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Climate change is real, impacting wildlife and weather patterns.

European climate agency says this will likely be the hottest year on record - again

The Earth is experiencing unprecedented warming, likely becoming the hottest year on record due to greenhouse gas emissions and climate fluctuations.

Hurricane Milton Will Be Bad. The Next One Might Be Even Worse.

Future storms will be more frequent and intense due to climatic trends.

Climate change intensified deadly Hurricane Helene: Report

Climate change intensified Hurricane Helene, leading to significant increases in wind speeds and rainfall, resulting in devastating impacts across the southeastern US.

Hurricane Helene dumped more than 40tn gallons of rain on to southern US

Hurricane Helene caused unprecedented rainfall, leading to catastrophic flooding across several southern US states and resulting in over 130 fatalities.

Atmospheric rivers are shifting amid global warming. Here's what you need to know

Atmospheric rivers are shifting poleward, resulting in diverse and severe climate impacts including intensified droughts, floods, and altered global weather patterns.

Wow, Weather

Climate change is real, impacting wildlife and weather patterns.

European climate agency says this will likely be the hottest year on record - again

The Earth is experiencing unprecedented warming, likely becoming the hottest year on record due to greenhouse gas emissions and climate fluctuations.

Hurricane Milton Will Be Bad. The Next One Might Be Even Worse.

Future storms will be more frequent and intense due to climatic trends.

Climate change intensified deadly Hurricane Helene: Report

Climate change intensified Hurricane Helene, leading to significant increases in wind speeds and rainfall, resulting in devastating impacts across the southeastern US.

Hurricane Helene dumped more than 40tn gallons of rain on to southern US

Hurricane Helene caused unprecedented rainfall, leading to catastrophic flooding across several southern US states and resulting in over 130 fatalities.

Atmospheric rivers are shifting amid global warming. Here's what you need to know

Atmospheric rivers are shifting poleward, resulting in diverse and severe climate impacts including intensified droughts, floods, and altered global weather patterns.
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#air-quality

Here's where the Moss Landing fire smoke will be worst

The fire at Moss Landing Power Plant has led to evacuation orders and significant air quality concerns due to smoke dispersion.

Weak disturbance' in Bay Area weather pattern to end stretch of sunny days, very cold nights

The Bay Area will experience a weather pattern change with rain expected this weekend after a prolonged period of cold, clear weather.

Here's where the Moss Landing fire smoke will be worst

The fire at Moss Landing Power Plant has led to evacuation orders and significant air quality concerns due to smoke dispersion.

Weak disturbance' in Bay Area weather pattern to end stretch of sunny days, very cold nights

The Bay Area will experience a weather pattern change with rain expected this weekend after a prolonged period of cold, clear weather.
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#climate

How the Polar Vortex Can Bring Arctic Blasts to the U.S.

The behavior of the polar jet stream significantly influences winter temperatures across the U.S., impacting local cold air outbreaks.
Understanding the polar jet stream's patterns is essential to comprehending severe winter weather fluctuations.

What Are the Santa Ana Winds That Are Helping to Fuel the Palisades Fire?

The Santa Ana winds significantly contribute to wildfire intensity in Southern California.

A Rare Coincidence of La Nina Events Will Weaken Hurricane Season

An Atlantic Niña may weaken tropical storm development but does not guarantee a quieter hurricane season.

How the Polar Vortex Can Bring Arctic Blasts to the U.S.

The behavior of the polar jet stream significantly influences winter temperatures across the U.S., impacting local cold air outbreaks.
Understanding the polar jet stream's patterns is essential to comprehending severe winter weather fluctuations.

What Are the Santa Ana Winds That Are Helping to Fuel the Palisades Fire?

The Santa Ana winds significantly contribute to wildfire intensity in Southern California.

A Rare Coincidence of La Nina Events Will Weaken Hurricane Season

An Atlantic Niña may weaken tropical storm development but does not guarantee a quieter hurricane season.
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#wildfires

As Southern California bakes, the Bay Area is breaking rain records

California is experiencing stark climate contrasts: heavy rainfall in the north and severe drought in the south.

What are California's Santa Ana winds?

Santa Ana winds create extreme wildfire danger due to low humidity and strong winds.

The weather factors that triggered L.A. County's devastating fires

Southern California faces severe wildfires exacerbated by drought and unusual wind patterns.

As Southern California bakes, the Bay Area is breaking rain records

California is experiencing stark climate contrasts: heavy rainfall in the north and severe drought in the south.

What are California's Santa Ana winds?

Santa Ana winds create extreme wildfire danger due to low humidity and strong winds.

The weather factors that triggered L.A. County's devastating fires

Southern California faces severe wildfires exacerbated by drought and unusual wind patterns.
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#wildfire-risk

With few storms in 8 months, Southern California swings toward drought. Will rain ever come?

