California is experiencing a flood and drought emergency at the same time
The California Department of Water Resources says despite all of the recent rain, it could be a while before the state is out of a drought emergency.
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Big storm system to develop in central US before moving east
Heavy rain, severe storms and snow are expected this week from a storm system that will develop across central states before it heads east.
- The Hill
Mt. Washington records coldest wind chill in US history
Mount Washington, the highest peak in the Northeast, recorded the coldest wind chill in the history of the United States on Saturday morning when an arctic air mass hit New England.
- WFXT
‘I’ll never forget it’: Monday marks 45th anniversary of historic Blizzard of 1978
Forty-five years ago, to the day, a historic blizzard rocked the Northeast, leaving Boston and surrounding suburbs paralyzed for a week.
- AccuWeather
Arctic blast led to rare weather phenomenon over a Vermont lake
Record-low temperatures chilled New England on Friday, leading to a cold-weather phenomenon that's rarely seen in the United States. A handful of folks in Burlington, Vermont, caught sight of a funnel over Lake Champlain Friday afternoon, but this was no waterspout. The funnel instead drew in steam fog, also referred to as sea fog, creating what is referred to as a "steam devil." These foggy funnels occur during periods of cold weather much like the Arctic blast that New England recently experie
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Wintry weather on the way for central and northeastern Wisconsin; storm track still uncertain
Heavy, wet snow and other wintry weather is on the way for central and northeast Wisconsin Wednesday night into Thursday.
- The Courier & Press
If you like rain and wind, Wednesday is going to be your kind of day
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- LA Times
An earthquake the size of Turkey's would bring devastation, death to Southern California
Such a quake would be 'so powerful that it causes widespread damage and consequently affects lives and livelihoods of all southern Californians,' a report says.
- INSIDER
Turkey's deadly 7.8 magnitude earthquake was so strong that its energy could power New York City for more than 4 days, seismologist says
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- ABC News
Thousands of Texas customers could be waiting days for power to be restored after last week's freeze
It may feel like spring in Texas, but some of the state's most populated regions are still reeling from last week's freezing temperatures. More than 350,000 customers were without power in Texas on Friday due to the massive ice storm that brought freezing rain and sleet to much of the South, which weighed down power lines and trees. The destruction caused by the inclement weather prompted Texas.
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Six homes evacuated, damaged 'after series of heavy rains' cause Santa Clarita landslide
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- Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Rare mushroom that hisses is spotted along trail at Texas state park, officials say
“Devil’s Cigar” is one of the world’s rarest mushrooms, officials said.
- USA TODAY
It’s everywhere: Sea-level rise’s surprising reach damaging more than East Coast shoreline
Homeowners around the Outer Banks or in St. Augustine, Florida, are just some of those along the East Coast feeling the slow power of sea-level rise.
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Winter weather advisory issued for Oregon's high mountain passes
A winter weather advisory is in effect for Oregon's high mountain passes from Tuesday into Wednesday morning.
- Miami Herald
Feisty flightless bird spotted for the first time in decades in area of New Zealand
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- AccuWeather
AccuWeather 2023 Spring Forecast: West Coast
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- Miami Herald
‘Ugly fish’ caught in Vermont pond ignites debate. ‘Like it came out of an acid bath’
“Anyone ever seen or caught anything like this?”
- Sacramento Bee
How much rain and snow fell in Sacramento and Tahoe this weekend — and what’s next?
Here’s what’s to expect this week in weather.
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Reliance’s new truck adds muscle to India’s hydrogen vehicles plan
Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Industries (RIL) has nudged India’s ambitious hydrogen mission ahead.
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7,200 dead in quake-battered Turkey, Syria; baby rescued after being born under rubble: Live updates
The death toll continued to rise in Turkey and Syria as a frantic search for earthquake survivors pressed on. Amid the horror came small victories.