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A powerful storm that is currently situated over the Pacific Ocean will move onshore tomorrow and bring high winds, heavy rain, and significant snowfall (at higher elevations) to portions of the west coast. An associated cold front will begin to slam Washington, Oregon, and California with high winds and heavy precipitation tomorrow. High wind warnings are in […]
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Rain Falling in Drought-Stricken California
Pacific storms could bring up to seven inches of rain to the drought-stricken state of California this week. As of last week, 100% of the state was considered to be in at least a moderate drought, with 55% in an “exceptional drought” (Capital Weather Gang). The first system in the storm series brought heavy rain […]
Big Warm-Up Expected in Western U.S.
The well advertised Bering Sea storm has been making headlines all week for its current and expected impacts across North America. One of the biggest impacts from this storm will be its influence with the jet stream as the area of low pressure will help a large upper-level trough settle over much of the U.S. […]
California Mudslide: Storms Lead To Evacuations
Heavy rain hit Ventura County in California Friday, causing a mudslide and prompting the evacuation of 11 homes. The same area, about an hour north of Los Angeles, was hit by a wildfire in May of 2013 that scorched 24,ooo acres. The burn scar left by this wildfire has made the area particularly prone to […]
Odile Floods Southwest
Odile Floods Southwest: Hurricane Odile made landfall around Baha, California last week and quickly weakened. However, Odile still had major impacts on much of the Baha area and southwest U.S. Some areas saw more rain in a few days then they usually see in a year. Lots of flooding resulting in the heavy rainfall. #Tropical […]
King Fire Time Lapse is Incredible
The King Fire has been raging out of control to the east of Sacramento, California. Unfortunately, the cause of the fire is expected to be arson. However, this fire has quickly spread across the region due to bone-dry conditions across California, due to severe drought. Here’s an excerpt from the LA Times article regarding the […]
Surfing “The Wedge”
With Hurricane Marie churning in the Pacific, California surfers are getting out and enjoying the massive swells hitting “The Wedge”. Thousands of onlookers were said to have flooded Newport Beach to watch experienced surfers take on the 20-foot waves earlier today. ABC News’ Colleen Currey reported on the subject in a recent article. Here is […]
Hurricane Marie Affects the Eastern Pacific
As Hurricane Cristobal makes its way up the Atlantic, Hurricane Marie is beginning to weaken in the Eastern Pacific. After forming this past Thursday, Marie was upgraded to a Category 5 Hurricane on Sunday, as it possessed sustained winds of 160 mph. According to the National Hurricane Center, Marie is expected to weaken into a […]
6.0 Magnitude Earthquake Hits California
6.0 Magnitude Earthquake Hits California Shortly after 5am CDT this morning a 6.0 earthquake hit northern California, according to the US Geological Survey. The center of the quake occurred near Napa, CA, with several citizens receiving damage. Below is a map provided by the US Geological Survey that shows where the brunt of the earthquake’s impact […]
Fire Weather Danger Threatens West
A combination of very dry conditions and thunderstorm chances has prompted a threat for fire weather over much of the pacific northwest. Check out all of the red flag warnings currently in effect as of 2pm CST: The main cause for these fire weather concerns is the ongoing drought out west. Check out the current […]