRESSURE, ANOTHER STORM SYSTEM THAT’S TAILING RIGHT BEHIND IT, AND IT WILL BRING MORE SHOWERS BACK IN OUR REGION THESE NEXT COUPLE OF DAYS. SO RIGHT NOW, JUST A DRY WINDOW. WE EXPECT SHOWERS TO CLOSE IN ON THE AREA AFTER 10:00 TONIGHT. THEY INTENSIFY OVERNIGHT INTO YOUR SUNDAY MORNING AS WE WALK OUT FOR YOUR SUNDAY MORNING. COULD BE PRETTY WET WITH SOME PERIODS OF MODERATE TO HEAVY RAIN. EXPECT ANOTHER WAVE TO MOVE THROUGH TOMORROW AFTERNOON. WE CAN WRITE SUNDAY OFF AS ANOTHER BREEZY AND RAINY ONE WITH A CHANCE FOR THUNDERSTORMS THAT ALL MOVES OFF TO THE EAST AND IN THE SIERRA TOMORROW EVENING. BUT THAT’S JUST ANOTHER DRY WINDOW AS ANOTHER WAVE OF MOISTURE ARRIVES FOR YOUR MONDAY MORNING. WE’RE LOOKING AT A WET MONDAY MORNING COMMUTE AND SHOWERS THROUGH THE DAY. ON MONDAY. WE DON’T GET DRY AGAIN UNTIL TUESDAY MORNING, SO THUNDER AND LIGHTNING STILL A POTENTIAL FOR TOMORROW. SPC HAS HIGHLIGHTED ALL OF THE VALLEY AND THE COAST FOR POSSIBLE LIGHTNING STRIKES TOMORROW, AND A POSSIBLE RUMBLE ON MONDAY. HOWEVER, AS THE STORM TURNS A LITTLE MORE SHOWERY IN NATURE, THAT POTENTIAL DOES PULL BACK TO THE TO THE COAST. SO WE’RE GOING TO KEEP TOMORROW AN IMPACT DAY FOR MODERATE TO HEAVY RAIN ALL THE WAY THROUGH THE DAYLIGHT HOURS, LIGHTNING DOWNPOURS, GUSTY WINDS POSSIBLE, AND WHERE THESE THUNDERSTORMS DEVELOP COULD GET A LITTLE SMALL HAIL AS WELL. AND THE SNOW LEVEL IN THE SIERRA DOES DROP TO ABOUT 5000FT, WHICH MEANS ANYBODY TRAVELING BACK AND FORTH FOR FOR HOLIDAY TRAVELS, YOU’RE GOING TO HAVE SOME DANGEROUS CONDITIONS ON THE ROADS THROUGH THE MOUNTAINS. HOW MUCH RAIN ARE WE EXPECTING TO ADD FROM NOW UNTIL MONDAY EVENING, WHEN WE BEGIN TO DRY OUT ANOTHER HALF INCH TO TWO INCHES IN SACRAMENTO. SAME IN YUBA CITY. THE HIGHEST AMOUNT CONTINUES TO BE IN THE FOOTHILLS. PLACERVILLE BLUE CANYON A COUPLE INCHES UP TO FIVE INCHES POSSIBLE IN BLUE CANYON AS WE LOOK OUT FOR SEVEN DAYS IN THE FOOTHILLS. TOMORROW IS AN IMPACT DAY FOR MORE THUNDERSTORMS THAT WILL BE POSSIBLE. MONDAY WILL BE SHOWERY AND THEY MIGHT GET AN ADDITIONAL SHOWER ON WEDNESDAY AS A WEAK SYSTEM ROLLS THROUGH. BUT THE END OF THEIR WEEK LOOKING PRETTY GOOD IN THE SIERRA. HEAVY SNOW TOMORROW AND MONDAY AND POSSIBLE DUSTING ON WEDNESDAY BEFORE THEY CLEAR UP FOR THE SECOND HALF OF NEXT WEEK. AND HERE IN THE VALLEY, ALL WE HAVE TO WORRY ABOUT IS TOMORROW AND MONDAY WE’LL GET SOME SHOWERS. BUT ON TUESDAY, LIKE I SAID, A WEAK SYSTEM DOES MOVE THROUGH, BUT I DON’T THINK IT WILL IMPACT US AS MUCH. TEMPERATURES FOR US WILL CRUISE IN THE MID 50S, AND WE’

    Northern California forecast: Sunday is an Impact Day as rainy weather continues

    Showers gradually work their way back into the region Saturday evening and intensify overnight.

    Updated: 6:54 PM PST Jan 3, 2026

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    Showers gradually work their way back into the region Saturday evening and intensify overnight.By the time we start Sunday, rain will at times be moderate to heavy, and winds will remain breezy. Expect showers throughout the day, along with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the valley will be in the upper 50s. Temperatures will top out in the mid-40s in the rainy foothills, and in the Sierra–where heavy snow is expected above 5,000 feet–highs will only reach the mid-30s.In the valley and foothills, rain quiets down in the evening but continues as heavy snow in the Sierra. This is another lull before another storm arrives early Monday morning.The Monday morning commute will likely be wet and breezy. Monday’s storms will be more showery in nature and carry less thunderstorm potential. Rain winds down again Monday night, and weather will be drier starting Tuesday, though precipitation chances will linger in the foothills and Sierra through Wednesday.

    SACRAMENTO, Calif. —

    Showers gradually work their way back into the region Saturday evening and intensify overnight.

    By the time we start Sunday, rain will at times be moderate to heavy, and winds will remain breezy. Expect showers throughout the day, along with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the valley will be in the upper 50s. Temperatures will top out in the mid-40s in the rainy foothills, and in the Sierra–where heavy snow is expected above 5,000 feet–highs will only reach the mid-30s.

    In the valley and foothills, rain quiets down in the evening but continues as heavy snow in the Sierra. This is another lull before another storm arrives early Monday morning.

    The Monday morning commute will likely be wet and breezy. Monday’s storms will be more showery in nature and carry less thunderstorm potential. Rain winds down again Monday night, and weather will be drier starting Tuesday, though precipitation chances will linger in the foothills and Sierra through Wednesday.

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  • NorCal live weather impacts: Sierra chain controls in effect on I-80, slide removal on Highway 50

    Another round of wet weather and wind could lead to potential severe thunderstorms Saturday and snow-related travel delays in the Sierra through Monday. The KCRA 3 weather team is calling Saturday an “Alert Day” because conditions could risk public safety. Steady overnight rain Friday into Saturday in the Valley will taper off to scattered showers Saturday, with an increase in thunderstorm potential into the afternoon, according to Meteorologist Dirk Verdoorn. Sunday is an Alert Day for the Sierra and an Impact Day for the Valley, as the weather could affect travel and outdoor activities. Monday is an Alert Day for the Sierra. See the full weekend forecast here.Track Doppler radar and traffic maps here for rain and snow.Share your weather videos at kcra.com/upload.See the latest road conditions from Caltrans here. Follow live updates of weather impacts below:Saturday: 9:35 a.m.: Here’s another update on Sierra roadways. I-80: Chain controls eastbound from Kingvale to Truckee. Chain controls westbound from the Donner Lake Interchange to 4.7 miles west of Kingvale. Highway 50: One way controlled traffic at 3.8 miles east of Riverton until 8 p.m. due to slide removal. Highway 88: From 6.5 mi east of Peddler Hill to 1 mi west of Woodfords. 9:30 a.m.: Here are impacts to expect today. 7:14 a.m.: The Midtown Farmers Market, a Saturday mainstay in Sacramento, announced it would cancel the market this Saturday due to the anticipated weather forecast.Organizers said the anticipated wind conditions “meet and exceed our established safety threshold.” The market noted that the decision was made in the interest of the vendor, staff and public’s safety.The Jan. 3 event was set to launch a new “circular retail” expansion, aiming to uplift sustainability efforts and upcycling practices.6 a.m. : Sierra chain controls are in effect for portions of Interstate 80 and Highway 50. I-80: Eastbound from Kingvale to Truckee. Westbound from the Donner Lake Interchange to 2.5 miles east of the Highway 20 junction.Highway 88: From 6.5 mi east of Peddler Hill to 1 mi west of Woodfords.Chain controls means that cars without four-wheel drive and snow tires equipped will need chains installed on their tires.The speed limit on Sierra highways is also reduced during chain controls, with Interstate 80 set at 30 mph and Highway 50 at 25 mph.Friday:10 p.m.: With the rain coming through, typical flood-prone areas will see more water, and while creeks and streams are expected to fill, they should not flood. The primary concern is street flooding, which is often caused by blocked drains.”What happens is we get these winds that come in and start to knock down the leaves off the trees,” Matt Robinson, a Sacramento County public information manager, said. “From time to time, people may toss trash onto the street. Those things compile and end up blocking our drainage system, causing street flooding. This is what we want to avoid.”To mitigate the risk, the county is urging residents in unincorporated areas to clean the drains and culverts near their properties. Additionally, officials advise against driving through flooded waters.9 p.m.: Dirk Verdoorn times out the forecast:REAL-TIME TRAFFIC MAPClick here to see our interactive traffic map.TRACK INTERACTIVE, DOPPLER RADARClick here to see our interactive radar.DOWNLOAD OUR APP FOR THE LATESTHere is where you can download our app.Follow our KCRA weather team on social mediaMeteorologist Tamara Berg on Facebook and X.Meteorologist Dirk Verdoorn on FacebookMeteorologist/Climate Reporter Heather Waldman on Facebook and X.Meteorologist Kelly Curran on X.Meteorologist Ophelia Young on Facebook and X.Watch our forecasts on TV or onlineHere’s where to find our latest video forecast. You can also watch a livestream of our latest newscast here. The banner on our website turns red when we’re live.We’re also streaming on the Very Local app for Roku, Apple TV or Amazon Fire TV.See news happening? Send us your photos or videos if it’s safe to do so at kcra.com/upload.–KCRA 3’s Daniel Macht contributed to this story.

