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DEVELOPMENT

Testing Jetpack Compose Beta

Florian Denu

AccuWeather Android Developer

The AccuWeather developer team for Android has been keenly watching the development of Jetpack Compose for production. I wanted to start testing Compose as soon as possible to see if it is a valuable tool to build UIs for the AccuWeather app.

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DEVELOPMENT

The AccuWeather Chainlink Node is Now Live, Making Weather-Based Blockchain Applications Possible

Matthew Vitebsky

Director of Flagship Products at AccuWeather

This premier AccuWeather data can then be used within blockchain applications powered by smart contracts to create new products and markets like weather prediction and hedging markets and dynamic NFT art and games that change based on current weather conditions in localized regions.

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HURRICANE SEASON 2024
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AccuWeather Forecasting a Tropical Storm to make landfall in North Carolina on Monday

AccuWeather Global Weather Center – Sept. 14, 2024

Heavy rainfall from Tropical Rainstorm Francine, as well as impacts from a new storm forming off the coast of the Carolinas, will raise the risk of flash flooding across the Southeast this weekend before expanding into the mid-Atlantic next week.  

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HURRICANE SEASON 2024
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Elevated risk of flooding in the Southeast and mid-Atlantic

AccuWeather Global Weather Center – Sept. 13, 2024

Heavy rainfall from Tropical Rainstorm Francine, as well as impacts from a new storm forming off the coast of the Carolinas, will raise the risk of flash flooding across the Southeast this weekend before expanding into the mid-Atlantic next week.  

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7 min read 

HURRICANE SEASON 2024
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Flooding and tornado threat expands as Francine pushes northward

AccuWeather Global Weather Center – Sept. 12, 2024

The risk of heavy rainfall, flash flooding and spin-up tornadoes is expanding northward into the Mississippi and Tennessee valleys as Tropical Rainstorm Francine pushes inland.

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7 min read 

HURRICANE SEASON 2024
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Dangerous impacts expected after dark as Hurricane Francine slams the U.S. Gulf Coast

AccuWeather Global Weather Center – Sept. 11, 2024

Flash flooding, destructive winds, life-threatening storm surge, and the threat of spin up tornadoes will impact coastal Louisiana as Hurricane Francine approaches the Gulf coast.

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7 min read 

HURRICANE SEASON 2024
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15 feet of life-threatening storm surge is possible when Francine slams the Gulf Coast

AccuWeather Global Weather Center – Sept. 10, 2024

AccuWeather expert meteorologists say Francine is forecast to intensify into a Category 2 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 96-110 miles per hour in the next 24 hours before slamming the Louisiana coast with life-threatening storm surge.

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9 min read 

HURRICANE SEASON 2024
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Major storm surge and flooding threat expected as Francine approaches the U.S. Gulf Coast as a strengthening hurricane

AccuWeather Global Weather Center – Sept. 9, 2024

AccuWeather expert meteorologists say Francine could produce life-threatening storm surge and dangerous flash flooding across parts of coastal Louisiana, Texas and Mississippi as it approaches the Gulf Coast.

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9 min read 

HURRICANE SEASON 2024
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Category 1 hurricane forecast to make landfall along the Gulf Coast this week

AccuWeather Global Weather Center – Sept. 8, 2024

AccuWeather expert meteorologists say a tropical rainstorm brewing in the Gulf of Mexico is forecast to strengthen to a Category 1 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 74-95 miles per hour on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale before making landfall near the border of coastal Louisiana and Texas on Wednesday.

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7 min read 

HURRICANE SEASON 2024
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Tropical Rainstorm takes aim at Gulf coast with risk of significant flooding

AccuWeather Global Weather Center – Sept. 7, 2024

AccuWeather expert meteorologists say a tropical rainstorm that formed over the Bay of Campeche is expected to strengthen and bring flooding rainfall to the U.S. Gulf coast next week.

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8 min read 

HURRICANE SEASON 2024
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Six potential tropical threats lurking in the Atlantic basin; AccuWeather issues Eye Path for Tropical Rainstorm off the East Coast

AccuWeather Global Weather Center – Sept. 5, 2024

Following a historic lull in tropical activity in August with no named storms, AccuWeather expert meteorologists are now closely monitoring six potential tropical threats that might bring impacts to the United States and Atlantic Canada.

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8 min read 

SEASONAL
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Vibrant Fall Foliage expected in 20 states this season

AccuWeather Global Weather Center – Sept. 4, 2024

Following an unusually quiet stretch in the tropics during the month of August in the wake of Hurricanes Debby and Ernesto, tropical activity is expected to intensify in the month of September. 

