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High Winds, Heavy Rain, and Tumultuous Waves Are Headed to California This Weekend
EartherExtreme Weather

High Winds, Heavy Rain, and Tumultuous Waves Are Headed to California This Weekend

Hilary has strengthened into a hurricane this week and will bring heavy precipitation to the West Coast and…

By
Angely Mercado
PublishedAugust 17, 2023
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EartherExtreme Weather
Texas Keeps Setting Power Use Records as Summer Heat Rages
EartherExtreme Weather

Texas Keeps Setting Power Use Records as Summer Heat Rages

The Lone Star State has hit record-high power usage nine times this summer alone. It's had little respite from the…

By
Angely Mercado
PublishedAugust 10, 2023
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EartherExtreme Weather
2 Dead and More Than a Million Without Power After Storms Sweep East Coast
EartherExtreme Weather

2 Dead and More Than a Million Without Power After Storms Sweep East Coast

A series of heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and strong wind flooded streets and felled power lines from Georgia to…

By
Angely Mercado
PublishedAugust 8, 2023
EartherExtreme Weather
80 Percent of People Around the World Experienced Climate Change-Induced Heat in July
EartherExtreme Weather

80 Percent of People Around the World Experienced Climate Change-Induced Heat in July

Blame climate change for the dangerous heat, and record-breaking temperatures.

By
Angely Mercado
PublishedAugust 2, 2023
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EartherExtreme Weather
Heat Waves and Cold Snaps Linked to More Fatal Heart Attacks, Study Finds
EartherExtreme Weather

Heat Waves and Cold Snaps Linked to More Fatal Heart Attacks, Study Finds

The study also found that the risk of dying from a heart attack was roughly doubled on days that had both extreme…

By
Ed Cara
PublishedJuly 25, 2023
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EartherExtreme Weather
South Korea Overwhelmed by a Catastrophic Monsoon Season
EartherExtreme Weather

South Korea Overwhelmed by a Catastrophic Monsoon Season

Over a dozen vehicles were recently trapped in an underpass, and the rain has damaged homes and caused landslides.

By
Angely Mercado
PublishedJuly 17, 2023
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From California to Florida, 93 Million Americans Are Under Heat Warnings and Advisories
EartherExtreme Weather

From California to Florida, 93 Million Americans Are Under Heat Warnings and Advisories

Temperatures won't be any lower this weekend, and might even climb to 130 degrees Fahrenheit in Death Valley.

By
Angely Mercado
PublishedJuly 14, 2023
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States From California to Florida Are Facing Down Another Dangerously Hot Day
EartherExtreme Weather

States From California to Florida Are Facing Down Another Dangerously Hot Day

Phoenix, Arizona is on track to break a consecutive temperature record.

By
Angely Mercado
PublishedJuly 13, 2023
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Vermont Endures Widespread Flooding in Wake of Torrential Downpours
EartherExtreme Weather

Vermont Endures Widespread Flooding in Wake of Torrential Downpours

Emergency workers conducted more than 50 rescues as residents were stranded in homes and cars.

By
Angely Mercado
PublishedJuly 11, 2023
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EartherExtreme Weather
Vermont Officials on High Alert for Incoming Flash Floods
EartherExtreme Weather

Vermont Officials on High Alert for Incoming Flash Floods

The state’s governor has already issued a state of emergency in anticipation of the intense conditions.

By
Angely Mercado
PublishedJuly 10, 2023
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EartherExtreme Weather
A Heat Wave Is Roasting the Southwest This Week
EartherExtreme Weather

A Heat Wave Is Roasting the Southwest This Week

Temperatures and heat indices as high as 110 degrees are expected throughout Arizona, Texas, and Florida.

By
Angely Mercado
PublishedJuly 10, 2023
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Monday Was Literally Earth's Hottest Day Ever Recorded, Then Tuesday Happened
EartherExtreme Weather

Monday Was Literally Earth's Hottest Day Ever Recorded, Then Tuesday Happened

Averaged across the whole planet, this week's daily average temperatures are reaching new heights.

By
Lauren Leffer
PublishedJuly 5, 2023
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EartherExtreme Weather
The Texas Heat Wave Is Heading North This Week
EartherExtreme Weather

The Texas Heat Wave Is Heading North This Week

Nearby states could see sky-high temperatures and even higher heat indices before the fourth of July.

By
Angely Mercado
PublishedJune 26, 2023
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EartherExtreme Weather
See the Devastating Aftermath of Tornadoes in Mississippi
EartherExtreme Weather

See the Devastating Aftermath of Tornadoes in Mississippi

Officials have confirmed multiple hospitalizations and one death from this weekend's storms.

By
Angely Mercado
PublishedJune 20, 2023
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EartherExtreme Weather
Amid Power Outages, Florida and Gulf States Brace for More Hazardous Weather
EartherExtreme Weather

Amid Power Outages, Florida and Gulf States Brace for More Hazardous Weather

Hail, strong winds, rain, and tornado warnings are part of today’s forecast.

By
Angely Mercado
PublishedJune 15, 2023
Comments (3)
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Texas Is Going to Be Slammed by Sky-High Temperatures This Week
EartherExtreme Weather

Texas Is Going to Be Slammed by Sky-High Temperatures This Week

The lone star state’s heat is going to feel hotter than usual, thanks to the combination of heat and humidity.

By
Angely Mercado
PublishedJune 14, 2023
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Millions Across the U.S. Are About to Be Slammed by Severe Storms
EartherExtreme Weather

Millions Across the U.S. Are About to Be Slammed by Severe Storms

Large hail and damaging winds are going to especially affect a lot of Central Texas this week.

By
Angely Mercado
PublishedJune 13, 2023
Comments (4)
EartherExtreme Weather
It’s Supposed to Be Hot in Puerto Rico, Not This Damn Hot
EartherExtreme Weather

It’s Supposed to Be Hot in Puerto Rico, Not This Damn Hot

The Caribbean archipelago is expected to experience heat indices between 108 and 111 degrees Fahrenheit this week.

By
Angely Mercado
PublishedJune 7, 2023
EartherExtreme Weather
Why Forecasters Are Predicting a 'Near-Normal' Atlantic Hurricane Season This Year
EartherExtreme Weather

Why Forecasters Are Predicting a 'Near-Normal' Atlantic Hurricane Season This Year

This year’s names list includes Idalia, Philippe, and Ophelia.

By
Angely Mercado
PublishedMay 26, 2023
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