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Miami HeraldOne hurricane forecast to extend to seven days. More time for Florida to watch — and worry
Two more days to prepare — or worry.
- The Hill
California snowpack climbs to all-time high, more winter weather on the way
Following a remarkable winter in which back-to-back “atmospheric rivers” pummeled the West Coast, California’s snowpack levels have climbed to an all-time high, according to state meteorologists. The state’s average snow-water equivalent — the amount of water contained in a snowpack — soared to 236 percent of seasonal norms on Thursday, surpassing a 1982-1983 record, the California Department…
- Deseret News
Ongoing storms help Utah out of extreme drought for 1st time since 2020
While drought conditions remain in Utah, no parts of the state are listed in extreme drought for the first time in nearly three years, according to a new report issued by the U.S. Drought Monitor.
- Fox Weather
Snow isn’t over yet: Storm system to dump upwards of a foot in northern tier of country
A storm system that will produce severe weather in the Mississippi Valley will also generate snow showers in the Upper Midwest and Northern plains.
- Out Traveler
El Niño Brings Record Ocean Temperatures – Here’s What That Means for You
Should you cancel those vacation plans, or just pack an umbrella?
- The Des Moines Register
Tornadoes wreak extensive damage in southeastern Iowa; Coralville, Hills among hardest hit
Severe storms swept across southeastern Iowa Friday, damaging homes and businesses. Gov. Kim Reynolds signs disaster relief proclamation.
- Fox Weather
The Daily Weather Update from FOX Weather: Severe weather outbreak could span 20 states
Start your day with the latest weather news – A powerful storm system is expected to produce a widespread severe weather outbreak in the central U.S. today and dump snow on millions of Americans across the country's northern tier.
- INSIDER
Crowds of passengers took shelter inside O'Hare Airport as hundreds of flights are delayed amid severe storms, tornado warnings: 'I have never seen anything like this'
Kaitlyn Hoch told Insider the crowd at O'Hare International Airport was "super chill and relaxed" as they waited for the storm to pass.
- Fox Weather
Deadly tornado outbreak marches eastward Saturday after rocking heartland
A tornado outbreak that has moved through the heartland has turned deadly with search and rescue efforts still underway. There were at least 50 reports of tornadoes across half a dozen states.
- Idaho Statesman
A major Idaho cobalt mine was about to begin production. Its owner just changed course
Jervois, an Australian company, stopped construction of its mine near Salmon just as it was expected to begin processing ore.
- Iowa City Press-Citizen
University of Iowa cancels Final Four watch party ahead of Friday's weather
The Athletics department will plan a watch party at Carver-Hawkeye Arena should the team advance to the national championship game Sunday.
- Popular Mechanics
The Dogs of Chernobyl Are Experiencing Rapid Evolution, Study Suggests
A new study analyzed the DNA of feral dogs living near Chernobyl, compared the animals to others living 10 miles away, and found remarkable differences.
- The Oklahoman
Northern lights may be visible in Oklahoma this week
Oklahomans might have a chance to see northern lights after a severe geomagnetic storm created auroras that were visible as far south as Arizona.
- Miami Herald
Heading to the Gulf Coast of Florida for a weekend getaway? What to know about red tide
Here’s the algae bloom forecast for the weekend.
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Severe weather expected in southern Wisconsin while multiple rounds of snow are likely up north
Latest storm could bring high winds, hail and tornadoes to southern Wisconsin while multiple rounds of snow are expected up north.
- Fox Weather
Southern California begins replenishing water storage thanks to increased supply
With winter storms increasing the availability of water supplies that were extremely limited during the punishing drought, Metropolitan Water District marked a major milestone this week as it began refilling Diamond Valley Lake -- Southern California’s largest reservoir -- for the first time in three years.
- The Guardian
Drought or no drought? California left pondering after record winter deluge
Severe storms may have filled reservoirs but in the Golden State, a dry spell is ‘always lurking in the background’
- People
Breastfeeding Zookeeper Teaches Struggling Orangutan Mom How to Nurse
"The whole time, she just kept watching me curiously," Whitlee Turner, a zookeeper with the Metro Richmond Zoo, said
- The Register-Guard
2 to 4 feet of snow forecast for Oregon mountain passes as spring break ends
Snow levels are expected to drop Friday night from 3,000 feet to 1,500 feet, with the possibility of some snow accumulating as low as 500 feet.
- FTW Outdoors
Anglers praised for removing massive carp from Oklahoma lake
An Oklahoma charter-fishing business was lauded by the state this week for snagging and removing a "massive" bighead carp from Grand Lake.