Pilots Refuse Storm Route, Reroute Flight 471
United crew declined a path through severe thunderstorms on its San Antonio to Washington Dulles flight, and air traffic control allowed an alternative route.
U.S. Forecasts News
This section covers weather forecasting in the United States — seasonal outlooks, storm predictions, long-range projections and the meteorological analysis behind them. Reporting takes in both near-term warnings and extended outlook coverage.
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November 7, 2026
Heavy Snow Risk Looms for Pacific Coast MountainsNOAA's updated hazards outlook map flags a moderate risk of heavy snow and rain in parts of California and Oregon on November 14 and 15, 2026.
November 7, 2026
Cold System to Bring Snow, Rain to EastA cold low-pressure system is forecast to bring snow and rain to parts of the Eastern U.S. late this week.
November 7, 2026
Cardinals Face Rain, Wind Risk at SeahawksForecasts show showers and gusty winds possible around kickoff for the Week 9 Sunday matchup in Seattle.
November 7, 2026
El Niño Raises Power Outage Risk Across U.S.Federal forecasters expect the climate pattern to keep strengthening through 2026, with the Southeast and Northwest facing the greatest disruption risk.
November 6, 2026
Thanksgiving Closures Set for Nov. 26Federal offices, banks and USPS branches will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 26, 2026, for the holiday.
November 5, 2026
NWS Launches Rapid Refresh Forecast SystemNOAA's new forecasting system extends lead times and replaces several aging regional models across North America.
November 5, 2026
Southern Plains Rainfall Eases Drought in OctoberOctober precipitation across the U.S. Southern Plains ran 150-400% of normal, easing drought by three to four categories.
November 5, 2026
NOAA Retires North American Mesoscale Forecast ModelThe 2005-era weather model has been replaced by the Rapid Refresh Forecast System as part of a broader NOAA modernization effort.
November 4, 2026
Heavy Rain to Soak Northeast Through Nov. 6Forecasters expect moderate to heavy rain across the Northeast, with flooding risks in low-lying and poorly drained areas.
November 3, 2026
Weather.pet Launches Pawcast Dog Weather AppThe app delivers forecasts based on ground-level temperatures to help protect dogs from heat and cold.
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Seasonal hurricane and winter storm forecasts, incoming system warnings and tracking updates, long-range temperature and precipitation outlooks, model comparisons and the meteorological analysis that frames what forecasts mean for specific regions are the recurring subjects in this coverage. New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Houston and Phoenix are among the metropolitan areas whose weather conditions most frequently anchor national forecast coverage, given both their population size and their exposure to distinct regional weather patterns. Hurricane season outlook releases generate some of the most concentrated single-day forecast coverage of the year, as the projections for storm frequency and intensity set expectations that drive preparation and policy coverage for months. Forecast accuracy and the improvement of prediction models have become a standing secondary subject as advances in meteorological computing have measurably changed the lead time and precision of warnings for high-impact weather events.