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time.com
4 months ago
OMG science

Some Experts Want a New Category 6' For Stronger Hurricanes

Climate change has led to stronger tropical storms, prompting some experts to propose a new Category 6 for hurricanes with winds exceeding 192 mph.
Some experts believe that another category is not necessary and that focusing on wind speed may give the wrong signal since water is the deadliest aspect of hurricanes. [ more ]
www.npr.org
1 week ago
US news

Heat and snowfall, rain and wildfires. It's a week of extreme weather in the U.S

Extreme weather events are simultaneously hitting the U.S., from heatwaves and wildfires to tropical storms causing floods, all exacerbated by climate change. [ more ]
time.com
4 months ago
OMG science

Some Experts Want a New Category 6' For Stronger Hurricanes

Climate change has led to stronger tropical storms, prompting some experts to propose a new Category 6 for hurricanes with winds exceeding 192 mph.
Some experts believe that another category is not necessary and that focusing on wind speed may give the wrong signal since water is the deadliest aspect of hurricanes. [ more ]
www.npr.org
1 week ago
US news

Heat and snowfall, rain and wildfires. It's a week of extreme weather in the U.S

Extreme weather events are simultaneously hitting the U.S., from heatwaves and wildfires to tropical storms causing floods, all exacerbated by climate change. [ more ]
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Los Angeles Times
6 months ago
Los Angeles

Blizzards, tornadoes and a hurricane: We lived through SoCal's year of weird weather

Southern California experienced unusual weather patterns this year
The region saw historic rainfall, tropical storms, and tornadoes [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
6 months ago
California

Blizzards, tornadoes and a hurricane: We lived through SoCal's year of weird weather

Southern California experienced unusual weather patterns this year
The region saw historic rainfall, tropical storms, and tornadoes [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
6 months ago
Los Angeles

Blizzards, tornadoes and a hurricane: We lived through SoCal's year of weird weather

Southern California experienced unusual weather patterns this year
The region saw historic rainfall, tropical storms, and tornadoes [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
1 week ago
California

Record high temperatures sweep US north-east as tropical storm hits Texas

Extreme weather including heatwaves and tropical storms hit various regions in the US, leading to record temperatures and natural disasters. [ more ]
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