A storm will track north of the Great Lakes Friday with widespread rain showers across the Eastern U.S. along and ahead of its cold front. A Pacific storm will continue moving across the Northwest U.S. into Friday with additional low elevation rain, gusty winds, and mountain snow.

With temperatures expected to swing much colder over the weekend and early next week across much of US, including the potential for below-freezing temperatures in many locations, remember to prepare and protect the 4 P's: People, Pets, Pipes, and Plants. weather.gov/safety

Space weather is a two-sided coin: it creates beautiful auroras, but it can also jeopardize the technologies we rely on daily. See all the impacts of space weather at weather.gov/safety

A Pacific storm will move across the Northwest U.S. through Thursday with low elevation rainfall, gusty winds, and mountain snows. A storm crossing the Northeast U.S. will continue gusty to high winds, scattered rain showers and limited snow showers into Thursday. weather.gov

More like Novem-brrrrrr! The Fall's first pre-winter blast arrives this weekend and sends temperatures plummeting across the eastern U.S. into early next week, along with the season's first flakes for some in the Great Lakes through New England! weather.gov

Not only could the Northeast see damaging wind gusts from severe afternoon thunderstorms, widespread gusts of 50-60 mph are expected overnight and into Thursday behind the frontal passage this evening. High Wind Warnings and Watches are in effect. weather.gov

With a Supermoon, King Tides, and X-class solar flares, the skies above are having an active week. NWS's Space Weather Prediction Center monitors solar activity and provides advanced warning of any earth-directed impacts. www.swpc.noaa.gov

A strong atmospheric river will continue moderate to heavy rainfall with possible flooding, gusty to high winds, and mountain snow in the Northwest U.S. into Thursday. A storm system will cross the Northeast U.S. Wednesday into Thursday with gusty to high winds, rain and high elevation snow showers.

A few lightning flashes may accompany low-topped storms along the California and Oregon coasts early Wednesday morning, but organized severe storms are not expected today.

A strong atmospheric river moving into northern California later Tuesday will bring a threat for moderate to heavy rainfall and flooding, gusty to high winds, and mountain snows for parts of the Northwest U.S. Gusty winds and isolated rain and snow showers will continue in the Northeast U.S.

With the calendar flipping to November, colder temperatures and the first snowflakes of the season aren't too far away. It's never too early to starting planning for the winter season! ❄️ Be prepared by taking steps to winterize your home and have an emergency kit in your vehicle. weather.gov/safety

💨🍃 Strong fall weather systems commonly bring high winds to the U.S. If driving during windy conditions, slow down and keep two hands on the wheel, avoid large trucks and trailers, and watch for downed tree branches or other items in the road. weather.gov/safety/

A cold front will cross the Great Lakes and Northeast U.S. through Monday with gusty winds and areas of rain showers. A Pacific storm will move into the Northwest U.S. Monday with an initial round of gusty winds, low elevation rain showers, and high elevation snow showers. weather.gov

A friendly reminder that tonight we "fall back" one hour. While setting clocks that don't do it on their own, change your smoke detector & NOAA Weather Radio batteries too!

An atmospheric river event will continue to impact the northwest today and tomorrow with moderate to heavy rain, mountain snows, and gusty winds. Additional systems expected later Monday into midweek will mean a continued unsettled weather pattern there. Visit weather.gov for updates.

It will be a frightening chilly night across the Southeast tonight. Lows in the middle 30s will be possible across most of the East Coast as far south as northern Florida. Freeze Warnings and Frost Advisories are in effect across the South. Check weather.gov to see how cold it will be in your area.

An intense system nearing October low pressure records for New England will continue to move away from the region bringing some tricks for those on Halloween night. Strong winds will howl like a werewolf, with gusts up to 50mph possible. Be sure to check weather.gov for the latest forecast.

Temperature will be cool from the Plains eastward through the weekend, cold enough to induce lake effect precipitation. In contrast, areas from the Rockies to the West coast and increasingly across the High Plains will see mostly above average temperatures and dry weather over the next few days.

Happy Halloween. Much of the country will have good trick or treating weather this evening through tonight. The exceptions will be for areas of the Pacific Northwest, from the Upper Midwest into the Great Lakes, and across the northern and central Appalachians.

A strong storm system will produce widespread heavy rains from eastern and northern New York State into New England into early Friday followed by gusty winds in the Mid-Atlantic into the Northeast on Friday.

Coastal Flood Warnings and Advisories remain in effect today (Oct. 30) from Virginia to New York. Flood inundation of 1-3 feet over roads and some buildings is expected. ⚠️If you must travel, do not drive around barricades or through flooded roads. weather.gov

We still have some significant precipitation deficits for 2025 in many areas of the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic, with values over 10 inches below normal in a few locations. The good news is there will be an opportunity for rain through Halloween as a storm system moves through the region.

Dry and gusty winds over areas of moderate-to-extreme drought are leading to critical fire weather conditions across southern Texas today. Any wildfires that ignite will be capable of rapid growth and spread with winds gusting up to 50 mph. weather.gov

As of 11 AM ET, Hurricane Melissa has moved offshore of northeastern Cuba and is moving toward the Southeastern Bahamas with maximum sustained winds of 100 mph. Melissa will move through the SE Bahamas today and approach Bermuda tomorrow where a Hurricane Warning is now in effect. hurricanes.gov

Moderate-to-major coastal flooding is once again in the forecast along the East Coast for the second half of this week. Persistant onshore winds are expected to raise water levels and lead to coastal erosion as low pressure moves up the coast. water.noaa.gov

5pm EDT Update: Hurricane Melissa remains a very dangerous major hurricane with sustained winds of 145mph that will bring damaging winds, catastrophic flooding, and landslides to many portions of the Caribbean over the next couple of days. Visit hurricanes.gov for the latest.