    Another round of wet weather and wind could lead to potential severe thunderstorms Saturday and snow-related travel delays in the Sierra through Monday.

    The KCRA 3 weather team is calling Saturday an “Alert Day” because conditions could risk public safety.

    Steady overnight rain Friday into Saturday in the Valley will taper off to scattered showers Saturday, with an increase in thunderstorm potential into the afternoon, according to Meteorologist Dirk Verdoorn.

    Sunday is an Alert Day for the Sierra and an Impact Day for the Valley, as the weather could affect travel and outdoor activities. Monday is an Alert Day for the Sierra.

    Follow live updates of weather impacts below:

    Saturday:

    9:35 a.m.: Here’s another update on Sierra roadways.

    • I-80: Chain controls eastbound from Kingvale to Truckee. Chain controls westbound from the Donner Lake Interchange to 4.7 miles west of Kingvale.
    • Highway 50: One way controlled traffic at 3.8 miles east of Riverton until 8 p.m. due to slide removal.
    • Highway 88: From 6.5 mi east of Peddler Hill to 1 mi west of Woodfords.

    9:30 a.m.: Here are impacts to expect today.

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    7:14 a.m.: The Midtown Farmers Market, a Saturday mainstay in Sacramento, announced it would cancel the market this Saturday due to the anticipated weather forecast.

    Organizers said the anticipated wind conditions “meet and exceed our established safety threshold.” The market noted that the decision was made in the interest of the vendor, staff and public’s safety.

    The Jan. 3 event was set to launch a new “circular retail” expansion, aiming to uplift sustainability efforts and upcycling practices.

    6 a.m. : Sierra chain controls are in effect for portions of Interstate 80 and Highway 50.

    • I-80: Eastbound from Kingvale to Truckee. Westbound from the Donner Lake Interchange to 2.5 miles east of the Highway 20 junction.
    • Highway 88: From 6.5 mi east of Peddler Hill to 1 mi west of Woodfords.

    Chain controls means that cars without four-wheel drive and snow tires equipped will need chains installed on their tires.

    The speed limit on Sierra highways is also reduced during chain controls, with Interstate 80 set at 30 mph and Highway 50 at 25 mph.

    Friday:

    10 p.m.: With the rain coming through, typical flood-prone areas will see more water, and while creeks and streams are expected to fill, they should not flood. The primary concern is street flooding, which is often caused by blocked drains.

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    “What happens is we get these winds that come in and start to knock down the leaves off the trees,” Matt Robinson, a Sacramento County public information manager, said. “From time to time, people may toss trash onto the street. Those things compile and end up blocking our drainage system, causing street flooding. This is what we want to avoid.”

    To mitigate the risk, the county is urging residents in unincorporated areas to clean the drains and culverts near their properties. Additionally, officials advise against driving through flooded waters.

    9 p.m.: Dirk Verdoorn times out the forecast:

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    TRACK INTERACTIVE, DOPPLER RADAR
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    DOWNLOAD OUR APP FOR THE LATEST
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    Follow our KCRA weather team on social media

    • Meteorologist Tamara Berg on Facebook and X.
    • Meteorologist Dirk Verdoorn on Facebook
    • Meteorologist/Climate Reporter Heather Waldman on Facebook and X.
    • Meteorologist Kelly Curran on X.
    • Meteorologist Ophelia Young on Facebook and X.

    Watch our forecasts on TV or online
    Here’s where to find our latest video forecast. You can also watch a livestream of our latest newscast here. The banner on our website turns red when we’re live.
    We’re also streaming on the Very Local app for Roku, Apple TV or Amazon Fire TV.

    See news happening? Send us your photos or videos if it’s safe to do so at kcra.com/upload.

    –KCRA 3’s Daniel Macht contributed to this story.

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  • Northern California forecast: Isolated severe storms possible Saturday, heavy Sierra snow

    Much of Friday will offer Northern California a break from wet weather, but more rain and snow are expected through the weekend.The KCRA 3 weather team issued an Alert Day for Saturday because conditions could risk public safety. Sunday is an Impact Day as the weather could affect travel and outdoor activities. Meteorologist Tamara Berg said rain is likely to return after sunset hours Friday. South winds could also bring gusts to the region.Alert Day Saturday Showers will be around on the hit-and-miss variety during the day. Some of these showers may be intense. Isolated severe storms are possible as the atmospheric ingredients are there. Some storms will be capable of producing heavy downpours, lightning and small hail. Parts of the Central Valley and lower Foothills are under a marginal storm risk via the Storm Prediction Center outlook for Saturday. It’s likely any storms that pop up may turn severe. Isolated areas with a funnel cloud or brief tornado can’t be ruled out. Canceled EventsThe Midtown Farmers Market, a Saturday mainstay in Sacramento, announced it would cancel the market this Saturday due to the anticipated weather forecast. Organizers said the anticipated wind conditions “meet and exceed our established safety threshold.” The market noted that the decision was made in the interest of the vendor, staff and public’s safety.The Jan. 3 event was set to launch a new “circular retail” expansion, aiming to uplift sustainability efforts and upcycling practices. RainBerg said rain is expected to be on and off for both Saturday and Sunday. Below are the estimated rainfall totals from Friday evening through Monday.Valley: 1-3 inchesFoothills: 3-5 inchesSierra: 4-6 inchesIsolated thunderstorms are possible throughout this period, and Saturday is likely to see stronger storms.SnowBerg said snow is expected at the Sierra passes level of 7,000 feet by early Saturday. When enough snow falls, road officials are likely to issue chain controls, which means cars without four-wheel drive and snow tires equipped will need chains installed on their tires.The speed limit on Sierra highways is also reduced during chain controls, with Interstate 80 set at 30 mph and Highway 50 at 25 mph.Elevations above 6,000 feet could see two to four feet of snow from Friday evening through Monday. The Carson and Sonora passes may see up to five feet of snow.The National Weather Service issued a Winter Storm Warning from 10 p.m. Friday through 4 p.m. Monday ahead of anticipated near-whiteout conditions and major travel delays. NWS is also discouraging mountain travel during that time.Wind Berg said wind gusts across the Sacramento Valley could range on Saturday from 30-40 mph.See rain totals from previous days in the graphic below.REAL-TIME TRAFFIC MAPClick here to see our interactive traffic map.TRACK INTERACTIVE, DOPPLER RADARClick here to see our interactive radar.DOWNLOAD OUR APP FOR THE LATESTHere is where you can download our app.Follow our KCRA weather team on social mediaMeteorologist Tamara Berg on Facebook and X.Meteorologist Dirk Verdoorn on FacebookMeteorologist/Climate Reporter Heather Waldman on Facebook and X.Meteorologist Kelly Curran on X.Meteorologist Ophelia Young on Facebook and X.Watch our forecasts on TV or onlineHere’s where to find our latest video forecast. You can also watch a livestream of our latest newscast here. The banner on our website turns red when we’re live.We’re also streaming on the Very Local app for Roku, Apple TV or Amazon Fire TV.See more coverage of top California stories here | Download our app | Subscribe to our morning newsletter | Find us on YouTube here and subscribe to our channel

    Much of Friday will offer Northern California a break from wet weather, but more rain and snow are expected through the weekend.

    The KCRA 3 weather team issued an Alert Day for Saturday because conditions could risk public safety. Sunday is an Impact Day as the weather could affect travel and outdoor activities.

    Meteorologist Tamara Berg said rain is likely to return after sunset hours Friday. South winds could also bring gusts to the region.

    Alert Day Saturday

    Showers will be around on the hit-and-miss variety during the day. Some of these showers may be intense. Isolated severe storms are possible as the atmospheric ingredients are there.

    Some storms will be capable of producing heavy downpours, lightning and small hail. Parts of the Central Valley and lower Foothills are under a marginal storm risk via the Storm Prediction Center outlook for Saturday.

    It’s likely any storms that pop up may turn severe. Isolated areas with a funnel cloud or brief tornado can’t be ruled out.

    Canceled Events

    The Midtown Farmers Market, a Saturday mainstay in Sacramento, announced it would cancel the market this Saturday due to the anticipated weather forecast.

    Organizers said the anticipated wind conditions “meet and exceed our established safety threshold.” The market noted that the decision was made in the interest of the vendor, staff and public’s safety.

    The Jan. 3 event was set to launch a new “circular retail” expansion, aiming to uplift sustainability efforts and upcycling practices.

