WEATHER RECORDS

May 10 2025WEATHER

Southern California's Sudden Heatwave

It was not just a hot day in Southern California. It was a record breaker. Friday saw temperatures soar to unprecedented levels in Woodland Hills and Burbank. The National Weather Service Los Angeles reported that Woodland Hills hit a scorching 102 degrees, shattering the previous May 9th record of 99 degrees set way back in 1984. Burbank was not far behind, with...

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Mar 12 2025WEATHER

Minnesota's Wild Weather: Spring Teases, Then Winter Returns

Minnesota experienced a surprising weather shift on March 10th. Temperatures soared, breaking records in Duluth and Hibbing. Duluth hit 62 degrees, shattering the old record of 58 degrees from 2015. Hibbing also reached 62 degrees, tying its 2012 record. It was a day that felt like spring had finally arrived. The National Weather Service of Duluth shared the excitin...

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Mar 04 2025ENVIRONMENT

Grapevine Water Watchers: A Mediterranean Vineyard Story

Imagine a sunny vineyard near the Mediterranean Sea. This is where scientists kept a close eye on grapevines to understand how they handle water. They tracked three key signs of vine water status: how fast the vines grew, how much water was in the leaves before dawn, and the carbon makeup of the grapes. The scientists chose a rain-fed vineyard in Southern France...

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Oct 23 2024WEATHER

Boston's Heatwave: Record-Breaking Temperatures in October

Imagine this: Boston is experiencing summer-like temperatures in the middle of fall! The city broke its daily high temperature record on Monday, with the mercury hitting 83 degrees. That's not all; Hartford also set a new record at 86 degrees. The previous record for Boston on October 21 was 82 degrees, set way back in 1920. The National Weather Service confirmed th...

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