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A storm system bringing much needed rain to drought-stricken western states will also bring unwelcome severe storms this week to the Central US.On Sunday, showers and thunderstorms will move through areas of California and portions of the desert Southwest. While…
The threat of severe storms is forecast for the Southeast on Saturday, bringing the potential for large hail, damaging winds and even a few tornadoes.Severe storms struck the central and southern United States on Friday, spawning at least one confirmed…
States in the southern Plains through the Southeast are at risk for severe weather Friday into Saturday as a new storm system threatens the region with tornadoes, large hail and damaging winds.There is an enhanced risk for level 3 out…
Severe storms are going to roll through the Southeast this weekend, teeing up an active few days of rough weather.Here's what you need to know to Get Up to Speed and On with Your Day.(You can also get "5 Things…
A rare tropical cyclone is approaching Tanzania and could become the first cyclone to make landfall in the nation in modern records.Tropical Cyclone Jobo, located near Madagascar in the South Indian Ocean, is equivalent to a strong tropical storm with…
This Earth Day, President Biden will bring together government leaders from around the world for a climate summit aimed at accelerating efforts to meet the goals of the Paris Agreement. It's expected that the president will use the occasion to…
It's Earth Day, and while conversations about the climate crisis and global emissions may feel overwhelming, there are also plenty of people and organizations doing incredible work to restore Earth's biodiversity.Here's what you need to know to Get Up to…
As weather experts and climatologists discussed the new climate normals being released next month, they came to a conclusion: "Climate change is clearly seen in these new normals," said Mike Palecki, a project manager for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric…
Even if the calendar says "spring," a wintry storm will be bringing a late round of snow, record low temperatures and severe storms to the Northeast on Wednesday, in a sign that Old Man Winter isn't loosening his freezing grip…
Tobacco stocks plunged after news that the Biden administration is considering a mandate to reduce the amount of nicotine in cigarettes.Here's what you need to know to Get Up to Speed and On with Your Day.(You can also get "5…
A late-season winter storm early this week will bring snow to over a dozen states, with some cities at risk of accumulations more than a month after their typical last date for snowfall.And where there is snow, there is cold…
The first super typhoon of the season in the West Pacific made a close approach to the Eastern Philippines this weekend.Monday morning, Surigae's maximum wind speed decreased to 140 mph (220 kph). While it is no longer a super typhoon,…
Four days in a row of severe storms and extreme rain across Louisiana have elevated flooding concerns."Ever seen the movie groundhog day," tweeted the National Weather Service (NWS) in New Orleans.Louisianians woke up to thunderstorms almost every day this week.The…
It's Tax Day in the US, but don't freak out! You still have a month to file your 2020 return. There are other changes to this tax season you should know about, too.Here's what you need to know to Get…
Global warming is increasing the variability of India's monsoon rains faster than previously projected, according to a recent study from the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK).For every degree Celsius of global warming, monsoon rainfalls will likely increase by…
It's 100 days until the Tokyo Olympics, and Japan is running into another problem: Only about 1% of its population is vaccinated from Covid-19.Here's what you need to know to Get Up to Speed and On with Your Day.(You can…
Here is a look at the 2021 Atlantic hurricane season.FactsThe 2021 Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30. The areas covered include the Atlantic Ocean, Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea.The National Weather Service defines a…
Cruise lines are already betting big on a rebound, even though the CDC has yet to give the go-ahead for ships to sail to and from US ports.Here's what you need to know to Get Up to Speed and On…
The La Soufrière volcano on the Caribbean island of St. Vincent erupted a third time on Friday, according to officials.The volcano "continues to show periods of explosive activity," said Dr. Erouscilla Joseph, director of The University of the West Indies…
Western Australia is bracing for Tropical Cyclone Seroja, which is set to make landfall on Sunday evening.Seroja is expected to bring widespread impacts across the region Sunday evening local time and overnight as it progresses southeastward over land.Just days ago,…
