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Hurricane Erin won't make landfall in the U.S. but will bring high winds, high waves and storm surge.

Hurricane Erin is the first hurricane of the season but it won't directly impact the United States.

Written by Meteorologist Mary Wasson
Published 8/20/2025, 6:30:49 PM
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2025's Top 5 Most Remarkable Weather Events (So Far)

2025 has already had some wild weather, especially this spring and during severe weather season.

Written by Meteorologist Mary Wasson
Published 7/3/2025, 12:17:58 AM
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Devastating Supercells and Tornadoes Ravage the Great Plains to the East Coast Over the Weekend

Severe thunderstorms over the weekend produced 75 tornado reports from the Storm Prediction Center.

Written by Meteorologist Mary Wasson
Published 5/20/2025, 1:46:47 AM
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The World Meteorological Organization has retired four storms from the 2024 Hurricane Season

Destructive hurricanes Beryl, Helene, Milton and John have been retired and replaced with other names.

Written by Meteorologist Mary Wasson
Published 4/11/2025, 5:47:54 PM
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Heat Alerts Get New Names as the National Weather Service Streamlines Messaging During Heat Waves

NWS is renaming the heat alerts to enhance clarity in communication regarding extreme heat events

Written by Meteorologist Mary Wasson
Published 3/9/2025, 10:24:41 PM
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Welcome to Meteorological Spring! What will it hold?

La Nina is starting to weaken and the ENSO will continue to a more neutral phase by late spring.

Written by Meteorologist Mary Wasson
Published 2/27/2025, 12:48:11 PM
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New Winter Weather Alerts are Being Issued by the NWS

This winter you may have noticed some new winter weather alerts being issued. This is a new consolidation effort from the National Weather Service to streamline some winter weather products.

Written by Meteorologist Mary Wasson
Published 2/10/2025, 11:56:24 PM
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A Rare Arctic Blast and Record Breaking Snow Storm Moved Across the South Last Week

A record breaking winter storm moved across the Southern Plains and Southeast last week with frigid temperatures and a foot of snow.

Written by Meteorologist Mary Wasson
Published 1/27/2025, 7:00:35 AM
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Southern California Wildfire: What Sparked the Blaze and How You Can Help

Massive wildfires continue to burn in Southern California thanks to the Santa Ana winds.

Written by Meteorologist Mary Wasson and Megan Ironside
Published 1/9/2025, 4:07:21 PM
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