Severe Potential for the Midwest Easter Sunday
Cold front developing in the center of the country Easter morning will spark thunderstorms during the afternoon. MORECAST looks into what you can expect in your neck of the woods.
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Isolated Tornadoes Threatening the Central Gulf Coast
Storms are intensifying along the Gulf Coast this afternoon with some isolated tornadoes a definite threat. Damaging winds will occur with severe storms over a larger area of the Mid-South. Isolated cases of large hail are also possible, along with some localized flash flooding. The severe storm risk will subside later tonight as the system moves east.
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As El Nino Weakens, California’s Drought Continues
The historic El Nino that has been impacting weather patterns around the world since mid-2015 appears to be in its final stages. Satellites and sensors are showing the unusually warm waters in the central and eastern Pacific Ocean that make up El Nino are cooling, and the majority of computer models suggest a return to neutral conditions by June.
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March 23: World Meteorological Day
March 23 is a special day for meteorologists: Since 1950, the founding year of the World Meteorological Organization, the World Meteorological Day is being celebrated on this date. The day itself as well as the year that follows always have a special “motto”. This year’s motto is “Hotter, drier, wetter – Face the Future”.
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