Southern California faces severe drought conditions with a record driest start to the rainy season, raising concerns over wildfire risks and water shortages.

How California's Fire Season Might Shape Up This Year

California had a mild fire season in 2023 compared to previous devastating years.
The wet winter in 2024 has lowered the wildfire risk, but activity may increase later in the year.

With few storms in 8 months, Southern California swings toward drought. Will rain ever come?

Southern California faces severe drought conditions with a record driest start to the rainy season, raising concerns over wildfire risks and water shortages.

How California's Fire Season Might Shape Up This Year

California had a mild fire season in 2023 compared to previous devastating years.
The wet winter in 2024 has lowered the wildfire risk, but activity may increase later in the year.
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#polar-vortex

Polar vortex-related frigid air, snowstorms likely to grip U.S. to start 2025

Frigid air from the polar vortex may break records in the South and Southeast, leading to severe winter storms by mid-January.

How the polar vortex could bring winter back with a vengeance

The polar vortex could bring another wave of cold weather, but it's uncertain.
The polar vortex is a strong, cold air mass that can be disrupted and affect weather patterns.

Polar vortex-related frigid air, snowstorms likely to grip U.S. to start 2025

Frigid air from the polar vortex may break records in the South and Southeast, leading to severe winter storms by mid-January.

How the polar vortex could bring winter back with a vengeance

The polar vortex could bring another wave of cold weather, but it's uncertain.
The polar vortex is a strong, cold air mass that can be disrupted and affect weather patterns.
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#global-warming

Heatwave across US west breaks records for highest temperatures

Rising heatwaves in the US are linked to climate change, with records broken and intense temperatures experienced across the region. This is the hottest summer globally.

Dreaming of a white Christmas? There's hope, depending on where you live

The possibility of a white Christmas varies greatly, influenced by weather patterns and climate change.

Heatwave across US west breaks records for highest temperatures

Rising heatwaves in the US are linked to climate change, with records broken and intense temperatures experienced across the region. This is the hottest summer globally.

Dreaming of a white Christmas? There's hope, depending on where you live

The possibility of a white Christmas varies greatly, influenced by weather patterns and climate change.
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#snowfall

'We just got lucky': Tahoe storm dumps snow across ski resorts

A significant winter storm in Northern California has greatly improved the ski season, dumping several feet of snow and reversing earlier deficits.

Find Out Which County Gets the Most Snow in Each State

Different counties experience varying snowfall levels, impacting local economies and infrastructure planning.

'We just got lucky': Tahoe storm dumps snow across ski resorts

A significant winter storm in Northern California has greatly improved the ski season, dumping several feet of snow and reversing earlier deficits.

Find Out Which County Gets the Most Snow in Each State

Different counties experience varying snowfall levels, impacting local economies and infrastructure planning.
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California wildfires: Experts weigh in on dangerous conditions bleeding into December

Southern California is currently battling the Franklin Fire, which has burned over 3,000 acres and shifted fire activity patterns in California.

Black (ice) Friday? Coldest temperatures of the season expected this weekend

Portland will experience some of the coldest temperatures of the season this holiday weekend.
Overnight lows will reach mid-30s to near-freezing as weather shifts.

Bay Area travelers: What you need to know about going home for Thanksgiving 2024

Thanksgiving travel is expected to be crowded with 71.7 million car travelers, surpassing pre-pandemic levels, amidst potential weather challenges.
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The Mountain fire was the third most destructive wildfire in a decade. These maps show why

The Mountain fire is the third most destructive wildfire in Southern California history, exacerbated by weather and ecology.

Triple-digit heat wave continues to broil Southern California

A heatwave in California will peak early in the week but is expected to decrease by midweek with a shift in weather patterns, providing some relief.

How full are California's reservoirs heading into the winter rainy season?

California's reservoirs are at a healthy capacity due to wet winters, providing a buffer against potential drought this winter.
The state currently holds more water than usual, easing concerns over water shortages despite dry weather conditions.

La Nina on the horizon? California's wild weather year could get even weirder

La Niña could follow El Niño in California
La Niña is associated with cooler and drier conditions

California's rainy season is here. What does it mean for its water supply?

California's rainy season is well underway with significant downpours and storms.
Some parts of California are experiencing historic levels of rain, but Northern California is still approaching its annual average.

The Mountain fire was the third most destructive wildfire in a decade. These maps show why

The Mountain fire is the third most destructive wildfire in Southern California history, exacerbated by weather and ecology.

Triple-digit heat wave continues to broil Southern California

A heatwave in California will peak early in the week but is expected to decrease by midweek with a shift in weather patterns, providing some relief.

How full are California's reservoirs heading into the winter rainy season?

California's reservoirs are at a healthy capacity due to wet winters, providing a buffer against potential drought this winter.
The state currently holds more water than usual, easing concerns over water shortages despite dry weather conditions.

