More than 5 million people should prepare for possible nocturnal tornadoes Friday
By Allison Chinchar, CNN Meteorologist The calendar may be nearing winter, but the weather is set to serve up severe thunderstorms capable of…
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More than 5 million people should prepare for possible nocturnal tornadoes Friday
By Allison Chinchar, CNN Meteorologist The calendar may be nearing winter, but the weather is set to serve up severe thunderstorms capable of…
Continue ReadingAn earthquake swarm continues off the US Pacific Coast. But experts don’t seem concerned
By Pedram Javaheri and Judson Jones, CNN The earthquake swarm off the Oregon coast continues — with almost 100 quakes in the past 48 hours…
Continue ReadingThey sailed into a hurricane, now these unmanned Saildrones are seeking data on our carbon uptake
By Jennifer Gray, CNN meteorologist Six unmanned Saildrones are heading out on a six-month voyage to face some of Earth’s most hostile ocean…
Continue ReadingTsunami of 2004 Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research Here is some background information about the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami. On December 26, 2004, an earthquake with an estimated…
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CNN Editorial Research Here is a look at tsunamis. Tsunamis are formed by a displacement of water – a landslide, earthquake, volcanic eruption,…
Continue ReadingA swarm of more than 40 earthquakes in 24 hours is causing a buzz in the northwest US
By Pedram Javaheri One of North America’s most active fault lines sprung to life on Tuesday after a swarm of more than 40 earthquakes —…
Continue ReadingWinter storms this week may bring the precipitation people in these major cities are hoping for
By Judson Jones, CNN Meteorologist Snow is in the forecast. It’s entirely possible this week for a couple of major cities that are waiting to…
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Power restored to parts of Honolulu after record rainfall causes flooding
By Rob Shackelford and Taylor Ward, CNN Power has been restored to parts of downtown Honolulu after heavy rain flooded the area, but many residents…
Continue Reading Power restored to parts of Honolulu after record rainfall causes flooding
By Rob Shackelford and Taylor Ward, CNN Power has been restored to parts of downtown Honolulu after heavy rain flooded the area, but many residents…
Continue ReadingChristmas trees burned by the heat, dwindling the supply
By Jennifer Gray, CNN meteorologist For a state that produces more Christmas trees than anywhere else in the country, Oregon Christmas tree growers…
Continue ReadingHawaii governor declares state of emergency ahead of the threat of catastrophic flooding
By Joe Sutton, Andy Rose and Haley Brink, CNN The Hawaiian Islands could experience “catastrophic flooding” from a storm system lasting…
Continue ReadingHawaii governor declares state of emergency ahead of the threat of catastrophic flooding
By Joe Sutton, Andy Rose and Haley Brink, CNN The Hawaiian Islands could experience “catastrophic flooding” from a storm system lasting…
Continue ReadingA blizzard warning is in effect for Hawaii as the lower 48 contends with a snow drought
By Allison Chinchar, CNN Meteorologist As of Friday morning, only two states in the US have blizzard warnings — and they are Alaska and Hawaii.…
Continue ReadingA blizzard warning is in effect for Hawaii as the lower 48 contends with a snow drought
By Allison Chinchar, CNN Meteorologist As of Friday morning, only two states in the US have blizzard warnings — and they are Alaska and Hawaii.…
Continue ReadingIt’s December and it hasn’t snowed in Denver yet. That’s never been recorded
By Derek Van Dam, CNN Meteorologist Snowless in Colorado? No, this is not a follow-up to the Tom Hanks movie “Sleepless in Seattle,” but…
Continue ReadingAtlantic hurricane season ends up as more costly than the record-breaking one in 2020
By Allison Chinchar and Haley Brink, CNN Meteorologists The 2021 Atlantic hurricane season, just like the 2020 season, was one for the record books…
Continue ReadingIt hasn’t been a lake for a century. An atmospheric river just made it one again
By Jennifer Gray, CNN meteorologist Another atmospheric river will be streaming into western Washington and parts of British Columbia, Canada, this…
Continue ReadingTwo storm systems could cause travel woes this weekend
By Haley Brink and Tyler Mauldin, CNN Meteorologists One of the busiest travel weekends of the year is here and if you are among the estimated 53.4…
Continue ReadingTwo storm systems could cause travel woes this weekend
By Haley Brink and Tyler Mauldin, CNN Meteorologists One of the busiest travel weekends of the year is here and if you are among the estimated 53.4…
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At least 2 dead as Storm Arwen thrashes the UK
By Hannah Ryan, CNN At least two people are reported to have died as Britain was battered by severe weather with winds reaching speeds of over 90 mph…
Continue ReadingThousands without power in Southern California as fierce winds fuel potential wildfire threat for 17 million people
By Aya Elamroussi, CNN More than 70,000 homes and businesses in Southern California lost power on Thanksgiving as the region battles dangerously dry…
Continue ReadingTravel weather gets tricky as many return home from Thanksgiving
By Robert Shackelford, Derek Van Dam, Gene Norman, and Jennifer Gray, CNN Meteorologists Now that your bellies are full and the leftovers are nearly…
Continue ReadingTravel weather gets tricky as many return home from Thanksgiving
By Robert Shackelford, Derek Van Dam, Gene Norman, and Jennifer Gray, CNN Meteorologists Now that your bellies are full and the leftovers are nearly…
Continue ReadingTravel weather gets tricky as many return home from Thanksgiving
By Robert Shackelford, Derek Van Dam, Gene Norman, and Jennifer Gray, CNN Meteorologists Now that your bellies are full and the leftovers are nearly…
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Strong winds and low humidity increase threat of wildfires and power shutoffs in Southern California over Thanksgiving holiday
