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Authorities have arrested a suspect in connection with the Old Trails Fire near Spokane, WA. The wildfire is one of three devastating blazes that have burned more than 8,000 acres, destroyed hundreds of structures, and forced roughly 65,000 evacuations. www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2026...

Man charged with arson as wildfires consume parts of Spokane, Washington

Police said Aaron F. Farinacci, 37, was found with matches and a lighter after being spotted near the start of the Old Trails Fire, one of three blazes that have spread to thousands of acres.

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A total solar eclipse is one of nature’s rarest alignments. The sun is 400× larger than the moon—but also 400× farther away, allowing two to align. On August 12, Greenland, Iceland and Spain get totality. Meteorologist @matthewcappucci.bsky.social explains why this eclipse is so special.

A Perfect Planetary Alignment Is Coming

It’s ONE WEEK until the total solar eclipse in Greenland, Iceland and Spain. A partial eclipse will occur across Europe. It’s a perfect planetary alignment — nature at its finest. Senior meteorologist...

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The Pacific Northwest is experiencing its worst wildfire season in 30 years. On August 2nd, the Old Trails Fire tore through Spokane, WA — burning over 8,000 acres & destroying 700 homes. @willcanowx.bsky.social analyzes how the fire may change based on the forecast. myradar.com/videos/6694

Historic Wildfire Strikes Spokane, WA

The Pacific Northwest is experiencing its worst wildfire season in 30 years. It culminated August 2nd, when the Old Trails Fire tore through northwest Spokane, WA — burning over 8,000 acres and destro...

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Northern Minnesota & the Dakotas already saw heavy rain this morning, but the day's not over. Daytime heating & a fast-moving shortwave cause more storms to fire tonight, tracking east through the Arrowhead & the High Plains. @willcanowx.bsky.social breaks it down. myradar.com/videos/6693

Upper-Midwest Storms Refire This Evening

Northern Minnesota, along with parts of the Dakotas, already saw a batch of heavy rain move through this morning. But the day’s not over. With the help of some daytime heating and a fast-moving shortw...

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Over 600 structures have been destroyed near Spokane County, Washington, as numerous wildfires burn just north and west of downtown Spokane. Thousands of people are currently under evacuation orders. All three wildfires are human-caused and are 0% contained at the time of this post.

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Weather has an AI problem. Not because AI can forecast storms—but because it’s increasingly being used to create misleading graphics, fake weather photos, and low-effort content. Senior meteorologist @matthewcappucci.bsky.social explains why that’s dangerous. https://myradar.com/videos/6692

Meteorologists Have an AI Problem

Artificial intelligence is a useful tool for scientific modeling — but some in the weather enterprise are misusing it. Its misuse could foster public distrust in meteorologists. Senior meteorologist Mat...

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The Wiregrass region of the Deep South will see summertime storms this afternoon that could produce strong, gusty winds. This is especially true in the evening as storms clump together and head towards Jacksonville. Meteorologist @willcanowx.bsky.social has the forecast. myradar.com/videos/6676

Gusty Winds with Storms Across the South

The Wiregrass region of the Deep South will see summertime storms this afternoon that could produce some strong, gusty winds. This is especially true in the evening as storms clump together and head t...

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On August 12, the sky will put on one of nature’s most breathtaking shows. As the Moon completely blocks the Sun, a total solar eclipse will race across Greenland, Iceland, and Spain. Senior meteorologist @matthewcappucci.bsky.social has your preview.

A TOTAL solar eclipse is coming August 12

On August 12, day will transform to night as the moon blocks the sun. A total solar eclipse will occur in Greenland, Iceland and Spain. Much of Europe will see a sunset partial eclipse. Senior meteoro...

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Dangerous and extreme heat will remain across portions of the central U.S. this week, persisting across the mid to lower Mississippi Valley, Gulf Coast, southern Plains and portions of Texas. A heat wave over the Southwest U.S. will intensify late this week and into the weekend. weather.gov

The southwest U.S. expects 100°F-weather this time of year, but temps will push 10°+ above average over the next 10 days. Overnight lows between 80-95° provide no relief. Just how hot will Death Valley get? Meteorologist @willcanowx.bsky.social breaks down the forecast. myradar.com/videos/6675

Desert Southwest Heat Dome Builds

While the southwest U.S. expects 100°F-weather this time of year, temperatures will push to 10+ degrees above average over the next ten days. Overnight lows between 80 and 95 degrees will provide litt...