    Rain

    Berg said rain is expected to be on and off for both Saturday and Sunday. Below are the estimated rainfall totals from Friday evening through Monday.

    • Valley: 1-3 inches
    • Foothills: 3-5 inches
    • Sierra: 4-6 inches

    Northern California forecast rain totals as of Jan. 2, 2026

    Isolated thunderstorms are possible throughout this period, and Saturday is likely to see stronger storms.

    Snow

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    Berg said snow is expected at the Sierra passes level of 7,000 feet by early Saturday.

    When enough snow falls, road officials are likely to issue chain controls, which means cars without four-wheel drive and snow tires equipped will need chains installed on their tires.

    The speed limit on Sierra highways is also reduced during chain controls, with Interstate 80 set at 30 mph and Highway 50 at 25 mph.

    Elevations above 6,000 feet could see two to four feet of snow from Friday evening through Monday. The Carson and Sonora passes may see up to five feet of snow.

    Northern California forecast snow totals as of Jan. 2, 2026

    The National Weather Service issued a Winter Storm Warning from 10 p.m. Friday through 4 p.m. Monday ahead of anticipated near-whiteout conditions and major travel delays. NWS is also discouraging mountain travel during that time.

    Wind

    Berg said wind gusts across the Sacramento Valley could range on Saturday from 30-40 mph.

    See rain totals from previous days in the graphic below.


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  • After a warm and sunny Fort Worth Christmas, a cold front comes to end the year

    Fort Worth couple Jackie Ledezma, left and Dustin Bauer feed the ducks and geese of the Trinity Park Duck Pond in Fort Worth on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025.

    Fort Worth couple Jackie Ledezma, left and Dustin Bauer feed the ducks and geese of the Trinity Park Duck Pond in Fort Worth on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025.


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    Christmas in Fort Worth was a tie for the second-hottest on record. Jack Frost heard, and he’s coming to town.

    The Fort Worth National Weather Service predicts a cold front with possible storms late this weekend after this week of above-normal temperatures.

    Friday, Dec. 26 will be the second-hottest Dec. 26 since 2008 with a high temperature of 84. Saturday will continue the trend with a high of 81.

    Though Sunday during the day may seem warm, “big changes arrive by late Sunday afternoon/evening as a ‘Blue Norther’-type cold front races southward across the region,” according to the NWS forecaster discussion.

    Here’s what to expect in the upcoming cold front.

    Temperatures drop 40 to 50 degrees overnight on Sunday.
    Temperatures drop 40 to 50 degrees overnight on Sunday. Fort Worth National Weather Service

    Freezing temperatures in Fort Worth

    By Sunday evening, the NWS predicts temperatures will drop 40 to 50 degrees.

    “Temps look to drop from Sunday afternoon’s highs in the 70s/80s down to Monday morning’s lows in the upper 20s/30s,” said the forecaster’s discussion.

    The cold front will also bring scattered showers, maybe even a thunderstorm, east of the 1-35 corridor, plus gusty winds behind the front.

    Sunday night has a low of 34 degrees. While Monday will reach freezing temperatures with a low of 27 and high of 46.

    Monday, Dec. 29 is predicted to be the coldest day of the week.

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    Will it stay cold in Fort Worth?

    The remainder of the week stays cold, but not freezing.

    As we inch closer to January and February, Fort Worth can expect less sunny days.

    According to the NWS winter forecast, which covers December 2025 until February 2026, it shows weak La Niña conditions will transition into neutral conditions, also known as El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO).

    ENSO conditions would bring greater chances of precipitation later into winter.

    There hasn’t been a North Texas winter without some kind of precipitation since the NWS started recording temperatures. So they are sure at least one winter weather event will occur.

    What they are unsure of is the number and intensity of weather events. Also, it is hard to predict whether temperatures and precipitation will deviate from their normal.

    Chilly weather kicks off the start of next week.
    Chilly weather kicks off the start of next week. Fort Worth National Weather Service

    New Year’s Fort Worth weather

    Tuesday and Wednesday are predicted to be partly sunny and cold.

    Tuesday has a high of 51 with a low of 33.

    Wednesday, New Year’s Eve, is predicted to have a high of 59, with a low of 38. The New Year’s Day forecast shows partly sunny with a high near 63.

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  • Brrr! Latest on storms, wind chill into the teens in North Texas this weekend

    North Texas will experience the coldest weather of the season so far, with wind chills as low as the mid-teens, along with scattered showers and thunderstorms over this busy travel weekend and into early next week.

    Meteorologist Tom Bradshaw of the National Weather Service in Fort Worth told the Star-Telegram on Friday that they are not really worried about any ice or snow within the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, but more so outside of Tarrant and Dallas counties.

    “The freezing temperatures do not line up with the chance of rain,” he said about the weekend weather.

    So get out your puffer jackets and umbrellas, because along with some rain, temperatures will dip down into the 20s in parts of North Texas.

    Rain and chances of thunderstorms are predicted Friday night before 3 a.m.
    Rain and chances of thunderstorms are predicted Friday night before 3 a.m. Fort Worth National Weather Service

    When will it rain in Fort Worth this weekend?

    Fort Worth is predicted to get between a quarter-inch and half-inch of rain starting late Friday night.

    Saturday morning will see a moment of relief before chances of showers and thunderstorms return after noon. A strong cold front will push into the region from the north, which could bring “a few stronger storms with the potential for hail and gusty winds,” according to forecasters. Any chances of rain should end by late Saturday night.

    Sunday shows no chance of rain but just freezing temperatures. While early Monday morning has a 20 percent chance of light showers.

    The Fort Worth National Weather Service predicts lows of freezing temperatures beginning after a day of showers on Saturday night.
    The Fort Worth National Weather Service predicts lows of freezing temperatures beginning after a day of showers on Saturday night. Fort Worth National Weather Service

    Is there a chance of ice in Fort Worth?

    Bradshaw said there is no threat for icy conditions. However, Fort Worth could see its first below-freezing temperatures.

    “By Saturday night, actually Sunday morning, we are going to see temperatures right around freezing here in the Metroplex itself,” Bradshaw said. “And once you get out into the adjacent counties and further out the edges of the Metroplex, we’ll probably see temperatures dipping down into the upper 20s.”

    The NWS also predicts freezing temperatures around a low of 30 degrees on Tuesday morning.

    Weekend forecast outlook

    • Friday: High of 58, low of 50, with an 80% chance of showers and thunderstorms overnight before 3 a.m.
    • Saturday: High of 71, low of 32, with a 60% chance of showers and a possible thunderstorm after noon.
    • Sunday: High of 44, low of 35.
    • Monday: High of 43, low of 29, with a 20% chance of showers in the early morning.

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  • Northern California forecast: Sunny in Valley and Foothills, possible showers in Sierra

    Northern California forecast: Sunny in Valley and Foothills, possible showers in Sierra