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6 min read 

HURRICANE SEASON 2024
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AccuWeather Reduces Forecast for Number of Named Storms and Hurricanes During 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season

AccuWeather Global Weather Center – Sept. 3, 2024

Following an unusual August with limited tropical activity in the Atlantic basin, as well as the first Labor Day weekend without a named storm in decades, AccuWeather is the first known source to reduce the forecast for number of named storms, hurricanes and major hurricanes during the 2024 Atlantic Hurricane season.

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7 min read 

HURRICANE SEASON 2024
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Tropical Rainstorm to soak the Gulf coast as surge of tropical activity intensifies in the Atlantic basin

AccuWeather Global Weather Center – Aug. 30, 2024

AccuWeather expert meteorologists are closely monitoring multiple potential tropical threats in the Atlantic basin over the holiday weekend.

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10 min read 

HURRICANE SEASON 2024
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AccuWeather Hurricane Experts Provide Updated Assessment of Atlantic Hurricane Season Forecast Amid Unusual August Surge of Dry, Dusty Air and Persistent Wind Shear

AccuWeather Global Weather Center – Aug. 28, 2024

Following an unusually quiet stretch in the tropics during the month of August in the wake of Hurricanes Debby and Ernesto, tropical activity is expected to intensify in the month of September. 

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10 min read 

EXTREME HEAT
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Summer heat intensifies across much of the country ahead of soggy Labor Day holiday weekend for millions of Americans

AccuWeather Global Weather Center – Aug. 26, 2024

Temperatures are soaring across much of the country during the final week of August before the Labor Day holiday weekend arrives, with a threat of downpours and severe weather from Texas to the Carolinas.
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9 min read 

HURRICANE SEASON 2024
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Hawaii on alert for two tropical threats in the Pacific

AccuWeather Global Weather Center – Aug. 23, 2024

Tropical Storm Hone is approaching Hawaii and is expected to bring gusty winds that could raise the risk of wildfires in areas dealing with drought before drenching downpours arrive this weekend.

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6 min read 

HURRICANE SEASON 2024
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AccuWeather Forecasting 6 to 10 named storms during Supercharged September

AccuWeather Global Weather Center – Aug. 22, 2024

Following a brief lull in tropical activity in the wake of Hurricane Ernesto, AccuWeather expert meteorologists are warning people to prepare for back-to-back tropical threats in the Atlantic basin in the coming weeks.

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10 min read 

HURRICANE SEASON 2024
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Elevated risk of wildfires in Hawaii as tropical threat approaches the islands

AccuWeather Global Weather Center – Aug. 21, 2024

Families, businesses and officials are being warned to prepare for gusty winds that could trigger wildfires in Hawaii, ahead of a tropical rainstorm forecast to approach the islands this weekend.

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10 min read 

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Risk of more storms in the Northeast following historic and dangerous flash flooding in Connecticut and Long Island


AccuWeather Global Weather Center – Aug. 19, 2024

AccuWeather expert meteorologists say rounds of storms and slow-moving downpours through Monday night could trigger more flash flooding in areas hit hard over the past 24 hours.

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HURRICANE SEASON 2024
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Potential tropical activity could increase wildfire risks in Hawaii

AccuWeather Global Weather Center – Aug. 16, 2024

AccuWeather expert meteorologists are tracking several potential tropical threats that could evolve into tropical storms and potentially track toward Hawaii’s general direction in the coming days.

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6 min read 

HURRICANE SEASON 2024
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Ernesto to bring flooding rainfall and gusty winds to Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands; Bermuda and Nova Scotia on alert for impacts

AccuWeather Global Weather Center – Aug. 16, 2024

Families, businesses and officials in Bermuda are being urged to prepare for storm surge, powerful winds and flooding rainfall as Hurricane Ernesto makes a close encounter with the islands this weekend.

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10 min read 

EXTREME HEAT
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Summer heat vanishes from the Northeast as 10 Southern states bake under heat alerts

AccuWeather Global Weather Center – Aug. 15, 2024

AccuWeather expert meteorologists say millions of people in the Northeast are getting a break from the heat and humidity following record-shattering temperatures and heat waves during the month of July.

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10 min read 

HURRICANE SEASON 2024
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Ernesto blasts Puerto Rico withflooding rainfall; Bermuda needs to prepare fordirect impacts from potentially major hurricane

AccuWeather Global Weather Center – Aug. 14, 2024

AccuWeather expert meteorologists are warning families, businesses and officials in Bermuda and Atlantic Canada to prepare for direct impacts from Hurricane Ernesto starting this weekend.

