Preferred Reports

Preferred Reports performs nationwide inspections and loss control surveys for all lines of coverage.

[U.S. Secret Service @SecretService]

Happy 251st birthday to the U.S. Army! The courage and sacrifice of generations of Soldiers have kept our Nation free and safe, thank you for all you have done for us.

#HOOAH #HappyBirthday #ArmyBirthday

[AccuWeather @accuweather]

8 people were rescued after being stranded for hours, nearly 100 feet in the air, on a broken roller coaster in Galveston, Texas, on Thursday.

[WPLG Local 10 News @WPLGLocal10]

JUNKYARD FIRE - First responders in Miami-Dade County rushed to a large fire on Monday afternoon. https://t.co/TomdiAjvf5

[Miami-Dade Fire Rescue @MiamiDadeFire]

On May 25, 2026, at approximately 5:07 p.m., more than 80 Miami-Dade Fire Rescue units responded to reports of multiple vehicles on fire near the 13100 block of Cairo Lane.

#MDFR firefighters arrived and found heavy flames and smoke coming from multiple vehicles on fire at a junkyard, which has since extended into three nearby businesses.

Firefighters are actively working to extinguish the fire, establish additional water supplies, and prevent fire extension while addressing hot spots in the area. Windy conditions have created additional challenges for crews as they work to contain the fire and prevent further spread.

There are no reported injuries at this time, and the cause of the fire remains under investigation.

Smoky conditions may affect nearby areas as firefighting operations continue. As a precaution, those nearby should remain indoors, if possible, with windows and doors closed, and set air conditioning systems to recirculate.

We ask the public to avoid the area so first responders can work safely.

If you must drive near the area, intermittent road closures are possible. Please remain alert and follow all traffic directions.

[Kaare Johnson @KaareJohnson]

Mardi Gras 2026. Lafitte’s blacksmith shop. One of the oldest bars in the United States. Legendary bourbon street. And this is the quiet side of the street. 

[James Spann @spann]

Here is a look at the rain that will move across Alabama after midnight tonight and during the day tomorrow (3km NAM model). Thankfully the air will be stable and severe storms are generally not expected.

We will need to watch storms along the Gulf Coast, where a small amount of instability will be available, but even there lapse rates will be poor and the threat is low.

Rain amounts of 1/2 to 1 inch are expected for most places.

[Ryan Scholl |-/ @WxScholl]

Wow we are so locked in

[Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency @CISAgov]

Scams & phishing attempts are common following severe weather & natural disasters. Keep yourself & your data safe by being extra cautious handling emails, texts, or social media messages with storm-related subject lines or hyperlinks. 🔗 https://t.co/mhWb5lE7ZE

[Fox News @FoxNews]

BREAKING: An investigation is underway after a suspected gunman shoots multiple people and sets a church on fire in Grand Blanc, Michigan.

[Matthew Cappucci @MatthewCappucci]

MAJOR METEOR SHOWER Tuesday, August 12-Wednesday, August 13!

Up to 50+ meteors will be visible each hour under clear, dark skies! You won't need telescopes, binoculars or any special viewing equipment. Weather permitting, everybody should be able to enjoy the show. The display favors folks in the Northern Hemisphere – meaning North America, Europe, Asia and northern Africa will have the best viewing.

There's also no specific part of the sky you should look at. As soon as the skies get fully dark and the stars emerge, you'll have a good shot of seeing a handful of shooting stars! This year's waning gibbous moon will outshine some of the fainter meteors, but it doesn't rise until around 10 p.m. local time. That means your best viewing will fall between 9:30 and 11:00 p.m. before the moon is too high in the sky.

Meteors are the same things as shooting stars. They're just small space rocks that burn up in the atmosphere. How small? Only about the size of a grain of puffed rice. But they're moving at 37 miles per second! That means they encounter extreme friction as soon as they enter Earth's outer atmosphere. That energy is transformed into heat, and the meteors burn up. Perseids burn shades of red/pink, orange, yellow, turquoise and a delicate violet. And you may even see a shimmering trail linger for a few seconds too!

Why do we get the Perseids? It's because Earth is encountering a pocket of space pebbles in its annual orbit. We plow through that clump of space debris at the same point in our orbit every year (mid-August). Imagine you had a swarm of bugs that was always in the same spot in your neighborhood. Every time you drove down the street, you'd get a bunch of smears on your windshield. Same thing here! Except instead of smears, we get streaks of light.

Where do these space pebbles come from? They were left behind by the passage of Comet Swift-Tuttle, which last zipped by the sun in 1992. (It will return in 2125.) The comet is about 16 miles wide.

The best part? FIREBALLS! The Perseids are the most prolific meteor shower for extremely bright meteors called "fireballs." A fireball is brighter than Venus. Fireballs are caused by larger pieces of debris about the size of golf balls. They might penetrate a little deeper into the atmosphere and burn a bit brighter.

Tag your friends if you're planning to watch the show! And send me your photos after if you get any good ones!

[Weather Track US @weathertrackus]

Very significant dip with another wave arriving at the Nawiliwili, Hawaii station. Dangerous tsunami in progress.

[NWS Storm Prediction Center @NWSSPC]

12:41am CDT #SPC Day1 Outlook Marginal Risk: over parts of the Northeast, the northern to central High Plains, and lower Mid Mississippi Valley to Midwest area https://t.co/TgJgC6cj9Y

[Ryan Hall, Y’all @ryanhallyall]

TSUNAMI WARNING now issued for parts of Northern California (Del Norte & Humboldt Coasts) following the M8.8 megaquake off Kamchatka.

🌊 Estimated wave arrival: 11:50 PM PDT in Crescent City

Significant inundation is possible.
Move inland now. This is a confirmed threat.

[WeatherNation @WeatherNation]

NEW VIDEO:🔊🔊 Tsunami warning sirens have been going off in Hawaii as alerts remain active for the state.

Over 10.7 million people are under tsunami alerts within the U.S. #tsunami #earthquake #HIwx

[Charles Peek @CharlesPeekWX]

🌪️ Stay Safe, Stay Informed! 🌪️

After a series of deadly and damaging tornadoes, we’re bracing for another challenging couple of days. Today and tomorrow, all threats are in play, including strong tornadoes. The TorCon is already at a 7, so remember: if there’s a number, there’s a risk. Make sure you have multiple ways to receive warnings and stay tuned to @weatherchannel for the latest updates. Stay safe, everyone! 🌧️📱

[NWS Norman @NWSNorman]

While you may have yet to see a thunderstorm or severe weather during the past days of risk, now is NOT the time to let your guard down.

Potential exists for widespread severe weather today, with a risk for very large hail/damaging winds/tornadoes. Stay alert!

#okwx #texomawx

[The Daily Advertiser @theadvertiser]

Savoie's Sausage honors 70 years of Cajun tradition, teamwork https://t.co/su6B4p5tTW

[Weather Track US @weathertrackus]

Proximity RAP sounding on the long-tracked Plevna, KS tornado, and it's no surprise as to why it was likely violent for such a long time.

Extreme shear likely drilled through the stable surface layer, with between 600-700 Effective SRH.
Absolute monster environment, but thankfully, it looks like this cell is beginning to outpace it and should dissipate in the near term.

[Tanner Charles 🌪 @TannerChasing]

Large wedge near Langdon, KS #kswx

[Aaron Jayjack @aaronjayjack]

Homes destroyed on outskirts of Plevna, KS from strong tornado