
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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Hot Magma Plume Found More Than 1,800 Miles Underneath Yellowstone SupervolcanoBy Ada CarrApril 26, 2018 Some scientists argue the plume is providing the heat for the tourist attraction and its hot springs. |
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Potentially Widespread Severe Thunderstorms, Including a Threat of Tornadoes, Will Return to the Plains, Midwest Next WeekBy Jonathan ErdmanApril 26, 2018 Here's what we know about next week's severe potential. |
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Warm Spell Welcomes May in Midwest and Northeast, But a Severe Threat May ReturnBy Brian DoneganApril 25, 2018 Get ready for a warmup in the East and possible severe storms in the nation's midsection. |
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April's Cold Start, Subsequent Warmup Leads to Mud and Flood Season in Upper Midwest, Northern PlainsBy Chris DolceApril 25, 2018 April's wintry start is now materializing in another way across the nation's northern tier. |
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Puerto Rico's Radar On the Way to Recovery After Hurricane Maria's WrathBy Jonathan BellesApril 25, 2018 Following Hurricane Maria's devastation, a new radar is taking shape on reshaped land. |
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Alaska Windstorm Causes Damage in Anchorage, Knocks Out Power to ThousandsBy Sean BreslinApril 25, 2018 Residents cleaned up debris and waited for power to be restored after a windstorm hit the Anchorage area. |
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5 Things We'll Remember About the Weather in April 2018By Linda LamApril 25, 2018 April 2018 has brought some unusual weather to the United States. Here are five examples. |
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Record Amount of Microplastic Found in Arctic Sea IceBy Pam WrightApril 25, 2018 Researchers find up to 12,000 pieces of microplastic particles per liter of sea ice in core samples. |
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No Tornadoes Have Been Reported in Oklahoma in 2018; Here's WhyBy Linda LamApril 25, 2018 The Plains have been quieter than usual regarding tornado activity so far this year. |
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Rainouts Tuesday in Baltimore, Pittsburgh Push Record for Weather-Related Major League Baseball Postponements Through April to 28By Brian DoneganApril 25, 2018 Baseball's miserable weather start to 2018 continued Tuesday. |
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EPA Chief Scott Pruitt Signs Proposed 'Transparency' Rule That Limits What Science Can Be Used in DecisionsBy The Associated PressApril 25, 2018 The proposed rule would limit the kind of science the EPA can use in determining the impact of pesticide and pollution exposure on human health. |
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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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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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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. |