Wildfire smoke impact are possible tonight and Saturday with a potential for decreased air quality across portions of southwest Oregon. Monitor air quality at https://t.co/TKH09kDZ0O and for those sensitive to smoke, avoid going outdoors. #orwx
Severe Thunderstorm Warning continues for Saint Francis SD, Parmelee SD and Spring Creek SD until 4:15 AM CDT. This destructive storm will contain wind gusts to 80 MPH and large apple sized hail!
Pretty rare earthquake activity tonight on Earth.
Both of these things happening within 2 hours of each other:
1 in 1,000 to 1,200 years
• A “doublet” earthquake in Venezuela (two quakes of similar magnitude in the exact same spot)
• A totally separate 6.9+ quake somewhere else (Japan)
The second heat wave of the year is underway for the Southwest through Tuesday with some locations reaching temperatures that have not been reached since last summer, with Phoenix near 110 and Las Vegas reaching 100 for the first time this year https://t.co/TEMtYzWo8y
Death Valley is forecast to hit 117°F (47.2°C) on Monday, according to the National Weather Service, which would be the earliest 117°F reading on record in Death Valley.
Ridiculous spring heat.
It was officially a record-breaking day! Many metro area records fell with the afternoon heat pushing temperatures into the low 90s.
Portland has now seen its second earliest 90-degree day on record. April 30, 1998 remains in the earliest spot.
Cooler temps coming tomorrow!
3 tornadoes have been confirmed in Fresno and Merced County, California from severe weather yesterday evening. One tornado was rated EF-0, the other two tornadoes were rated EF-1. This marks the largest tornado outbreak in California since February 2nd, 2019. #CAwx
We’re hearing the next few days could be very active weather-wise 🌪️
To everyone out storm chasing, travel safely, trust your instincts, and swing by if you need a break on the road. ❤️ #LovesWx
Several days of beautiful Spring and even early Summer-like warmth are coming to the PNW through Tuesday with widespread 70s away from the water and 80s in parts of Eastern Washington! Most of the sun will be filtered through high clouds, but it will still be very nice.
Huge svr wx outbreak today in the Midwest. Many tor warnings w/several observed. Have several warning methods and be close to a shelter! #kswx#iawx#mowx#inwx#wiwx
A severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado has been identified on radar near Vina, CA. The Tornado Warning is in effect until 230 PM PDT. #CAwx