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Extreme Heat Threatens Fourth of July Celebrations in California’s South Central Valley

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Extreme Heat Threatens Fourth of July Celebrations in California's South Central Valley

California’s South Central Valley braces for oppressive heat that could dampen Fourth of July festivities as a massive high-pressure system strengthens throughout the week. This temperature surge raises the risk of wildfires and increases energy demands, forecasters warn. Intense Heat Wave Forecast AccuWeather senior meteorologist Scott Homan predicts significant temperature increases in the valleys, with … Read more

Weekend Weather Update in Chicago: Beach Hazards and Cooling Temperatures

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Weekend Weather Update in Chicago: Beach Hazards and Cooling Temperatures

A Beach Hazard statement warns of high waves reaching 4-8 feet and dangerous rip currents, coupled with a Small Craft Advisory currently in effect. As of Sunday, the region finds itself on the cooler side of a frontal system. Expect lingering lakeside clouds this morning, particularly in northwest Indiana, gradually clearing as the afternoon progresses. … Read more

Red Alert Issued for Sunday Across Tristate Area, Severe Thunderstrom Speculated

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Red Alert Issued for Sunday Across Tristate Area, Severe Thunderstrom Speculated

On Sunday, residents of Somerset, Middlesex, Monmouth, and Ocean Counties are under a Heat Advisory from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Temperatures are expected to soar, with heat indices reaching the upper 90s to low 100s due to high humidity. Concurrently, a high risk of rip currents is in effect at all south-facing beaches in … Read more

Climate Change Threatens Iconic U.S. Destinations

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Climate Change Threatens Iconic U.S. Destinations

As millions of Americans flock to the nation’s coasts, islands, and national monuments this summer, experts have a sobering message: climate change is rapidly reshaping some of the United States’ most iconic destinations. From devastated tropical islands to a flooded capitol, these changes are unfolding at an alarming pace with no signs of abating. California’s … Read more

Climate Change Leading To More Floods, Reports Say

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Climate Change Leading To More Floods, Reports Say

A raging flood pulled a family’s home of more than 50 years into the Blue Earth River in southern Minnesota this week, as a community watched in horror. The river’s water flow had tripled in three days after 11 to 18 inches of rain fell in a little more than a week. The swollen river … Read more

Devastating Floods in the Midwest: Communities Brace for Impact

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Devastating Floods in the Midwest: Communities Brace for Impact

Kathryn Barber stood on a closed section of Iowa Highway 141, overwhelmed by the sight of the Little Sioux River’s floodwaters. Only the roof of a nearby home remained visible above the water. Once dry and dusty ball fields now resembled marinas, with foul poles and scoreboards barely emerging from the flood. Barber and her … Read more

Heat Wave Advisory For Texas Extended

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Heat Wave Advisory For Texas Extended

Dallas-Fort Worth residents are bracing for another scorching day as the heat advisory, initially issued earlier this week, extends until 7 p.m. Wednesday. Feels-like temperatures are projected to soar to 109 degrees Fahrenheit in the afternoon, with expectations of further extension into Thursday as the heat persists relentlessly. Overnight, there will be little relief from … Read more

Faster Ice Melt in Antarctica Could Lead to Coastal Flooding

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Faster Ice Melt in Antarctica Could Lead to Coastal Flooding

If you’ve ever built a sandcastle on the beach, you know how quickly seawater can undermine it. Similarly, a new study by the British Antarctic Survey concludes that warmer seawater may accelerate the melting of ground-based ice sheets in Antarctica more than previously thought. This finding suggests that existing computer models may underestimate the impact … Read more

Extreme Heat and Flooding Plague the U.S.: A Dire Weather Outlook

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Extreme Heat and Flooding Plague the U.S.

Heat advisories warning of potentially record-breaking temperatures were active Monday across a vast swath of the U.S. as Iowa and other parts of the Plains region braced for more rain after recent floods triggered hundreds of rescues and evacuations, and caused immense damage. Record-Breaking Heat Grips the Nation Tens of millions of people across the … Read more

Extreme Weather Grips U.S.: Heatwaves, Storms, and Unseasonal Snow

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Extreme Weather Grips U.S.: Heatwaves, Storms, and Unseasonal Snow

Millions of Americans are under weather advisories as nearly every region of the country experiences extreme conditions. From intense heat across the Midwest and Northeast, powerful thunderstorms over the Plains, and heavy rain along the Gulf Coast, to freezing temperatures throughout the Northwest, the nation is grappling with diverse and severe weather. Widespread Heat Advisories … Read more