NOAA's primary satellite for tracking Atlantic storms and hurricanes went offline Wednesday afternoon, leaving forecasters with reduced real-time imagery and lightning data during peak hurricane season.
Even if you don’t get heavy rain at your location, anyone living along any river or in a basin needs to be aware: heavy rain upstream can still flood your area. The Tchefuncte River basin is particularly vulnerable tonight.
UFC Freedom 250 at the White House delayed one hour due to storms. Fights now start at 9 p.m. ET. NWS warns of 60 to 70 mph wind gusts, large hail and a 70% rain chance in D.C. tonight.
Colorado State University is forecasting a slightly below-average 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, but experts warn Louisiana residents not to let a quieter outlook lead to complacency.