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8 min read 

HURRICANE SEASON 2024
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Ernesto to bring flooding rainfall and gusty winds to Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands; Bermuda and Nova Scotia on alert for impacts

AccuWeather Global Weather Center – Aug. 13, 2024

AccuWeather expert meteorologists say drenching rainfall from Ernesto could bring major impacts and extended power outages to Puerto Rico over the next 48 hours before turning northward and creating a risk of dangerous rip currents along Atlantic beaches along the U.S. East coast. .

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10 min read 

HURRICANE SEASON 2024
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Powerful hurricane forecast to bring dangerous rip current risk to US East coast, Caribbean on alert for impacts

AccuWeather Global Weather Center – Aug. 12, 2024

A tropical rainstorm moving through the central Atlantic is expected to develop into Tropical Storm Ernesto within the next 24 hours, bringing heavy rain, gusty winds and storm surge to parts of the Caribbean islands.

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10 min read 

HURRICANE SEASON 2024
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Hurricane impacts expected in Puerto Rico; dangerous rip current risk along the U.S. East coast

AccuWeather Global Weather Center – Aug. 11, 2024

AccuWeather expert meteorologists are closely monitoring a tropical rainstorm that is forecast to intensify and bring heavy rainfall, gusty winds, and storm surge to parts of the Lesser Antilles, Puerto Rico, and the Dominican Republic this week.

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7 min read 

HURRICANE SEASON 2024
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AccuWeather’s Preliminary Estimate of the Total Damage and Economic Loss from Hurricane Debby in the United States is $28 Billion

AccuWeather Global Weather Center – Aug. 9, 2024

AccuWeather’s preliminary estimate of the total damage and economic loss from Hurricane Debby in the United States is $28 billion.  This is a preliminary estimate, as the storm effects are continuing to be felt and some areas have not yet reported complete information about damage, injuries and other impacts.

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9 min read 

HURRICANE SEASON 2024
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Carolinas slammed by flooding and tornadoes; Debby threatens Middle Atlantic and Northeast with heavy rainfall and potentially severe flooding

AccuWeather Global Weather Center – Aug. 8, 2024

Debby’s movement is forecast to gain speed quickly over the next 24 hours as the threat of flooding and tornadoes shifts from the Southeast and expands into the mid-Atlantic and Northeast. .

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HURRICANE SEASON 2024
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Flooding risk expands from Southeast U.S. through the Northeast, Debby on Track to make a Second Landfall in the Carolinas

AccuWeather Global Weather Center – Aug. 7, 2024

AccuWeather expert meteorologists are warning families and businesses to prepare for Debby to evolve from a slow-moving tropical storm to a fast-moving rainmaker that will unleash flooding rainfall along its 1,000-mile-long path from the Southeast through New England.

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Extreme, life-threatening and potentially historic flooding is expected from Debby across the Southeast U.S.

AccuWeather Global Weather Center – August 6, 2024

An extreme risk to lives and property from widespread flooding is expanding across the Southeast this week before Debby makes a second landfall in the Carolinas and then quickly shifts to the Northeast.

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9 min read 

HURRICANE SEASON 2024
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Catastrophic flooding expected in the Southeast after Debby blasts Florida at landfall

AccuWeather Global Weather Center – August 5, 2024

All-time rainfall records could be shattered in some places by Debby this week as the storm threatens the southeastern United States with life-threatening flooding and storm surge impacts.

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10 min read 

HURRICANE SEASON 2024
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Tropical Rainstorm could bring flooding rains to Southeast U.S., including Florida and Caribbean Islands

AccuWeather Global Weather Center – Aug. 4, 2024

AccuWeather expert meteorologists say Debby could rapidly intensify into a hurricane later today in the Gulf of Mexico before it makes landfall in Florida tomorrow and produce potentially catastrophic flooding across the Southeast.  

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7 min read 

HURRICANE SEASON 2024
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AccuWeather is forecasting a hurricane landfall in Florida, widespread flooding impacts possible across the Southeast

AccuWeather Global Weather Center – August 3, 2024

Families, businesses and officials along the Gulf coast of Florida are being urged to prepare for impacts from a hurricane landfall early Monday morning in the Big Bend region.

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9 min read 

HURRICANE SEASON 2024
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Growing threat of flooding in Florida and Southeast U.S. from tropical rainstorm

AccuWeather Global Weather Center – August 2, 2024

AccuWeather expert meteorologists say families and businesses across Florida, as well as eastern Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina, need to prepare for the potential of flooding rainfall from a tropical rainstorm that is currently moving through the Caribbean.

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10 min read 

HURRICANE SEASON 2024
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Tropical Rainstorm could bring flooding rains to Southeast U.S., including Florida and Caribbean Islands

AccuWeather Global Weather Center – Aug. 1, 2024

Following weeks of intense summer heat and little rainfall, AccuWeather expert meteorologists say a flash drought has developed and intensified in a region stretching from the Carolinas to Pennsylvania.

