People across the mid-Atlantic states were told they were coming, but they probably did not expect so many spotted lanternflies to have descended on the region; they showed up on weather radar this week. See it for yourself and learn why these plant hoppers are dangerous.

NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center says La Niña is likely to form in the coming months and may persist through the winter.

Odds continue to increase for tropical development in the Atlantic mid-to-late week. Could this be future Gabrielle? Here’s the latest.

Many enjoyed fall temperatures for the last couple of weeks but summer temps are back with a punch this week. Temperatures in the 90s are possible for cities like Dallas, Jackson, Birmingham, Little Rock, Oklahoma City and Louisville. Much of the central and eastern parts of the country will experience temperatures running 5 to 15 degrees above average. Here’s the latest.

Two homes were destroyed in southeast Utah after a tornado touched down in the state on Saturday. Survey crews are still assessing the damage.