On Father's Day a surge of moisture and strong surface heating will create favorable conditions for severe storms, particularly across the northeast corner of the state. Storms may bring large hail, damaging wind gusts,

In the Eastern Pacific, where hurricane season began on May 15 and where storms typically form before they do in the Atlantic, has been off to a busy start. Four storms have already formed off the west coast of North America: Alvin, Barbara, Cosme and Dalila. Both seasons run through Nov. 30.

I traveled 23,000 miles in 52 days across the American Heartland. It’s a special place that can be overlooked.

If you live in a flood-prone area in Virginia, West Virginia and Maryland, experts are recommending you prepare now for flash flooding.

Gardeners should pay attention to the risks of Brown Patch disease in humid, rainy summers and remember to protect tender plants when cold snaps are predicted. Staying prepared with weather-smart tools and plant choices will help your Kansas City garden thrive through the shifting seasons.

Isolated severe storms will be possible through tonight in northeast Alabama, according to forecasters. The strongest storms could have wind gusts high enough to take down trees and power lines. Storms in the rest of the state could have gusty winds as well.

Monitoring a low chance for storms during the daytime hours this weekend: Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning with the majority of the rain Saturday night. You don’t need to cancel outdoor plans at this time, just stay weather aware and be checking the interactive radar on the WIBW Weather app.

There is a significant chance of rain across the Washington, D.C., area on Saturday, the National Weather Service said, and thunderstorms late in the afternoon or evening could coincide with events near the National Mall to mark the U.S. Army’s 250th birthday.