La Nina on the horizon? California's wild weather year could get even weirder

La Niña could follow El Niño in California
La Niña is associated with cooler and drier conditions

California's rainy season is here. What does it mean for its water supply?

California's rainy season is well underway with significant downpours and storms.
Some parts of California are experiencing historic levels of rain, but Northern California is still approaching its annual average.
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#atmospheric-rivers

See the bomb cyclone approaching California from space

The 2024-2025 water year's severe storm signals the return of atmospheric rivers, bringing intense weather patterns and significant precipitation.

Rivers in the Sky: What You Need to Know About Atmospheric River Storms | KQED

Atmospheric rivers are essential for California's water but can cause severe flooding and hazards when excessive.

See the bomb cyclone approaching California from space

The 2024-2025 water year's severe storm signals the return of atmospheric rivers, bringing intense weather patterns and significant precipitation.

Rivers in the Sky: What You Need to Know About Atmospheric River Storms | KQED

Atmospheric rivers are essential for California's water but can cause severe flooding and hazards when excessive.
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#new-york-city

New York City is under a drought watch for the first time in over 20 years

New York City is under a drought watch for the first time in over 20 years due to record-low rainfall and reservoir levels.
Residents must conserve water as the city faces potential escalation to a drought emergency.

Days without rain

New York City issued a drought warning due to an unusually dry fall, visualized through a heatmap of consecutive rain-free days.

New York City is under a drought watch for the first time in over 20 years

New York City is under a drought watch for the first time in over 20 years due to record-low rainfall and reservoir levels.
Residents must conserve water as the city faces potential escalation to a drought emergency.

Days without rain

New York City issued a drought warning due to an unusually dry fall, visualized through a heatmap of consecutive rain-free days.
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Weather tracker: Hurricane Oscar gathers strength in Atlantic as Australia swelters

Hurricane Oscar rapidly intensified and became the 10th hurricane of the 2024 Atlantic season, impacting the Caribbean.
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Brewing Hurricane Francine Heads toward Louisiana, Ending Atlantic Hurricane Lull

Tropical Storm Francine has formed, breaking a lull in storms and is predicted to intensify before making landfall in Louisiana.

Hurricane Milton isn't the end of our destructive storm season. There's likely more to come.

More hurricanes are expected this season, with experts anticipating an active October.
Conditions have improved for tropical storm formation due to shifting weather patterns.

Here's what the next two weeks of hurricane season look like in October

The next two weeks in Florida are uncertain for hurricane activity, with a 50% chance of above-normal storms.

Brewing Hurricane Francine Heads toward Louisiana, Ending Atlantic Hurricane Lull

Tropical Storm Francine has formed, breaking a lull in storms and is predicted to intensify before making landfall in Louisiana.

Hurricane Milton isn't the end of our destructive storm season. There's likely more to come.

More hurricanes are expected this season, with experts anticipating an active October.
Conditions have improved for tropical storm formation due to shifting weather patterns.

Here's what the next two weeks of hurricane season look like in October

The next two weeks in Florida are uncertain for hurricane activity, with a 50% chance of above-normal storms.
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#meteorology

Why Hurricane Milton Is Also Causing Tornadoes

Hurricanes can spawn tornadoes due to changes in wind conditions when reaching land, posing significant weather threats.

The winner of the Project Skydrop treasure hunt, an Andover meteorologist, has come forward

Dan Leonard found the Project Skydrop trophy using weather patterns as clues, making him the first to succeed in the treasure hunt.

Why Hurricane Milton Is Also Causing Tornadoes

Hurricanes can spawn tornadoes due to changes in wind conditions when reaching land, posing significant weather threats.

The winner of the Project Skydrop treasure hunt, an Andover meteorologist, has come forward

Dan Leonard found the Project Skydrop trophy using weather patterns as clues, making him the first to succeed in the treasure hunt.
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Weaker La Nina is forecast to give other weather patterns clout

La Nina is expected to arrive late this year in a weakened form, reducing its overall impact on global weather patterns.

Friday Morning Constitutional: High-Speed Rail Gets New CEO

The cancellation of a mayoral debate, a new High-Speed Rail CEO appointment, United Airlines Boeing jet incident, La Nina formation, and special events in San Francisco.

Late Winter Storms Spare California From Drought Pain, for Now

Substantial snowfall in Sierra Nevada in California restored water resources after concerns of a drought.
Snowpack in Sierra Nevada at 110% of average ensures water supply for the coming months.

March was a wash-out, Met Office confirms, with more rain and less sunlight than average

March in southern England saw 27% more rainfall than average, with some areas experiencing double the normal rainfall.
Despite above-average temperatures, March was the seventh-warmest on record in England with limited sunshine.

Two rare tornadoes touch down in Central California as storms pummel state

Two tornadoes hit Central California in two days.
Unusual weather patterns in Central California due to a winter storm.
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