Persistent heat dome grips the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast while most of the US sees above-average high temps
The Climate Prediction Center has almost the entire lower 48 trending warmer than normal through September 29th.
Weather IQ: Do hurricanes and tropical storms provide any benefit to Earth?
Hurricanes and other tropical cyclones can transfer heat across the globe, restore ecosystems, and help drought-stricken parts of the world.
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Heating costs could spike this winter as Iran war drives up global energy costs, new forecast says
A nonprofit policy organization’s forecast said heating oil could face a sharp spike this winter.
When is the first day of fall? Autumnal Equinox is almost here
Fall is almost officially here, with the autumnal equinox marking the change of seasons.
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Remains of missing Tennessee woman found 2 years after Hurricane Helene
The remains are those of Nancy Tucker, believed to be Washington County’s last missing victim of Hurricane Helene, the sheriff’s office said.
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Kentucky and southern Indiana under heat advisory for Tuesday afternoon
The NWS Louisville office has issued a Heat Advisory for much of Kentuckiana through Tuesday afternoon.
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Where have all the Atlantic hurricanes gone? El Nino might bring record slow storm season
The Atlantic hurricane season is unusually quiet this year due to a strong El Nino, which disrupts storm formation over that ocean. No hurricanes have formed yet.
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A mid-day line of storms moved through central Kentucky.
Hottest summer on record for contiguous United States, beating out the Dust Bowl
Average temperatures during June, July, and August, were the warmest on record for the lower 48.
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Eastern Pacific watches as Tropical Storm Norbert forms, headed west toward Hawaii
Norbert continues to push through the Eastern Pacific. While Hawaii is not currently under a direct threat, residents should stay updated following Hurricane Lowell.
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Why are there multiple lists of hurricane names for the Pacific Basin?
The Eastern Pacific uses a list of alphabetical names, like the Atlantic, while the Central Pacific utilizes traditional Hawaiian names.
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Historical peak of hurricane season approaches as the Atlantic Basin stays storm free
September 10 is the climatological peak of hurricane season, which is the day historically with the most active tropical storms and hurricanes.
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Why are tropical cyclones called different things based on where you live?
Tropical cyclone is a generic term used to encompass everything from a tropical depression, hurricane, to a super typhoon.
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Braun: Tax deadline extended for Hoosiers impacted by August storms, historic flooding
The extension applies to individuals and households that live or have businesses in 21 counties.
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Atlantic hurricane season could break a historic record this week, and El Nino may be why
The Atlantic hurricane season is on track to set a record this year, and El Nino may be the reason why—but not in the way you might be thinking.