    NONPUBLIC HOSPITAL AREAS. TURNING TO KCRA 3 WEATHER, NOW WITH A LIVE LOOK AT YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK FROM EL CAPITAN WEBCAM. IT’S LOOKING QUITE BEAUTIFUL OUT THERE RIGHT NOW, AND LET’S SEND IT OVER NOW TO L.A. TRACKING OUR FORECAST FOR THIS LAST DAY OF SUMMER. WHAT A BEAUTIFUL PICTURE THERE FROM YOSEMITE. IT’S PRETTY HERE, TOO, IN DOWNTOWN SACRAMENTO. NOT A CLOUD IN THE SKY AS THE SUN IS NOW UP AND SHINING. TEMPERATURES 62 DEGREES RIGHT NOW IN SACRAMENTO. THE WINDS ARE CALM, SO IT’S A GREAT MORNING TO GET OUTSIDE FOR A LITTLE BIT. TAKING A LOOK AT THE SATELLITE RADAR IMAGERY HERE LOCALLY. NOT MUCH TO TALK ABOUT. JUST A LITTLE BIT OF THE MARINE LAYER ALONG THE COAST. AND THAT’S IT. NOW WE ZOOM OUT TO TAKE A LOOK AT THE NATIONAL PICTURE. AND WE DO HAVE A LOT OF ACTIVE WEATHER. IN FACT, THUNDERSTORMS IN PARTS OF MICHIGAN STRETCHING DOWN INTO KENTUCKY AND TENNESSEE. WE HAVE ACTIVE WEATHER IN KANSAS, OKLAHOMA, AND EVEN THERE RIGHT ON THE BORDERLINE WITH TEXAS. THOSE SHOWERS STORMS MOVING THEIR WAY FURTHER TO THE EAST. AND THEN AS WE HEAD OVER TOWARD THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST, YOU SEE THIS LINE OF SHOWERS THAT’S MADE ITS WAY THROUGH SEATTLE. IT’S CONTINUING TO PUSH ITS WAY INTO EASTERN WASHINGTON. NOW, PORTLAND STILL SEEING A LITTLE BIT OF SHOWER ACTIVITY. WE’VE EVEN SEEN A LITTLE BIT OF LIGHTNING RIGHT THERE ON THE IDAHO NEVADA BORDER. NOW LET’S TAKE A LOOK AT THE POTENTIAL FOR THUNDERSTORMS TODAY. SO THIS IS THE CONVECTIVE OUTLOOK PUT OUT BY THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE. AND YOU SEE THE AREA IN YELLOW HERE DOWN TO NORTHERN TEXAS SOUTHERN OKLAHOMA. THAT’S A SLIGHT RISK FOR SEVERE WEATHER. THE AREA SHADED IN GREEN. THAT’S WHERE WE’RE MOST LIKELY TO SEE THUNDERSTORMS TODAY. AND THAT DOES INCLUDE PARTS OF OUR AREA. BUT SPECIFICALLY MONO COUNTY. THAT’S WHERE WE HAVE THE BEST CHANCE TO SEE SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS TODAY. BUT WE CAN’T RULE THEM OUT IN PARTS OF ALPINE COUNTY AND AROUND LAKE TAHOE, ESPECIALLY ON THE EASTERN SIDE. BUT IT’S UNLIKELY. SO IF YOU ARE GOING TO BE BOATING TODAY, JUST MAKE SURE THAT YOU HAVE SOME SORT OF RADIO WITH YOU. KEEP AN EYE TO THE SKY. IF YOU SEE THOSE DARK CLOUDS GET TO SHORE AS QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE. NOW LET’S TAKE A LOOK AT FUTURECAST AND HOW WE EXPECT THINGS TO PLAY OUT. SO WE ARE GOING TO SEE A LOT OF SUNSHINE ACROSS THE VALLEY AND THE FOOTHILLS. TODAY. WE’LL SEE SOME CLOUDS STARTING TO DEVELOP THIS AFTERNOON IN THE HIGHER TERRAIN. AND THEN THOSE POTENTIAL FOR SHOWERS, MAYBE EVEN A FEW THUNDERSTORMS AROUND 3:00, 330. NOTICE THEY’RE POPPING UP AROUND MAMMOTH LAKES AND THEN AREAS FURTHER TO THE SOUTH. SAME THING. BISHOP COULD SEE A LITTLE BIT OF ACTIVE WEATHER OVER INTO INYO COUNTY AS WE GET INTO THE LATE AFTERNOON AND EVENING, BUT NOTICE HOW EVERYTHING IS GENERALLY STAYING SOUTH OF LAKE TAHOE. DOESN’T MEAN WE CAN’T SEE A STORM OR TWO IN LAKE TAHOE. IT’S JUST THE BULK OF IT IS GOING TO STAY FURTHER TO THE SOUTH. NOW THAT WINDS DOWN AND GET INTO THE OVERNIGHT TOMORROW, THE FIRST DAY OF AUTUMN, THE AUTUMNAL EQUINOX TAKES PLACE AT AROUND 11:00 MONDAY MORNING WE’RE GOING TO SEE SUNSHINE THROUGHOUT THE DAY. NOW LET’S TAKE A LOOK AT THE SIERRA SEVEN DAY FORECAST. TODAY’S HIGH 72 DEGREES AGAIN. CHANCE FOR SHOWERS, BUT MAINLY SOUTH OF LAKE TAHOE. MONDAY AND TUESDAY. DRY AND THEN CHANCES FOR SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS WEDNESDAY THROUGH FRIDAY. NOW LET’S TAKE A LOOK AT SACRAMENTO SEVEN DAY FORECAST. TODAY’S HIGH 92. THAT’S FOUR DEGREES ABOVE NORMAL. THE FIRST DAY OF FALL 9798 DEGREES ON TUESDAY. AND THEN THOSE TEMPERATURES RETURN TO NORMAL, SEEING HIGHS IN THE UPPER 80S WEDNESDAY AND INTO THE WEEKEND. WE WILL SEE A FEW EXTRA CLOUDS WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY. RIGHT NOW IT LOOKS LIKE EVEN THOUGH WE HAVE CHANCES FOR RAIN IN THE SIERRA, IT LOOKS LIKE THE VALLEY AND THE FOOTHILLS WILL LIKELY STAY DRY. BUT THAT’S SOMETHING WE’RE GOING TO KEEP A CLOSE EYE ON AND WE’LL HAVE MORE UPDATES AS IT GETS A LITTLE BIT CLOSER. JUST GRATEFUL FOR TRIPLE DIGITS. I KNOW 77 IS HOT BUT COULD BE HOTTER. EXACTLY. WE HAVE SEEN TRIPLE DIGITS WELL INTO OCTOBER

    Northern California forecast: Sunny in Valley and Foothills, possible showers in Sierra

    Updated: 7:32 AM PDT Sep 21, 2025

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    Sunday brings sunny and warm weather to the Valley and Foothills, but any boaters and hikers in the Sierra should be prepared for possible showers.Sacramento is hanging onto the sunshine on the last day of summer, with a forecasted high of 92 degrees. The average high temperature for Sept. 21 is 88 degrees.Temperatures will climb into the upper 90s on Monday, the first day of fall. Temperatures are expected to remain around there Tuesday, before more clouds and cooler temperatures move in Wednesday. In the Sierra, there is a chance for showers and thunderstorms Sunday, but the best chances will be south of Tahoe, around Mono County. But boaters should have a NOAA weather radio handy or keep an eye on the sky just in case.Chances for thundershowers are also expected in the Sierra Wednesday through Thursday, and some of the showers could move into the Foothills. REAL-TIME TRAFFIC MAPClick here to see our interactive traffic map.TRACK INTERACTIVE, DOPPLER RADARClick here to see our interactive radar.DOWNLOAD OUR APP FOR THE LATESTHere is where you can download our app.Follow our KCRA weather team on social mediaMeteorologist Tamara Berg on Facebook and X.Meteorologist Dirk Verdoorn on FacebookMeteorologist/Climate Reporter Heather Waldman on Facebook and X.Meteorologist Kelly Curran on X.Meteorologist Ophelia Young on Facebook and X.Watch our forecasts on TV or onlineHere’s where to find our latest video forecast. You can also watch a livestream of our latest newscast here. The banner on our website turns red when we’re live.We’re also streaming on the Very Local app for Roku, Apple TV or Amazon Fire TV.

    Sunday brings sunny and warm weather to the Valley and Foothills, but any boaters and hikers in the Sierra should be prepared for possible showers.

    Sacramento is hanging onto the sunshine on the last day of summer, with a forecasted high of 92 degrees. The average high temperature for Sept. 21 is 88 degrees.

    Temperatures will climb into the upper 90s on Monday, the first day of fall. Temperatures are expected to remain around there Tuesday, before more clouds and cooler temperatures move in Wednesday.

    In the Sierra, there is a chance for showers and thunderstorms Sunday, but the best chances will be south of Tahoe, around Mono County. But boaters should have a NOAA weather radio handy or keep an eye on the sky just in case.

    Chances for thundershowers are also expected in the Sierra Wednesday through Thursday, and some of the showers could move into the Foothills.

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  • Milwaukee can expect scattered rain and thunderstorms for Sept. 19 weekend

    After a stretch of sunny days, Milwaukee and the rest of southeast Wisconsin can expect some scattered rain and thunderstorms this weekend and into next week.

    Benjamin Sheppard, a meteorologist at the National Weather Service in Milwaukee/Sullivan, said the rain is expected to start mid-to-late afternon Sept. 19.

    “The good news we have for folks is we aren’t expecting any of this weekend’s weather, at this time, to be severe. It would just be kind of your run-of-the-mill thunderstorms,” he said.

    Sheppard said rain is making its way to the Milwaukee area from the west. Chances of rain Sept. 19 are around 15% until around 5 p.m., when the likelihood of precipitation will ramp up. The majority of the weekend’s rain is expected overnight Sept. 19 into Sept. 20, he said.

    Showers and thunderstorms may linger into the morning of Sept. 20, and there is a 60% chance for additional scattered storms and rain Sept. 20 afternoon, Sheppard said.

    For the rest of the weekend into next week, there will be a continuous 30-to-50% chance of rain showers and thunderstorms, off and on, he said.

    The primary hazard with the upcoming weather will be lightning — the storms are not expected to bring damaging winds, large hail or flooding, Sheppard said.

    “Generally, the storms being off-and-on in nature and generally just not packing enough of a punch to really deliver much of a flood threat,” Sheppard said “Additionally, it’s been decently dry in the recent past, which is going to allow the soils to really soak it up.”

    With the start of astronomical fall Monday, Sept. 22, autumn temperatures are on the horizon. However, the weekend’s daytime highs should remain around the mid-70s — not a taste of fall quite yet.

    People with outdoor weekend plans, like going to see the Badgers play at Camp Randall Stadium Saturday, should prepare for some light rain, and be aware of any lightning,

    Contact Kelli Arseneau at (920) 213-3721 or karseneau@gannett.com. Follow her on Twitter at @ArseneauKelli.

    This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Scattered rain and thunderstorms coming to Milwaukee this weekend

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  • Why is it so hazy outside? Smoke, bad air in Indianapolis lead to advisory

    (This article will update)

    Wildfire smoke that moved into Central Indiana is creating hazy skies and unhealthy air quality for Sept. 17. The Indianapolis Office of Sustainability issued its fifth Knozone Action Day of the year because of the situation, and National Weather Service (NWS) Indianapolis said there’s a hazardous weather outlook for Central Indiana.

