
Storm Surge
Storm Surge terms described and defined in the Storm Surge infographic by Weather Underground.
El Niño
To understand the science behind El Niño, and the associated precipitation, checkout this infographic by Weather Underground.
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Yellowstone Supervolcano Hotspot Found More Than 1,800 Miles Below Earth's SurfaceBy Ada CarrApril 24, 2018 Scientists say the peak's next explosion could be a major disaster due to its extremely high temperatures. |
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Warm Spell Welcomes May in Midwest and Northeast, But a Severe Threat May ReturnBy Brian DoneganApril 24, 2018 Get ready for a warmup in the East and possible severe storms in the nation's midsection. |
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The Most Unforgettable Images from Winter 2017-18By Jon ErdmanApril 24, 2018 This is what we won't forget about the past winter season. |
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Hurricane Season Starts June 1, But Recent Years Have Shown This Isn't Always TrueBy Chris DolceApril 24, 2018 Sometimes hurricane season starts a bit early. |
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Tropical Cyclone Fakir Drenches La Réunion Island, Home of the World's Greatest Rainfalls on RecordBy Jon ErdmanApril 24, 2018 This tiny island is home to the planet's most staggering rainfall records. |
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Severe Storms Spawn Tornadoes in South; 5 Hurt in AlabamaBy Sean BreslinApril 24, 2018 The storms damaged homes, tossed vehicles and injured several people. Here's the latest. |
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Atlanta Rainout Breaks Record for Most Weather-Related Major League Baseball Postponements Through AprilBy Brian DoneganApril 24, 2018 More than two-dozen games have already succumbed to weather in the first month of the season. |
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Four Things We Find Interesting About the Weather This WeekBy Jon ErdmanApril 24, 2018 Here is a look at this week's weather. |
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No Tornadoes Have Been Reported in Oklahoma in 2018, Nearing a Record WaitBy Linda LamApril 24, 2018 The Plains have been quieter than usual regarding tornado activity so far this year. |
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Some Severe Storms, Flash Flooding Possible in the Southeast Through Tuesday After Sunday's Gulf Coast TornadoesBy Brian DoneganApril 23, 2018 It's a muted severe threat by April standards but could still be dangerous. |
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Bizarre Arctic Sea Ice Circles Spotted During NASA MissionBy Sean BreslinApril 23, 2018 One scientist said he'd never seen anything like it. |
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It Only Takes One: Why You Should Be Prepared Every Year For Hurricanes and TornadoesBy Chris DolceApril 23, 2018 Here's why you should prepare equally for any weather event. |
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Hundreds of Top Scientists Have a Message for Trump: Please Take Science SeriouslyBy Bob HensonApril 23, 2018 Here's what they had to say to Donald Trump more than a year into his presidency. |
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Severe Weather to Remain Quiet During a Notoriously Terrible WeekBy Brian DoneganApril 22, 2018 2018 has been a slow year for tornadoes, and this trend is expected to continue in the near-term. |
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Latest on Deadly Plains Wildfires: Arson Investigated In Oklahoma Blaze That Killed OneBy Alex Blumer, Sean Breslin and Pam WrightApril 20, 2018 Here's the latest on the deadly wildfires that have spread rapidly in the Plains. |
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Midwest and Northeast Residents: Finally Warmth at the End of This Cold, Snowy AprilBy Linda LamApril 20, 2018 After a record-cold and snowy April in many locations, spring warmth is finally arriving. |
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Good Riddance, Winter! Satellite Imagery Reveals Mid-April Snow Cover Rapidly Retreating in the MidwestBy Jon ErdmanApril 20, 2018 Here's what had meteorologists buzzing Thursday. |
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Late Spring and Early Summer Temperatures Could Remain Below Average in Midwest as Heat Expands in WestBy Chris DolceApril 20, 2018 An east versus west temperature dichotomy could set up as we head into summer. |
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Earth Day 2018: The 10 Most Pressing Environmental Concerns Facing Our Planet – And Rays of Hope for EachBy Pam WrightApril 20, 2018 As more than 1 billion people worldwide come together Sunday for Earth Day 2018, weather.com takes a look at the state of the planet. |
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Kauai Flooding Eases But Damage Is Worse Than Expected, Aerial Survey ShowsBy Ada CarrApril 20, 2018 Residents were forced to flee into shelters as flooding and mudslides washed away homes on Kauai. |