Thanksgiving week 2024 weather forecast
Multiple weather systems are forecast to drop rain and snow across the U.S. during the week of Thanksgiving. CBS News national weather correspondent Rob Marciano has more on what conditions to expect.
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Potential winter storms forecast across the U.S. on Thanksgiving week
Forecasters have warned of another round of winter weather that could complicate travel around the Thanksgiving holiday.
Stormy weather slams West Coast
Relentless rain was pummeling Northern California on Thursday, turning the normally sunny state into a soggy mess as the powerful storm front moved south after it earlier slammed the Pacific Northwest, knocking out power to hundreds of thousands of customers in Washington state. Rob Marciano has the latest.
Bomb cyclone in Northwest causes deaths, outages
A monster storm known as a bomb cyclone knocked out power to tens of thousands of customers in Washington state and Oregon and caused major damage across the region. The storm's powerful winds downed trees onto homes and roads and was responsible for at least two deaths. Carter Evans reports from outside Seattle.
A bomb cyclone and atmospheric river are developing in the Pacific
The Northwest is bracing for a strong storm system fueled by an atmospheric river and bomb cyclone. What do those terms mean?
Tropical Storm Sara forms in Caribbean
Tropical Storm Sara formed in the Caribbean on Thursday and is churning west. It is forecast to bring life-threatening flooding to portions of Central America this weekend.
Next tropical weather threat forming in the Caribbean
The last day of the 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season is Nov. 30, but as we near that finish line, the Caribbean apparently has other thoughts in mind.
Latest news on wildfires in U.S. coasts
The Jennings Creek wildfire continues to burn in New Jersey and has led to the death of a forest ranger volunteer, according to officials. This comes as the Mountain Fire destroys more homes in the West. CBS News' Tom Hanson reports from the East and CBS News Los Angeles' Tina Patel has more from California. Also, CBS News Bay Area meteorologist Jessica Burch breaks down the latest weather forecast.
Maps show drought and fire conditions in Northeast states
Parts of the East Coast are under drought conditions and red flag warnings, from Massachusetts to the northern edge of Virginia and West Virginia.
Hurricane Rafael forms in Caribbean as path heads toward Cuba
Rafael, the 18th named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season, became a hurricane on Tuesday evening as it approached the Cayman Islands.
Maps show NOAA's winter outlook
NOAA has released its seasonal outlook for the 2024-25 winter months, which predicts the U.S. will slowly transition into a La Niña pattern.
Hurricane Milton brings windy conditions to South Florida, flights canceled
Miami-Dade and Broward are under a wind advisory.
Top 10 deadliest hurricanes in U.S. history
The Great Galveston Hurricane is known as the deadliest weather disaster in United States history, killing at least 8,000 people, with some estimates as high as 12,000 people.
Florida conditions worsening
Weather conditions are beginning to deteriorate in Tampa Bay, Florida, hours before Hurricane Milton makes landfall as a Category 3 storm. Before the storm hits, officials are combatting the rapid spread of misinformation on the hurricane and disaster response. CBS News' Cristian Benavides and Rhona Tarrant have more.
Why Hurricane Milton's storm surge threat is growing
As Hurricane Milton intensified on its path toward Florida's Gulf Coast, the strength of the system increased the severity of the storm surge forecast.
Tracking Hurricane Milton's path
If Hurricane Milton stays on its current track, forecasters say it will be the worst storm to hit the Tampa, Florida, area in more than a century. Lonnie Quinn has new details on Milton's track and timing.
Images show Hurricane Helene's damage
Recovery efforts continue in parts of the South where Helene's massive rains led to coastal surges and inland flooding. CBS News' Manuel Bojorquez reports from Marion, North Carolina, and CBS News Bay Area meteorologist Jessica Burch has the latest look at new weather systems developing.
Maps show Helene's path as it batters Florida and Southeast
Maps show the areas impacted by storm surge, rainfall levels and more as Helene, once a major hurricane and now a tropical storm, moves inland from Florida's Gulf Coast over Georgia.
Tracking Helene's path after Florida landfall
Stephanie Abrams with The Weather Channel explains the threats posed by now Tropical Storm Helene as the large storm system passes through the Southeast, stretching from Georgia to Virginia.
Hurricane Helene prompts evacuations in Florida
Florida residents are evacuating and filling sandbags ahead of the arrival of Hurricane Helene, which is forecast to rapidly intensify.
Tropical Storm Helene gains strength
With Tropical Storm Helene forecasted to become a Category 3 Hurricane by Thursday, Florida is preparing for the storm's impact. Evacuations are underway, and Gov. Ron DeSantis has declared a state of emergency. Meteorologist Stephanie Abrams has more.
Tropical Storm Helene intensifies
Tropical Storm Helene is rapidly gaining strength as it moves through the Gulf of Mexico. Expected to make landfall Thursday as a Category 3 Hurricane, residents are preparing for its potentially dangerous impact.
Startup hopes balloons can address global warming
A Northern California startup has taken on a controversial mission whose goal is to tackle global warming by sending weather balloons into the stratosphere that burst and release sulfur dioxide. Anne Makovec explains.
Francine threatens flooding in South
Francine, now a post-tropical cyclone, is still a powerful storm. Millions are under a flash flood threat across the south in Tennessee, Alabama and Georgia. Outside New Orleans, some streets were still flooded on Thursday.
Francine makes landfall in Louisiana
Hurricane Francine made landfall Wednesday in Louisiana as a Category 2 storm, pummeling the southern part of the state with heavy rain and winds up to 100 miles per hour. After making landfall, now Tropical Storm Francine is moving north, leaving hundreds of thousands without power.
Trump says Hamas must disarm very soon or "there will be hell to pay"
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also announced President Trump will receive the Israel Prize for his work on peace negotiations.
Viral video prompts fraud probe at Minnesota day care centers
While many of the Minnesota day care centers in the video were cited and fined for safety violations, investigators previously found no evidence of fraud.
"Bomb cyclone" hits Midwest, takes aim at East Coast. Maps show forecast.
A powerful winter storm system moving across the northern United States could become a "bomb cyclone" over the Northeast region.
U.S. military conducts 30th strike on alleged drug boat, killing 2
The U.S. military has hit at least 30 alleged drug vessels in the region since early September, killing 107 people.
Homeland Security agents in Minneapolis investigating "rampant fraud"
Homeland Security agents are in Minneapolis on Monday "conducting a massive investigation on childcare and other rampant fraud," Secretary Kristi Noem said.
Trump says U.S. hit "big facility" linked to alleged drug boats
President Trump said the U.S. hit a "big facility" last week linked to alleged drug boat operations, as tensions ratchet up with Venezuela.
Transcript from closed hearing for Charlie Kirk murder suspect released
A Utah judge has ordered the release of a transcript from a closed-door hearing in October over whether the man charged with killing Charlie Kirk must be shackled during court proceedings.
National Guard deploying to New Orleans as city marks 1 year since terror attack
The Guard members will stay through Carnival season, when residents and tourists descend on the Big Easy to partake in costumed celebrations and massive parades before ending with Mardi Gras.
George Clooney, his wife and their twins granted French citizenship
France's government says that George Clooney, his wife Amal and their eight-year-old twins Ella and Alexander have been awarded French citizenship.