New categories for severe thunderstorms
No two severe storms are the same, and the National Weather Service (NWS) released new threat levels for severe thunderstorms. The update will begin on...
New study shows how weather impacts the spread of COVID-19
A new study released in June 2021 by Yale University shows how weather impacts the spread of COVID-19. The findings show what time of year...
Watch out for buckles in pavement this summer
Winter’s freezing and thawing really does a number on our roads. Roads may hate winter, but extreme heat in the summer can become a problem...
Switching jets to biofuel to reduce climate-changing clouds
A new study by NASA shows that switching jets to biofuel could be a game-changer in the fight against climate change. It’s all about the...
Interactive radar tutorial
One of the most powerful tools you have when it comes tracking the weather is available in the Spectrum News app. The interactive radar can...
Hurricane Elsa racing through the eastern Caribbean
Elsa became a hurricane this morning and continues to race through the eastern Caribbean. Maximum sustained winds remain at 85 mph. What You Need To Know...
What you need to know about weather and fireworks
The Fourth of July is right around the corner, and many people are looking forward to those spectacular firework shows. However, everything from rain, wind...
Remnants of Danny dissipate in the Southeast U.S.
Tropical Storm Danny made landfall just north of Hilton Head, South Carolina on Monday evening, quickly weakening thereafter. It dissipated into a remnant low Tuesday...
Pacific Northwest roasts in hottest temperatures on record
A heat dome has enveloped the Pacific Northwest, trapping much of Washington and Oregon in oppressively hot and downright dangerous temperatures since the end of...
Severe weather alerts
Severe weather push alerts are now available in the Spectrum News app. What You Need To Know Alert options include lightning, precipitation alerts, watches, warnings...