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Follow the storm's path as it approaches the Bahamas

Satellite shows Hurricane Oscar making landfall in Cuba Satellite images show Hurricane Oscar making landfall in Cuba on Sunday, October 20, producing maximum sustained winds of 80 miles per hour. Tropical Storm Oscar dumped heavy rain over eastern Cuba on Monday, a day after hitting the island nation as a Category 1 hurricane, and is […]

By Andrew Jack

October 22, 2024October 22, 2024

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La Nina changes the winter weather forecast for Alabama

Conditions in the equatorial waters of the Pacific Ocean, thousands of miles from Alabama, are expected to have a significant impact on winter weather in the state. The National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) recently released its winter outlook for the country. Forecasts call for a developing La Nina, which typically means warmer, drier winters […]

By Andrew Jack

October 22, 2024October 22, 2024

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Flooding in Roswell, New Mexico turns deadly as record rainfall hits UFO city

Roswell set an all-time daily rainfall record A record-breaking storm caused “extreme flooding” as water entered buildings and washed away cars in Roswell, New Mexico. A powerful storm dropped a record amount of rain and caused dangerous flooding with one confirmed death Saturday evening in Roswell, New Mexico, weather and local authorities said. The Spring […]

By Andrew Jack

October 21, 2024October 21, 2024

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NOAA winter forecast maps show what to expect in Illinois

Northern portions of Illinois may experience above-average precipitation this winter. That's the statement from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The federal agency's U.S. winter outlook was released Oct. 17 by the Climate Prediction Center, a division of NOAA's National Weather Service. The outlook applies from December 2024 to February 2025. When is the first […]

By Andrew Jack

October 21, 2024October 21, 2024

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Dry conditions and warmer than normal temperatures will persist this week

Farmers are struggling with drought conditions Farmers have not lost their crops but the harvest is less due to drought. Greater Cincinnati is in for a dry and unseasonably warm week. A dry air mass will settle over the region on Monday, according to the National Weather Service in Wilmington. Expect sunny skies and high […]

By Andrew Jack

October 21, 2024October 21, 2024

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The Packers will wear all-white uniforms for Sunday's game against the Houston Texans

Fans react to the Packers' 34-13 victory over the Cardinals at Lambeau Field Green Bay Packers fans react to the team's 34-13 victory over the Arizona Cardinals at Lambeau Field. GREEN BAY – It could be a bright, sunny day at Lambeau Field on Sunday. The Packers will wear white and ask fans to wear […]

By Andrew Jack

October 20, 2024October 20, 2024

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Over 36 million Americans are under a freeze warning Wednesday morning: See weather watches, radar

Millions of people in the Midwest and eastern United States were under a freeze warning early Wednesday morning as cold temperatures set in, according to the National Weather Service. Nearly 37 million people from Kansas to New England in the east faced subfreezing temperatures Wednesday morning. Many of the freeze warnings were set to expire […]

By Andrew Jack

October 18, 2024October 18, 2024

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Outages possible in gusty Santa Ana winds

How to protect your family from a forest fire Authorities say the best time to prepare for a wildfire is before it starts. Cheri Carlson, Ventura County star With gusty Santa Ana winds forecast, Southern California Edison announced it could shut off power to local areas as early as Friday morning if dangerous conditions occur. […]

By Andrew Jack

October 18, 2024October 18, 2024

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A fast-spreading wildfire in Northern California prompts evacuations in an Oakland neighborhood

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A fast-spreading wildfire damaged at least eight buildings in the Oakland hills in Northern California on Friday, triggering an evacuation order as the area grew to 10 acres (4 hectares). No injuries were initially reported. Emergency crews were called to the area around 1:30 p.m. due to a vegetation fire. The […]

By Andrew Jack

October 18, 2024October 18, 2024

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Weather forecast: Wildfire danger increases in the Midwest

The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a warning for the central and northern Plains on Wednesday as favorable weather prevails in the region. Strong winds coupled with low humidity led the NWS Storm Prediction Center to raise the level of concern to “critical” for southern South Dakota, much of Nebraska and northern Kansas. “Enhanced” fire […]

By Andrew Jack

October 18, 2024October 18, 2024