Episode 38
Tracking Tropical Storm Sonia: Latest Developments
This podcast episode delineates the current meteorological conditions across the United States as of October 27, 2025, with particular emphasis on localized hazards rather than widespread severe weather threats. The discussion highlights various weather advisories, including winter storm warnings for the Greater Yellowstone region, where hazardous travel conditions are anticipated due to snow accumulation. Additionally, listeners are informed of elevated fire weather risks in southern Colorado, alongside gale conditions affecting mariners in Washington waters and a high surf advisory for California's central coast. The episode further notes the continuation of frost and freeze advisories in New England and alerts regarding rip currents along Florida's Atlantic beaches. As we navigate these diverse weather phenomena, we underscore the importance of remaining vigilant and adhering to local advisories for public safety.
Takeaways:
- The Storm Prediction Center has indicated that there is no severe thunderstorm risk across the United States today, focusing attention on localized hazards instead.
- In the Greater Yellowstone region, winter storm warnings remain in effect due to expected snowfall and potentially hazardous travel conditions until this evening.
- A high surf advisory has been issued for California's central coast, warning of dangerous waves and strong rip currents that could pose a significant risk.
- Frost and freeze warnings are active across various areas of New England, indicating the likelihood of cold weather impacts on local conditions and activities.
- Florida's Atlantic beaches are experiencing a high risk of rip currents, necessitating caution for beachgoers and mariners in the region.
- The National Hurricane Center is currently monitoring Tropical Storm Sonia in the Eastern Pacific, although no significant U.S. impacts are anticipated at this time.
Sources
[SPC | https://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/outlook/day1otlk.html]
[NWS RIW (Yellowstone/Grand Teton) | https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=44.4566&lon=-110.8497]
[NWS RIW (Mammoth Hot Springs) | https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=44.9729&lon=-110.7038]
[NWS Bozeman/Big Sky | https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=45.6835&lon=-111.0505]
[NWS Pueblo | https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=38.8335&lon=-104.8218]
[NWS Seattle | https://www.weather.gov/sew/]
[NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard (High Surf Advisory) | https://www.weather.gov/wwamap/wwatxtget.php?cwa=mtr&wwa=all]
[NWS San Diego | https://www.weather.gov/sgx/]
[NWS Boston/Norton | https://www.weather.gov/box/]
[NWS Miami | https://www.weather.gov/mfl/]
[NHC | https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/]
[NWS Anchorage | https://www.weather.gov/afc/localclimate]
[NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard—High Surf Advisory | https://www.weather.gov/wwamap/wwatxtget.php?cwa=mtr&wwa=all]
[NWS San Diego—Santa Ana winds outlook | https://www.weather.gov/sgx/]
[NWS SB County point forecast—Wind Advisory ref. | https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=34.4436&lon=-119.9180]
[NWS Pueblo—Red Flag Warning | https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=38.8335&lon=-104.8218]
[NWS Pueblo zone map | https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?textField1=38.28&textField2=-104.63]
[NWS Miami—Rip Current Statement | https://www.weather.gov/mfl/]
[NWS Honolulu—Surf Forecast 10/27 | https://www.weather.gov/hfo/SRF]
[NWS Honolulu—WFO page | https://www.weather.gov/hfo]
[NWS Boston/Norton—Hazards page | https://www.weather.gov/box/]
[NWS Big Sky—Advisory | https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=45.2846&lon=-111.3683]
[NWS Bozeman—Advisory | https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=45.6835&lon=-111.0505]
[NWS Great Falls–AFD highlights | https://forecast.weather.gov/product.php?issuedby=TFX&product=AFD&site=tfx]
[NWS Seattle—Hazards (Gale Warning noted) | https://www.weather.gov/sew/]
[NWS Old Faithful—Warning | https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=44.4566&lon=-110.8497]
[NWS Mammoth Hot Springs—Warning | https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=44.9729&lon=-110.7038]
[NWS Cheyenne—Advisory (Snowy Range) | https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?zoneid=WYZ114]
Transcript
This morning the Storm Prediction center shows no organized severe thunderstorm risk for the US So the main public safety impacts are localized hazards.
Speaker A:Winter weather is in play across the Greater Yellowstone region where the National Weather Service holds winter storm warnings through this evening for Yellowstone national park and the Teton and Gros Ventura Mountains in Wyoming with snow and slick travel expected.
Speaker A:Adjacent Montana ranges sit under winter weather advisories this morning.
Speaker A:Fire weather is elevated in southern Colorado where a red flag warning is in effect this afternoon along the West Coast.
Speaker A:Mariners face gale conditions in parts of Washington waters and a high surf advisory remains for California's central coast.
Speaker A:Southern California also trends toward a weak Santa Ana wind event Tuesday on the East Coast.
Speaker A:Frost and freeze headlines appear across portions of New England early today.
Speaker A:In Florida, a high risk of rip currents continues for the Atlantic beaches.
Speaker A:Heed local beach flags in the tropics.
Speaker A:No US Impacts are forecast.
Speaker A:The National Hurricane center is tracking Tropical Storm Sonia in the Eastern Pacific.
Speaker A:Lets run through the states, Alaska, Northern Gulf and South Central see breezy showery conditions with marine hazards possible at times.
Speaker A:Otherwise no statewide emergency actions reported in the last day.
Speaker A:California A high surf advisory continues this morning through 9am Tuesday for the Central coast with dangerous waves and strong rip currents.
Speaker A:A wind advisory overnight into early morning affected parts of Santa Barbara County.
Speaker A:Meanwhile, a weak Santa Ana sets up Tuesday with northeast gusts 35-55 mph in passes and foothills.
Speaker A:Red Flag Warning Noon to 6pm Today across parts of south central Colorado for low humidity and gusty winds.
Speaker A:Florida High risk of rip currents continues today for Atlantic beaches from Palm beach through Miami Dade.
Speaker A:Special marine warnings may occur with fast moving squalls.
Speaker A:Hawaii Breezy trades persist with a small craft advisory in some waters.
Speaker A:The statewide surf forecast is posted this morning.
Speaker A:Massachusetts Freeze warnings and frost advisories appear early today across portions of southern New England.
Speaker A:Montana Winter weather advisories this morning for the northern Yellowstone region including Big sky and Bozeman tapering by late morning.
Speaker A:Washington Gale warnings are posted for portions of the coastal and inland waters.
Speaker A:Showers with mountain snow continue over the Cascades.
Speaker A:Wyoming Winter storm warning through 6pm for Yellowstone national park and the Teton Gros Ventra Mountains with snow and difficult travel.
Speaker A:Adjacent ranges and the snowy Sierra Madre zones carry winter weather advisories.
Speaker A:All other states have no significant updates in the last 24 hours.
Speaker A:That's the EMN Morning Brief for Monday, October 27th.
Speaker A:We'll keep watch on the Yellowstone snow California surf and Tuesday's Santa Ana and Colorado's fire weather.
Speaker A:Stay safe.
