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Officials said "such eruptions have the potential to create tsunami waves."
- The Columbus Dispatch
The Farmers' Almanac has made its spring forecast. What does it mean for Ohio?
In publication since 1818, the Farmers' Almanac is predicting a "soggy, shivery spring ahead" for much of the country.
- The Jackson Sun
Ice Storm Warning remains in effect through Thursday morning
West and Middle Tennesseans can expect the Ice Storm Warning to remain valid through Thursday morning and are cautioned to limit travel at all costs.
- Argus Leader
Sioux Falls nearly breaks 1929 snowfall record for January
It's been nearly 90 years since Sioux Falls saw more than 20 inches of snow in January, though the city has seen snowier winters.
- Sacramento Bee
Rain, snow and cold to hit Sacramento and Tahoe. Here’s what to prepare for this week
If you have weekend plans in Tahoe, it’s a good idea to check the forecast before you travel.
- The Burlington Free Press
Temperatures will plummet to dangerous levels this weekend. Are you prepared?
You may need to change your weekend plans. Dangerously cold temperatures are on the way and windchills could be 40 degrees below zero for much of Vermont.
- Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Think this is bad? Check out photos of Fort Worth’s epic ‘cobblestone’ ice storm of 2013
Who remembers the December 2013 winter storm that coated Fort Worth in 4 inches (!) of sleet, causing what became known as “cobblestone” ice on roads?
- Fox Business
Hurricane Ian aftermath: Boat recoveries ongoing in Southwest Florida
Four months after Hurricane Ian, homeowners and business owners are still struggling to remove boats that traveled several miles during the storm.
- KCRA - Sacramento Videos
Some rain and snow to return to Northern California in February
KCRA 3 Weather meteorologist Dirk Verdoorn looks at when some rain and snow will return to Northern California and how much you can expect.
- The News-Press
Watch: Cleaning a Fort Myers Beach canal one scoop at a time
Four months after Hurricane Ian walloped Southwest Florida, the clean-up efforts continue on Fort Myers Beach. Canals remain filled with debris.
- Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Icy roads leaving drivers stranded all over Fort Worth area on Wednesday
An ice storm warning is in effect until 9 a.m. Thursday in North Texas as more areas will be hit by freezing rain, according to the National Weather Service in Fort Worth.
- Sacramento Bee
Watch massive group of elk sprint along Utah freeway before returning to mountains
The herd caused traffic delays for drivers as they crossed multiple roads.
- AccuWeather
Spring forecast looks snowy for some, AccuWeather experts say
Meteorological spring is right around the corner with the season kicking off on the first day of March, but for some areas of the country, the new season will bring more of the same with cold air, chances of snow and far-reaching winter storms. About one month before the start of spring is the most well-known meteorological holiday of the year: Groundhog Day. According to the lore of Groundhog Day, Punxsutawney Phil will declare an early spring or six more weeks of winter depending on the visibi
- Times Record News
Winter Storm and Ice Storm warnings issued for area
The National Weather Service placed Wichita Falls and parts of North Texas in a Winter Storm Warning from midnight Tuesday until 6 a.m. Thursday. Most counties to the south and east of Wichita Falls …
- The Weather Network
Fickle February: Hit and run winter continues to lack commitment
February is expected to deliver more winter weather than our lackluster January did, but for most of Canada, it will still lack any persistently cold weather.
- The Weather Network
Scientists now know why methane mysteriously surged during lockdowns
Extreme weather triggered additional methane release, while the atmosphere lost some of its ability to break down the heat-trapping gas.
- Associated Press
Radioactive capsule that fell off truck found in Australia
Authorities in Western Australia on Wednesday recovered a tiny but dangerous radioactive capsule that fell off a truck while being transported along a 1,400-kilometer (870-mile) Outback highway last month in what an official said was like finding the needle in the haystack. “This is an extraordinary result ... they have quite literally found the needle in the haystack,” said Emergency Services Minister Stephen Dawson. Chief Health Officer Andy Robertson said the capsule did not appear to have moved and no injuries had been reported.
- WFXT
Look up tonight! A rare green comet will make a close encounter with Earth for 1st time in 50K years
A rare comet that last visited during Neanderthal times is streaking back our way after 50,000, according to NASA.
- Southern Living Videos
Why Your Next Vacation Should Be to the Florida Keys s First Ever All Inclusive Resort
You don't need a passport to score tropical views at Bungalows Key Largo.
- Fox Weather
Watch: Drone captures train derailed by extreme flooding in New Zealand
A freight train derailed earlier this week after traveling through New Zealand floodwaters.