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Oct 10 2024WEATHER

Hurricane Milton: What You Need to Know as It Heads to Florida

Hurricane Milton is a powerful storm heading towards Florida's west coast, expected to hit on Wednesday night. The hurricane has been fluctuating between Category 4 and 5, but the main concern is its strength and the storm surge, flooding, and high winds it will bring. Make sure you're prepared by c

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Oct 10 2024WEATHER

Get Ready, Ohio: NOAA's Winter 2024-25 Forecast is Here!

If you live in Ohio, you might want to gear up for a milder winter this year, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Their Climate Prediction Center has just released their winter outlook report for January, February, and March 2025. This report is a big deal becaus

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Oct 09 2024WEATHER

What Really Goes Into Evacuating When a Storm Hits?

Do you know how much it costs to evacuate from a hurricane? Surprisingly, around 40% of Americans can't cover an emergency expense of $400. When Hurricane Harvey hit the Texas Coastal Bend, evacuees spent roughly $1,200 on average. That's just for food, gas, and places to stay! If you have a car, yo

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Oct 09 2024WEATHER

How Can Old Weather Videos Help Us Understand Hurricanes?

Imagine a scary storm surge or powerful winds tearing down your street. Old weather videos are circulating online, showing what hurricanes can do. These videos were first shared years ago, but they're becoming popular again as Hurricane Milton heads toward Florida. Milton might hit with winds up to

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Oct 09 2024WEATHER

The Waffle House Storm Check

You might think that a 24/7 breakfast chain like Waffle House wouldn’t have much to do with serious storm tracking. But think again! In the South, when a big storm hits, the status of your local Waffle House can tell you a lot. If it’s open, even with a limited menu, it’s a good sign the storm isn’t

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Oct 09 2024WEATHER

Hurricane Milton: Should Category 6 Be Introduced?

Hurricane Milton, set to hit Florida, has people wondering if Category 6 hurricanes should exist. The conversation started because Milton shifted between intense hurricane classifications, with its wind speed reaching 180 mph at one point. Scientists are debating if a new category—Category 6—should

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Oct 09 2024WEATHER

Chilly Start, Warm Weekend Ahead

This week, we'll see a significant temperature swing each day, starting off cool in the 40s and warming up to the 60s. This is what we call a diurnal range, which means the temperature difference between day and night. Get ready for some crisp mornings that feel just like fall! Yesterday, many areas

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Oct 09 2024WEATHER

Hurricane Milton's Path: What to Expect

Hey there! Let's talk about Hurricane Milton. This powerful storm is currently a Category 4, with winds reaching 150 mph and gusts up to 185 mph. It's currently chilling north of Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula. Experts predict it'll cross the Gulf of Mexico on Tuesday, hitting Florida's west coast on We

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Oct 08 2024WEATHER

Florida Braces for Massive Hurricane Surge

Storm season is here, and Florida is on high alert. A huge hurricane, named Milton, is headed straight for the state’s west coast. It’s currently a Category 4 storm, packing wind speeds of 155 miles per hour. Authorities are warning that a direct hit could bring towering storm surges, turning anythi

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Oct 08 2024WEATHER

Weather Tech Pioneer Climavision Extends Partnership with NOAA

In a major step forward for weather forecasting, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has decided to continue working with weather tech company Climavision. This five-year extension will allow NOAA’s National Severe Storms Laboratory (NSSL) to keep exploring how Climavision’s r

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