Skywatch Weather Desk

06/10/2026

Tropics Update with Bryan Norcross

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06/10/2026

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Here are the 2026 Atlantic hurricane/tropical storm names, as selected by the World Meteorological Organization:
https://wmo.int/content/tropical-cyclone-naming/caribbean-sea-gulf-of-mexico-and-north-atlantic-names

05/29/2026

More rain is in the forecast...

05/28/2026

Courtesy of an Omega Block weather pattern, Montana into the northern Plains will be quite warm with high temperatures into the upper 80s and 90s into Saturday. Meanwhile, the West Coast and the Northeast will be cooler than average with high temperatures in the 60s.

05/26/2026

Another day and another wet pattern. Across Texas, a complex of storms could bring locally heavy rainfall to the sensitive Hill Country region. The Gulf Coast to the Appalachians may continue to see scattered flash flooding as moisture continues to stream in.

05/24/2026

⛈️🌧️A prolonged wet pattern will continue in much of the South and Southeast, with rainfall possibly exceeding 5 inches over the next 5 days. Scattered flash flooding is possible, especially in urban areas and areas with saturated soils. Stay weather-aware and plan ahead!

05/23/2026

Rainbow & waterspout taken last month over Grand Bahama.

(courtesy: The Weather Channel)

05/21/2026

🌀 NOAA Forecasts Below-Normal Atlantic Hurricane Season and Above-Normal Eastern and Central Pacific Hurricane Seasons 🌀

No matter the forecast for your area, remember: It only takes one storm to disrupt a community. Landfalls and impacts are determined by short-term weather patterns, so early preparation is essential for everyone.

For more information on the Atlantic hurricane season outlook, please visit https://www.noaa.gov/news-release/noaa-predicts-below-normal-2026-atlantic-hurricane-season

The eastern and central Pacific hurricane season outlook can be found at https://www.cpc.ncep.noaa.gov/products/Epac_hurr/index.shtml

05/18/2026

05/15/2026

El Niño is likely to emerge soon (82% chance in May-July 2026) and continue through Northern Hemisphere winter 2026-27 (96% chance in December 2026 – February 2027). An El Niño Watch remains in effect.
https://www.cpc.ncep.noaa.gov/products/analysis_monitoring/enso_advisory/ensodisc.shtml