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7 min read 

EXTREME HEAT
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Risk of dangerous heat, wildfires, and hazy smoke on the rise in the western U.S.

AccuWeather Global Weather Center – July 18, 2024

Intense heat that has been baking parts of the interior West is expected to expand into the Pacific Northwest, raising the risk of heat-related illnesses and new wildfires.

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7 min read 

STORMS
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Could 2024 become the top year for tornadoes in America? 

AccuWeather Global Weather Center – July 17, 2024

AccuWeather’s team of long-range expert meteorologists is now forecasting 1,475 to 1,675 tornadoes in the United States this year. AccuWeather Lead Long-Range Expert Paul Pastelok accurately predicted back in March that the region known as “Tornado Alley” would roar back to life.

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10 min read 

EXTREME HEAT
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Flash drought intensifies in the mid-Atlantic during scorching summer heat  

AccuWeather Global Weather Center – July 16, 2024

Following weeks of intense summer heat and little rainfall, AccuWeather expert meteorologists say a flash drought has developed and intensified in a region stretching from the Carolinas to Pennsylvania.

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7 min read 

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More destructive winds from severe thunderstorms expected to sweep across the Midwest

AccuWeather Global Weather Center – July 15, 2024

Yet another round of severe thunderstorms is expected to erupt in the Midwest Monday, bringing hail, flash flooding, damaging wind gusts, and even tornadoes before the storm threat pushes east later this week.

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8 min read 

EXTREME HEAT
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Intense heat wave in Western U.S. expanding to the East Coast 

AccuWeather Global Weather Center – July 12, 2024

A powerful heat dome that is baking cities across the western U.S. is expected to slowly expand to the east this weekend, bringing scorching temperatures to millions of Americans along the East Coast.

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7 min read 

HURRICANE SEASON 2024
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Increasing heat in Texas raises safety concerns during extended power outages after Hurricane Beryl

AccuWeather Global Weather Center – July 11, 2024

With temperatures forecast to climb over the weekend in areas hit hard by Hurricane Beryl, AccuWeather expert meteorologists say there is a growing public health and safety threat for people still without power and air conditioning in southeast Texas.

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6 min read 

HURRICANE SEASON 2024
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Threat of flooding and tornadoes from Beryl shifts to Midwest, Interior Northeast & New England

AccuWeather Global Weather Center – July 9, 2024

AccuWeather expert meteorologists say Beryl will continue to trigger dangerous and disruptive weather this week as the tropical rainstorm moves northeast through parts of the Midwest, Interior Northeast, and New England.

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8 min read 

HURRICANE SEASON 2024
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AccuWeather’s Preliminary Estimate of the Total Damage and Economic Loss from Hurricane Beryl in the United States is $28-32 Billion

AccuWeather Global Weather Center – July 9, 2024

AccuWeather’s preliminary estimate of the total damage and economic loss from Hurricane Beryl in the United States is $28-32 billion.

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5 min read 

HURRICANE SEASON 2024
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Beryl moves inland with expanding flooding and tornado threat after Texas landfall

AccuWeather Global Weather Center – July 8, 2024

AccuWeather expert meteorologists say the threat of flash flooding and tornadoes will expand throughout the day as Beryl moves inland.

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5 min read 

HURRICANE SEASON 2024
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Beryl to slam Texas with storm surge, flooding rainfall, and damaging wind gusts 

AccuWeather Global Weather Center – July 7, 2024

AccuWeather expert meteorologists say the very warm waters in the Gulf of Mexico are helping Beryl regain strength before making landfall in Texas early Monday morning, increasing the risk of storm surge, flooding rainfall, and even tornadoes.

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6 min read 

HURRICANE SEASON 2024
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Beryl threatens Texas with flooding rainfall and storm surge after slamming the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico

AccuWeather Global Weather Center – July 5, 2024

AccuWeather expert meteorologists are sounding the alarm about the growing threat of flooding rainfall, damaging winds, and dangerous storm surge in Texas from Hurricane Beryl.

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7 min read 

HURRICANE SEASON 2024
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Hurricane Beryl approaching Mexico, flooding threat increasing in south Texas  

AccuWeather Global Weather Center – July 4, 2024

Families, businesses and tourists in the Yucatan Peninsula are being urged to prepare for impacts from a Category 1 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 74-95mph on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale.

