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Boston's Weather: From Storms to Sunshine for the 4th

July 2, 2025

Boston has been through a hot and stormy day, but things are looking up for the holiday weekend. The weather is changing, and not all at once. A cold front is moving in, bringing clouds and a few showers to the Cape and Islands. The rest of Greater Boston will see some sunshine peeking through the c

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Weather Forecasting Takes a Hit: Key Satellite Data to Disappear Soon

July 2, 2025

A big change is coming to weather forecasting. A satellite program that has been helping predict hurricanes and other weather events for decades is shutting down. This is happening just as we enter the busiest part of hurricane season. The program, run by the U. S. Department of Defense, has been c

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Europe's Summer Sizzle: Heat Waves and Record Breakers

July 1, 2025

Europe is feeling the heat, and it's not just a one-day thing. The continent is in the middle of its first big heat wave of the summer, and it's breaking records left and right. Barcelona, for example, just had its hottest June ever, with temperatures soaring to an average of 26 degrees Celsius. Tha

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Europe Feels the Heat: Is This the New Normal?

July 1, 2025

Western Europe is facing a brutal heat wave. Spain just set a new June record with temperatures hitting 46 degrees Celsius. That's hotter than a summer day in many places. The heat is so intense that health officials have issued red alerts. They're telling people to stay inside during the hottest pa

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Boston's Weather: A Quick Look at the Week Ahead

June 30, 2025

Boston is in for a mix of weather this week. The weekend starts off nice. Sunday will be sunny and warm. It will be comfortable for most people. The air is dry. Humidity is low. Temperatures will be in the mid to upper 80s. But don't get too used to it. The heat is coming back. By Monday, temperatu

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Stuck in the Mud: A Long Night on West Virginia's Highway

June 29, 2025

Heavy rain caused a mudslide that blocked a storm drain, flooding the northbound lanes of a rural interstate in southern West Virginia. This left thousands of drivers stuck on the highway for over eight hours. The traffic jam stretched for 12 miles near Charleston, the state capital, with no detours

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Storm Trackers Lose a Key Eye in the Sky

June 29, 2025

Hurricane season is back, but weather experts are facing a big challenge. They are losing a crucial tool that helps them track and predict these powerful storms. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has decided to stop using data from a special satellite system called the Speci

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Flights in Chaos: Atlanta Airport Battles Storms During Peak Travel Time

June 29, 2025

Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, the world's busiest, faced a tough night due to severe weather. Hundreds of flights were canceled, and many more were delayed, causing headaches for travelers. Delta Air Lines, which calls Atlanta its home base, was hit the hardest. Nearly 14% of

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Military Weather Data Shutoff: What's the Real Story?

June 28, 2025

The U. S. military has decided to stop sharing weather satellite data with scientists and forecasters. This data has been crucial for tracking hurricanes and monitoring sea ice. The decision comes as hurricane season heats up and sea ice hits record lows. For decades, the Navy has been collecting w

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Stormy Weather Ahead: What You Need to Know

June 28, 2025

The National Weather Service in La Crosse confirmed that seven tornadoes touched down in their area on Wednesday. Most of these, six to be exact, happened in Minnesota and Wisconsin. Specifically, Houston County saw three tornadoes, La Crosse County had two, and Winona County experienced one. The to