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Jan 04 2025WEATHER

Brace Yourself: A Freezing Polar Vortex Is Coming!

Get ready, folks! A powerful polar vortex is about to hit the US next week. This cold air stream usually circles the poles, but it's making its way down to North America. Meteorologists are warning of big temperature drops and lots of disruptions. Even though it was quite warm in December, things a

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Jan 04 2025WEATHER

Weather Woes: Storms and Cold Fronts Ahead

Hey, weather watchers! Get ready for a double whammy this weekend. On Sunday, expect a warm day with temperatures climbing into the 70s. But don't get too comfy, because later in the evening, a cold front is blowing in, bringing with it a line of storms. These storms could get a little mischievous,

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Jan 04 2025WEATHER

Snowstorm Sweeps Across States, Disrupts Travel and Daily Life

Hey there, imagine this: six states in the U. S. are being hit with a big snowstorm right now. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued warnings for places like Montana, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and California. It's not just a little snow either; we're talking about up to 16 inche

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Jan 04 2025WEATHER

Winter Weather This Weekend: What to Expect in Metro Detroit

Winter weather is making a comeback in Metro Detroit. On Friday, Lake-effect snow showers left a thin layer of snow in some parts of Southeast Michigan as temperatures took a dive. Friday night will be mostly cloudy with calming snow showers, but it'll get cold! Temperatures will drop to the teens,

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Jan 02 2025WEATHER

South Carolina's Weather Rollercoaster: From Sunny to Chilly

The Palmetto State is in for a weather mix-up! Right now, it's sunny and cool, but hold onto your hats—it's going to get even chillier. An Arctic blast is on its way, so bundle up! Today, temperatures are in the low to mid-50s, with lots of sun. But don't get too comfy, because colder air is coming

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Jan 01 2025TECHNOLOGY

Two-Level Neural Network Boosts Freeway Traffic Forecasting

Traffic forecasting on freeways has long relied on deep learning models, especially graph neural networks that blend graph theory with deep learning. These models are great at learning complex time and space patterns. However, traditional graph convolutional networks (GCNs) sometimes struggle with l

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Dec 30 2024HEALTH

Forecasting Heat Waves: Can We Predict Deaths Ahead?

Heatwaves can be deadly, as seen in Europe's 2018 and 2022 summers. But did you know that some of these extreme temperatures could be foreseen weeks in advance? Subseasonal forecasts, which predict weather 2 weeks to 2 months ahead, offer a glimpse into the future. Yet, we haven't fully explored how

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Dec 30 2024WEATHER

Weather Watch: Bracing for Two Cold Fronts

As 2024 wraps up, we're set for some peaceful weather. But don't get too cozy! The Weather Team is keeping an eye on two cold fronts that will bring cooler temps to welcome 2025. Tonight and tomorrow, we’ll see temps dip to the low 50s with clear skies. Expect some fog in the morning, which will cle

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Dec 29 2024WEATHER

Get Ready for Severe Weather in the Capital Area Today

Hey there, folks! You might want to keep an eye on the sky today, as weather experts are warning about possible tornadoes in the Capital Area. Kickstarting the day, temperatures will be pleasant, hovering around the mid-60s. But by afternoon, the weather could take a turn for the worse, with strong

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Dec 28 2024TECHNOLOGY

Weather's Role in Electricity Demand: A New Forecasting Method

Imagine trying to predict how much electricity we'll need tomorrow. It's like planning a picnic without knowing if it'll be sunny or rainy. That's where weather comes in. This research dug deep into how temperature, humidity, and wind affect our electricity demand. They used a fancy model called Enh

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