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6 min read 

HURRICANE SEASON 2024
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Hurricane Beryl blasts Jamaica with life-threatening storm surge and destructive winds

AccuWeather Global Weather Center – July 3, 2024

AccuWeather expert meteorologists say Hurricane Beryl will bring life-threatening storm surge, flooding rain, and destructive winds to parts of Jamaica and the Cayman Islands over the next 24 hours.

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7 min read 

HURRICANE SEASON 2024
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Hurricane Beryl Could Make Landfall on Jamaica; Growing Risk of Some Impact to Texas Gulf Coast

AccuWeather Global Weather Center – July 2, 2024

AccuWeather expert meteorologists are concerned about the growing threat of dangerous storm surge, destructive winds, and flooding rainfall in Jamaica from Hurricane Beryl.

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9 min read 

HURRICANE SEASON 2024
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Hurricane Beryl tracks west toward Jamaica after devastating landfall in the Windward Islands

AccuWeather Global Weather Center – July 1, 2024

Hurricane Beryl slammed the Grenada Island of Carriacou with 140 mph sustained winds and powerful storm surge Monday morning. AccuWeather expert meteorologists say Beryl remains a dangerous Category 4 hurricane with sustained winds of 150 mph as it moves into the Caribbean Sea.  
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8 min read 

HURRICANE SEASON 2024
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Beryl Strengthens into Major Hurricane, Threatening Caribbean with Destructive Winds and Storm Surge

AccuWeather Global Weather Center – June 30, 2024

AccuWeather expert meteorologists say the second named Atlantic storm of the season is rapidly intensifying and poses an ‘extreme’ risk to lives and property people in parts of the Lesser Antilles.

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9 min read 

EXTREME HEAT
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Heat wave will bake much of the Western U.S. over Independence Day 

AccuWeather Global Weather Center – June 28, 2024

In the coming days, a surge of intense summer heat will impact seven states in the western United States, increasing the demand for energy and raising the risk of wildfires.  

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6 min read 

HURRICANE SEASON 2024
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Tropical Rainstorm is expected to strengthen into a hurricane as it takes aim at the Caribbean

AccuWeather Global Weather Center – June 27, 2024

A tropical rainstorm brewing in the central Atlantic is expected to strengthen into a tropical storm in the next 48-72 hours.
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9 min read 

STORMS
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Heat and storms to impact millions on Independence Day

AccuWeather Global Weather Center – June 25, 2024

Excessive heat and severe thunderstorms could impact outdoor events and gatherings for millions of Americans celebrating Independence Day next week.

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6 min read 

STORMS
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High Risk of Destructive Storms in Upper Midwest, Severe Weather Threat Shifts East this Week 

AccuWeather Global Weather Center – June 24, 2024

AccuWeather expert meteorologists have issued a ‘high risk’ of severe thunderstorms in parts of southeastern Minnesota, southern Wisconsin, and northeastern Iowa for late Monday night. 

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9 min read 

HURRICANE SEASON 2024
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Yet another tropical rainstorm forming in the Gulf of Mexico

AccuWeather Global Weather Center – June 21, 2024

Just days after Tropical Storm Alberto brought deadly flooding and storm surge to Mexico, AccuWeather expert meteorologists are tracking another tropical rainstorm headed toward the same region.

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9 min read 

HURRICANE SEASON 2024
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Tropical rainstorm takes aim at Florida’s Atlantic Coast

AccuWeather Global Weather Center – June 20, 2024

A tropical rainstorm is forming off the southeast coast of the United States that will bring soaking rain to parts of Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina.

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8 min read 

EXTREME HEAT
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Relief on the Horizon as Heat Wave Bakes Northeast & Midwest

AccuWeather Global Weather Center – June 19, 2024

AccuWeather expert meteorologists say a cold front on the move this weekend will bring an end to the intense heat wave that is impacting more than 135 million people across much of the Northeast and Midwest.

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9 min read 

HURRICANE SEASON 2024
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Tropical Storm Alberto Brings Flooding Rains to Texas & Mexico

AccuWeather Global Weather Center – June 19, 2024

The first named storm of the season has caused flooding along coastal Texas. Alberto expected to make landfall in northeast Mexico early Thursday morning.
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7 min read 

HURRICANE SEASON 2024
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Tropical Rainstorm Takes Aim at Mexico & South Texas; Second Threat Brewing Off Florida’s East Coast

AccuWeather Global Weather Center – June 11, 2024

Forecasters warn of dangerous flash flooding, travel delays, and rip current risks along the Gulf of Mexico from southern Texas to Louisiana.

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9 min read 

EXTREME HEAT
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First Heat Wave of the Year Headed to the Northeast, Heat Building in the West

AccuWeather Global Weather Center – June 11, 2024

Rising temperatures across much of the Northeast and mid-Atlantic next week will lead to surge in electricity demand for cooling.

