Category: Weather News
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Hottest September on Record Shatters Previous Highs, Climate Scientists Express Alarming Concerns
Climate scientists have been left astonished and concerned by the unprecedented warmth. September 2023 has entered the climate record books as the hottest September on record, according to data released by the European Union’s Copernicus Climate Change Service Zeke Hausfather, a climate research lead at Stripe, called it “absolutely gobsmackingly bananas.” Samantha Burgess, deputy director…
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Unprecedented Atlantic Hurricane Season Sparks Concern as Warm Waters and El Niño Clash
Unusually warm ocean temperatures and a slow-to-emerge El Niño are contributing to this heightened activity. The Atlantic hurricane season, which has already seen an above-average 18 named storms, is causing concern among experts due to a combination of factors that could lead to an eventful and unusual conclusion Typically, October marks a transition in Atlantic…
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Wildfires in Canada Engulf Northeastern US in Haze, Sparking Air Quality Concerns
Projections indicate that a plume of wildfire smoke originating from Canada could reach New York City on Monday, leading to visibly hazy conditions, as cautioned by New York City Mayor Eric Adams in a warning issued to residents on Sunday. Wildfires in Canada are causing significant concerns as their smoke is poised to envelop parts…
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New York City Rainfall Shatters Records, Triggering Widespread Flooding Crisis
The torrential New York City rainfall caught many commuters by surprise during the Friday morning rush hour, leading to dramatic rescue efforts by first responders. New York City rainfall reached unprecedented levels on Friday, overwhelming the city’s infrastructure and plunging streets, basements, schools, subways, and vehicles into chaos In a staggering meteorological event, New York‘s…
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New York City Flooding Wreaks Havoc, Records Broken
Subway stations were submerged, numerous buses were stranded, and transportation came to a grinding halt. New York City was brought to a standstill on Saturday as the metropolis grappled with one of the most substantial deluges in decades, causing widespread New York City flooding across the city By Saturday afternoon, the worst of the rainfall…
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New York Flooding Sparks State of Emergency as Torrential Rains Inundate Region
The New York flooding was exacerbated by the remnants of Tropical Storm Ophelia, which had already saturated the region. New York City faced a deluge of torrential rains and severe New York flooding on Friday, leading officials to declare a state of emergency New York City Mayor Eric Adams emphasized the need for heightened alertness and…
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Petermann Glacier Greenland: Claims of Growth Debunked as Experts Confirm Ongoing Mass Loss Due to Climate Change
The focus was on the channel where the glacier meets the ocean, forming an ice shelf. In a recent post on social media platform X, two satellite images of Petermann Glacier Greenland were shared The caption claimed that the Petermann Glacier Greenland had been growing by about three meters per day for the past eleven…
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2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season Sees Series of Powerful Weather Events
Running from June 1 to November 30, this season covers the Atlantic Ocean, the Gulf of Mexico, and the Caribbean Sea. The Atlantic hurricane season of 2023 has been marked by a series of powerful weather events The National Weather Service categorizes Atlantic hurricane season as tropical cyclones with sustained winds exceeding 74 mph (64…
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A Surge of Aedes Mosquitoes in California Sparks Concerns Over West Nile Virus Cases
The California Department of Public Health has recorded 153 West Nile cases, more than double last year’s count. A surge of invasive Aedes mosquitoes in California, driven by potent winter storms, summer heat, and tropical storm Hilary, has led to the first reported human cases of West Nile virus in years This increase mirrors a…
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Coral Reef Bleaching Crisis in Florida and the Caribbean
Emergency efforts are underway to relocate corals from experimental nurseries offshore. This summer, soaring temperatures, and persistent marine heat waves have led to extensive coral reef bleaching and fatalities in the Florida Keys and the Caribbean While South Florida saw a modest dip in water temperatures post-August, levels remain notably elevated. The passage of Hurricane…