Dave Holder

Aurora

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Record Heat With Big Cool Downs in the Central U.S.

1 month ago | weathernationtv.com | Dave Holder

8 Mar 2025 8:05 PMAs we look at our southern neighbors bearing the brunt of intense heat, the upper-level ridging responsible will build further north into Texas over the coming days. Cities along the Rio Grande will especially feel the heat, as temperatures soar well into the 90s for Laredo and McAllen. These temperatures will have the chance to break records through Saturday.
Back to Summer-Like Temperatures Across the Southwest

2 months ago | weathernationtv.com | Dave Holder

After watching widespread record lows this week across the central states, record-breaking warmth is forecasted to return to the Southwest by the end of the upcoming weekend. An upper-level ridge will build over the next few days, warming temperatures and keeping most precipitation away. Southern Arizona will feel temperatures well into the 80s, including Phoenix and Tucson.
Snow for New Mexico and Colorado Through Thursday

2 months ago | weathernationtv.com | Dave Holder

After providing southern California with much-needed rainfall, the upper level-cutoff low will slowly move east over the next few days. As this happens, increasing available moisture will lead to widespread rain and snow across the Four Corners, particularly across northern New Mexico and southern Colorado. Winter Weather Advisories continue across northwest Arizona for lingering snow, and further winter alerts have been posted for areas farther east.
A Very Mild Alaska Prepares for Further Rain and Snow

2 months ago | weathernationtv.com | Dave Holder

While the Lower 48 has felt the impacts of repeated intrusions of arctic air, the state of Alaska has been very mild with numerous record-breaking warmth over the recent weeks. On Friday, widespread record highs were noted, including the city of Utqiagvik on the shores of the Arctic Ocean rising above freezing for the first time on record for the day (see above). The pattern of late has been dictated by a strong upper-level ridge over the North Pacific.
Fire Conditions Increasing in Southern California To Start the Week

Dec 7, 2024 | weathernationtv.com | Dave Holder

The infamous Santa Ana winds are forecasted to make an appearance across southern California as we head into the upcoming week, and Red Flag Warnings have been issued for Monday and Tuesday (see above). As our weather pattern changes across the western states, a drying, warming wind will set up. This is a downsloping wind, coming from the high deserts down onto the coast. As it does so it dries and warms, and in this case, we'll see relative humidities well below 10% during the afternoon.
Active Weather Returns to the Northwest This Weekend

Dec 7, 2024 | weathernationtv.com | Dave Holder

While dry weather and foggy conditions have been the talk of the Northwest over the past few days, a potent storm system will be tracking across the area bringing heavy rain and mountain snow just in time for the weekend!As low pressure moves into the Northwest, it will pull up deeper moisture from lower latitudes. This atmospheric river is now forecasted to reach strong levels in spots across the western Washington Coast.
Severe Thunderstorm Risk Across Texas Beginning Sunday

Nov 15, 2024 | weathernationtv.com | Dave Holder

As we head into the weekend, a strong upper-level trough will swing into the central US. As this occurs, a surface low will begin to pull in moisture from the south, increasing instability. Strong upper-level winds will combine with instability to increase severe weather potential across Texas on Sunday and through Monday morning. Storm initiation will occur by Sunday afternoon as a cold front moves east. Storms will likely remain strong with an isolated severe potential overnight.
Dangerous Fire Conditions Return to the Northeast Tuesday

Nov 11, 2024 | weathernationtv.com | Dave Holder

Even after some rainfall in the last few days, vegetation remains very dry, with drought conditions continuing to build in. Unfortunately, fires continue to burn across portions of the area, including the Jennings Creek Fire. Here, roughly 3000 acres have burned (see above). On Tuesday, winds will become gusty throughout much of the day across much of the area.
Non-Profit Mercy Chefs Feeding Those Affected by Francine

Sep 15, 2024 | weathernationtv.com | Dave Holder

Hurricane Francine brought power outages and destruction to parts of southern Louisiana on September 11th, 2024, leaving many without the ability to make meals for themselves. That’s where Mercy Chefs, a non-profit aimed at providing hot meals to disaster-impacted areas, comes in. The organization has already served more than 15,000 hot, chef-prepared meals to those impacted by Francine in Houma, LA this week, and continues to provide more, said a spokesperson for the agency Amy Avery.
Cooler Air Arrives Across the East to End the Week

Aug 19, 2024 | weathernationtv.com | Dave Holder

While intense heat builds across the central states, the opposite end of the spectrum is occurring across the East. As an upper-level trough digs further to the south, cooler, and maybe more importantly, drier air arrives with it. By Wednesday morning, we could feel dewpoints drop into the 40s across portions of the South, especially across Tennessee and North Carolina. With less humidity in the air, temperatures will drop overnight.