If you think it feels warm now, just wait -temperatures across Southeast and central Texas are only going up as a powerful Pacific storm churns toward the state, setting the stage for a potentially stormy stretch next week.

Pacific cold front brings rain to the region tonight through Friday, with more unsettled weather expected Sunday through next week as snow levels drop.

From floods to droughts, El Niño and La Niña create weather impacts that extend beyond North America to affect global weather patterns. El Niño leads to droughts in Australia while causing floods in South America and producing milder winter temperatures in Canada and Europe.

Cloudy skies and a few brief and light rain showers are possible on Wednesday as the Pacific Northwest prepares for the next atmospheric river. Mild temperatures

We are tracking near record highs that could be broken today and tomorrow. We are expected to top out in the 80s. The records for today and tomorrow are 83 (2017) and 82 (1981). A Pacific low will swoop to the north of the Borderland,

The San Diego Housing Commission has opened three shelters ahead of the upcoming rain event to provide assistance to people experiencing homelessness in the area.

La Niña effects vary drastically by region, even within the United States. Here's what it means for winter weather.

A big and rather abrupt change to the weather is coming as an atmospheric river rolls in from the Pacific. This will bring colder weather, rain, snow and winds.

SEATTLE - It was a cloudy and wet day for the Pacific Northwest with over an inch of rain for parts of the Puget Sound. Showers will lighten up for the weekend with more clouds and mild temperatures. Skies are looking drier for early next week as well.