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Nov 19 2024WEATHER

Weather Watch: First Snow, Rain Mix, and Cold Blast Ahead

Hey there, weather watchers! If you're hoping for a dry week, Monday is your best bet. A few drops might fall here and there, but most places will stay dry. Expect temperatures to hover around their usual afternoon levels. On Tuesday, get ready for a change. A low-pressure system from the panhandle

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Nov 19 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Inside a Rainy Landing: A Flight Attendant's Cockpit View

Imagine being a passenger who gets to sit in the cockpit of an airplane during a stormy night. That's exactly what happened to Mina Farmen Bertheussen, a Norwegian Airlines flight attendant from Oslo. She was traveling to visit family and requested a seat behind the pilots. What she witnessed and fi

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Nov 18 2024WEATHER

Tracking Tropical Depression Sara: Maps and Models Reveal Its Path

Tropical Depression Sara, which emerged on Thursday in the Caribbean, is being closely monitored by the National Hurricane Center. This storm is quite unusual for November, as hurricanes in Florida during this month are extremely rare. To stay informed, you can check out the latest maps and models t

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Nov 18 2024WEATHER

Weather Woes Ahead: Rain and Snow Expected for Thanksgiving

Are you ready for a soggy and snowy Thanksgiving week? Forecasters have warned that multiple weather fronts are set to bring rain and snow to major regions across the U. S. , right in time for the holiday. Starting from Sunday, more than 25 million people were under various weather alerts, including

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Nov 18 2024WEATHER

Stormy Day Ahead for Northeast Kansas: Winds and Thunderstorms Expected

Are you living in northeast Kansas? Today could be a bit turbulent! The National Weather Service has issued a wind advisory for your region. This advisory is active from 11 a. m. to 6 p. m. , covering parts of east-central and northeast Kansas. What does this mean for you? Strong winds are expected,

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Nov 18 2024WEATHER

Weather Woes: Tropical Depression Sara Hits Belize & Honduras

Imagine waking up to find your home flooded, again. That's what residents in Belize and Honduras faced when Tropical Storm Sara hit. After pounding Honduras' northern coast for days, Sara weakened to a tropical depression upon reaching Belize. Experts warned of heavy rain causing flash flooding and

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Nov 18 2024WEATHER

Southern MN Braces for Weather Shift: Rain to Snow in Days

Get ready, folks in Southern Minnesota! The cozy autumn weather is about to take a frosty turn. We're expecting a significant drop in temperature along with a storm system that will switch things from rain to snow later this week. Rain will start pouring in from the south on Monday afternoon and co

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Nov 18 2024WEATHER

Local Schools Team Up for Winter Closings

This winter, three nearby school districts are joining forces to keep students safe during bad weather. The districts, St. Cloud Area Schools, Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools, and Sartell-St. Stephen Public Schools, will work together to decide if schools should close due to snow, ice, or other weat

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Nov 17 2024WEATHER

November Surprises: Why Hurricane Season Isn't Over Yet

You might think November means the end of hurricane season, but think again! This year, a storm named Sara is reminding us that hurricanes don't always stick to the calendar. Sara formed in the western Caribbean Sea and had a slow weekend crawl over Central America. She's expected to move over Beliz

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Nov 17 2024BUSINESS

Olive Oil Prices Set to Drop: Good News for Consumers

Get ready for some relief at the grocery store! Deoleo, the world’s biggest olive oil producer, is gearing up to slash prices in half. This is great news after a crazy few years where extreme weather led to record-breaking highs. The turnaround is thanks to improving harvests in countries like Spain

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