Severe Thunderstorm and Flash Flooding Potential Returns This Afternoon and Evening

Thunderstorms this afternoon and evening could produce damaging winds and hail, particularly with a line that moves southeast ahead of an advancing cold front. A tornado or two, as well as localized flash flooding, are also possible. There is a Slight to Enhanced Risk for Severe Storms, and a Slight Risk for Flash Flooding. Please keep updated on the forecast and have ways to receive warnings. Read More >

The Northern Hemisphere winter solstice will occur Sunday, December 21st at 10:03 AM EST. The winter solstice occurs at the moment the earth's tilt away/toward the sun is at a maximum, with December 21st marking the shortest day and longest night of the year for locations in the northern half of the globe, given the Northern Hemisphere being tilted away from the sun. On the day of the winter solstice, the sun appears at its lowest elevation with a noontime position that changes very little for several days before and after the solstice. The Northern Hemisphere winter solstice occurs when the sun is directly over the Tropic of Capricorn, which is located at 23.5° south of the equator and runs through Australia, Chile, southern Brazil, and northern South Africa.