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May 18 2025WEATHER

Stormy Aftermath: St. Louis Begins to Rebuild

The city of St. Louis is picking up the pieces after a series of tornadoes ripped through the area. The storms left a significant mark, especially in the northern parts of the city. The destruction was severe, with winds reaching around 150 miles per hour. This natural disaster has left many residents in a tough spot, with over 50, 000 people still without power as o...

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May 17 2025WEATHER

Deadly Tornadoes Strike Midwest and South

In the early hours of a Friday night, devastating tornadoes and storms ripped through parts of the Midwest and South. The destruction was swift and brutal, leaving a trail of damage and loss. The state of Kentucky was hit the hardest. At least 24 people lost their lives. Most of these deaths occurred in the southeastern part of the state, in a town called London...

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May 16 2025WEATHER

Storms on the Horizon: Eastern US Braces for Severe Weather

The eastern half of the United States is in for a rough time. A multi-day severe weather event is unfolding, with Friday being particularly dangerous. This isn't just about rain and thunder. Powerful tornadoes and hurricane-force winds are on the menu. The storm system that caused chaos in the Midwest and Great Lakes on Thursday is still at it, and it's not done ...

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Apr 23 2025ENVIRONMENT

Fighting Fire in Southern New Jersey

Southern New Jersey is grappling with a significant wildfire. This fire has scorched over 8, 500 acres, leading to mass evacuations and power outages. The blaze started in the Greenwood Forest Wildlife Management Area of Ocean County. It has caused a lot of trouble for the people living there. The fire started on Tuesday morning. It has been 10% contained, but the c...

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Apr 03 2025WEATHER

Wisconsin's Winter Wrath: A State on Alert

Wisconsin is bracing for more severe winter weather. The governor has taken action to support communities in need. The governor of Wisconsin has issued a state of emergency. This move is in response to the harsh winter weather that has been battering the northern part of the state. The severe weather started on Saturday and has been ongoing. It has brought ...

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Mar 09 2025WEATHER

Storm Alfred's Wreckage: East Coast in Chaos

The east coast of Australia is in a state of chaos after Storm Alfred, now downgraded to a tropical low, swept through the region. The storm, which initially hit as a category 2 tropical cyclone, brought with it heavy rain and strong winds, causing severe flooding and power outages. More than 300, 000 people were left without power, with the Queensland city of Gold ...

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Mar 04 2025WEATHER

Texas Takes a Beating from Massive Storm

North Texas was hit hard by a massive storm on Tuesday morning. Over 400, 000 people were left in the dark as strong winds tore through the area. This storm was part of a larger weather system that stretched from Iowa down to Texas. Forecasters warned that this system would only get stronger as it moved east. Blizzards were expected in the Great Plains, while sev...

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Mar 04 2025WEATHER

Stormy Morning in Texas: Power Outages and School Delays

In the early hours of Tuesday, a fierce storm swept through North Texas, causing significant disruption. The storm was intense, with wind gusts reaching speeds of 60 to 75 miles per hour and heavy rainfall. The National Weather Service issued a thunderstorm warning and tornado watch, alerting residents to the severe conditions. The impact was immediate and widesprea...

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Feb 17 2025WEATHER

North Carolina's Winter Storm: What You Need to Know

North Carolina is bracing for a winter storm set to hit on Wednesday. The storm is currently over the Western U. S. , with its energy centered over Washington state. This location is important because weather balloons will soon gather data from the storm, which will help refine the forecast. The storm's path and intensity are still uncertain, with significant differ...

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Feb 13 2025SCIENCE

When Sun Flares Strike: Earth's Hidden Weaknesses

In May 2024, the Earth faced a powerful reminder of its vulnerability to space weather. A series of solar flares sent multiple coronal mass ejections (CMEs) toward Earth, merging into a major event that caught scientists off guard. This event, later known as the Gannon storm, highlighted how even smaller geomagnetic disturbances can have serious consequences. The Ga...

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