The National Hurricane Center continues to monitor Rafael as it weakens in the Gulf of Mexico. Swells from the storm will create life-threatening rip current conditions along the Gulf beaches.
Veterans Day carries a dangerous flood risk for the Eastern U.Ss as a cold front fueled by tropical moisture moves through the area. Another system will bring rain and mountain snow to the Pacific Northwest.
The Southern Taurids and the Northern Taurids are currently overlapping in the sky, and this weekend is prime viewing time, if you have clear skies. Early weekend viewing will likely be best in most of Florida, the Southern Plains and Desert Southwest. The best views Sunday night are likely to be across most of the Midwest, and the Central and Southern Plains. The Taurids aren’t known for their speed or number, but they can create amazing, sometimes colorful, fireballs. We asked an astronomer where to look.
Winter Storm Anya brought both trouble and excitement to the Four Corners region, blanketing Colorado and New Mexico in snow, and giving ski resorts the chance to open weeks ahead of schedule in some cases.