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What Does "A 50% Chance of Rain" Actually Mean?
Your friendly local weather person says there's a 10% chance it will rain today, so you throw on your flip-flops and head out to enjoy a beautiful day. Next thing you know, you're running through puddles, trying to get out of a...
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Staff shortages did not impact Texas flood response, says National Weather Service official
The U.S. National Weather Service says understaffing did not impact emergency flood response in parts of Texas. Tom Fahy, the National Weather Service Employees Organization legislative director, said the critical response to the deadly...
Science ABC
Feels Like Temperature: What It Really Means and How It's Calculated
Measuring actual temperature consists of recording the air temperature from a thermometer that has been kept inside a Stevenson screen or by using any other appropriate instrument. “Feels like temperature,†on the other hand, is a...
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Feels Like Temperature: What It Really Means and How It's Calculated
Measuring actual temperature consists of recording the air temperature from a thermometer that has been kept inside a Stevenson screen or by using any other appropriate instrument. “Feels like temperature,” on the other hand, is a...
Weatherthings
Weather Balloons and Radiosondes
Weather balloons are launched around the world, twice a day, at the same time to gather and share data about the atmosphere. The balloons carry an instrument called a radiosonde which collects information. The data helps to create better...
NASA
Students Work with NASA to Forecast Dust Storms
Four Maryland high school students were inspired by a documentary to find a way to let people know when a potentially hazardous dust storm is incoming. Using National Weather Service forecasts improved by NASA data, their Dust Watch app...
Weatherthings
Severe Weather Safety: Watch for the Warning
All thunderstorms create hazards of lightning. Some thunderstorms result in flash flooding, large hail, damaging wind or a tornado. See how to prepare for these threats at school, at home, or outside. Understand the difference between a...
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Why Trump’s cuts could make hurricane season more dangerous
The U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is preparing for an above-average hurricane season, with almost 2,000 fewer staff than last year. For The National, CBC’s Katie Nicholson goes to Florida, where forecasters say...
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Storms kill at least 21 people across 4 U.S. states
At least 21 people are dead after a series of violent storms ripped through Texas, Oklahoma, Kentucky and Arkansas. As the daunting cleanup efforts begin, more extreme weather is expected.
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Cheddar Weather: Friday Forecast, Weekend Outlook
Cheddar Weather: Friday Forecast, Weekend Outlook
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National flash flood warning system would save lives, meteorologist says
After four people were swept away in Nova Scotia floods, a retired Environment Canada meteorologist says a national flash flood warning service would tell people when it's not safe to head out.
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Record Heat Wave to Continue
The severe heat wave blanketing the southwestern part of the U.S. is expected to continue, according to the National Weather Service.
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Vermont mops up from floods before more rain
Vermont is under a state of emergency after the U.S. state was pummelled by two-months' worth of rain in just two days. The rain has let up for now but officials warn the flood risk is far from over with more rain in the forecast.
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Catastrophic flooding leaves Vermont under state of emergency
Vermont is under a state of emergency after the U.S. state was pummelled by two-months' worth of rain in just two days. The rain has let up for now but officials warn the flood risk is far from over with more rain in the forecast.
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California faces flooding, evacuations as storms continue to hit
People in California are racing to clean up from a string of intense storms before another one arrives. They've been hit with wave after wave of heavy rains, causing flooding, mudslides and sinkholes.
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Californians assess storm damage while bracing for more bad weather
Californians are now assessing the damage to their homes and communities after a series of relentless, powerful storms that left 18 people dead. With more stormy weather on the way, some are feeling anxious about what could come next.
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‘River of rain’ spreads death and destruction in California
Destructive weather is raining down hard on California, with 35 million people under a flood watch and tens of thousands of people in northern and central parts of the state without power. At least two deaths have been reported thus far.
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More than 60% of U.S. population under winter warnings, officials say
The U.S. National Weather Service reported that over 240 million people, or roughly 60 per cent of the country’s population, are under some form of winter weather warning or advisory on the season’s busiest travel day.
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Millions of Texans challenged by water, power crisis as Sen. Ted Cruz takes Cancun trip
The power crisis spurred by a massive winter storm in Texas has evolved into a water crisis and while millions are desperate for help and warmth, Republican Sen. Ted Cruz faces criticism for a trip to Mexico.
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Winter storm hammers Northeastern U.S., delays vaccine rollout
A winter storm is hammering the east coast of the United States, bringing cities from Washington to New York to a standstill. The storm is also having an effect on the pandemic response, adding further delays to the vaccine rollout.
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Millions without power as much of U.S. recovers from major winter storm
There is a scramble in Texas to stay warm and restore power to millions after a major winter storm hit. Several other states are also cleaning up after flooding and a tornado.
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Millions of Texans without heat, power as politicians play blame game
Millions of Texans are struggling to stay warm as power outages continue across the state, while politicians are looking to place blame for the systemic failure.
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Texas flash flooding: How the warnings failed | About That
Catastrophic floods in Texas have killed more than 100 people and dozens are still missing. Andrew Chang gives a timeline of the floods to explain why the warning systems in place may not have been enough.Images provided by Getty Images,...
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A weather balloon ascends into the night sky.
A weather balloon ascends into the night sky.