Storm Photographer Chris Rhodes

09/10/2025

09/03/2025

Today, we lost a dear friend, brother, and fellow storm chaser — Christopher Allen “Chris” Cooley. Chris wasn’t just part of Wicked Weather; he was family. He served selflessly as our safety officer, always putting others first, whether on the chase or in everyday life.

Chris was a Reserve Officer with the Greensboro Police Department, a former Marion County Medical Reserve Corps Director, a passionate photographer, and someone whose love for weather and storms was unmatched. But above all, he was the life of the party — the kind of friend who could make you laugh on the toughest days.

Chris, your dedication, passion, and friendship will never be forgotten. Your seat in the chase truck may be empty, but your spirit will ride with us on every storm.

Rest easy, brother. We’ve got it from here.

08/26/2025

HAPPENING NOW! A (intense dust storm) just went through the Phoenix/ Glendale area!

08/23/2025

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CRAZY! The Wicked Weather CEO is MIA? How ever shall we go on? Watch the team rock the show as we discuss all the things.. including some embarrassing moment...

08/21/2025

Took some cool cloud photos from the drone today in East Alton Illinois.

08/18/2025

⚠️ STATE OF EMERGENCY & MANDATORY EVACUATION — DARE COUNTY, NC ⚠️

Update (Sunday, August 17, 2025):
A State of Emergency has been declared countywide.
A mandatory evacuation is in effect for Hatteras Island (Zone A), which includes Rodanthe, Waves, Salvo, Avon, Buxton, Frisco, and Hatteras.

Visitors must evacuate by 10:00 a.m. Monday (Aug 18).
Residents must evacuate by 8:00 a.m. Tuesday (Aug 19).

Why it matters:
A Coastal Flood Watch is active; flooding and ocean overwash are expected from Tuesday through Thursday. Portions of Highway 12 may become impassable.
Expect 15–20-foot surf, dangerous rip currents, and severe beach erosion. No swimming permitted under double red flag conditions. Surfboards are the only exception.
Hurricanes are staying offshore but growing—bringing life-threatening conditions to the Outer Banks.

What you should do now:

1. Evacuate early—take all belongings and follow evacuation schedules. Use Highway 64 westbound to I-95 to avoid congestion.

2. No shelters in-county—tune in to local media for inland shelter openings.

3. Need help? Special needs residents should call 252-475-5500 to register for assistance.

4. Stay informed—sign up to receive alerts at OBXAlerts.com, track beach conditions, road updates, and preparedness tips (ReadyNC.org).

Stay safe. Please share widely—let’s help everyone get out safely.

08/18/2025

Mandatory evacuation issued for all of Hatteras Island, NC, due to expected 15-20 foot waves and tropical storm force gusts as Hurricane Erin passes to the east.

A Coastal Flood Watch has already been issued for Dare County, North Carolina. Coastal flooding and ocean overwash are expected to begin as early as Tuesday, August 19, 2025, and continue through Thursday, August 21, 2025.

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08/14/2025

A NEW TORNADO WARNING HAS BEEN ISSUED:
FSD [issues Tornado Warning](https://mesonet.agron.iastate.edu/vtec/f/2025-O-NEW-KFSD-TO-W-0019_2025-08-14T22:37Z) [tornado: RADAR INDICATED, hail:

Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD, Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River, Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD, Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD, Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA, Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island to...

08/14/2025

A NEW TORNADO WARNING HAS BEEN ISSUED:
FSD [issues Tornado Warning](https://mesonet.agron.iastate.edu/vtec/f/2025-O-NEW-KFSD-TO-W-0020_2025-08-14T22:59Z) [tornado: RADAR INDICATED, hail:

Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD, Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River, Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD, Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD, Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA, Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island to...

08/14/2025

A NEW TORNADO WARNING HAS BEEN ISSUED:
ILM [issues Tornado Warning](https://mesonet.agron.iastate.edu/vtec/f/2025-O-NEW-KILM-TO-W-0004_2025-08-14T21:39Z) [tornado: OBSERVED, hail: 0.00 IN] for Brunswick [NC] till 6:15 PM EDT * At 539 PM EDT, a confirmed waterspout was located just offshore near Ocean Isle Beach, moving northeast at 20 mph.
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Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD, Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River, Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD, Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD, Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA, Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island to...

08/14/2025

A NEW TORNADO WARNING HAS BEEN ISSUED:
ILM [issues Tornado Warning](https://mesonet.agron.iastate.edu/vtec/f/2025-O-NEW-KILM-TO-W-0003_2025-08-14T21:25Z) [tornado: OBSERVED, hail: 0.00 IN] for Brunswick [NC] till 6:00 PM EDT * At 524 PM EDT, a confirmed waterspout was located just offshore near Seaside, or near Ocean Isle Beach, moving northeast at 15 mph.
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Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD, Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River, Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD, Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD, Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA, Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island to...

08/14/2025

Heat index values up to 107 expected for portions of south central and southwest Illinois and east central and southeast Missouri. From noon Friday to 8 PM CDT Monday.

Counties affected: Clinton, IL, Franklin, MO, Jefferson, MO, Madison, IL, Monroe, ILRandolph, IL St. Charles, MO, St. Clair, IL, St. Louis city, MO, St. Louis, MO, Ste. Genevieve, MO, Washington, IL

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