Weather Headlines – BAM Weather

The cause of Central Texas flooding and how we can respond for the future.

10

Jul

The cause of Central Texas flooding and how we can respond for the future.

On the morning of July 4th, 2025, as citizens across the United States woke up for a day of celebration, residents in Central Texas woke up to a nightmare. This Independence Day will be remembered not for the celebration of America’s freedom and history, but the catastrophic flooding from the…

Four separate lightning incidents in a matter of days: a wake-up call for safety awareness.

25

Jun

By Bret Walts

Four separate lightning incidents in a matter of days: a wake-up call for safety awareness.

In the past week, lightning strikes across the U.S. have injured dozens and claimed at least one life in four separate incidents, underscoring the urgent need for better lightning safety awareness and measures. Recent Incidents Highlight the Danger include: Marco Island Beach Resort, Florida: Four women were injured when lightning…

The best way to monitor heat stress during the upcoming Midwest & Northeast US heatwave.

20

Jun

By Bret Walts

The best way to monitor heat stress during the upcoming Midwest & Northeast US heatwave.

Extreme heat will arrive this weekend through early-mid next week bringing widespread upper-90s and heat indices well into the lower 100s. With many outdoor and summer sporting evenings ongoing, heat related illness will be a major concern in the coming days. While severe weather tends to get the most attention…

The St. Louis tornado siren and warning failure is unacceptable. It’s time for a change.

23

May

By Bret Walts

The St. Louis tornado siren and warning failure is unacceptable. It’s time for a change.

On May 16th, tragedy struck the city of St. Louis as a strong, EF-3 tornado pushed through the area. By John Kemper Watching the tornado form in real time amid live coverage and custom alerting from the BAMWX team was harrowing to watch unfold across such a highly populated area.…

Pattern drivers of Spring of 2025 resemble active severe weather seasons.

27

Feb

By Bret Walts

Pattern drivers of Spring of 2025 resemble active severe weather seasons.

https://youtu.be/LUKwISrMu4I?si=sBUYz_sYvDyt_fHK The 2025 severe weather season will ramp up in the first week of March and key pattern drivers indicate that not only will mid-late March be active - but the spring season as a whole will be very active with top analogs among the most active tornado seasons on…

14

Feb

By Bret Walts

Drought threats loom in the Plains.

Below normal winter snow combined with persisting La Niña conditions could enhance drought risks for the Plains into the growing season. By Bret Walts Abnormally dry conditions from late Summer through Fall caused soil moisture to drop substantially for areas across the North Central US into the Midwest and many…

Record-breaking Gulf Coast Snow Headlines January. Volatile February ahead.

30

Jan

By Bret Walts

Record-breaking Gulf Coast Snow Headlines January. Volatile February ahead.

January 2025 will be remembered as the year that turned the sandy beaches on the Gulf Coast to bright white. By Bret Walts While the month kicked off with heavy snow, ice, major power outages and arctic cold across the lower Ohio Valley, the highlight of January 2025 will undoubtedly…

January Heating Demand Highest in More than a Decade

15

Jan

By Bret Walts

January Heating Demand Highest in More than a Decade

January Heating Demand Highest in More than a Decade By Bret Walts Heaters across the United States will be stressed over the next two weeks as another visit from the tropospheric polar vortex brings the coldest air of the season to much of the Central and Eastern US. While the…

Rare Severe Weather Outbreak in the South Highlights that Severe Storms can Strike Year-Round

30

Dec

By Hope Kleitsch

Rare Severe Weather Outbreak in the South Highlights that Severe Storms can Strike Year-Round

On December 28, 2024, a rare and intense severe weather outbreak unfolded across the Deep South and Southeast, disproving the common misconception that severe weather only happens in the spring and summer months. This event, which involved tornadoes, damaging winds, and large hail, served as a stark reminder that severe…

Wild Winter Swings Continue into the New Year

18

Dec

By Bret Walts

Wild Winter Swings Continue into the New Year

The first week of December 2024 was the coldest on record for lower Ohio and Tennessee Valley, but the month will likely be remembered for its significant ups and downs rather than its bouts of cold. While another cold shot arrives late this week, a much milder than normal pattern…