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6 min read 

HURRICANE SEASON 2024
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Tropical Rainstorm Will Soak Florida With More Than A Foot Of Rain This Week

AccuWeather Global Weather Center – June 10, 2024

AccuWeather expert meteorologists are closely monitoring the threat of a slow-moving tropical rainstorm developing over the Gulf of Mexico this week, more than foot of rain to parts of Florida.

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7 min read 

STORMS
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Major Pattern Shift Brings Threat Of Severe Thunderstorms With Widespread Wind Damage To 20 States Over The Coming Weeks

AccuWeather Global Weather Center – June 7, 2024

AccuWeather expert meteorologists say there is a major pattern shift on the horizon that will lead to different types of severe weather hazards heading into summer.

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9 min read 

EXTREME HEAT
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First Major Heat Wave of the Year In The Southwest, Growing Risk of Wildfires

AccuWeather Global Weather Center – June 3, 2024

The first big heat wave of the season will bring scorching temperatures and a high risk of wildfires to parts of the southwestern United States this week.

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EXTREME HEAT
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Intense Heat Baking Mexico Will Shift Into Southwest United States

AccuWeather Global Weather Center – May 29, 2024

 
 
 

The heat dome that led to record-high temperatures and expanding drought conditions in Mexico is forecast to expand northward and bring higher temperatures to parts of the southwestern and central United States in the coming weeks.

 
 
 

 

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HURRICANE SEASON 2024
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Early Tropical Concerns Brewing Ahead of Hurricane Season

AccuWeather Global Weather Center – May 28, 2024

 
 
 

AccuWeather expert meteorologists are closely tracking a potential tropical threat looming in the Caribbean just days before the official start of hurricane season on June 1.

 
 
 

 

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6 min read 

STORMS
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Tornadoes, Severe Storms & Intense Heat Threaten Memorial Day Weekend Plans

AccuWeather Global Weather Center – May 24, 2024

 
 
 

Severe storms and sweltering heat could impact travel plans and outdoor events for millions of people over the Memorial Day weekend. 

 
 
 

 

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STORMS
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Strong Thunderstorm Wind Gusts May Have Been A Major Factor In Deadly Mexico Stage Collapse

AccuWeather Global Weather Center – May 23, 2024

 
 
 

Powerful wind gusts from a thunderstorm may have played a key role in the collapse of a stage at a political rally in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Mexico.  This event serves as a yet another important reminder that proactive weather safety planning must be a priority for people and businesses to prevent loss of life and reduce risk from hazardous weather.

 
 
 

 

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6 min read 

HURRICANE SEASON 2024
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Rapidly Intensifying Hurricanes Near Coastline Pose Major Threat To U.S. This Season

AccuWeather Global Weather Center – May 22, 2024

 
 
 

Rapidly intensifying storms during the 2024 Atlantic Hurricane season could leave families, businesses, and leaders with less time to react and prepare.

 
 
 

 

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9 min read 

STORMS
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Thunderstorms Likely Contributed To Deadly Turbulence Incident On Singapore Airlines Flight 321

AccuWeather Global Weather Center – May 21, 2024

 
 
 

Rapidly developing thunderstorms near the flight path of Singapore Airlines Flight 321 likely contributed to violent turbulence Tuesday that left one passenger dead and several others injured.

 
 
 

 

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STORMS
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AccuWeather Forecasters Warn oMidwest Tornado Outbreak Brewing Tuesday

AccuWeather Global Weather Center – May 20, 2024

 
 
 

Destructive tornadoes, large hail, flash flooding and damaging wind gusts are all expected in yet another severe weather outbreak looming for the Midwest this week. 

 
 
 

 

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8 min read 

STORMS
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AccuWeather’s Preliminary Estimate of the Total Damage and Economic Loss from Windstorm in Houston Metro is $5-7 Billion

AccuWeather Global Weather Center – May 17, 2024

 
 
 

AccuWeather’s preliminary estimate of the total damage and economic loss from the windstorm in southeast Texas is $5-7 billion.

 
 
 

 

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9 min read 

STORMS
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Lack of Power, Air Conditioning Raise Public Safety Concerns Following Destructive Windstorm In Houston Metro

AccuWeather Global Weather Center – May 16, 2024

 
 
 

AccuWeather expert meteorologists say repairs to damaged buildings and utility infrastructure could take weeks in the Houston area, following a line of powerful storms that pounded southeast Texas Thursday evening. 

 
 
 

 

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5 min read 

STORMS
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Flooding Threat Intensifies Along Gulf Coast From Texas To Florida

AccuWeather Global Weather Center – May 14, 2024

 
 
 

A foot of rainfall is possible along the Gulf Coast this week in an area that has already been hit hard by storms and flooding.

