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Hurricane names Florence, Michael retired by meteorologists
MIAMI (AP) — The names of two hurricanes that caused widespread devastation from Florida to Virginia last year have been retired. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says Florence and Michael will be replaced with…
4 weeks ago -
Spring arrives. What really is an equinox?
The vernal equinox is better known as the first day of spring. NBC meteorologist Lauryn Ricketts explains what that means and takes a look at local stats on the first day of spring.
4 weeks ago -
Spring equinox 2019: Ancient traditions echo in our modern world
The equinox brings with it traditions and holidays.
4 weeks ago -
Heat records falling twice as often as cold ones, AP finds
Over the past 20 years, Americans have been twice as likely to sweat through record-breaking heat rather than shiver through record-setting cold, a new Associated Press data analysis shows.
1 month ago -
Homes flood as Missouri River overtops, breaches levees
Hundreds of homes flooded in several Midwestern states after rivers breached at least a dozen levees following heavy rain and snowmelt in the region.
1 month ago -
Cyclone Idai: More than 1,000 feared dead as 90 percent of Mozambique city destroyed
Mozambique President Filipe Nyusi warned that while the official death toll stood at 84, “everything indicates that we can have a record of more than 1,000 dead.”
1 month ago -
Say it ain’t snow: Monday morning may bring light snow showers
After a brief taste of springlike weather, the region is once again in the path of a — thankfully small — bout of winter weather. Here’s what you need to know about the likely snow shower.
1 month ago -
Rescues, evacuations as floodwaters breach levees in Midwest
Authorities were using boats and large vehicles on Saturday to rescue and evacuate residents in parts of the Midwest where a recent deluge of rainwater and snowmelt overwhelmed rivers.
1 month ago -
Midwest flooding forces evacuations, closing of road, river
Flooding in the central U.S. on Friday swamped small towns, forced some residents along waterways to evacuate. The flooding was the worst in nearly a decade in some places.
1 month ago -
2 tornadoes touch down in Arkansas and Louisana, as severe storms continue to sweep across country
A week after tornadoes killed 23 people in Alabama, four twisters touched down in parts of Arkansas and Louisana Saturday, as severe weather continues to sweep across the country.
1 month ago -
Snow gives way to rain Saturday, before springlike Sunday
A mix of rain and snow fell on the D.C. area Friday afternoon and evening but the storm is winding down. As temperatures drop overnight, black ice and icy spots are possible. Here’s what you need to know.
1 month ago -
PHOTOS: Snow falls in and around DC
What is hopefully winter’s last hurrah fell Friday as a wintry mix on the D.C. area. See photos of the snowy scenes.
1 month ago -
Weather’s getting better but the cold remains and snow still possible
“Nice” may be a relative term for Thursday’s weather after Wednesday’s nasty wind and cold air but at least you won’t have to hold on to your hat as you walk through the Washington region now that the chilly gusts are blowing out. Still, don’t forget to pack your Thermos of hot coffee: Snow and rain are primed to plague Friday and temperatures won’t get anywhere near 50 until Saturday.
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Amid the wreckage, a hunt for keepsakes of tornado victims
Survey teams for the National Weather Service found evidence of the twisters in Alabama, Georgia, Florida and South Carolina.
1 month ago -
Ice ice (cold) baby: Frigid wind chills, then the threat of rain and snow
It won’t start feeling like spring until the weekend, when it’s time to “Spring Forward” heading into Sunday.
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