    The rest of this week will go from “very warm” to hot and dry, with a marginal fire weather hazard.

    An elevated fire weather threat is expected to last through at least Sept. 19.

    There’s a 30% chance for showers with a few thunderstorms this weekend going into next Tuesday.

    Earlier this month, smoke from wildfires in the Pacific Northwest moved into Central Indiana, resulting in hazy skies, but the smoke at that time wasn’t strong enough to impact air quality.

    Last week, meteorologists announced an onset of rapid drought risk across the country, with Central Indiana seeing a 70-80% risk from Sept. 17-23. An onset of rapid drought is caused by extremely dry conditions due to a lack of rainfall. Dry conditions are enhanced by longer periods of lack of rain and lower humidity.

    Indianapolis weekly weather forecast

    Wednesday: Sunshine to start, then a few afternoon clouds. Very warm. High 88F. Winds light and variable.

    Wednesday night: Generally clear skies. Low 62F. Winds light and variable.

    Thursday: Except for a few afternoon clouds, mainly sunny. High 89F. Winds light and variable.

    Thursday night: Mostly clear skies. Low 63F. Winds light and variable.

    Friday: Sunny, along with a few afternoon clouds. High 89F. Winds light and variable.

    Friday night: A few clouds. Low 63F. Winds light and variable.

    Saturday: Sunshine and clouds mixed. High around 85F. Winds SE at 5 to 10 mph.

    Saturday night: A few clouds. Low 64F. Winds light and variable.

    Forecast information for the 12-24 hour forecast for Sept. 17. Graphic displays temperatures, precipitation chances, wind direction, and wind speeds.

    Sunday: Partly to mostly cloudy. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. High 81F. Winds SSW at 10 to 15 mph.

    Sunday night: Partly cloudy skies early will give way to occasional showers later during the night. Low near 65F. Winds S at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50%.

    Monday: Overcast. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. High 76F. Winds SSW at 5 to 10 mph.

    Monday night: Considerable cloudiness. Low 64F. Winds SSW at 5 to 10 mph.

    Tuesday: Intervals of clouds and sunshine. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. High 78F. Winds SW at 5 to 10 mph.

    Tuesday night: Partly cloudy skies. Low 61F. Winds SW at 5 to 10 mph.

    What is a Knozone Action Day?

    Knozone Action Days happen when levels of certain pollutants rise above acceptable thresholds. During Knozone Action Days, the air quality may become unhealthy for sensitive individuals due to increased ground-level ozone and/or fine particles, two of the most common pollutants in the United States.While the ozone layer high in the atmosphere helps protect us from the sun’s rays, ozone down where we breathe is dangerous for public health, according to the Office of Sustainability.

    Ground-level ozone is created when a chemical reaction occurs between sunlight and hydrocarbons from emission sources common in urban areas, like gas-powered vehicles and lawn mowers.

    Fine particulate matter (or PM2.5) refers to microscopic particles in the air, including dust and smoke, that we can inhale into our lungs and cause damage. This can even be caused by wildfires or dust clouds blowing from thousands of miles away.

    Sign up for text or email alerts for Knozone Action Days

    First Knozone Action Day of 2025: Outside air will be bad June 12. What you should know

    People can sign up at smogwatch.in.gov to be notified of unhealthy air days early.

    Knozone.com and the Environmental Protection Agency’s AirNow website and mobile app are other resources for monitoring local air.

    Jade Jackson is a public safety reporter for the Indianapolis Star. You can email her at Jade.Jackson@IndyStar.com and follow her on X, formerly Twitter @IAMJADEJACKSON.

    This article originally appeared on Indianapolis Star: Indianapolis weather: What’s causing the hazy skies and bad air

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  • Colorado weather: Thunderstorms, hail and strong winds expected this afternoon

    The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook for north-central Colorado for Saturday afternoon and evening, with thunderstorms carrying heavy rain, small hail, and wind gusts of up to 40 miles per hour expected in some areas.

    Counties covered under the advisory include Jackson, Grand, Summit, Boulder, Gilpin, Clear Creek, Jefferson, Park, Larimer, Broomfield, Douglas, Denver, Arapahoe and Adams. As the storms move east, they will impact Weld, Elbert, Logan, Washington, Sedgwick and Phillips counties.

    Severe thunderstorms aren’t expected, but can’t be ruled out in some isolated cases.

    Rain showers and moderate thunderstorms are expected in metro Denver after 3 p.m., although some could emerge earlier in the afternoon, according to the forecast.

    Conditions at Denver International Airport will be partly sunny with a high near 79 degrees. A northwest wind at 6 to 11 miles per hour will shift east to southeast in the afternoon, with gusts reaching as high as 18 miles per hour. The chance of rain is expected to reach 60%.

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  • N.J. power outage: Strong thunderstorms knock out power to thousands

    Nearly 4,470 New Jersey homes and businesses are without power on Saturday afternoon after a strong line of thunderstorms passed through the state.

    More thunderstorms are expected across New Jersey on Saturday evening and continuing overnight into Sunday.

    Current utility outages as of 9:30 p.m:

    • Atlantic City Electric: 88 outages

    The National Weather Service reported a strong cold front crossing the region, bringing thunderstorms and potential for heavy rainfall. The front is expected to become nearly stationary over New Jersey through Sunday, with a weak low-pressure system tracking along the front Sunday afternoon.

    Severe weather elements include potential thunderstorms, high winds, and heavy rainfall, with some areas potentially receiving 1 to 2 inches of rain, particularly southeast of the urban corridor.

    Residents are advised to stay informed about local weather conditions and potential power interruptions. Utility companies recommend having emergency supplies ready and checking their websites or local news for updates on restoration efforts.

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  • Mojave Desert faces triple weather threat with flood risk, extreme heat and wildfires

    The Mojave Desert is facing a triple whammy of hazards this week as the National Weather Service warns of flash flooding, extreme heat and elevated wildfire risk.

    The overlapping hazards are the result of monsoonal storms combining with tropical moisture linked to Hurricane Lorena, which is helping sustain unstable conditions across the region. Forecasters say the interaction of these systems will keep the risk of heavy rain elevated through the week.

    What’s in the forecast?

    A low-pressure system off the Central California coast is bringing enough moisture and atmospheric lift to generate fast-moving thunderstorms across the region. These storms could produce heavy bursts of rain on the desert’s hardened ground, where water runs off quickly instead of soaking in, creating a potential for flash flooding this week.

    Even brief downpours may trigger flash floods in canyons and dry washes. The risk is expected to persist through the week, though chances for showers and thunderstorms will gradually decrease each day, according to the area forecast discussion from the San Joaquin Valley.

    Moisture is expected to gradually retreat southeast through the end of the week and into the weekend. That shift has slowed due to Hurricane Lorena’s track toward Baja California, and with daytime heating and lingering upper-level energy, scattered showers and thunderstorms remain possible in eastern areas into the weekend.

    Meanwhile, temperatures are expected to remain above 100 degrees during the day, with nighttime lows holding in the upper 70s. This extends an already dangerous heat wave and, combined with lightning from passing storms, could spark new wildfires.

    Regional highlights

    • Increased chances for thunderstorms exist today and tomorrow, Sept. 3-4, along the Sierra Nevada and into the Kern County mountains, with a 15% to 30% probability of development this afternoon and a 15% to 25% chance on Wednesday, Sept. 3. These storms are likely to produce little rainfall but may result in dry lightning strikes.

    • There is at least a 5% chance of excessive rainfall in the Sierra Nevada, Kern County mountains and Mojave Desert today and tomorrow, Sept. 3-4, prompting a flood watch in those regions.

    • Moderate Heat Risk continues for the Valley and Mojave Desert through Wednesday, Sept. 3, with a 40% to 80% chance of triple-digit temperatures. Some areas in higher elevations approach a Major Heat Risk.

    What is dry lightning?

    Dry lightning occurs during “dry thunderstorms,” which produce little to no rainfall. According to the National Weather Service, the drier the storm and the drier the vegetation, the more likely lightning strikes are to spark wildfires. That’s because cloud-to-ground lightning can easily ignite parched fuel without rain to help dampen it.

    Is lightning without thunder still dangerous?

    Lightning is always dangerous, even if unaccompanied by thunder or rain.

    Thunder is simply the sound produced by the rapid expansion of air heated by lightning, according to the National Weather Service. If a lightning strike is far enough away, the sound may not reach you, but the electrical discharge can still travel for miles and ignite fires or injure people.

    How often does lightning cause wildfires?

    Lightning-caused wildfires are much larger and consume more land (53% of the average acreage burned from 2018 to 2022) than human-caused fires.

    However, the majority of wildfires are caused by humans (89% of the average number of wildfires from 2018 to 2022).

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    Brandi D. Addison covers weather across the United States as the Weather Connect Reporter for the USA TODAY Network. She can be reached at baddison@gannett.com.

