"Your safety matters" - Hiker in critical condition after trekking group rescued from Camelback Mountain in 100-degree heat Three hikers had to be airlifted off the Arizona mountain due to heat-related illness Advnture · Jun 10, 2025
Staff vacancies hit Texas weather offices as they brace for a busy hurricane season Houston’s National Weather Service office has lost its head meteorologist amid a federal requirement to cut 10% of NOAA’s staff. The Texas Tribune · Jun 9, 2025
Rapid snowmelt and Trump cuts compound wildfire fears in US west Region is experiencing an unusually warm spring, raising concerns of fierce wildfire season amid limited resources The Guardian - US · Jun 5, 2025
‘Flying blind’: Florida weatherman tells viewers Trump cuts will harm forecasts John Morales told viewers he may be unable to warn viewers of hurricane dangers due to weather agency cuts The Guardian - US · Jun 5, 2025
Extreme weather’s true damage cost is often a mystery – that’s a problem for understanding storm risk, but it can be fixed On Jan. 5, 2025, at about 2:35 in the afternoon, the first severe hailstorm of the season dropped quarter-size hail in Chatham, Mississippi. According to the federal storm events database, there were no injuries, but it caused $10,000 in property damage. The Conversation · Jun 4, 2025
695 Lives Lost: The Worst Tornado In Us History Marks 100 Years Explore the 1925 Tri-State Tornado, the deadliest twister in US history, that killed 695 people. One hundred years ago, entire towns were decimated on March 18. Bored Panda · Jun 4, 2025
National Weather Service, FEMA start hurricane season under a cloud - Roll Call The National Weather Service has lost 600 employees, or roughly 15 percent of its workforce in the past four months. Roll Call · Jun 2, 2025
Key US weather monitoring offices understaffed as hurricane season starts National Weather Service offices in hurricane-prone areas are reeling from job cuts and a hiring freeze imposed by Trump The Guardian - US · Jun 2, 2025
Winds push smoke from Canadian wildfires south into US and worsen air quality Air quality in some parts of the United States is worsening as smoke from dozens of wildfires in Canada travels south, pushed by winds high in the atmosphere The Independent UK · May 30, 2025
1 dead and several injured when storm rips through Kentucky community, authorities say Officials say harsh storms hit a remote area of central Kentucky, injuring seven and leaving one person dead The Independent UK · May 30, 2025
Residents In Two States Told Not To Drink Coffee Or Alcohol This Week, Why? As temperatures soar across the southwestern United States, health officials in Nevada and Arizona have issued advisories urging residents to avoid consuming coffee and alcohol during the ongoing heatwave. The National Weather Service (NWS) has reported that temperatures are expected to reach triple digits, posing significant health risks. The advisories… Grocery Coupon Guide · May 29, 2025
US faces another summer of extreme heat as fears rise over Trump cuts Brutal heat and drought expected to blanket country from Nevada to Florida as experts worry climate cuts will burn The Guardian - US · May 26, 2025
Chicago’s first dust storm in over 90 years was likely toxic and full of farm chemicals The historic event may have carried lead, pesticides and other metals The Independent UK · May 25, 2025
Rare May nor'easter brings rain and chance of snow to New England before Memorial Day An unusual May nor’easter is soaking New England and threatening to bring snow to higher elevations as the states prepared for the Memorial Day holiday weekend The Independent UK · May 22, 2025
The Independent UK · May 20, 2025 More tornadoes and fewer meteorologists make for a dangerous mix that's worrying US officials As tornadoes popped up from Kansas to Kentucky, a depleted National Weather Service was in scramble mode
We Got This Covered · May 19, 2025 ‘Lives lost for profit’: With Trump’s nod, Elon Musk single-handedly cursed Kentucky Trump's "victories" come at a great cost.
The Independent UK · May 19, 2025 Storms and tornadoes across central US kill dozens and damage homes Officials in Kansas and Texas are evaluating damage from overnight tornadoes just days after storms killed more than two dozen people in communities in Kentucky and Missouri
The Independent UK · May 19, 2025 More storms take aim at central US, where many are digging out from tornado damage More severe storms are expected to roll across the central U.S. this week following the weather-related deaths of more than two dozen people
The Independent UK · May 18, 2025 Cuts to National Weather Service tested Kentucky office staffing ahead of deadly tornadoes Deadly tornadoes ripped across Kentucky on Friday, killing at least 18 people
The Independent UK · May 18, 2025 At least 18 killed as severe weather lashes Kentucky, and 9 more die elsewhere Severe storms across parts of the U.S. Midwest and South have left at least 27 people dead
International Business Times · May 17, 2025 Tornadoes Kill More Than 20 In South-central US More than 20 people have died after severe storms swept through the US states of Missouri and Kentucky, laying waste to local communities and cutting off electricity to nearly 200,000 people, authorities said.
The Independent UK · May 17, 2025 Mass casualty event declared as Midwest tornadoes kill at least 27 More than two dozen people across Kentucky, Missouri and Virginia were killed as a result of deadly storms that ripped roofs off homes and downed power lines
The Independent UK · May 16, 2025 Severe thunderstorms down trees, knock out power to thousands across parts of Great Lakes region Storms accompanied by deep, booming thunder, lightning displays and powerful winds swept through parts of Wisconsin, Illinois, northern Indiana and Michigan overnight — leaving scores of trees down and thousands of homes without power
The Independent UK · May 16, 2025 Dozen tornadoes reported across multiple states with millions of people warned of more severe weather to come ‘Several strong tornadoes are expected, and a long-track high-end tornado will be possible,’ forecasters say
The Independent UK · May 14, 2025 Understaffed National Weather Service reportedly trying to fill 155 jobs before next month’s hurricane season Reports come as NOAA is pulling an essential tool to understand the impact of climate change in the U.S.