 
 
 

 

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STORMS
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2024 U.S. Tornado Reports Surge Above Historical Average After Severe Weather Outbreaks

AccuWeather Global Weather Center – May 10, 2024

 
 
 

Recent rounds of severe weather and tornado outbreaks across the United States have sent the number of tornado reports surging above the historical average for this time of year. 

 
 
 

 

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4 min read 

STORMS
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‘Extreme Risk’ For Destructive Tornadoes In Central U.S.

AccuWeather Global Weather Center – May 6, 2024

 
 
 

AccuWeather expert meteorologists have issued a rare ‘extreme risk’ for tornadoes and severe thunderstorms in the Central U.S. on May 6.

 
 
 

 

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7 min read 

STORMS
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Another Tornado Outbreak Looming For Central U.S.

AccuWeather Global Weather Center – May 2, 2024

Families and businesses in areas impacted by recent severe weather outbreaks in late April are being warned to prepare for the threat of more tornadoes and damaging wind gusts early next week.
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6 min read 

SEASONAL
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Sizzling Summer Temperatures Could Lead To Higher Power Bills Across America

AccuWeather Global Weather Center – May 1, 2024

 
 
 

Temperatures will soar two to four degrees above the historical average across much of the United States this summer, leading to an increased demand for electricity to run air conditioners. 
 

 
 
 

 

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Towns Hit By Tornado Outbreak Face More Severe Weather Threats This Week

AccuWeather Global Weather Center – April 29, 2024

 
 
 

AccuWeather expert meteorologists are warning families, businesses, relief groups, and volunteers in areas impacted by recent tornadoes in the central United States to prepare for more rounds of severe weather this week. 

 
 
 

 

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High Risk Of Severe Weather With Tornadoes In Central U.S.

AccuWeather Global Weather Center – April 25, 2024

 
 
 

The threat of destructive tornadoes, damaging hail, and powerful wind gusts are included in the forecast for the most widespread severe weather event in the United States so far this year.  

 
 
 

 

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AccuWeather 2024 U.S. Wildfire Forecast: Smoky Skies, Dangerous Air Quality To Return To America This Wildfire Season

AccuWeather Global Weather Center – April 24, 2024

 
 
 

Smoke from wildfires burning across Canada could impact air quality in highly-populated areas of the United States this summer and fall.

 
 
 

 

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Increasing Tornado Threat as Dangerous Weather Pattern Takes Shape from end of April through First Two Weeks of May

AccuWeather Global Weather Center – April 19, 2024

 
 
 
A volatile weather pattern is expected to fuel rounds of powerful storms and destructive tornadoes across the United States.
 
 
 

 

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Warm Winter In The Northern Plains Cost Businesses $8 Billion In Estimated Losses

AccuWeather Global Weather Center – April 17, 2024

 
 

A lackluster winter season with little snow and record-low ice cover on The Great Lakes had a major economic impact on tourism and annual outdoor events.

 
 

 

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Multi-Day Threat Of Tornadoes And Damaging Thunderstorms Returns To The Central U.S. Starting Monday

AccuWeather Global Weather Center – April 12, 2024

 

AccuWeather expert meteorologists are warning families and businesses to prepare for yet another round of powerful thunderstorms from Texas to Wisconsin.

 

 

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Clouds Will Impact View Of The Eclipse, Storms Could Complicate Travel To Path Of Totality

AccuWeather Global Weather Center – April 6, 2024

 

Millions of travelers could encounter severe weather and dangerous driving conditions in the days before and after the eclipse.

 

 

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Storms, Cloud Cover Could Overshadow Solar Eclipse Plans For Millions

AccuWeather Global Weather Center – April 1, 2024

 

AccuWeather expert meteorologists say businesses, event planners, and travelers need to prepare for weather disruptions and cloud cover from Texas to Ohio during the total solar eclipse on April 8.

 

 

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Risk of Numerous Severe Storms With Hail, Flooding, And Tornadoes In Central U.S.

AccuWeather Global Weather Center – March 30, 2024

AccuWeather meteorologists are closely monitoring the potential for a severe thunderstorm outbreak early next week. Damaging wind gusts, flooding downpours, hail, and tornadoes are expected within the most intense thunderstorms.

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AccuWeather Forecasts Explosive 2024 Hurricane Season 

AccuWeather Global Weather Center – March 27, 2024

 
AccuWeather’s team of expert meteorologists is warning people and businesses to start preparing for a frenzy of tropical activity that could have major impacts on the
United States this hurricane season.
 