    This article originally appeared on Palm Springs Desert Sun: Mojave Desert faces triple weather threat. See forecast

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  • Patchy fog impacting visibility this morning as rainy Labor Day weekend approaches

    Patchy fog impacting visibility this morning as rainy Labor Day weekend approaches

    FROM THE SPACE FORCE STATION OUT AT CAPE CANAVERAL. BUT THERE ARE WEATHER CONCERNS. I KNOW FOR OUR LABOR DAY WEEKEND. FIRST WARNING METEOROLOGIST KELLIANNE KLASS IS HERE NOW FILLING US IN. KELLIANNE. WHAT DO WE HAVE? YEAH. SO UNFORTUNATELY WE ARE LOOKING AT HIGH RAINFALL COVERAGE, ESPECIALLY ON SUNDAY AND ON MONDAY AS WELL. SATURDAY. I THINK THE FIRST HALF OF THE DAY ACTUALLY IS NOT GOING TO BE THAT BAD IN THE MORNING. WE’LL START OFF WITH MOSTLY SUNNY CONDITIONS AND MORE RAINFALL MOVES IN, AND THEN EVENTUALLY WILL TRACK SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS UP TO ABOUT A 60% COVERAGE. AND THEN SUNDAY AND MONDAY WE ARE LOOKING AT MORE RAINFALL, WHICH IN TURN IS GOING TO DROP OUR HIGH TEMPERATURES INTO THE MIDDLE AND UPPER 80S. AND IT’S ALL THANKS TO A FRONT THAT’S GOING TO STALL OUT OVER CENTRAL FLORIDA AGAIN SATURDAY. WE’RE LOOKING OKAY IN THE MORNING SUNDAY. THIS IS WHEN WE’RE REALLY GOING TO BE WATCHING FOR WIDESPREAD RAIN AND THUNDERSTORMS. NOW, I THINK IF YOU ARE BACK TOWARDS THE WEST, WE’LL HAVE LOWER ACCUMULATIONS OF RAINFALL, ABOUT 1 TO 3IN OF PRECIPITATION. BUT THE FARTHER YOU GO TOWARDS THE EAST OR CENTRAL AND EASTERN SPOTS, THE HIGHER RAIN ACCUMULATIONS YOU’LL SEE AROUND 2 TO 4IN OF PRECIPITATION. SO BECAUSE OF THAT, WE’RE GOING TO HAVE TO WATCH ESPECIALLY SUNDAY AND MONDAY FOR THE POTENTIAL OF SOME LOCALIZED FLOODING. ON SATURDAY, IT IS GOING TO BE FOCUSED FROM ORLANDO AND ON EAST, BUT EVEN STRETCHING BACK TOWARDS THE NORTHWESTERN LOCATIONS AROUND THE MARION COUNTY AREA. AND THEN ON SUNDAY AND MONDAY, WE’LL WATCH THAT FLOODING POTENTIAL ALL ACROSS CENTRAL FLORIDA. BUT WE’RE NOT LOOKING AT WIDESPREAD FLOODING FOR CENTRAL FLORIDA OUTSIDE RIGHT NOW. I DO WANT TO GET YOU A LOOK AT DOWNTOWN ORLANDO, BECAUSE IN THE MID-LEVELS OF OUR ATMOSPHERE, WE HAVE SOME FOG DEVELOPING, NOT QUITE MAKING IT TO THE SURFACE. YET HERE IN THIS VIEWPOINT, BUT WE’RE STILL LOOKING AT SOME FOG STARTING TO DEVELOP AND GET A LITTLE BIT MORE THICK AROUND THE AIRPORT, AT LEAST RIGHT NOW. TECHNICALLY, THE AIRPORT IS REPORTING BETTER VISIBILITIES, BUT WE’RE STILL NOTICING SOME PATCHY FOG IN AND AROUND THE AREA. THE REST OF CENTRAL FLORIDA LOOKING OKAY FOR NOW, BUT I AM GOING TO MONITOR THAT FOG THROUGHOUT THE MORNING HOURS. SO PATCHY FOG AS YOU GET THE KIDS READY FOR SCHOOL. WHEN YOU PICK THEM UP. WE’RE GOING TO BE TRACKING RAIN AND EVEN SOME THUNDERSTORMS AROUND, BUT REALLY FOCUSING ON OUR CENTRAL AND EASTERN SPOTS DURING THAT TIME PERIOD. AND TODAY’S RAIN COVERAGE IS GOING TO BE RIGHT AROUND 50% DURING THOSE EVENING HOURS. THINK FIVE, SIX, 7:00 THIS EVENING. NOW, TODAY OUR HIGH TEMPERATURES MOSTLY REACH THE LOW 90S, A COUPLE OF UPPER 80S FOR OUR INLAND SPOTS AND OUR COASTLINE INTO THE MIDDLE 80S AS WE GO THROUGHOUT THE DAY. TODAY, MAYBE 1 OR 2 DEVELOPING SHOWERS ALONG OUR WESTERN LOCATIONS AROUND 12 ONE, 2:00. AFTER THAT, A LOT OF THAT RAINFALL BEGINS TO PUSH INTO OUR CENTRAL AND OUR EASTERN LOCATIONS. AROUND 4:00 5:00 IN THE EVENING THROUGH ABOUT 730, 8:00 TONIGHT. AFTER THAT, TOMORROW MORNING, A LOT OF US WAKE UP DRY. MAYBE JUST A COUPLE OF SHOWERS ALONG OUR COASTLINE. AND THEN TOMORROW AFTERNOON, OUR RAINFALL. THEN QUICKLY DEVELOPS. CENTRAL FLORIDA CERTIFIED MOST ACCURATE FORECAST SHOWS SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS INCREASING UP TO A 70% COVERAGE ON SUNDAY AND ON MONDAY UP TO A 60% COVERAGE WI

    Patchy fog impacting visibility this morning as rainy Labor Day weekend approaches

    Updated: 6:06 AM EDT Aug 29, 2025

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    Scattered rain and storms are expected this afternoon and evening in Central Florida, with highs reaching the lower 90s. More rain is forecast for the holiday weekend as a front stalls over the region, bringing a 60-70% coverage of rain. Highs will be in the 80s and lower 90s. Rain is expected to continue into Tuesday and Wednesday, with lower rain chances anticipated for Thursday.See the full Labor Day weekend forecast:First Warning Weather Stay with WESH 2 online and on-air for the most accurate Central Florida weather forecast.RadarSevere Weather AlertsDownload the WESH 2 News app to get the most up-to-date weather alerts. The First Warning Weather team includes First Warning Chief Meteorologist Tony Mainolfi, Eric Burris, Kellianne Klass, Marquise Meda and Cam Tran.

    ORLANDO, Fla. —

    Scattered rain and storms are expected this afternoon and evening in Central Florida, with highs reaching the lower 90s.

    More rain is forecast for the holiday weekend as a front stalls over the region, bringing a 60-70% coverage of rain.

    Highs will be in the 80s and lower 90s.

    Rain is expected to continue into Tuesday and Wednesday, with lower rain chances anticipated for Thursday.

    See the full Labor Day weekend forecast:

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    Stay with WESH 2 online and on-air for the most accurate Central Florida weather forecast.

    Download the WESH 2 News app to get the most up-to-date weather alerts.

    The First Warning Weather team includes First Warning Chief Meteorologist Tony Mainolfi, Eric Burris, Kellianne Klass, Marquise Meda and Cam Tran.

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  • Tropical Storm Helene brings more wet weather to DC area as it moves north – WTOP News

    Tropical Storm Helene brings more wet weather to DC area as it moves north – WTOP News

    Hurricane Helene, which was strengthened to a category four storm Thursday evening, will continue its way north toward the D.C. region, bringing tropical rain and potential flooding Friday. Here’s what you need to know.

    Listen live to WTOP online and on 103.5FM for traffic and weather updates on the 8s.

    Tropical Storm Helene is expected to continue traveling north toward the D.C. region, bringing tropical rain and potential flooding Friday afternoon and evening. Here’s what you need to know.

    Friday afternoon travelers heading along the Chesapeake Bay Bridge saw significant delays through Annapolis as officials started “two-way operations at US-50 near Annapolis.”

    “The rainy weather is preventing authorities from using two-way operations, except for small periods of time,” WTOP Traffic Reporter Ian Crawford reported. “Expect lengthy delays driving through Annapolis and across the Severn River Bridge, as you head for the Bay Bridge and the Eastern Shore.”

    Since delays began, the Maryland Transportation Authority announced an end to two-way operations due to inclement weather and heavy east bound delays on the Bay Bridge.

    These issues aren’t expected to ebb, as 7News First Alert Chief Meteorologist Veronica Johnson said, with storms grows in strength and moving north.

    Johnson said there will be larger risk of inland flooding and heavy winds that could knock down trees or electricity poles in the D.C. area.

    This is “the strongest hurricane since Ian back in 2022” as Helene was upgraded to a category four hurricane on Thursday night, she said. Winds were reaching 140 miles per hours, with gusts at 160 mph, when the hurricane first made landfall in the Florida Big Bend region late Thursday night

    Helene was downgraded to a tropical storm Friday morning as it rapidly moved north, through southern Georgia, before blowing inland around 5 a.m. The National Hurricane Center said winds could top 110 miles per hour as the storm moves over Appalachian areas.