#Melissa makes landfall in southwestern Jamaica near New Hope as a powerful category 5 hurricane. For the latest updates visit hurricanes.gov

As Halloween approaches, eyes are turning to the forecast weather for outdoor activities that evening. Chilly for much of the Northeast, south into Appalachia as well as in the northern Plains and inter-mountain west. Chances for precip in the northeast, Great Lakes and northwest. Visit weather.gov.

A 10am EDT update from the National Hurricane Center now puts Melissa's sustained winds at 185 mph. Full text: www.nhc.noaa.gov/text/refresh...?

A 9am EDT update from the National Hurricane Center puts Melissa's sustained winds at 180 mph and moving NNE at 7 mph towards Jamaica, where it is expected to make landfall within the next few hours. Visit hurricanes.gov for the latest.

5pm EDT Oct 27th Key Messages for Category 5 #Hurricane #Melissa: #Jamaica: Remain in your safe shelter & do not venture outside. Catastrophic, life-threatening flash flooding & numerous landslides through Tuesday as Melissa's core moves ashore. hurricanes.gov

The National Hurricane Center Director Dr. Michael Brennan will provide a LIVE update on Major Hurricane #Melissa around 11:15 AM EDT today October 27, 2025. Please join us on Facebook Live and the NHC YouTube Page at: youtube.com/user/NWSNHC Full details of the latest forecast at: hurricanes.gov

10/27 5am EDT: #Melissa has strengthened to a Category 5 hurricane with 160 mph winds and a 917 mb central pressure, confirmed by the Air Force Reserve Hurricane Hunters. Conditions in #Jamaica will rapidly deteriorate later today and tonight. See hurricanes.gov for the latest details.

26 October 5PM EDT: Major Hurricane #Melissa is forecast to bring Life-threatening and Catastrophic flash flooding and landslides in portions of Jamaica and southern Hispaniola through mid-week. For the latest information visit hurricanes.gov

Showers and thunderstorms pose a risk for a couple of tornadoes, occasional damaging gusts, and some scattered flash flooding along the central Gulf Coast. A Pacific storm system continues to bring gusty winds, lower elevation rain, and hazardous mountain snow to the northwestern U.S.

Multiple days of hurricane force winds and potentially catastrophic and life threatening flooding is expected for portions of the Caribbean beginning tonight. Head to hurricanes.gov for the latest.

Spending time outdoors this weekend? Be on the lookout for thunderstorms! Keep up with the latest NWS forecast before you head out. Know how to receive a thunderstorm warning if one is issued. Identify where the nearest shelter is located. If the skies turn threatening, seek shelter immediately.

5pm EDT Oct 24th Key Messages for #Melissa:

An atmospheric river followed by a Pacific storm will bring periods of gusty winds with low elevation heavy rain and high elevation snow to parts of the northwestern U.S through the weekend. Check weather.gov for the latest forecast.

A slight risk (level 2 of 5) of severe storms is in effect for areas of Texas this afternoon and evening. Large hail, severe gusts, and a couple of tornadoes are possible. A Severe Thunderstorm (or Tornado) WATCH means Be Prepared. A Severe Thunderstorm (or Tornado) WARNING means Take Action!

Moderate to heavy rainfall is expected across the Pacific Northwest and Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, Louisiana, and Arkansas from Today (Oct. 23) through Tuesday (Oct. 28). To help mitigate street flooding: 🍂Clear your gutters of leaves and debris weather.gov

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11am EDT 23 Oct Key Messages for #Melissa: Melissa expected to intensify into a Major #Hurricane & the risk of a prolonged multi-day period of damaging winds + inland & coastal flooding continues to increase for #Jamaica. Latest at hurricanes.gov

If you live in the West, you’re likely to see the words “atmospheric river” pop up in the forecast over the next several days. This is not a new term; in fact it was coined in 1994! But what is an atmospheric river, and what weather hazards can you expect? Meteorologist Haley Thiem explains.

Persistant dry and breezy weather is creating favorable conditions for wildfire growth and spread across areas east of the Appalachians this week.

Friday and into the weekend, 2 areas of heavy rain are likely to create at least isolated flash flooding issues. At atmospheric river will bring heavy rain and mountain snow to the Pacific NW, while a developing storm system brings a surge of moisture from the Gulf Coast to the Southern Plains.

A storm moving across southeastern Canada will bring widespread rain and isolated thunderstorms to the northeast U.S. today. Lake effect showers and thunderstorms are expected downwind of the Great Lakes through Friday. Find the latest at weather.gov

The Weather Prediction Center (WPC) has updated their Day 3-7 Hazards Outlook. See more at www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/threats/thre...

Chances for heavy rain will increase in the southern Plains and Mississippi Valley beginning on Thursday in KS/OK, pushing east into the weekend. Head to weather.gov as we approach late-week for the latest on what to expect.

🧵 Tropical storm #Melissa has formed, and is expected to bring heavy rainfall and the risk of significant flash flooding and the danger of landslides to portions of Haiti and the Dominican Republic through the weekend.