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Map shows 'extreme heat belt' projected to cover a quarter of the US in 30 years, where temperatures would breach 125 degrees Fahrenheit
An analysis of satellite data predicts about one-third of Americans will get temperatures above 125 degrees Fahrenheit in 2053. That's conservative.
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Farmers' Almanac releases winter weather forecast, talks snow predictions
The Farmers' Almanac's 2022-2023 Extended Weather Forecast predicts an early start to winter, which should be cold and snowy.
- AZCentral | The Arizona Republic
Farmers' Almanac forecasts a cool fall, November snow for northern Arizona
The Farmers' Almanac used its 200-year-old formula to predict generally cool weather for the U.S. this fall, with November snow in northern Arizona.
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Heavy rain moves in overnight and sticks around through your morning commute
Rising rain chance tonight into tomorrow.
- The Courier Journal
Why the Eastern Kentucky flood was no natural disaster. Let's call it what it is
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- Naples Daily News
Tropical waves in Caribbean could merge before moving north into Gulf of Mexico
Whether the tropical wave in the Caribbean develops into a named storm depends on two things: how fast it moves and time over water.
- INSIDER
Videos show the flooded streets of central Paris as heavy storms pummel the city after months of drought
Some metro stations received nearly one month's worth of rain within one hour, reported a French weather account run by volunteers.
- AccuWeather
Texas, Oklahoma could go from drought to deluge in a week's time
It's been a summer full of extreme heat and prolonged drought in Texas and much of Oklahoma, but a needed change in the weather pattern is on the way as temperatures are forecast to throttle back this week. While there is some good news that rain is forecast for parts of the region, too much rain is likely to cause flooding in some areas, AccuWeather meteorologists caution. "A strong bubble of high pressure at most levels of the atmosphere has kept rain away and caused heat to build much of this
- The Salinas Californian
Excessive heat watch warning issued in Monterey County as high temps soar to 105
A large swath of Monterey County and California’s interior will experience dangerously high temperatures. Here's how to stay safe.
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'What a morning!' Huge waterspout churns offshore as lightning flashes
At 6 a.m. CDT Tuesday, Boo Freeman filmed a massive waterspout off the coast of Destin, Florida, about 50 miles east of Pensacola, before most people had their first cup of coffee. "What a morning! Wow!" Freeman posted on Instagram. Multiple videos and photos posted to social media showed the storm, Northwest Florida Daily News reported. Freeman told AccuWeather that the photogenic waterspout dissipated offshore. "I've seen many waterspouts; just last week we had another one pass by." AccuWeathe
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Factories in southwest China shut down, rolling blackouts imposed as reservoirs run low
Unusually high temperatures and a prolonged drought are affecting large swaths of China, reducing crop yields and drinking water supplies.
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'Impressive waterspout' spotted by residents near Destin
Multiple large waterspouts were spotted Tuesday morning off the Emerald Coast, and several people took to social media to share videos and photos.
- USA TODAY
Is the Atlantic hurricane season cranking up earlier? Study says yes, thanks to climate change
A new study released Tuesday said the first storms of the Atlantic hurricane season have been firing up about 5 days per decade earlier since 1979.
- USA TODAY
'Dazzling displays': Aurora borealis might be visible across northern US tonight
Keep an eye to the sky Wednesday night: The aurora borealis, aka northern lights, may be making a rare appearance.
- The Daily Beast
Scientists Strapped Cameras to Navy Dolphins and Captured Something Terrifying
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Cottonmouth turf war turns comical when a raccoon wades into middle of NC marsh fight
“I wish I could be as brave as this raccoon!”
- LA Times
California power grid officials issue Flex Alert for Wednesday amid heat wave
High temperatures are expected to push up electricity demand, particularly from air conditioner use, potentially exceeding available supplies.
- Miami Herald
A tropical wave is expected to move across Central America and into the Gulf. What next?
A disturbance over Nicaragua Tuesday afternoon is forecast to move across Central America and into the Gulf of Mexico this week.
- Miami Herald
‘Watch out for flying fish!’ Massive waterspout recorded looming off Destin, Florida
“At what point are they going to call those a tornado and alert the people?”