    In the D.C. area, scattered showers Friday morning will increase through the afternoon and turn into some isolated thunderstorms as Helene passes by. 7News First Alert Meteorologist Mark Peña expects rainfall totals to reach 1.5 inches or higher.

    “We’ve got areas of rain with even rumbles of thunder in the forecast throughout much of the afternoon and evening,” Peña said. “And this is thanks to the outer edges of Helene that will start to move through central and northern Virginia, starting to clip areas of the DMV later this afternoon.”

    Parts of western and central Virginia are under a Flood Watch through Friday evening as the National Weather Service predicts excessive runoff from bodies of water, which could flood lowers areas with poor drainage. The weather service has also issued a Coastal Flood Warnings for D.C., Arlington, central Virginia and Charles County, Maryland.

    Local response to Tropical Storm Helene

    To help with the response to the tropical storm, search and rescue teams from Northern Virginia and suburban Maryland have been sent down to help.

    Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin declared a state of emergency Wednesday evening “in anticipation of impacts from Hurricane Helene later this week,” his office wrote in a release.

    Youngkin said Virginians should still “remain vigilant” and keep an eye out for larger weather impacts, as storm forecasts can change rapidly.

    “As high winds and heavy rains are predicted for parts of Virginia, we urge everyone to stay informed through trusted resources and follow the direction of your local officials,” Youngkin said.

    The state of emergency allows Virginia “to mobilize resources and equipment needed for response and recovery efforts,” according to the governor’s office.

    Meanwhile, officials in Montgomery County Maryland said the state’s Task Force 1 was monitoring the hurricane from Macon, Georgia through at least Friday.

    The 45-person and 4-canine crew stationed in the city through the overnight hours as staff awaited direction from federal and state emergency management officials, according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue spokesperson Pete Piringer. The group, he said, was likely to shelter in place as life-threatening conditions impact the state.

    Forecast

    FRIDAY EVENING:
    Showers, isolated thunderstorms. Breezy.
    Sunset: 6:56 p.m.
    Temperatures: 70s
    Winds: East 5-15 mph, gusts up to 25 mph
    Wet weather continues to pivot across the DMV, courtesy of what was once powerful Hurricane Helene. While it will be breezy at times across the D.C. area, gustier winds will be found across southwest Virginia and along the Interstate 81 corridor. 

    FRIDAY NIGHT:
    Scattered showers, isolated thunderstorms. Thunderstorms possible. Breezy.
    Lows: 65-72
    Winds: East 5-15, Gusts to 20-30 mph

    SATURDAY:
    Early morning showers possible. Turning partly cloudy.
    Highs: lower 80s
    Winds: Southeast 5-10 mph
    Early morning clouds and a lingering rain chance Saturday will give way to some sunshine. It will be warm and humid with highs in the lower 80s.

    SUNDAY:
    Mostly cloudy, more showers
    Highs:     around 75
    Winds:     East 5-10 mph
    Clouds are set to increase with added shower chances Sunday. Wet weather will likely linger into early next week. 

    Current Conditions

    WTOP’s Ian Crawford, Emily Venezky, Ivy Lyons and Ciara Wells contributed to this report.

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  • Thousands without power as storms sparked thunderstorm warnings, watches across DC area – WTOP News

    Thousands without power as storms sparked thunderstorm warnings, watches across DC area – WTOP News

    The D.C. region dealt with a round of powerful showers and thunderstorms Saturday afternoon and evening after dealing with the heat.

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    The D.C. region dealt with a round of powerful showers and thunderstorms Saturday afternoon and evening after dealing with the heat.

    A Severe Thunderstorm Watch was issued through 9 p.m. and a Flood Watch was issued through 10 p.m. but were canceled by the National Weather Service just before 8 p.m.

    A destructive Severe Thunderstorm Warning was initially issued for Loudon County until 5:45 p.m. NWS reported that the severe and destructive thunderstorm blew through portions of Loudoun County with winds nearing 80 mph and some radar-indicated hail.

    One of those storms was expected to bring up to 80 mph wind gusts to portions of the region, hail and more to the area.

    A warning was also issued for sea farers along the Tidal Potomac through 7 p.m. as troubling wind gusts enter the region.

    The storms caused trees to fall Anne Arundel, Carroll, Frederick and Prince George’s counties in Maryland and Fairfax, Fauquier, Loudoun, Prince William and Stafford counties in Virginia.

    Officials across the DC-Baltimore area have cancelled several evening events due to the presence of severe weather.

    In the District, officials overseeing the Mubadala Citi DC Open said the semifinals have been suspended following heavy rainfall and wind gusts upwards of 60 mph.

    Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott and the city’s Arts Council also said this weekend’s “Artscape 40” festivities, which usually happen despite dreary weather, have been cancelled through Saturday night.

    “Artscape is a rain or shine event, but this evening’s weather calls for dangerous conditions, and we must prioritize safety above all else,” the office said. “The safety and well-being of our attendees, staff, volunteers, vendors, and the City’s support teams are of paramount.”

    Thousands without power

    Thousands across the region were waiting for power to come back on. Most of those people are in Northern Virginia.

    Dominion Energy told WTOP that as of 7 p.m. it had nearly 4,000 homes and businesses without power in Loudoun County and another 4,500 homes and businesses in Fairfax County. NOVEC saw similar numbers, reporting over 3,000 outages for its customers.

    Dominion also said 5,000 customers were in the dark in Fauquier County.

    Hot end to workweek

    Some parts of the D.C. area experienced dramatic temperature hikes during Friday’s excessive heat warning, with the heat index possibly reaching 110 degrees in the District, Prince George’s and Anne Arundel counties in Maryland, and Arlington, Falls Church and Alexandria in Virginia. Temperatures at Dulles Airport reached 101 degrees, surpassing the previously measured record of 100 degrees.

    D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser activated an extended heat emergency starting Friday until Tuesday, Aug. 6 or until conditions improve. During the emergency, additional outreach teams from multiple city agencies will conduct welfare checks and additional cooling centers are opened to help residents cool down from the heat.

    Schools in Fairfax County, Virginia, canceled all outdoor activities on fields and courts through 8 p.m. Friday due to the heat. The parks and recreation department in Prince George’s County, Maryland, also canceled the majority of its outdoor programs.

    This latest heat wave comes after the D.C. area had its fourth hottest July on record and the third hottest since 2011, according to Evans. The D.C. area has already seen 36 days at or above 90 degrees, almost reaching the annual average of 40.

    In Maryland, almost 1,000 people have gone to an emergency room since May for heat-related illnesses, and 14 have died, according to the Maryland Department of Health.

    In Virginia, over 2,500 people have gone to the emergency room since May, according to the Virginia Department of Health.

    State officials are urging people to limit their time outdoors and drink water.

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    Forecast:

    Mark Peña, 7News First Alert Meteorologist

    THIS EVENING: STORM ALERT
    Severe Thunderstorm Watch Until 9 P.M.
    Flood Watch Until 10 P.M.
    Partly cloudy, scattered strong storms
    Temperatures: 75-85
    Winds: South 5-10 mph
    Scattered showers and storms, some of which could be severe with the potential for damaging winds up to 70 mph and heavy rain.

    TONIGHT: STORM ALERT
    Severe Thunderstorm Watch Until 9 P.M.
    Flood Watch Until 10 P.M.
    Mostly cloudy, storms ending
    Lows: 72-77
    Winds: Southwest 5 mph
    Storm chances should end before midnight, otherwise mostly cloudy with lows in the 70s.

    SUNDAY:
    Passing clouds, isolated storms
    Highs: 85-90
    Winds: Southwest 5-10 mph
    Storm coverage remains less, but a few heavy downpours, lightning and gusty winds are possible. High temperatures may stay out of the 90s for some areas.

    MONDAY:
    Sunny and hot
    Highs: 91-96
    Heat Index: 96-101
    Winds: Southwest 5-10 mph
    Mostly sunny, hot and humid. Heat index values will be around 100 degrees.

    TUESDAY:
    Partly cloudy, scattered storms
    Highs: 90-95
    Heat Index: 95-100
    Winds: Southwest 5-10 mph
    Partly cloudy with a chance for afternoon showers and storms. Otherwise hot and humid with heat index values around 100 degrees.

    WEDNESDAY:
    Partly cloudy, scattered storms
    Highs: 81-86
    Winds: East 5-10 mph
    Influence from a weakening tropical system may bring more widespread chances at showers and storms. Will be monitoring the tropics closely in the days to come.

    NEXT WEEK:
    A drop in the humidity is expected Monday behind a weak boundary. Temperatures remain hot in the 90s beginning Monday. Chances for rain return for the second half of next week, and extra moisture from a tropical system may continue rain chances into next weekend with below-average temperatures.

    WTOP’s Tadiwos Abedje, Kyle Cooper, Ivy Lyons, Matt Small and Christopher Thomas contributed to this report.

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  • ‘Tricky’ weather expected in Chicago Monday, National Weather Service says

    ‘Tricky’ weather expected in Chicago Monday, National Weather Service says

    Scattered thunderstorms are expected north of the city and may creep into Chicago Monday evening, according to the National Weather Service.

    “There are better chances of thunderstorms in the early afternoon and late morning in Rockford,” said David King, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service. “The question becomes, does that system that’s kind of tracking to the northeast bring anything into the city later tonight. And we can’t completely rule it out.”

