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Apr 15 2026WEATHER

Iowa Faces Another Round of Thunderstorms

A storm that hit Iowa on Tuesday left many people worried about what tomorrow could bring. The National Weather Service in Des Moines said that more severe weather is expected for most of the state on Wednesday. Storms will travel fast, about 45 miles per hour, from west to east. They can bring hail

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Apr 15 2026WEATHER

Storms With Strong Winds Expected Over Lansing Tonight

In the evening of Tuesday, April 14, a powerful weather system is set to move through south‑central Michigan. Meteorologists warn that gusts could reach 70 miles per hour, creating the potential for significant wind damage. Some forecasts even allow room for one or two tornadoes in the region. The

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Apr 15 2026WEATHER

Storms Hit North Jersey, Wind Threat Looms

The National Weather Service warns that isolated thunderstorms could appear across North Jersey, especially in Sussex, Warren, Morris and Passaic counties. The most intense weather is likely to focus on this northern region, but the danger can stretch along I‑95. Areas south of New York City—includi

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Apr 15 2026WEATHER

Storms That Push Through: Why the Sky Turned Wild

Last night’s storms rolled in faster than usual because three separate systems formed in Kansas and gathered strength in ideal conditions. These storms didn’t stay quiet—they grew strong enough to break through something called “the cap, ” a warm layer of air that usually holds storms back like a li

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Apr 15 2026TECHNOLOGY

Making sure your phone notifies you about dangerous weather

Last week in Southern Minnesota, storms caused real damage—trees were uprooted and roads became hazardous. While many people received urgent alerts on their phones, some missed them entirely. This happens not because cell towers fail, but because phones sometimes have important warning settings turn

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Apr 15 2026WEATHER

Snow surprises Colorado on a mid-April afternoon

On April 14, 2026, Colorado woke up to a winter surprise that felt more like December than spring. By late afternoon, the National Weather Service had tallied snowfall from mountain peaks to valley floors. Creede led the pack with nearly six inches, while nearby Silverton wasn’t far behind at just o

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Apr 15 2026TECHNOLOGY

Next-gen weather satellite sensor gets green light for space mission

A cutting-edge weather-monitoring gadget just passed a major test, paving the way for its trip into orbit. Built by a California-based tech firm, the device will join a fleet of space-based tools aimed at tracking storms and climate patterns from hundreds of miles above Earth. The sensor’s latest c

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Apr 14 2026WEATHER

April surprises with much-needed rain in the Bay Area

The Bay Area saw a nice break from dry weather last weekend with scattered April showers. April rain isn’t unusual, but it’s less common than the heavy winter downpours in February or March. The region typically gets around an inch and a half of rain this month, with San Francisco leading at 1. 6 in

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Apr 14 2026WEATHER

Heavy rains leave thousands homeless in the Dominican Republic

The Caribbean nation has been soaked for weeks by relentless downpours that show no sign of stopping soon. Over 30, 000 families have had to abandon their homes in the northern provinces as water keeps rising. Three lives have been lost in separate incidents linked to the flooding—a child trying to

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Apr 14 2026WEATHER

Storm alerts spread across three states as severe weather takes shape

A widespread storm system is sweeping through parts of Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Iowa right now, bringing serious weather risks. Strong winds, large hail, and even possible tornadoes are in the forecast for tonight. One tornado has already been reported in Blue Earth County, where damage was spotted

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