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National Weather Service

10:57pm Jul 31, 2020

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Florida's Gov. DeSantis Declares Emergency As Hurricane Isaias Closes In

by Bill Chappell

The hurricane could begin affecting South Florida as early as late Friday night and could increase in strength to a Category 2, DeSantis says. North Carolina and Virginia also declared emergencies.
NASA

5:51pm Jul 31, 2020

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Astronauts Set To Return To Earth In First U.S. Splashdown In Decades

by Nell Greenfieldboyce

The two NASA astronauts who flew on the SpaceX craft to the International Space Station in May are scheduled to return to Earth on Sunday. But there's a hurricane forecast for the splashdown vicinity.
NOAA/NESDIS/STAR GOES-East

2:22pm Jul 30, 2020

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Tropical Storm Isaias Floods Part Of Puerto Rico As It Heads Toward Florida

by Bill Chappell

The storm is "causing life-threatening flash flooding and high winds over Puerto Rico," the National Weather Service office in San Juan says.
Noah Berger / AP

11:42am Jul 29, 2020

National National Environment

Coronavirus Pandemic Sidelines California's Inmate Firefighters

by Kevin Stark

The inmates who usually help fight wildfires are not on the job this summer because of COVID-19. As the state enters peak fire season, that means its forces are down significantly.

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3:12pm Jul 04, 2020

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At Least 15 Feared Dead After Torrential Rains Sweep Through Southern Japan

by Matthew S. Schwartz

Japanese officials say it's the heaviest rainfall ever recorded in the region. More than 200,000 people were asked to evacuate.
NOAA via AP

3:50pm May 21, 2020

Science Science Environment

Hurricane Season Will Be Above Average, NOAA Warns

by Rebecca Hersher

Federal forecasters expect 3 to 6 major hurricanes during the 2020 hurricane season, which runs from June 1 to November 1. Rising seas and a warmer climate make storms of all sizes more damaging.

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National Weather Service

9:35am May 08, 2020

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Spring Snow Forecast For Northeast As Polar Vortex Arrives From Canada

by Mark Katkov

The National Weather Service says a low-pressure system in the southern Plains is dragging Arctic air south, likely bringing record low temperatures and snow to the upper Midwest and New England.
NOAA

8:27pm Apr 11, 2020

National National Health & Safety

As Storms Gather, Officials Urge Taking Shelter — Even If Distancing Is Not Possible

by Matthew S. Schwartz

Dangerous storms are set to hit the southeastern United States on Easter Sunday. Faced with a choice between social distancing and taking cover in a shelter, experts recommend sheltering with others.
Silas Stein / DPA/AFP via Getty Images

5:23pm Apr 03, 2020

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One More Coronavirus Problem: Accurate Weather Forecasts

by Lauren Sommer

Weather forecast models rely on commercial airplanes for massive amounts of real-time data. With widespread flight cancellations, meteorologists are concerned.
5:42pm Feb 20, 2020

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Weather-Related Closings And Delays

by WFDD Staff

Schools are closing early due to winter weather in the forecast, which is impacting the area. A complete list is below from our media partners at FOX8
12:44pm Feb 20, 2020

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Carolina Curious: How Do Schools Decide When To Cancel Classes for Weather?

by April Laissle

Many Triad parents were greeted with a flurry of messages Wednesday announcing weather-related changes to school schedules.

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3:33pm Dec 18, 2019

World News World News

Australia Just Had Its Hottest Day On Record

by Merrit Kennedy

The scorching temperatures are happening during a destructive wildfire season and a brutal drought. The average maximum temperature across the country on Tuesday was 105.6 degrees Fahrenheit.