 

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Intense Pollen Will Lead To Longer Allergy Season Across Most Of America

AccuWeather Global Weather Center – March 20, 2024

 

More than 80 million Americans live with seasonal allergies. AccuWeather expert meteorologists say allergy sufferers should prepare for a longer allergy season with three different peaks in pollen levels.

 

 

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ASTRONOMY
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Early Viewing Forecast For April 8 Total Solar Eclipse

AccuWeather Global Weather Center – March 8, 2024

AccuWeather expert meteorologists have analyzed weather patterns and emerging trends to create a first look at conditions for the big show in the sky on April 8.  

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Tornado Alley May Roar To Life As Severe Weather Season Ramps Up In The US

AccuWeather Global Weather Center – March 6, 2024

The 2024 spring severe weather season will be much different than last year. AccuWeather meteorologists are warning families and businesses to review emergency plans and prepare storm shelters. 

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California Expected To Be Drought-Free Through 2025 Following Epic Winter Storms

AccuWeather Global Weather Center – March 4, 2024

Back-to-back blockbuster wet seasons have provided plentiful rain and mountain snow, boosting the snowpack and water supply for millions of people.

 

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Warmest Winter On Record In U.S.

AccuWeather Global Weather Center – March 1, 2024

The 2023-2024 winter season will go down in the history books, highlighted by unseasonably mild temperatures, a lack of snow, and low ice cover across the Great Lakes.
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Elevated Wildfire Risk Returns To The Southern Plains

AccuWeather Global Weather Center – February 29, 2024

A rapid warmup, dry weather, and gusty winds will create a dangerous threat of wildfires from West Texas to Iowa this weekend.

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Blizzard Conditions Could Bury California Mountain Towns In Feet Of Snow

AccuWeather Global Weather Center – February 28 2024

The biggest winter storm so far this season is set to slam the mountains of Northern and Central California with up to 10 feet of snow

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Gusty winds fueling imminent wildfire threat to town in Texas Panhandle

AccuWeather Global Weather Center – February 27 2024

Dry and windy conditions in the Texas Panhandle have escalated concerns of wildfires burning out of control and approaching populated areas.

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Severe storms with nocturnal tornado risk to blitz over a dozen states

AccuWeather Global Weather Center – February 26 2024

Millions of people in the central and eastern United States are bracing not only for severe storms and tornadoes, but also weather whiplash with temperatures plummeting as much as 60 degrees in less than 24 hours during the middle of this week.

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Wet pattern persists: New storms to soak California

AccuWeather Global Weather Center – February 19 2024

The wet winter season will continue across California for the upcoming days, complete with additional rounds of flooding, gusty winds and heavy Sierra snowfall and even the risk for a tornado in some spots.

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6 min read 

WINTER STORM
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Snowstorm eyes northeastern US just before Valentine's Day

AccuWeather Global Weather Center – February 09 2024

A storm will spread wet snow and travel disruptions from parts of the central Appalachians to New England Monday night to Tuesday evening with some snow reaching New York City.

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4 min read

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Pre-Valentine’s Day snowstorm possible as weather pattern flips in northeastern US

AccuWeather Global Weather Center – February 07 2024

It may be time to dust off your snow shovels as a flip in the weather pattern could send a snowstorm over parts of the Midwest and Northeast just days after a spell of unusual warmth.

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ECONOMIC IMPACT
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AccuWeather Estimates Preliminary Total Damage And Economic Loss From The Intense California Storms To Be Between $9 Billion And $11 Billion

AccuWeather Global Weather Center – February 05 2024

Record rainfall, heavy snow, and high winds has caused at least one death, as well as widespread power outages, major flooding, road closures, landslides and mudslides, downed trees, and damage to homes and businesses in highly developed and well populated areas

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Life-Threatening Flood Risk for 94% of California Population

AccuWeather Global Weather Center – February 02 2024

Canyons and hillsides of southern California at greatest risk for widespread and destructive flooding disaster, including landslides, road washouts, and structural damage

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4 min read 

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Atmospheric rivers to fuel the 2 biggest storms of the winter in California

AccuWeather Global Weather Center – February 01 2024

California is bracing for one-two punch from storms packing atmospheric rivers, and the second storm could prove to be the stronger of the two, endangering lives and property and hampering travel into the start of next week.

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WINTER STORMS
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Brutal Weather Expected As NFL Playoff Football Games Kick Off This Weekend

AccuWeather Global Weather Center – January 10 2024

Snow so heavy that it could bury the field. Temperatures so low that beer will freeze.
"The worst weather we've ever seen on the opening weekend of the playoffs."

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6 min read 

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Testing Jetpack Compose Beta

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Guide to Auto-Renewable Subscriptions in Swift

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