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Dec 12 2024WEATHER

Extreme Weather Hits East Coast: Storms, Floods, and a Bomb Cyclone!

Well, what a wild weather day on the East Coast! An unusual mix of heavy rain, freezing rain, melting snow, and powerful winds swept through, making travel tough and causing power outages. All thanks to a massive storm system that stretched from Florida to Maine. Experts blamed an ‘atmospheric river

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Dec 11 2024ENVIRONMENT

Santa Ana Winds Fuel Malibu Fire, Displacing Residents and Celebrities

A wildfire, known as the Franklin Fire, swept through Malibu, California, prompting evacuation orders for about 20, 000 people, including celebrities like Dick Van Dyke and Cher. Strong Santa Ana winds, gusting up to 40 mph, fanned the flames and pushed them south, even crossing the Pacific Coast Hi

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Dec 11 2024WEATHER

Snow Alert in SE Michigan: What to Expect Mid-Week

Brace yourself, Southeast Michigan! The lake effect snow will be back with a vengeance mid-week. Let's dive into what we can expect. On Wednesday, the snow machine revs up again, mainly in the evening and overnight hours. Snow squalls might pop up, making it tough to see. The weather team has predi

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Dec 11 2024WEATHER

Stormy Days Ahead: East Coast Braces for Winds and Rain

Get ready for some stormy days ahead on the East Coast! A huge storm system, stretching over 1, 000 miles, is quickly gaining strength. This system is expected to bring heavy rain, strong winds, and even severe weather to the Northeast. The most significant impacts are likely to happen on Wednesday

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Dec 11 2024WEATHER

Bundle Up, Chicago: What's Coming Your Way This Week

Chicago, get ready for a chilly Tuesday! Expect a mix of snow and windy conditions, making your morning commute feel like a winter wonderland adventure. By the day's end, temperatures could dip to 32°F (0°C), so dress like you're headed to the North Pole. At the moment, O'Hare is feeling cool at 29°

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Dec 11 2024WEATHER

Rapid Blaze in Malibu: A Call for Community Preparedness

You've probably heard about the quick spread of the Malibu fire, right? Well, it's been causing some serious chaos. People are being told to leave their homes in a hurry because the fire is growing really fast. In fact, it went from 100 acres to over 2, 200 acres in just a few hours! Strong winds ar

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Dec 10 2024SCIENCE

Researchers to Build Solar Wind Detectors for Space Weather Satellites

The Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) from San Antonio has landed a big deal worth $26. 1 million. They'll be designing and building two special instruments called magnetometers for NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). These magnetometers will measure the magnetic f

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Dec 10 2024SCIENCE

New AI Model Beats Traditional Weather Forecasts

Recently, a groundbreaking machine learning weather forecast model named GenCast has shown it can outperform traditional systems in certain situations. Developed by researchers at Google DeepMind, this model uses a diffusion approach similar to AI image generators to create multiple forecasts quickl

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Dec 09 2024WEATHER

Wet Start, Wintry Mix Ahead in Metro Detroit

Get ready, Metro Detroit! After a mild Sunday, rain is set to move in overnight, making Monday's commute a wet one. The rain will start in southern communities like Adrian and Monroe, then head north to Detroit. By noon, though, most of the rain should clear out, leaving behind cloudy skies and temp

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Dec 09 2024TECHNOLOGY

Google's AI Weather Whiz: A Game Changer for Photographers

Google has unveiled an AI weather tool that's set to revolutionize how we predict the weather. Called GenCast, this smart app can forecast weather up to 15 days ahead with impressive accuracy. It's particularly useful for photographers who often need to plan around weather conditions. The secret sa

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