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🌎 TODAY’S NATIONAL WEATHER HEADLINES — WEDNESDAY❄️ A storm system brings snow to the Four Corners region, while widespre...
01/07/2026

🌎 TODAY’S NATIONAL WEATHER HEADLINES — WEDNESDAY

❄️ A storm system brings snow to the Four Corners region, while widespread showers and thunderstorms develop from the Plains into the Midwest and Mississippi Valley heading into Thursday.

🌧️⚡ The threat for flash flooding and severe weather increases Friday across the Lower Mississippi Valley and the Tennessee Valley.

🏔️ Heavy mountain snow continues for the Cascades and parts of the Interior West through Thursday, creating difficult travel at higher elevations.

🌡️ Much warmer than average temperatures persist across much of the central and eastern U.S., while cooler air gradually spreads across the West.

📍 Bottom line: Multiple hazards are in play nationwide — stay alert and check your local forecast for timing and impacts.

🌎 TODAY’S NATIONAL WEATHER HEADLINES — TUESDAY🏔️ A strong Pacific storm is delivering very heavy mountain snow across th...
01/06/2026

🌎 TODAY’S NATIONAL WEATHER HEADLINES — TUESDAY

🏔️ A strong Pacific storm is delivering very heavy mountain snow across the Pacific Northwest and parts of the Interior West through mid-week, creating difficult travel in higher elevations.

❄️ Another round of wintry weather spreads from the Great Lakes into New England today, with snow and mixed precipitation impacting travel.

🌡️ Much warmer than average temperatures dominate much of the central and eastern U.S. this week.

📍 Bottom line: Winter impacts are focused west and north, while spring-like warmth stretches across much of the rest of the country.

🌎 TODAY’S NATIONAL WEATHER HEADLINES — THURSDAY🌧️ A wetter weather pattern returns to the West Coast to kick off 2026, b...
01/01/2026

🌎 TODAY’S NATIONAL WEATHER HEADLINES — THURSDAY

🌧️ A wetter weather pattern returns to the West Coast to kick off 2026, bringing repeated rounds of rain to coastal and inland areas.

🌡️ Much warmer than average temperatures stretch from the Northern Rockies through the Plains and into the Lower Mississippi Valley, while colder-than-average air holds firm across the Great Lakes and Northeast.

❄️ Lake-effect snow stays active Thursday into Friday downwind of Lakes Erie, Ontario, and eastern Lake Superior.

📍 Bottom line: Big temperature contrasts nationwide — local impacts vary, so keep tabs on your local forecast.

🌎 TODAY’S NATIONAL WEATHER HEADLINES — WEDNESDAY❄️ Lake-effect snow intensifies again across the Great Lakes as a fast-m...
12/31/2025

🌎 TODAY’S NATIONAL WEATHER HEADLINES — WEDNESDAY

❄️ Lake-effect snow intensifies again across the Great Lakes as a fast-moving Alberta clipper heads in for the New Year. Snow squalls may develop from the Ohio Valley into Pennsylvania and western New York, causing sudden drops in visibility and quick travel slowdowns.

🌧️ Flash flooding is a growing concern in Southern California as an unusually strong storm pulls moisture north from the tropics. Periods of heavy rain from New Year’s Eve into New Year’s Day could overwhelm roads, creeks, and low-lying areas.

📍 Bottom line: Impacts will be hit-or-miss depending on location — stay weather-aware and check local forecasts closely.

Severe Thunderstorm Warning for San Francisco until 2:45 AM PST. This storm will contain wind gusts to 70 MPH! A tornado...
12/26/2025

Severe Thunderstorm Warning for San Francisco until 2:45 AM PST. This storm will contain wind gusts to 70 MPH! A tornado is also possible.

🌎 TODAY’S NATIONAL WEATHER HEADLINES — TUESDAY🌧️ A high risk of excessive rainfall is in place across parts of Southern ...
12/23/2025

🌎 TODAY’S NATIONAL WEATHER HEADLINES — TUESDAY

🌧️ A high risk of excessive rainfall is in place across parts of Southern California, increasing the potential for significant flooding.

❄️ Moderate to heavy snow is expected across the Northeast, with difficult travel possible.

🌧️🧊 Rain and freezing rain may create slick and hazardous conditions across parts of Pennsylvania and the Great Lakes.

📍 Impacts will vary — local forecasts matter most.

A rare High Risk has been issued, as the potential for extremely heavy hourly rainfall could quickly overwhelm runoff, e...
12/22/2025

A rare High Risk has been issued, as the potential for extremely heavy hourly rainfall could quickly overwhelm runoff, even over soils that are currently dry, as well as in recent burn scar areas. These conditions significantly increase the risk of flash flooding, landslides, rock falls, and mudslides. With higher-than-normal travel expected during the Christmas holiday, a larger number of people may be exposed to these dangerous and potentially life-threatening hazards.

🌎 TODAY’S NATIONAL WEATHER HEADLINES — MONDAY🌧️ A moderate risk of excessive rainfall is in place across parts of Northe...
12/22/2025

🌎 TODAY’S NATIONAL WEATHER HEADLINES — MONDAY

🌧️ A moderate risk of excessive rainfall is in place across parts of Northern California, raising concerns for flooding and water-covered roads.

❄️ Heavy snow is expected downwind of Lake Ontario and across portions of New England, where travel could become difficult or dangerous.

🌧️🧊 Rain and freezing rain may create slick, hazardous conditions across parts of Pennsylvania and the central Appalachians, especially during the morning and evening commute.

📍 Impacts will vary by location — local forecasts remain critical today.

12/21/2025

Winter has officially arrived in the Northern Hemisphere. The winter solstice occurred at 10:03 AM ET, bringing the shortest day and longest night of the year.

A Tornado Watch is in effect for parts of Alabama and Mississippi until 9:00 PM CST. A couple of tornadoes are possible,...
12/18/2025

A Tornado Watch is in effect for parts of Alabama and Mississippi until 9:00 PM CST. A couple of tornadoes are possible, along with isolated quarter-size hail and scattered wind gusts up to 65 mph. Stay weather-aware.

🌎 TODAY’S NATIONAL WEATHER STORY — THURSDAYA powerful weather system is bringing dangerous wind gusts and heavy snow fro...
12/18/2025

🌎 TODAY’S NATIONAL WEATHER STORY — THURSDAY

A powerful weather system is bringing dangerous wind gusts and heavy snow from the Pacific Northwest into the Northern Rockies and North-Central U.S., creating hazardous travel and possible infrastructure impacts.

🌧️ Heavy rain is also likely across parts of the Pacific Northwest, while mountain snow continues inland.

🌡️ Meanwhile, above-average temperatures are expected across much of the country, with potential record-tying or record-breaking warmth in parts of the Western U.S. and the Northeast/Mid-Atlantic.

📍 Local impacts vary — trusted local forecasts matter most.

The Storm Prediction Center says a marginal risk of severe thunderstorms is in place for parts of the Northwest. A few s...
12/17/2025

The Storm Prediction Center says a marginal risk of severe thunderstorms is in place for parts of the Northwest. A few storms this morning into midday could bring brief, gusty winds, even though the storms remain relatively low-topped.

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Storm Spotter Johnny Caudle

Hi! I am Johnny. I am the proud father of two princesses, a husband, a 911 dispatcher, a storm spotter for the National Weather Service, an on-air radio personality at TRIK FM in Indianapolis and at Frontier Country Online in Louisville, a news ju**ie, a political geek, a nonbeliever, an introvert, and an avid nonfiction reader. I own an orange tabby cat and a very hyper dog. Oh, and I am gay.