May 8, 2022 New Mexico wildfire scorches about 275 square miles, fueled by strong winds and high temperatures Strong winds, high temperatures, and low humidity continued fanning the flames on Sunday of a devastating wildfire that has already scorched more than 275 square miles in Northern New Mexico.
May 7, 2022 New Mexico governor warns about 'serious' weekend fire weather New Mexico's governor warned residents on Friday ahead of what is expected to be a historic and dangerous weekend for fire weather. Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham encouraged people still in mandatory evacuation areas to leave as soon as possible.
May 7, 2022 West Virginia flooding kills 1, governor declares State of Preparedness West Virginia streets flooded Friday after several inches of heavy rain fell in and around the Ohio River community. Fox Weather reported that one person was killed and several others were rescued in the event.
May 6, 2022 New Mexico fire personnel make progress ahead of windy weekend Personnel working to battle New Mexico wildfires made progress on Thursday due to favorable weather. Fires there have been driven by windy and dry conditions, scorching grass, brush and tinder.
May 6, 2022 New Mexico wildfires captured in NASA satellite image A satellite image released by NASA's Earth Observatory captured an aerial view of New Mexico's raging wildfires. The fires have been driven by windy and dry conditions, scorching grass, brush and tinder.
May 5, 2022 Tornadoes cause widespread damage in Texas, Oklahoma Towns in Texas and Oklahoma were hit with tornadoes on Wednesday might, causing “heartbreaking” damage, but no seriously injuries are being reported.
May 4, 2022 New Mexico governor requests disaster status for wildfire New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham asked President Biden on Tuesday to declare a disaster, as the state's wildfires continue to rage. "I’m unwilling to wait," she said.
May 4, 2022 Plains, Mississippi Valley will see severe weather, thunderstorms Strong-to-severe thunderstorms will strike the Plains again on Wednesday. Large hail, damaging winds, tornadoes and flooding rainfall are all possible.
May 3, 2022 New Mexico fires expected to spread as residents flee Massive New Mexico wildfires are forcing additional evacuations. While crews got a bit of a break on Monday afternoon, wind gusts of up to 50 mph were predicted to fan the flames on Tuesday, with dangerous conditions lasting through the weekend.
May 3, 2022 Midwest severe weather continues as fire danger is critical for Southwest, Rockies Strong-to-severe storms will be possible for parts of the Ohio Valley on Tuesday, including Indiana and Ohio, where primary voting is taking place. Heavy rain will bring the risk of flash flooding over the next few days for the Plains and the Mississippi Valley.
