New Orleans Floods Ahead of Tropical Storm Barry

New Orleans Floods Ahead of Tropical Storm Barry

The city of New Orleans is gearing up for Tropical Storm Barry to turn into a hurricane before it hits the coast this weekend, and parts of the city are already experiencing intense flooding. Multiple counties are under a flash flood warning, and at least one tornado warning has come …

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Good News: Hurricane Barbara Downgraded to Category 2

Good News: Hurricane Barbara Downgraded to Category 2

Great news for Hawaii coming from hurricane trackers! One of the first hurricanes of the season, Hurricane Barbara, has been downgraded from a category 4 storm to a category 2 storm this past week. Barbara is expected to dissipate before hitting the islands, though rain and wind are expected. Hurricane …

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Heat Map of France Looks Like It Is Screaming

Heat Map of France Looks Like It Is Screaming

All of Europe is experiencing a massive heat wave that has already turned deadly this week, with temperatures expected to continue to rise. One clever Frenchman noted that the projected heat map of France for Thursday, June 27th appears to be a screaming skull, an appropriate image for the temperatures …

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NOAA Satellites Could Change How We Predict Weather Patterns

NOAA Satellites Could Change How We Predict Weather Patterns

If you thought satellites were only good for getting you to and from new places, or for showing you pictures of what your neighbor’s backyard looks like, think again. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, also known as NOAA, is planning on launching six ‘micro-satellites’ within the month that will …

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Today in Weather History: Monumental Flooding in Texas

Today in Weather History: Monumental Flooding in Texas

On June 19th, 2006, Houston Texas and neighboring Louisiana experienced an incredible influx of rain.  This caused hundreds of people to be evacuated from their homes, entire nursing homes to be completed evacuated, and left others trapped in airports or businesses because of flooded roadways. Miraculously, no deaths occurred during …

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