KCEN - Weather

Spring arrives with a vengeance: Record warmth expected across much of the U.S. this week

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 21:31:41 GMT

After a brutal winter, spring is coming in hot — literally.

Partly sunny skies to start the week | Central Texas Forecast

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 18:08:16 GMT

Severe weather threat approaches the region by mid week lasting through the weekend.

Rare 'blood moon' rises early Tuesday. Here's how to watch.

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 16:34:19 GMT

Before dawn breaks on March 3, the moon will transform into a glowing red orb as a total lunar eclipse unfolds across the U.S. Here's when you might see it:

What to know about and how to view March's full moon, lunar eclipse

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 23:34:30 GMT

Get ready for a celestial spectacle as a total lunar eclipse paints March's full moon red. Here's when and how you can see it.

Brush fire explodes in the Florida Everglades

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 21:14:43 GMT

Smoke and flames are visible for miles.

University student dies of carbon monoxide poisoning during Rhode Island blizzard

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 13:11:37 GMT

Newport police called the incident "tragic" and are reminding people to be vigilant about the risks of carbon monoxide poisoning.

What happened to Lake Erie's massive ice crack?

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 22:37:23 GMT

The 80-mile crack has nearly disappeared. Here's why:

Central Texas faces elevated wildfire risk as temperatures climb | Weather Impact Alert

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 17:52:56 GMT

Central Texas faces another freezing night before warming temps and gusty winds raise wildfire risk. Several counties are under active burn bans through midweek.

Nor'easter: Rhode Island buried under record-breaking snowfall from winter storm

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 12:21:12 GMT

Snow total records were smashed in Rhode Island, where a jaw-dropping 37.9 inches of snow was recorded from the nor'easter. Here's a closer look at the impacts.

Nor'easter slams Northeast US: Blizzard halts travel, leaves thousands without power

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 15:50:54 GMT

Blizzard warnings stretch from the Mid-Atlantic through New England as a major winter storm pushes out Tuesday morning February 24.

Blizzard warnings send East Coast scrambling to prepare for heavy snow and strong winds

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 15:06:30 GMT

The National Weather Service warned that once the storm intensifies Sunday it could prove significantly more severe than projections made just a few days ago.

Events that could win Team USA gold cut from Tuesday's Olympic schedule by snowstorm

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 18:01:07 GMT

Two Americans are hoping to take down the reigning world champion from New Zealand in the slopestyle finals. They'll have to wait a bit longer.

Triple threat: Storms to bring flooding, mountain snow and damaging winds to California this week

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 18:25:50 GMT

More than 16 million people are under flood watches alone as a trio of storms bears down on California this week.

Thunderstorms with Gusty Winds and Hail Possible for Valentine's Day | Weather Impact Alert

Sat, 14 Feb 2026 21:18:11 GMT

Storms are moving across the area through early evening

Annular solar eclipse creates rare 'Ring of Fire' on Feb. 17

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 20:26:34 GMT

Your best bet to watch the solar eclipse is online.

Deadly thin ice: What you need to know before stepping onto a frozen pond

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 21:39:01 GMT

A mother couldn't save her three boys. Experts say knowing these ice safety rules could save lives.

Rain and thunderstorms target the southern US on Valentine's weekend

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 20:35:44 GMT

Rain chances increase this weekend from Texas to Florida as a storm system sweeps across the South.

Weather drones take flight as NOAA expands forecasting tools

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 16:10:04 GMT

NOAA will begin using Meteodrones to observe long parts of the lower atmosphere, improving insight into weather forecasting.

A break from the cold: Warmer temperatures ahead for much of the US

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 17:34:28 GMT

This change marks the first widespread return to above-average temperatures in several weeks

Longer days ahead: Why late winter brings a surge in daylight

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 19:50:32 GMT

Despite winter’s cold grip, daylight steadily increases throughout February as Earth’s tilt shifts the sun higher in the sky.

