Meghan Evans
Latest articles by Meghan Evans

Memorial Day: Intense Storms May Rattle Central US; Calm for Most
By Meghan Evans published
Memorial Day weekend, the unofficial start of summer, will be tranquil and dry across much of the United States; however, there will be some areas of stormy weather to watch.

California Springs Fire Grows 10,000 Acres in 24 Hours
By Meghan Evans published
Unusually strong Santa Ana winds, extremely low relative humidity and 90-degree warmth have contributed to the growth of the Springs Fire burning in Ventura County, Calif.

Winter's Last Gasp: April Yields Snow, Cold Records
By Meghan Evans published
The latest snowstorm to impact the Plains early this week appears to be the caboose of the storm train with the weather pattern expected to ease.

Shocking Stats From the Wild April Storm in the Plains
By Meghan Evans published
An April blizzard, severe storms and wild temperature swings were all caused by a dynamic storm in the Plains.

Snowstorm Parade to Continue in US Next Week
By Meghan Evans published
A major storm may come together to bring wind-whipped snow to the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes region early next week, while severe storms could ignite on the southern edge.

Lake-Effect Snow Machine: Feet of Snow Next Week
By Meghan Evans published
Heavy lake-effect snow will develop on Sunday as bitterly cold, howling winds whip across the unfrozen Great Lakes.

Not Just the Flu: Indoor Allergies Running Very High
By Meghan Evans published
In the midst of a widespread and deadly flu epidemic, millions of people in the U.S. are suffering from indoor allergies.

Stormier Pattern Increasing White Christmas Odds
By Meghan Evans published
Chances rise with each storm.

Probability of a White Christmas in the US
By Meghan Evans published
A white Christmas depends on where you live in the U.S.

Sandy a Sign of Winter to Come
By Meghan Evans published
Meteorologists now expect more weak, fast-moving snowstorms and cold for the Midwest.

Nor'easter Snow From Maryland to Maine
By Meghan Evans published
The storm is unleashing high winds and a chilly rain with coastal flooding a serious concern and snow is expected to accumulate along Interstate 95.

Earth's Strongest, Most Massive Storm Ever
By Meghan Evans published
Typhoon Tip set the measurements high.

Typhoon Sanba Threatens Okinawa; Korea Next
By Meghan Evans published
Japan and South Korea need to prepare for this growing threat.

NYC, Philly, DC: Winter 2012-2013 will be "Snow" Joke
By Meghan Evans published
Above normal snowfall is expected for the East Coast.

Much Warmer Weather in Store for Summer Games
By Meghan Evans published
While the week is starting out on a cooler and unsettled note, much warmer weather is on tap for London by late-week.

Fall 2012: Snow for Rockies; Warmth Grips Midwest, Northeast
By Meghan Evans published
Check out a breakdown of the Fall 2012 forecast.

Sakurajima Volcano Erupts, Showers a Town in Ash
By Meghan Evans published
Sakurajima Volcano, located on Kagoshima Bay in Kyushu, the southwestern island of Japan, has been erupting for at least a week.

Dense Saharan Dust Travels About 5,000 Miles to Florida
By Meghan Evans published
A very concentrated area of Saharan Dust has traveled all the way from Africa and is now heading toward Florida.

Ghost of Fabio to Impact Los Angeles, Southern California
By Meghan Evans published
Fabio will encounter cooler Pacific water and stronger wind shear.

Extreme Heat Breaks More Than 3,000 Records This Week
By Meghan Evans published
The heat wave across the U.S. has broken records nationwide.

The History of Extreme Weather on Fourth of July
By Meghan Evans published
From millions of trees being knocked down, trapping thousands of hikers and canoers, to the world's most rain in one minute being set, the U.S. has had its fair share of extreme weather on July 4th.
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