Category: Weather
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Category 3 Hurricane Lee Maintains Strength Far from Land
Although Category 3 Hurricane Lee has de-escalated from its formidable Category 5 stature observed on Thursday, projections indicate it will re-escalate while traversing the open expanse of the ocean. Hurricane Lee regained Category 3 hurricane status, positioned several hundred miles away from any inhabited areas The National Hurricane Center (NHC) cautioned that elevated surf levels…
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Hurricane Lee Forecast Raises East Coast Concerns
Hurricane Lee now Category 3, was advancing west-northwest at 10 mph. Although it had weakened and was far from shore, forecasters anticipated re-strengthening. Hurricane Lee forecast suggests a turn northward parallel to the East Coast by Wednesday, albeit well offshore Jamie Rhome from the National Hurricane Center emphasized that long-term Hurricane Lee forecasts hinge on…
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Ocean Heat Waves Trigger Seabird Die-offs along Pacific Coast
A study led by the University of Washington underscores the escalating threat posed to seabirds due to Ocean Heat Waves linked to climate change. Ocean heat waves are wreaking havoc on seabird populations along the Pacific coast, with nearly half of the world’s oceans experiencing unprecedented temperature surges this summer Although the research focused on…
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Flock of Flamingos Grace Ten States Following Idalia’s Path
These exotic flock of flamingos have been spotted from Florida to Pennsylvania, Ohio, and as far west as Texas, leaving wildlife enthusiasts and bird watchers in awe. In the aftermath of the historic landfall of Hurricane Idalia on Florida’s Gulf Coast, a remarkable event has unfolded across ten states, as a Flock of Flamingos, numbering…
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2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season Predicted to Be Above-Normal, Warns NOAA
This adjustment is based on current oceanic and atmospheric conditions, particularly the exceptionally warm Atlantic sea surface temperatures, which are offsetting the typically constraining factors related to the ongoing El Nino phenomenon. NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center, a branch of the National Weather Service, has revised its forecast for the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season Now expect…
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Burning Man Festival Overcomes Muddy Challenges, Embraces Radical Self-Reliance
Despite the adverse weather conditions, the spirit of the Burning Man Festival’s 72,000 attendees remained high and optimistic. The Burning Man Festival, held annually in Black Rock City, Nevada, faced unusual challenges this year due to two days of heavy rain that turned the event into a muddy quagmire Gerardo Mendoza, a participant from New…
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$400,000 In Funding For Tornado Debris Cleanup Approved Following Severe Damages In Johnson County
A $400,000 funding for tornado debris cleanup was approved following severe damages in Johnson County. Johnson County Council Members Approve $400,000 Funding for Tornado Debris Cleanup Following Severe Damages $400,000 in funding for tornado debris cleanup was approved after residents suffered from severe damages caused by one tornado after another, wherein the approved funding is…
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Southern New Mexico: The irrigation season will be wrapping up at the end of the month in the state
Southern New Mexico’s irrigation season will conclude at the end of the month, giving locals approximately a month to take advantage of the Rio Grande’s water supply. During the summer, when farmers receive their irrigation allotments, the river often only flows in southern New Mexico for a few months. Given that there were larger allotments due to…
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Northwest Florida Weather Update This Week
This week would be a good example of a typical summer week in Northwest Florida. High and low temperatures will be close to average for late July over the next five days in Northwest Florida. The only thing out of the ordinary will be the rain chances, which will be slightly lower than typical over the…
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Southern California Coast To Be Affected by Tropical Storm Eugene, according to National Weather Service
The remnants of Tropical Storm Eugene are expected to affect the Southern California coast’s weather this week, bringing greater humidity and a risk of rain. The storm, which was located several hundred miles west of the Baja Peninsula early Monday, was moving north and west with maximum sustained winds of 45 miles per hour affecting the Southern…