By Joe Sutton and Kelly McCleary, CNN Blustery and dry Santa Ana winds are whipping up a wildfire threat in Southern California this week,…
Continue Reading‘Tranquil’ Thanksgiving travel weather for most, with some minor hiccups for others
By Judson Jones, CNN Meteorologist About two-thirds of the country should be truly thankful for the weather this holiday season as Thanksgiving…
Continue Reading‘Tranquil’ Thanksgiving travel weather for most, with some minor hiccups for others
By Judson Jones, CNN Meteorologist About two-thirds of the country should be truly thankful for the weather this holiday season as Thanksgiving…
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La Niña to batter Australia with rain over the summer in a wet and windy holiday period
By Angela Dewan, CNN Australians are bracing for a wet and windy summer for a second year in a row as meteorologists said Tuesday that a La Niña…
Continue ReadingWind, rain and snow could all delay holiday travel this week
By Judson Jones, CNN Meteorologist Holiday travelers should be thankful as Thanksgiving week kicks off on a tranquil note across much of the Lower…
Continue ReadingBlustery winds, chilly temperatures and some snow: Here’s your Thanksgiving week forecast
By Allison Chinchar, CNN Meteorologist As millions of Americans gear up to travel this Thanksgiving holiday week, forecast models continue to show a…
Continue ReadingBlustery winds, chilly temperatures and some snow: Here’s your Thanksgiving week forecast
By Allison Chinchar, CNN Meteorologist As millions of Americans gear up to travel this Thanksgiving holiday week, forecast models continue to show a…
Continue ReadingTexas could repeat its electricity crisis if extreme weather hits this winter
By Tyler Mauldin, CNN Several regions of the United States are at risk of widespread power outages if extreme weather hits this winter, according to…
Continue ReadingStorm systems may cause a headache for Thanksgiving travel
By Judson Jones, CNN Meteorologist A significant storm system is forecast to bring powerful winds, which could mean disruptions at major airports…
Continue ReadingStorm systems may cause a headache for Thanksgiving travel
By Judson Jones, CNN Meteorologist A significant storm system is forecast to bring powerful winds, which could mean disruptions at major airports…
Continue ReadingWeather will impact holiday travel. Here is the day-by-day forecast
By Allison Chinchar, CNN Meteorologist Thanksgiving holiday travel could be a messy one, as forecast models continue to show the potential for…
Continue ReadingThe Northeast braces for weather whiplash as shorts give way to parkas
By Pedram Javaheri, CNN It has been a wild week of varying temperatures for parts of the eastern US, and it’s about to get even more…
Continue ReadingThe Northeast braces for weather whiplash as shorts give way to parkas
By Pedram Javaheri, CNN It has been a wild week of varying temperatures for parts of the eastern US, and it’s about to get even more…
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One of the largest ports in North America is experiencing big delays due to flooding in Pacific Northwest, officials say
By Aya Elamroussi, Amy Simonson and Paul P. Murphy, CNN There are significant delays for railways and trucks using the Canadian port city of…
Continue ReadingPotential remains for plunging temperatures and a ‘significant storm’ during Thanksgiving week
By Judson Jones, CNN Meteorologist Holiday travel was reduced by the pandemic last year, but this time round it’s expected to look more like…
Continue ReadingSearchers recover body from British Columbia mudslide
By Amy Simonson and Paul P. Murphy, CNN The body of a woman has been recovered from a mudslide that occurred Monday morning near Lillooet, British…
Continue ReadingPotential remains for plunging temperatures and a ‘significant storm’ during Thanksgiving week
By Judson Jones, CNN Meteorologist Holiday travel was reduced by the pandemic last year, but this time round it’s expected to look more like…
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This city had its hottest day on record this summer. 140 days later, it had its wettest
By Rachel Ramirez, CNN The city of Abbotsford in British Columbia, just north of the US border near Vancouver, recorded its hottest day ever in late…
Continue ReadingA ‘potentially significant’ storm could hit the East Coast with rain and snow during the busy Thanksgiving travel week
By Judson Jones, CNN Meteorologist Thanksgiving is just over a week away, but holiday travel will start as early as Friday for some. A significant…
Continue Reading One of the largest ports in North America is experiencing big delays due to flooding in Pacific Northwest, officials say
By Aya Elamroussi, Amy Simonson and Paul P. Murphy, CNN There are significant delays for railways and trucks using the Canadian port city of…
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Washington town sees 75% of homes damaged by floodwaters
By Joe Sutton, Amy Simonson, Sharif Paget, Kelly McCleary and Steve Almasy, CNN Three out of every four homes in the Washington town of Sumas have…
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Hundreds rescued from British Columbia roadways after hammering rain triggers mudslides
By Jenn Selva and Claudia Dominguez, CNN Hundreds of people trapped on British Columbia roadways by mudslides Monday have been rescued, officials…
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Category 5 atmospheric river brings record-breaking river levels to the Pacific Northwest
By Jennifer Gray, CNN meteorologist While more than 90% of the West is currently in some sort of drought, the one area that doesn’t need more…
Continue Reading Category 5 atmospheric river brings record-breaking river levels to the Pacific Northwest
By Jennifer Gray, CNN meteorologist While more than 90% of the West is currently in some sort of drought, the one area that doesn’t need more…
Continue ReadingRain, hail and a tornado hit parts of Northeast
By Gene Norman Rain, hail, gusty winds and a tornado hit parts of the Northeast on Saturday afternoon as a cold front made its way through the area,…
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