Punxsutawney Phil isn't the only animal making winter predictions on Groundhog Day. Meet the other forecasting animals

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 18:40:29 GMT

Groundhogs, possums and even a fish have stepped up to offer their annual forecasts.

Bomb cyclone leaves thousands of flights canceled, delayed

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 04:19:51 GMT

More than 1,900 flights were canceled Sunday as airports worked to recover from heavy snow, high winds and lingering power outages.

More winter weather leads to heavy snow, canceled flights and, in Florida, falling iguanas

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 00:40:51 GMT

About 150 million people are under cold weather advisories and extreme cold warnings in the eastern portion of the U.S.

Another teen dies in sledding accident as winter storms persist

Sun, 01 Feb 2026 16:28:24 GMT

A Texas high school senior is the latest victim in a series of deadly sledding-related crashes during recent winter storms.

Snow hits the Carolinas as low temps compound power outage woes elsewhere from last weekend's ice

Sun, 01 Feb 2026 03:06:56 GMT

Heavy weekend snow is forecast in the Carolinas, Virginia and northeast Georgia.

Winter storm causes 100 vehicle pileup in North Carolina

Sun, 01 Feb 2026 00:49:27 GMT

The National Guard has been called in to assist in clearing the roads.

Freezing conditions return | Weather Impact Alert

Sat, 31 Jan 2026 20:37:07 GMT

Very cold weather brings freezing conditions back to Central Texas through Saturday night into Sunday morning.

Thousands face another arctic blast without power as East Coast preps for heavy snow

Sat, 31 Jan 2026 02:33:54 GMT

With another wave of dangerous cold heading for the South, experts say the risk of hypothermia heightens for people trapped without power.

What happens when a blizzard meets the coast

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 18:49:07 GMT

Coastal blizzards are rarely just snowstorms. They are multi-hazard events, combining snow, wind, water, and cold into a single system.

What is a blizzard? It's more than just snow

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 18:28:23 GMT

A blizzard, defined by fierce winds and chilling cold, transforms landscapes and halts daily life.

'Life-or-death': Crews in the South race to restore power, open roads before next blast of dangerous cold

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 17:41:12 GMT

The extended deep freeze has left some people increasingly desperate in a region unaccustomed to and ill-equipped for such cold.

What is a bomb cyclone? It could impact the east coast this weekend

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 19:15:57 GMT

Residents from the Carolinas to New England should prepare for snow and wind.

Can a bomb cyclone trigger headaches or migraines? What to know

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 17:43:21 GMT

Rapid drops in air pressure during powerful storms can worsen migraines for some people, doctors say.

Mississippi sends 135 snowplows to clear ice, snow from highways that stranded travelers

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 16:46:22 GMT

More than 380,000 people, mostly in Mississippi and Tennessee, remain without power days after a winter storm.

What are snow drifts? Piles of snow can become a deadly problem for drivers

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 12:52:25 GMT

Here's what to know about drifting snow and the dangers it poses during winter storms.

Plumbers urge Central Texans to check pipes as freeze damage may still emerge

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 03:51:22 GMT

As temperatures rise in Central Texas, plumbers say homeowners should inspect their homes for potential pipe damage, warning leaks can appear days after a freeze.

Got a snow squall alert? Here’s what it means

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 23:57:26 GMT

Snow squalls are short, intense bursts of snow that can turn roads dangerous in minutes.

Bitter cold grips the eastern US as winter storm deaths rise and power outages linger

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 21:26:32 GMT

Freezing temperatures hovered as far south as Tennessee, Arkansas, and North Carolina, with more record lows forecast down into Florida.

Texas Division of Emergency Management opens iSTAT damage survey for winter storm damage

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 20:25:44 GMT

The Texas Division of Emergency Management has opened a survey to measure the damage of the winter storm.

Possible Nor’easter could bring heavy snow and strong winds to the east coast this weekend

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 19:51:46 GMT

Chances are increasing for a storm that could spread snow and wind from coastal Georgia to New England.