Friday afternoon weather forecast - Mar. 17, 2023
Find out what kind of weather we're expecting this weekend.
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Fox WeatherPotentially intense, widespread severe weather outbreak with tornadoes could impact 20 states late this week
March won't be going out like a lamb this year as a potential severe weather outbreak looms for the Plains, Midwest and South to close out the month, less than a week after a deadly tornado outbreak tore across Mississippi, Alabama and Georgia last Friday night and into the weekend.
- CBS-Sanfrancisco
Pacifica quake: Keith Knudsen from the USGS says quake had some unique characteristics
USGS researcher Keith Knudsen says Tuesday's quake had some unique characteristics
- LA Times
California's 'phantom lake' returns with a vengeance, unearthing a bitter history of water
The 'phantom' Tulare Lake returns
- Idaho Statesman
‘Here it comes, bro!’ Watch as massive avalanche ‘powder cloud’ engulfs Utah mountains
“Here it comes, bro!” the person recording says incredulously in the video.
- USA TODAY
Another powerful bomb cyclone storm on the way for California: Weather updates
A storm system that was evolving into a bomb cyclone will bring flooding rain, powerful winds and heavy snow to much of California this week.
- Quartz
Rising temperatures are pushing India towards the deadly "wet bulb" threshold
India is moving towards fatal climatic conditions. This year saw the country’s hottest February in 122 years, and it is only likely to get worse.
- Sacramento Bee
‘Felt that earthquake in my sleep.’ Cluster of quakes rattles Northern California awake
More than 2,100 people from as far away as Concord and Santa Cruz reported feeling the tremor.
- Naples Daily News
6 months after Hurricane Ian: Southwest Florida communities rebuild and repair
After six months of rebuilding, what does Southwest Florida still need to do to fully recover? Here's an update on what's happened and what's to come.
- USA TODAY
Trillions of gallons have soaked California. Is this the state's wettest winter ever?
The colossal amount of rain and snow that has fallen on California over the past few months equals more than 78 trillion gallons of water.
- AZCentral | The Arizona Republic
Flood warnings issued in Maricopa County for Salt River dam releases
The National Weather Service issued a flood warning alert on Sunday for parts of Maricopa County this week.
- Associated Press
Hawaii authorities say 33 swimmers were harassing dolphins
Hawaii authorities on Tuesday say they have referred 33 people to U.S. law enforcement after the group allegedly harassed a pod of wild dolphins in waters off the Big Island. It's against federal law to swim within 50 yards (45 meters) of spinner dolphins in Hawaii’s nearshore waters. The prohibition went into effect in 2021 amid concerns that so many tourists were swimming with dolphins that the nocturnal animals weren’t getting the rest they need during the day to be able to forage for food at night.
- Live Science
Mysterious aurora-like phenomenon 'STEVE' appears during strongest solar storm for more than half a decade
STEVE was spotted across the U.S. and in parts of the U.K. after the most powerful solar storm to hit Earth for six years smashed into our planet.
- Kansas City Star
Morel mushroom-hunting season begins in Missouri. Here’s what to know before you hunt
“Morels are treasured for their delicious flavor and the fun of the hunt, often a family tradition spanning generations.”
- AccuWeather
Mississippi tornado's violent path shown in jaw-dropping satellite images
An EF4 tornado tore through the western Mississippi town of Rolling Fork on Friday night, causing total destruction as it ripped through the small, tight-knit community. The outbreak of storms left 21 dead across Mississippi, and communities face a lengthy road to recovery. The images from the ground and drone footage taken in the tornado's aftermath have revealed startling damage as the twister laid waste to homes and businesses. Neighborhoods were flattened. A truck was tossed on top of a buil
- Homes & Gardens
See how different the late Queen's garden looks during a makeover by King Charles II
The monarch is renovating Sandringham gardens, the royal residence that he shares with Queen Consort Camilla – take a look at the progress so far
- Kansas City Star
Bald eagles that tragically lost egg now welcome new eaglet, Minnesota video shows
“This single chick will be one well cared-for eaglet.”
- Fortune
California’s weather is so wacky that a ski resort now plans to stay open through July 4th
Atmospheric rivers have dumped snow in the mountains.
- Fox Weather
Strong storm with heavy rain and winds working into Southern California
A strong storm dumped inches of rain and churned up gale-force winds on Northern California. That band ahead of a cold front is working its way into Southern California. Look for a brief calm before unsettled weather again moves in bringing a chance for thunderstorms and hail.
- WFTV
Breeze Airways adds new non-stop destination from Orlando International Airport
Breeze Airways announced Tuesday that it is adding a new non-stop destination from Orlando International Airport.
- Associated Press
India's warm weather plans can't take the heat, report says
With temperatures set to soar next month, Indian authorities need more resources and better preparation to deal with searing heat particularly for the most vulnerable communities around the country, a New Delhi-based think tank said. Analyzing 37 regional and federal heat action plans, the Centre for Policy Research found this week that the plans are not updated regularly, don’t have separate budgets in most cases, have no legal support to implement them and the most vulnerable populations in any given region are not identified in the plans. Heat plans started springing up around the nation after blistering heat waves surpassing 48 degrees Celsius (118 degrees Fahrenheit) in 2010 killed over 800 people in the northwestern city of Ahmedabad.