A severe weather threat is setting up for this weekend in portions of the South, with the potential for damaging winds and large hail, although an isolated tornado threat cannot be ruled out.
It may be spring on the calendar, but winter isn’t letting go just yet in the Midwest and Northeast. These areas could see snow and gusty winds, while a wintry mix may cause slick travel across the Great Lakes and interior Northeast through early Monday. Winds up to 40 mph could lead to travel disruptions in major metro areas including New York and Chicago.
An iceberg broke off of the Antarctic ice sheet, and as scientists studied the deep ocean where the ice once was, they found ecosystems teeming with sea spiders, corals, ice fish and possibly dozens of new species. The discovery could provide new information about how deep-sea life changes as the planet warms.
If you love the sunshiney days of summer, there’s one city that beats out all the others as the sunniest. This U.S. city will keep giving you hours of sunshine way beyond summer. Watch this video to learn why the World Meteorological Organization picked it for the number one spot.
Two tornadoes struck the same location in Mississippi on March 15. Not only did they hit the same place, they struck within 41 minutes of each other. The National Weather Service out of Jackson, Mississippi, noted that the first tornado was an EF-4 that originated out of Kentwood, Louisiana. The second twister originated north of Bassfield, Mississippi, and crossed the first tornado’s path.