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Connecticut Declares State of Emergency After Deadly Floods and Widespread Devastation

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Connecticut Declares State of Emergency After Deadly Floods and Widespread Devastation

Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont declared a state of emergency following historic flooding over the weekend that left two people dead and caused widespread destruction across the state. In a Monday news conference, Gov. Lamont emphasized that the emergency declaration would help expedite necessary resources, including potential federal aid, to support ongoing rescue and recovery efforts. … Read more

North Texas Braces for Scorching Temperatures: Hottest Day of the Year Expected

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North Texas Braces for Scorching Temperatures: Hottest Day of the Year Expected

North Texans should prepare for a sweltering Wednesday as the region experiences its hottest day of 2024. With the temperature expected to soar to 100 degrees, the day will add to the growing tally of such extreme heat days this year, which now stands at 11. The forecast promises even more intense heat on both … Read more

Waterspouts Appear Off Ohio Coast, Captured on Film

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Waterspouts Appear Off Ohio Coast, Captured on Film

On Sunday morning, beachgoers along the Lake Erie coast in Ohio witnessed an unusual spectacle as several waterspouts formed over the lake. Stacy Hancock of Mentor, Ohio, recorded footage of these waterspouts between 10 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., capturing the dramatic weather phenomenon as it unfolded. The National Weather Service (NWS) confirmed the sightings, describing … Read more

Thousands of Flights Canceled and Cruises Altered Due to Hurricane Debby

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Thousands of Flights Canceled and Cruises Altered Due to Hurricane Debby

As Tropical Storm Debby neared Florida on Sunday, travel disruptions surged across the United States. The storm, anticipated to make landfall as a hurricane on Monday, led to widespread flight cancellations and delays. By 5 p.m. ET, nearly 2,000 flights had been canceled and around 6,300 were delayed, according to FlightAware. Major carriers American Airlines … Read more

Hurricane Debby Strikes Florida, Leaving Thousands Without Power

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Hurricane Debby Strikes Florida, Leaving Thousands Without Power

Hurricane Debby struck Florida early Monday morning, making landfall near the coastal town of Steinhatchee as a Category 1 hurricane at 7 a.m. The storm, which intensified from a tropical storm to a hurricane late Sunday night, has already caused significant disruptions across the region. At landfall, more than 200,000 homes and businesses were without … Read more

Northeast Vermont Reels from Flooding Fallout as Summer Plans Disrupted

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Northeast Vermont Reels from Flooding Fallout as Summer Plans Disrupted

Northeast Vermont faced another round of summer devastation this week as torrential rain and severe flooding hit the region, compounding the damage from historic floods earlier in the month. In St. Johnsbury, the storm unleashed around 8 inches of rain, causing significant disruption to travel and local events. Cherry Susan, owner of a bed and … Read more

North Texas Faces Intense Heat Advisory: Scorching Temperatures and Humidity Persist

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North Texas Faces Intense Heat Advisory: Scorching Temperatures and Humidity Persist

Tuesday began with a muggy start across North Texas, with “feels-like” temperatures already in the low 80s by 6 a.m. The high dew point temperatures, also in the low 70s, indicated a sticky and uncomfortable day ahead. Low-level stratus clouds greeted the morning, but as the day progressed, these clouds dissipated, giving way to sunny … Read more

Dirty Rain in Florida Due to Saharan Dust: Everything We Know About It

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Dirty Rain in Florida Due to Saharan Dust: Everything We Know About It

Waves of Saharan dust are sweeping over Florida, with plumes expected to continue arriving every three to five days, according to Ross Giarratana, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service’s Tampa Bay forecast office. This influx of dust brings the possibility of “dirty rain,” which, while it sounds concerning, is harmless. Understanding Saharan Dust Saharan … Read more

In hopes that a new cone may break the focus on the Saffir-Simpson Scale, the National Hurricane Center

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In the coming weeks, the National Hurricane Center will unveil a fresh cone of concern, which excites them. Mid-August is when the prototype tropical cyclone prediction cone graphic is scheduled to be released, right before the height of hurricane season. For core counties in the storm’s direction, the new cone will include alerts and warnings … Read more

Climate Change and Global Warming are Making Days Longer. Here’s Why.

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Climate Change and Global Warming are Making Days Longer. Here's Why.

Recent scientific studies reveal that global warming is not only affecting the climate but also altering the Earth’s rotation and length of day. As the planet heats up, massive ice sheets in Greenland and Antarctica are melting. This melting ice flows into the world’s oceans, particularly in the equatorial region, changing the Earth’s shape and … Read more