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How Can Old Weather Videos Help Us Understand Hurricanes?

October 9, 2024

Imagine a scary storm surge or powerful winds tearing down your street. Old weather videos are circulating online, showing what hurricanes can do. These videos were first shared years ago, but they're becoming popular again as Hurricane Milton heads toward Florida. Milton might hit with winds up to

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The Waffle House Storm Check

October 9, 2024

You might think that a 24/7 breakfast chain like Waffle House wouldn’t have much to do with serious storm tracking. But think again! In the South, when a big storm hits, the status of your local Waffle House can tell you a lot. If it’s open, even with a limited menu, it’s a good sign the storm isn’t

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Hurricane Milton: Should Category 6 Be Introduced?

October 9, 2024

Hurricane Milton, set to hit Florida, has people wondering if Category 6 hurricanes should exist. The conversation started because Milton shifted between intense hurricane classifications, with its wind speed reaching 180 mph at one point. Scientists are debating if a new category—Category 6—should

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Chilly Start, Warm Weekend Ahead

October 9, 2024

This week, we'll see a significant temperature swing each day, starting off cool in the 40s and warming up to the 60s. This is what we call a diurnal range, which means the temperature difference between day and night. Get ready for some crisp mornings that feel just like fall! Yesterday, many areas

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Hurricane Milton's Path: What to Expect

October 9, 2024

Hey there! Let's talk about Hurricane Milton. This powerful storm is currently a Category 4, with winds reaching 150 mph and gusts up to 185 mph. It's currently chilling north of Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula. Experts predict it'll cross the Gulf of Mexico on Tuesday, hitting Florida's west coast on We

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Florida Braces for Massive Hurricane Surge

October 8, 2024

Storm season is here, and Florida is on high alert. A huge hurricane, named Milton, is headed straight for the state’s west coast. It’s currently a Category 4 storm, packing wind speeds of 155 miles per hour. Authorities are warning that a direct hit could bring towering storm surges, turning anythi

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Weather Tech Pioneer Climavision Extends Partnership with NOAA

October 8, 2024

In a major step forward for weather forecasting, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has decided to continue working with weather tech company Climavision. This five-year extension will allow NOAA’s National Severe Storms Laboratory (NSSL) to keep exploring how Climavision’s r

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Bay Area Heat Wave Finally Cooling Down

October 8, 2024

The Bay Area has been sizzling under one of the hottest starts to October in history. But finally, some relief is on the way. The National Weather Service says temperatures will start to inch back to normal over the next 24 hours. A low-pressure trough in the Gulf of Alaska is helping to break the i

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Florida's Gulf Coast Braces for Hurricane Milton

October 7, 2024

Get ready, Florida! A big storm is coming your way. Hurricane Milton has been upgraded to a Category 4 hurricane and it’s not wasting any time. By Monday morning, it went from a Category 3 to a Category 4 in just two hours. The National Hurricane Center says the winds are already at 155 mph and migh

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Weather Watchers: New Names for Old Alerts

October 7, 2024

It's a new season, and that means changes in how we talk about the weather. The National Weather Service has rolled out some updates that might catch you off guard if you're from Minnesota or other northern states. Starting this October, the term 'wind chill' is history. Instead, they've introduced