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Scattered severe thunderstorms, including a couple transient supercells, are expected Tuesday in the Mid-Atlantic. There’s a low-end tornado risk. Locally significant flooding, meanwhile, is possible in the Northeast. @matthewcappucci.bsky.social has an update. myradar.com/videos/6674

East Coast Storms and Flooding

Scattered severe thunderstorms, including a couple transient supercells, are expected Tuesday in the Mid-Atlantic. There’s a low-end tornado risk. Locally significant flooding, meanwhile, is possible ...

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Spain’s Sierra Oeste Fire, near Madrid, has become the largest wildfire in the country’s history. Meanwhile, France’s Gironde Fire continues to burn just outside Bordeaux. Meteorologist @willcanowx.bsky.social has the latest on these fires and this week's intense heat wave.

Record-Setting Wildfires Burn Across Spain & France

In Spain, the Sierra Oeste Fire near Madrid has become the largest wildfire in the country’s history. In France, the Gironde Fire burns just a few kilometers away from the wine-capital of the world in...

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A busy severe weather day is ahead to start the week! 🟧 Enhanced Risk (3/5): Eastern WI, northern IL, much of IN. Widespread damaging winds, large hail, and a few tornadoes are possible. 🟨 Slight Risk (2/5): Parts of SD, NE, CO, and KS, where hail and 75+ mph wind gusts are possible.

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Tropical Storm Bertha is pushing water ashore along Alabama’s Gulf Coast, flooding roads on Dauphin Island as storm surge and persistent onshore winds drive water inland. MyRadar storm chaser @jordanhallwx.bsky.social reports from the field.

Tropical Storm Bertha Floods Dauphin Island, Alabama

Tropical Storm Bertha is pushing water ashore along Alabama’s Gulf Coast, leading to coastal and inland flooding on Dauphin Island. Roads have become inundated as storm surge and persistent onshore wi...

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Bertha is ugly, blobby, lopsided and… exposing itself. Despite its disheveled appearance, Tropical Storm Bertha is stumbling into Louisiana with heavy rain, gusty winds, and coastal flooding. Meteorologist @matthewcappucci.bsky.social has the latest.

Tropical Storm Bertha Update

Bertha is ugly, blobby, lopsided and… exposing itself. Bertha is stumbling into Louisiana. Hot and steamy for some. For others, a wet nuisance. Senior meteorologist Matthew Cappucci has an update.

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A Tornado Emergency is the most serious tornado alert the National Weather Service can issue. But are they being issued too often? In this editorial, @matthewcappucci.bsky.social examines the history of Tornado Emergencies, controversial cases, and why protecting these rare alerts matters.

Editorial: Are “Tornado Emergencies” Becoming Too Common?

There’s no alert more dire than a “tornado emergency.” It’s reserved for rare situations when especially intense or violent tornadoes are heading for population centers. But is it being issued too oft...

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The SPC has upgraded parts of the Ohio Valley, Lower Great Lakes, and Mid-Atlantic to an Enhanced Risk (3/5, orange) for Saturday. Widespread damaging winds are the primary concern, with a few tornadoes also possible. Meteorologist @mikelinden.bsky.social breaks down the forecast.

Severe Thunderstorms Expected Saturday

A widespread severe weather event is expected Saturday from the Ohio Valley into the Mid Atlantic and Northeast. The greatest threat will be damaging straight line winds, though a few tornadoes are al...

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One interesting note from the SPC’s Saturday outlook: Wildfire smoke remains a forecast uncertainty. New guidance suggests it should thin during the afternoon, allowing more sunshine, greater instability, and increasing confidence in severe storm development.

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The SPC has upgraded parts of the Ohio Valley, Lower Great Lakes, and Mid-Atlantic to an Enhanced Risk (3/5) for severe storms Saturday. Why? Confidence is increasing that storms will organize into damaging lines capable of producing widespread wind damage. A few tornadoes are also possible.

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More than 86 million people are at risk of severe weather on SATURDAY across parts of the Mid-Atlantic and eastern U.S. A Slight Risk (Level 2 out of 5, yellow) is in place. The primary threat will be widespread damaging wind gusts, with a few tornadoes possible from parts of PA into NY.

Wildfire smoke could become one of the biggest weather stories surrounding Sunday’s World Cup Final. Air quality is already Unhealthy (red) in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Think of it like spending hours downwind of a campfire. A storyline worth watching...

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