USPS Lists Possible Mail Delays in Several Regions
USPS lists possible mail and package delays in Hawaii, the Southwest, Southern California and the Mid-South. Here is how to check local service and tracking.
Severe Weather
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Tropical Storm Lowell Turns West as Hawaii Forecast Remains Uncertain
Lowell is forecast to strengthen while moving west, but Hawaii has no coastal watches or warnings and forecasters say the longer-range track remains uncertain.
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Nebraska disaster survivors get temporary Medicaid work-rule relief in 13 counties
Nebraska Medicaid expansion applicants and members in 13 disaster-affected counties may qualify for temporary hardship relief, automatic case review and extended renewal windows.
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Dangerous Heat Shifts Across the Plains and South
Federal forecasters expect dangerous heat to expand across the Plains and South this weekend, while hot nights could raise health risks for millions.
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NWS Confirms Preliminary EF1 Tornado Track in South Columbus
A preliminary National Weather Service survey confirmed an EF1 tornado in south Columbus on August 11, with estimated winds of 100 mph and a 1.8-mile track.
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Heat wave puts schools, sports and workers across U.S. on alert
About 97 million people face heat advisories as dangerous heat spreads from the central Plains to the Southeast, with schools, sports and workers adjusting.
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Illinois’ 200-tornado year is testing how the state prepares for severe weather
After the Aug. 11-12 derecho, Illinois is collecting damage reports as communities document losses and officials assess whether additional state or federal assistance may be warranted.
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Midwest Storm Recovery Continues as Flooding and Outages Persist
A deadly August 11-12 storm system left tornado damage, flood rescues and widespread outages across the Midwest as more rain risks remained August 14.
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Greenwood Lake Residents Faced Power Outages and Blocked Roads After July 4 Storm
A fast-moving thunderstorm struck Greenwood Lake on July 4 and into July 5, toppling trees, downing power lines, blocking roads and leaving hundreds without electricity.
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NWS warns of severe storms, flooding, dangerous heat and fire weather across U.S.
The National Weather Service is warning of simultaneous weather threats, including heavy rain, flash flooding, extreme heat, wildfire risk and smoke across multiple U.S. regions.
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Kaufman County sets Aug. 5 meeting for hazard-mitigation plan update
Kaufman County and participating local jurisdictions have begun updating a multi-jurisdictional hazard-mitigation plan, with a public meeting scheduled for Aug. 5, 2026.
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Detroit details four-day response after July storms cut power to 78,000 customers
Detroit’s July storm response included traffic-signal repairs, tree removal, wellness checks and recovery aid after outages affected about 78,000 customers.
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Montgomery schedules emergency bulk-brush collection after Independence Day storm damage
Montgomery Public Works began emergency bulk-brush collection July 13 after severe weather downed tree limbs and branches across the village over the Independence Day weekend.
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Federal forecasters flag high-wind and wildfire risks across Northern and Central Plains
NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center identified a slight risk of high winds across parts of the Northern and Central Plains on Aug. 4–5, warning that hot, dry and gusty conditions could raise wildfire risk. Separate National Weather Service records document tornado and severe-thunderstorm warnings in southern Wisconsin.
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Mississippi storm victims have until Aug. 31 to seek disaster unemployment aid
Workers and self-employed residents in five Mississippi counties may qualify for disaster unemployment aid after the May storms. Applications are due Monday, Aug. 31.
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Western heat wave raises wildfire danger as Washington fires force evacuations
A heat dome from Arizona to Montana is worsening fire weather as Spokane-area fires force about 60,000 evacuations and destroy at least 600 structures.
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Indiana evaluates June storm damage while federal disaster aid remains unavailable
Indiana and FEMA are evaluating damage from June storms and flooding, but no federal disaster declaration or FEMA assistance has been approved for the events. Here is what the assessments mean and what residents should do now.
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Preliminary EF1 Tornado Assessment Finds Tree and Power-Line Damage Near Houtzdale
A preliminary National Weather Service survey found an EF1 tornado south of Houtzdale on July 18, with estimated winds of 110 mph, a one-mile path and extensive tree and power-line damage.
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Connecticut farmers can apply for share of $52.9 million severe-weather recovery grant
Connecticut farmers with documented 2023 or 2024 weather losses should prepare records now for a state grant program expected to open its first application round in early fall.
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Severe storm damaged Lansing-area homes; tornado impact not confirmed
A July 27 severe storm damaged homes near Oakwood and 192nd Street in Lansing, including a reported structural collapse and missing roofs. Available records describe possible tornado damage but do not establish a final tornado rating or track.
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New Jersey activates damage-assessment portal for potential federal severe-weather aid
New Jersey’s Office of Emergency Management has activated a damage-assessment portal as the state continues its response to severe weather and considers a possible request for federal assistance.
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NWS Omaha records late-July air quality, severe weather and hydrology updates
The National Weather Service Omaha/Valley product table lists late-July operational updates on air quality, severe weather and hydrologic conditions, while a separate drought information statement remains in its 2026 record.