    King said he would predict a 30 to 40% chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms in the city tonight, though it’s possible rain passes Chicago completely.

    If the city sees storms tonight, they will likely be to the north and west of Chicago, he added.

    King also said the city will experience rising temperatures before a dip Monday night.

    “We’ve got O’Hare slated to get to about 85, Midway 86, so anywhere in the mid 80s, creeping towards the upper 80s today,” King said. “And then temperatures will drop into the upper 60s. Just stay aware of the weather today.”

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  • Memorial Day off to rainy start as potential for severe weather looms – WTOP News

    Memorial Day off to rainy start as potential for severe weather looms – WTOP News

    D.C., Maryland and Virginia may have gotten a preview of severe weather to come after a weekend of warm, muggy and stormy weather. Here’s what you need to know. 

    D.C., Maryland and Virginia may have gotten a preview of severe weather to come after a weekend of warm, muggy and stormy weather. Here’s what you need to know.

    Overnight across the region, drivers caught a stray shower or thunderstorm, as a powerful line of storms and a cold front made for a stormy Sunday evening.

    WTOP Meteorologist Mike Stinneford said that while rain and a light breeze continued overnight, the amount of sun and heat will likely create some instability in the skies Monday afternoon and evening.

    “It’s going to be interesting. If we get some sun [Monday] morning and temperatures start to rise as a strong cold front comes in,” Stinneford said, “we could see another round of severe storms with the possibility of some damaging winds and, once again, maybe some isolated tornadoes.”

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    Any outdoor barbecues or poolside events should definitely be prepared for a rainy day with another round of showers and storms during the afternoon and evening hours. Some of these storms could be intense, according to 7News First Alert Meteorologist Brian van de Graaff said.

    “While a few thundershowers are not out of the question early in the day, the latest forecast trends hint during the afternoon and evening hours,” van de Graaff told WTOP.

    Full Forecast

    MEMORIAL DAY, MONDAY MORNING: Partly to mostly cloudy. Chance of a shower or storm. Lows in the mid 60s to lower 70s.

    MONDAY AFTERNOON: Thunderstorms becoming likely. Storms may produce damaging winds and tornadoes. Highs in the lower 80s

    TUESDAY: Sunny and pleasant with lower humidity. Highs upper 70s to lower 80s

    WEDNESDAY: A chance of afternoon showers. Highs in the 70s

    THURSDAY AND FRIDAY: Mostly sunny. Highs in the low to mid 70s

    Current Power Outages

     

    WTOP’s Joshua Barlow, Valerie Bonk, Emily Venezky and Ivy Lyons contributed to this report.

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  • Deadly storms slam Houston yet again as nearly 1 million customers without power in Texas

    Deadly storms slam Houston yet again as nearly 1 million customers without power in Texas

    Deadly thunderstorms blew out windows in high-rise buildings, downed trees and knocked out power to hundreds of thousands of homes and businesses in the Houston area Thursday as Southeast Texas got pummeled for the second time this month. At least four people were killed due to the storms, Houston Mayor John Whitmire told reporters in a news briefing Thursday night.

    “We have a storm with 100 mph winds, the equivalent of Hurricane Ike, considerable damage downtown,” Whitmire said, adding that the region may have been hit by tornadoes as well. 

    At least two of the fatalities were caused by fallen trees, Houston Fire Chief Samuel Peña told reporters. Another was caused by a “crane that was blown over by the wind.”  

    Whitmire urged people to “stay at home.”

    “There’s trees across roadways across Houston,” Whitmire said. 

    Several downtown office buildings lost windows.

    “Glass all over the streets downtown, traffic lights are out,” Whitmire said. 

    Flash flood and severe thunderstorm warnings were issued for multiple counties heading into the evening, according to Houston’s National Weather Service office.  

    “Take shelter now if you’re in the path of this storm. Head to the lowest floor!” the NWS office earlier warned on social media.

    Storms slam Houston again, over 1 million customers without power in Texas
    A portion of a building collapsed in Houston, Texas, when powerful thunderstorms slammed the region. May 16, 2024. 

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    The mayor said the city was working through a “backlog” of 911 emergency calls. The majority of those regarded gas leaks and downed wires, Peña said. 

    Streets were flooded and trees were down across the region. CBS affiliate KHOU-TV showed images of shattered windows on an office building in downtown Houston, with glass littering the street below. Video posted to social media showed a downtown street covered in debris.

    Video also appeared to show water being blown into Minute Maid Park, the home of the Houston Astros, despite the stadium’s roof being closed. The Astros hosted the Oakland Athletics on Thursday. 

    “If you’re still there after an Astros game do not go west through downtown,” Whitmire said. 

    In total, just under one million customers were without power in Texas as of late Thursday night, according to utility tracker PowerOutage.us.

    Of that, more than 808,000 customers were without electricity in and around Harris County, which contains Houston. The county is home to more than 4.7 million people.

    “I ask everyone to be patient, look out for your neighbors,” Whitmire said. “It will take 24 hours for a lot of this power to be restored, some will require 48 hours.”

    Flights were grounded at Houston’s two major airports because of the weather. Sustained winds topping 60 mph were recorded at Bush Intercontinental Airport.

    The Houston Independent School District announced all schools would be closed Friday.   

    “Please avoid the roadways if possible, but if you’re out, please use caution and be on the lookout for debris,” Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez wrote on social media. Gonzalez shared an image of vehicles attempting to traverse around a massive tree that had come crashing down into an intersection.        

    Heavy storms slammed the region during the first week of May, leading to numerous high-water rescues, including some from the rooftops of flooded homes.

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  • DC area’s unsettled weather continues with rain, thunder forecast on Sunday – WTOP News

    DC area’s unsettled weather continues with rain, thunder forecast on Sunday – WTOP News

    Expect a wet Cinco de Mayo across D.C., Maryland and Virginia. Here’s what you need to know.

    Expect a wet Cinco de Mayo across D.C., Maryland and Virginia. Here’s what you need to know.

    The day head is forecast to be cloudy with highs from the upper 60s to the middle 70s, according to 7News First Alert Meteorologist Mark Peña.

    The National Weather Service said it expects Sunday to begin with rain and areas of drizzle, before showers and thunderstorms enter the evening and overnight forecast.

    “Rain is likely, and it may become heavy at times, along with a few rumbles of thunder,” Peña said.

    D.C.-area drivers can expect some of the showers and potential thunderstorms to shake up their drive as the wet weather brings up to half an inch of rain.

    The National Weather Service issued a Coastal Flood Advisory for Arlington County and the City of Alexandria in Virginia, plus D.C. until 9 a.m. Sunday, with shoreline inundation expected “along portions of the seawall adjacent to Ohio Drive and the Hains Point Loop Road and near the Tidal Basin” in The District.

    It noted the next high tide at the Washington Channel is at 6:09 a.m.

    The next high tide at Alexandria is at 6:27 a.m.

    Anyone looking to grab Cinco de Mayo food and drinks around the D.C. area should be prepared for a rainy evening celebration, especially if the evening ends with a free Lyft ride home.

    “We have a rather active weather week ahead with daily rain chances — each particular day has its own share of showers and storms in the forecast, particularly in the afternoon,” Peña said.

    7News First Alert Meteorologist Jordan Evans forecasts a lower risk for severe weather Monday despite the lingering clouds, although showers and thunderstorms could appear later that day.

    WTOP’s Matt Small contributed to this report.

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    Current weather:

    Forecast:

    SUNDAY: Rain, thunder. Highs in the upper 60s to the middle 70s.
    Winds: Southeast 5-10 mph

    MONDAY: Overcast, evening storms. Highs in the upper 70s to low 80s.
    Winds: Southwest 5-10 mph

    TUESDAY: Passing clouds, few evening storms. Highs in the low to middle 80s.
    Winds: Southwest 5-10 mph

    WEDNESDAY: Partly cloudy, chance for storms. Highs in the 80s.
    Winds: Southwest 5-15 mph

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  • Tuesday forecast: Scattered thunderstorms expected in afternoon into the evening

    Tuesday forecast: Scattered thunderstorms expected in afternoon into the evening

    National Weather Service officials are expecting thunderstorms to roll into the area Tuesday afternoon into the evening with temperatures dropping to the high 30s.

    The storms are expected across northern Illinois Tuesday afternoon and into northwest Indiana by the evening, officials said. Some of the storms are expected to be strong to severe with large hail and damaging wind.

    Current morning conditions at O’Hare International Airport are mostly cloudy at 57 degrees. At Midway Airport farther south conditions are the same at 59 degrees, officials reported.

    Highs are expected in the low 40s Wednesday with decreasing clouds making way for a sunny Thursday with a 20 percent chance of showers in the night hours. Friday the chance of showers increases to 50 to 80 percent.

     

     

     

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  • At least 5 killed as storms, tornadoes descend on Michigan

    At least 5 killed as storms, tornadoes descend on Michigan

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    At least five people were killed in powerful thunderstorms and multiple tornadoes that battered Michigan beginning Thursday night. More than 200 homes and businesses in the Detroit area were flooded. Roxana Saberi reports.

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