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Los Angeles Times
3 months ago
Los Angeles

'Life-threatening' storm to inundate Southern California beginning Sunday

A dangerous storm is set to hit Southern California, bringing the potential for flooding, mudslides, and debris flows.
Officials are urging caution and encouraging people to take precautions and telework if possible to avoid a difficult commute on Monday morning. [ more ]
BKReader
4 months ago
Brooklyn

Heavy Rain, High Wind, Coastal Flood Advisory Issued For Brooklyn

The Prospect Expressway flooded in September 2023.
The New York City Emergency Management Department issued a city-wide travel advisory due to expected heavy rain and high winds. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
5 months ago
SF music

Fog and flooding advisories issued for parts of the Bay Area

The Bay Area could experience fog and flooding on Wednesday
Dense fog advisory issued with visibility reductions of a quarter mile or less [ more ]
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1 month ago
Science

Heat and Floods Are Increasingly Hitting Coastlines with a One-Two Punch

Compound events of coastal flooding and heat waves are increasing due to global warming, posing greater risks for coastal communities. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 months ago
New York City

Severe Weather Moves Across the South as the Northeast Braces for Heavy Rain

Storm system moving from South to Northeast
Coastal flooding and powerful winds expected [ more ]
New York Post
2 months ago
New York City

Weekend St. Patrick's Day celebrations in Northeast to be impacted by rain, snow from incoming storm

Another storm system impacting Northeast with rain, wind, and possibly snow.
Risk of flooding along Interstate 95 corridor, especially in major cities like Philadelphia, New York City, and Boston. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
3 months ago
New York City

Nor'easter Expected to Bring Heavy Snow and Coastal Flooding

Heavy snowfall expected in Northeast with areas potentially getting up to 2 inches of snow per hour.
New York City could see over 6 inches of snow, starting as rain and transitioning to snow on Tuesday. [ more ]
www.dailynews.com
2 months ago
Los Angeles

Mud slides, trees fall and power is zapped as 3-day storm lashes Southern California

Flood watch in effect in Southern California due to ongoing storm
Mudslides and flooding threats in the region due to continuous rain [ more ]
silive
3 months ago
NYC politics

Hochul issues severe weather warning for parts of New York; NYC in potential path of snowstorm

New Yorkers in parts of the state should prepare for heavy snow, gusty winds, and coastal flooding.
Snowstorm expected to impact Mid-Hudson, Capital, and Southern Tier regions on Monday night into Tuesday morning. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
3 months ago
California

King tides are arriving in California. Here's what they can tell us about rising sea levels

King tides, also known as perigean spring tides, occur during new and full moons when the gravitational pull of the sun and moon align to create higher than average high tides and lower than average low tides.
King tides in California, particularly during the winter, can lead to coastal flooding and give a preview of what rising sea levels will look like. [ more ]
Boston.com
3 months ago
Boston

It's early, but here's what Boston meteorologists are saying about a storm early next week

Confidence is growing for a strong coastal storm on Monday night into Tuesday.
The heaviest snow is expected to be north and west of coastal Massachusetts with cold and wind to follow. [ more ]
Yanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
4 months ago
Design

Bio-Cement: A Potential Material That May Replace Regular Cement - Yanko Design

Reef Rocket is a bio-cement structure that mimics the functionalities of oyster reefs to combat coastal flooding and foster biodiversity.
The structure is made up of bio-cement modules with ridged surfaces and is environmentally friendly. [ more ]
Miami Herald
5 months ago
Miami

Will you need a jacket again this week? What to know as cooler temps head to South Florida

South Florida is experiencing back-to-back cold fronts, bringing cooler temperatures but weaker impact compared to other regions.
The cold front will increase the risk of rip currents, marine hazards, high surf, and coastal flooding in vulnerable locations. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
6 months ago
Environment

Five takeaways from a sweeping report on climate change in the US

Climate impacts are worsening across every region of the United States.
Warming oceans are affecting marine species and fisheries.
The most devastating impact of climate change is seen in major disasters. [ more ]
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