CNN-weather/environment

By Aya Elamroussi, Robert Shackelford, Sara Tonks and Mary Gilbert, CNN (CNN) — An atmospheric river continues to unload a deluge of rainfall across Southern California Thursday, leaving roadways flooded and prompting evacuations ahead of the holiday weekend. The atmospheric river poured more than 4 inches of rain over parts of the region from late

By Mary Gilbert, CNN Meteorologist (CNN) — For those who need chilly weather and snow to get into the holiday spirit, the run-up to Christmas will be disappointing across much of the US. Millions will see unseasonably mild conditions through early next week, and for some Christmas Day will end up warmer than Halloween. This

By Allison Chinchar, CNN (CNN) — As millions gear up to travel for the upcoming holidays, heavy rain, snow, and gusty winds may delay Californians taking to the sky and roadways for the next few days. A flood watch is in place for over 20 million people across Southern California, including Los Angeles, as an

By Holly Yan, Elizabeth Wolfe, Dave Hennen and Celina Tebor, CNN (CNN) — A deadly storm that deluged much of the the Northeast has given way to frigid temperatures as tens of thousands of people grapple with no electricity in the cold. More than 140,000 Maine power customers – such as homes and businesses –

By Mary Gilbert, Elizabeth Wolfe and Robert Shackelford, CNN (CNN) — At least four people died across four states as a powerful storm battered parts of the East Coast over the weekend and stretched into the Northeast Monday, knocking out power, washing out roads and prompting one community’s evacuation. A 72-year-old woman died in South

By Nouran Salahieh, CNN (CNN) — A strengthening storm that hit Florida with heavy rains and powerful winds this weekend is roaring its way up the East Coast, threatening floods, dangerous surf, power outages and travel disruptions. More than 12 inches of rain fell near Georgetown, South Carolina on Sunday, according to the National Weather

CNN, WESH By Mary Gilbert and Taylor Ward, CNN (CNN) — A powerful storm started drenching Florida Saturday and is expected to strengthen as it tracks up the East Coast through the weekend, unleashing heavy rainfall, gusty winds and coastal hazards along the way. A blockbuster snowstorm is not expected, despite the time of year,

By Mary Gilbert and Abigail Holmes, CNN (CNN) — A storm headed for the Northeast is expected to be another rainy, blustery mess – leaving parts of the snow-starved region pining for any significant snow. Several major Northeast cities are enduring record-long waits for significant snowfall that has left them missing feet of snow over

By Mary Gilbert and Taylor Ward, CNN (CNN) — A powerful storm started drenching Florida Saturday and is expected to strengthen as it tracks up the East Coast through the weekend, unleashing heavy rainfall, gusty winds and coastal hazards along the way. A blockbuster snowstorm is not expected, despite the time of year, but this

By Mary Gilbert, CNN Meteorologist (CNN) — A potent storm will track from the Gulf of Mexico into Florida and move north up the East Coast this weekend, bringing with it the chance of flooding rainfall and gusty winds for much of the eastern United States. The storm’s exact track and strength as it moves

By Mary Gilbert, CNN Meteorologist (CNN) — As Christmas nears, daydreams grow of presents under decked-out trees, a mug full of hot cocoa and an idyllic white Christmas with snow-lined streets. But snowy dreams are being dashed across the US by this year’s temperature forecast. The new temperature outlook predicts above-average temperatures for almost the

By Elizabeth Wolfe and Sarah Dewberry, CNN (CNN) — Thousands of Tennesseans are displaced or facing prolonged power outages after a series of powerful tornadoes and storms tore through the state over the weekend, shredding hundreds of homes and killing at least six people, including a mother and her toddler. The destruction caused by storms

CNN By Elizabeth Wolfe and Sarah Dewberry, CNN (CNN) — Thousands of Tennesseans are displaced or facing prolonged power outages after a series of powerful tornadoes and storms tore through the state over the weekend, shredding hundreds of homes and killing at least six people, including a mother and her toddler. Destruction caused by storms

By Mary Gilbert, CNN Meteorologist (CNN) — A massive storm is delivering more severe thunderstorms, heavy rainfall and strong winds to portions of at least a dozen eastern US states Sunday – with snow still to come. The robust storm threatens to upend travel and knock out power through the start of the work week

By Nouran Salahieh, Andy Rose, Sarah Dewberry and Chris Boyette CNN (CNN) — Tennessee officials are assessing the damage after tornadoes and strong thunderstorms roared across the state Saturday, leaving at least six people dead, more than 50 injured, multiple buildings destroyed and power outages. At least three people died, including a child, after a

By Andy Rose, Sarah Dewberry and Elisa Raffa, CNN (CNN) — At least six people have died in Tennessee as tornadoes and strong thunderstorms moved across the state Saturday. Three people were confirmed dead in Madison, Tennessee, just north of Nashville, emergency management officials said. “We have teams assessing damage and looking for patients,” the