Cool Facts About Total Solar Eclipses

Cool Facts About Total Solar Eclipses

Solar eclipses occur when occultation happens. Occultation is when the Moon moves in its orbit between the Earth and the Sun. During an eclipse, the Moon’s shadow casts across the Earth’s surface. During Annular or Partial eclipses, never look at the sun directly as it can cause damage to your …

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Keep Our Furry Friends Safe in Cold Weather

Keep Our Furry Friends Safe in Cold Weather

These tips will help you keep animals safe during cold weather. Whether it is your own pet or someone else’s, following these safety tips may save their lives. If you see an animal in danger – call for help and do your part in keeping our animals out of danger. …

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3 Ways that Weather Education Could Save Your Life

3 Ways that Weather Education Could Save Your Life

Knowledge is power. Being educated about the potential dangers of weather could even mean the difference between life and death. Weather events such as lightning, blizzards, flash flooding, hurricanes, and tornados can put you and your family in danger without any notice. Taking the time to educate yourself about the weather …

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Spring Flood Warnings Issued for Central and Southern U.S.

Spring Flood Warnings Issued for Central and Southern U.S.

With above-average precipitation across many of the lower 48 states, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is already warning many of these states of the potential for spring flooding. According to the NOAA, nearly two-thirds of the United States will be under elevated flood risk through May. Highest Risk …

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Spring is Here! Take a Look at What to Expect

Spring is Here! Take a Look at What to Expect

Spring has finally arrived and we will tell you what you can expect from Mother Nature in the coming months. The Northwest and parts of the Northeast will see better than the colder-than-average temperatures they’ve been having with above-average temperature on their way – particularly during April and May. Parts …

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Homes and Lives Destroyed by Mass Flooding

Homes and Lives Destroyed by Mass Flooding

At least three people are confirmed dead and hundreds of homes and businesses have been destroyed. The flooding has hit Missouri, Nebraska and, Iowa cutting off entire towns. Rivers across these areas have reached historic records in 41 locations. At least one death was caused by a man that died …

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Update and New Warnings Issued from Winter Storm Ulmer

Update and New Warnings Issued from Winter Storm Ulmer

Yesterday we reported on multiple areas under blizzard and winter storm warnings due to Winter Storm Ulmer. Today, the storm is intensifying, bringing major blizzard conditions and winds to the Plains. The heavy snowfall and strength of the storm prompted new warnings to be issued across multiple states. Updates to Warnings …

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Blizzard and Storm Warnings Through Mid-Week

Blizzard and Storm Warnings Through Mid-Week

Spring is desperately trying to break through, but more weather events are causing havoc including blizzard and storm warnings for multiple areas. The new storm system has been named Winter Storm Ulmer and he’s not only bringing snow but high winds as well. The combination of high winds and snow …

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Potential Flooding in California Unfortunately Comes to Fruition

Potential Flooding in California Unfortunately Comes to Fruition

The possibility of flooding was almost imminent with record-breaking snowfall going on in California. California’s snowfall, coupled with rain from Winter Storm Quiana has caused damage to more than 2,000 homes and businesses. With the amount of snow received at higher elevations, flooding was a cause for concern for lower-elevations. On …

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Winter Storm Maya Update

Winter Storm Maya Update

Winter Storm Maya has already caused travel issues for residents of Des Moines, Iowa, and Kearney, Nebraska, as well as the surrounding areas. This morning, the snow, sleet, and freezing rain will bring travel concerns for the Midwest and Northeast. Winds could cause additional issues in the upper Midwest and …

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Expect Snow and Ice Throughout the Weekend

Expect Snow and Ice Throughout the Weekend

Through Thursday, slick roads, snow, and icy conditions will affect travel for some cities. We’ll have two different weather events which will create travel issues for motorists in parts of Wichita, Kansas to Kansas City; Missouri, as well as, Omaha, Nebraska; Des Moines and Cedar Rapids, Iowa; Chicago, Illinois; Madison and …

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What Kind of Temperatures you Can Expect in February

What Kind of Temperatures you Can Expect in February

Many areas have been through quite a few ups and downs during the month of January where the forecast was concerned. February also holds a few surprises which will put some of you well below-average and a few of you with close-to or above-average temperatures. Here’s what you can expect …

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All Time Record Lows Shattered by Polar Vortex

All Time Record Lows Shattered by Polar Vortex

At least three cities recorded all-time record low temperatures on Thursday morning. Pending official recognition of the recorded temperatures, the following cities broke their all-time low-temperature records: Moline, Illinois; Cedar Rapids, Iowa; Rockford, Illinois. Daily records were shattered in hundreds of cities and towns all across the Midwest and the …

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Take a Look at How Long the Arctic Cold Will Last

Take a Look at How Long the Arctic Cold Will Last

The Midwest and Northeast have been experiencing extremely cold Arctic temperatures this week. Some Midwestern cities have fallen to their lowest temperatures in more than two decades. Add in the strong winds and it’s too cold for man or beast! So how long will it last and when can you …

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