Kentucky flooding and cold weather death toll rises to 22; FEMA to tour damage
The death toll from widespread flooding and extreme weather that battered Kentucky earlier this month has increased to 22, officials announced Monday. "This has been a painful, difficult disaster," Beshear said Monday. "There aren't many natural disasters where we lose 22 people. After the widespread flooding in 2022 and the tornadoes in 2021, this is one of the most deadly disasters certainly since I've been governor."
Welcome Weekend Warmup; How Long Will It Last?
Enjoying the warmer weather this weekend? A nationwide warmup will push temperatures above average through early week, making it the perfect time to get outside. But don’t get too comfortable—the chill returns later in the week as winter refuses to back down. Get the full breakdown of this temperature roller coaster here.
California governor asks Congress for nearly $40 billion for Los Angeles wildfire relief
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has asked Congress to approve nearly $40 billion in aid to help the Los Angeles area recover from January’s devastating wildfires, which he said could become the costliest natural disaster in U.S. history. Newsom sent a letter Friday asking for support from lawmakers including House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) and Rep. Tom Cole (R-Okla.), the House Appropriations Committee chair.
Taste of spring invades US to close out February with wild temperature swings for millions
The welcome temperature change began in the West, where arctic air has been replaced by milder air streaming in from the North Pacific Ocean. Above-average temperatures have also developed across the central U.S., with many locations west of the Mississippi River warming to 10-20 degrees higher than average.
Heavy snow leads to collapse of 26 buildings in New York county
Feet of snow across parts of central New York caused more than two dozen homes and businesses to collapse under its weight, according to Oswego County officials. A lake-effect snowstorm started on Feb. 14 and did not let up until Feb. 19, piling feet of snow on roofs. According to the National Weather Service's Buffalo office, the highest weekly totals included 79.1 inches in Palermo and 55.8 inches in Minetto. On Feb. 19, the city of Oswego had 20 inches of snow on the ground, the highest snow depth so far in February, according to the NWS.
Snowmobile rider killed in Colorado avalanche as reports of deadly avalanches continue to rise in West
Officials say a snowmobile rider was caught, buried and killed in an avalanche west of Denver on Saturday. According to the Colorado Avalanche Information Center (CAIC), the avalanche occurred on Mines Peak, east of Berthoud Pass, in an area known locally as The Fingers or High Trail Cliffs.
Drought Will Worsen From Plains To Florida, NOAA Predicts
NOAA has released their seasonal drought outlook and is expecting a substantial drought expansion in parts of the Southern Plains. Increasing drought is expected for states like Oklahoma, Kansas, Texas, New Mexico, Colorado, Utah, Nevada, Georgia & Florida. Here is what is expected.
Gulf Coast low soaks Louisiana to Florida with heavy rain, thunderstorms
t was a wet and miserable end to the weekend for millions of people living along the Gulf Coast. An area of low pressure brought widespread rain and even some thunderstorms, which will continue into the start of the upcoming workweek. Light rain began to impact communities in Texas and Louisiana earlier in the weekend, but on Sunday, the bulk of the precipitation moved into southern Louisiana and Mississippi. Even portions of southern Alabama and communities in the western Florida Panhandle saw rain on Sunday.
‘No legitimate rationale’: Lawmakers raise concerns over what NASA won’t say about DOGE
Some House Democratic lawmakers are raising “deep alarm” over Department of Government Efficiency’s interactions with NASA and potential conflicts of interest in a new letter released Friday. “The lack of transparency surrounding DOGE’s presence and activities within NASA is ominous and unacceptable,” reads the letter, which is signed by three Democrats in leadership positions within the House Science, Space and Technology Committee and dated February 21.
Rain And Storms, Some Severe, For Southern Plains
The threat of severe weather for the Southern Plains continues this week as a cold front pushes through the region bringing stormy skies and heavy rain. Here’s what to expect.