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Snow Squalls And Their Impacts On Unsuspecting Drivers
May 12, 2026, 12:00 pm EDT
Winter is just around the corner, and with it comes snow squalls. These are short but intense bands of heavy snow and gusty winds that can quickly cause conditions to deteriorate for motorists and pedestrians. Meteorologist Rob Shackelford breaks them down.
Snow In The May Outlook? Say It Ain't So!
May 12, 2026, 6:41 am EDT
The May outlook is officially here, and millions of people across the Midwest and Northeast are facing temperatures more typical of April than May. But will those April-esque temperatures bring a post-winter wonderland? Or will you be waiting for a snowflake that never comes? Meteorologist Sara Tonks takes a closer look.
Why Flash Floods Hit Harder in Mountainous And Hilly Areas
May 12, 2026, 5:55 am EDT
Flash foods can happen fast, and even faster in and around hilly or mountainous terrain. Watch to see the factors at play that make flash floods even more likely when heavy downpours occur in a steep landscape.
Snowfall Expected For Rockies and Colorado: Why Now?
May 7, 2026, 8:22 am EDT
While the West has endured a winter with below average snowfall, there is a brief and beneficial situation unfolding for parts of the Rockies. Isolated totals up to 30 inches are possible across the higher elevations. Meteorologist Rob Shackelford breaks down why this is happening and whether it's normal for this time of year.
April’s Tornadoes Have Been Unexpected, Here’s Why
May 6, 2026, 12:00 pm EDT
April has brought with it a pattern in the jet stream that has caused repeated rounds of severe weather for many of the same areas in the Central U.S. Meteorologist Rob Shackelford breaks down where tornadoes typically are seen in April, why they weren't where they were expected to be and when, if ever, this pattern will change.
Everything You Need To Know About Tornado Alley
May 4, 2026, 7:24 am EDT
Tornado Alley has long centered on Texas, Oklahoma and Kansas, but the nation’s tornado hotspot may be shifting toward the Deep South, raising concerns about increasing tornado outbreaks from Mississippi to Alabama along the Gulf Coast. Driven by a volatile mix of Arctic cold fronts, Gulf moisture and even the Rocky Mountains, the United States remains the tornado capital of the world.
Why Spring Starts On March 1, According To Meteorologists
May 1, 2026, 12:00 pm EDT
As we flip the calendar to the first of March, meteorologists in the Northern Hemisphere are welcoming spring with open arms. But not everyone north of the equator celebrates the beginning of spring on this date. Astronomical spring comes much later in March on what is known as the spring equinox. Meteorologist Caitlin Kaiser breaks down the differences between the two and why meteorologists follow a different seasonal calendar.
Cantore Explains Why Ice Storms Are So Dangerous
May 1, 2026, 12:00 pm EDT
Go into a virtual reality with The Weather Channel’s Jim Cantore as he explains the many dangers of an ice storm. Warm air feeding into Winter Storm Fern could lead to damaging ice this weekend.
Why Winter Static Shocks Happen And How Do You Stop It?
May 1, 2026, 12:00 pm EDT
Ever wonder why you get shocked so much when you touch anything in the winter? Meteorologist Rob Shackelford breaks down why.
Wind Chill: What Is It And Why Is It Dangerous?
April 30, 2026, 12:00 pm EDT
During the winter, you’ll often hear meteorologists use the term “wind chill.” But what exactly does that mean? Meteorologist Caitlin Kaiser breaks down the difference between air temperature and wind chill as well as what dangers it can pose to you.

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