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The Timeline Weather API offers optional air quality index elements. This article describes how to include them with your API request. Air Quality Elements are currently available globally with limited history and five day forecast (hourly or daily). Please note: The Air Quality Elements are currently in testing and open to all users to provide …
On Thursday, numerous tornadoes were recorded in Florida and Georgia, while a new storm brought the possibility of severe weather and tornadoes to Texas. On Thursday, seven tornadoes were recorded over southern Georgia and the Florida Panhandle, including a big, potentially devastating tornado that ripped through Hosford, located west of Tallahassee. Wind gusts in a …
The Weather Data Downloads and Weather API retrieves historical weather data from ground based weather stations, in addition to remote data such as satellite and radar. Where possible, we bias the results towards the data provided by surface observations stations as these results produce the highest quality data, as well as most consistent. Rather than …
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After a storm system moved northeast from the Texas Panhandle, 12 weather-related injuries were reported by hospitals in Norman, Oklahoma. Oklahoma ranks third among U.S. states regarding tornado frequency, with an average of roughly 67 twisters occurring each year. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), in 2022, the state experienced 57 tornadoes, …
In addition to basic weather forecast information, we also support retrieving weather alerts for many locations. Weather alerts are alerts, warnings and other high priority information issued by local weather organizations that indicate severe weather or other weather conditions of note that the population should take action on or be aware of. Weather alerts are …
Fort Lauderdale and the surrounding cities in southeast Florida are working to return to normal after devastating flooding forced the closure of schools, government buildings, and other essential services. On Wednesday, the area experienced an extraordinary amount of rainfall, equivalent to a month’s worth, in just one hour, resulting in streets in Fort Lauderdale resembling …
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While it is very easy to run weather queries using HTTP GET requests, there are times when it is preferable or even necessary to use HTTP POST requests instead. While HTTP POST requests are a little more complicated to configure and execute, they are well within the reach of any modern script or language. Also, …
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From January 1st through April 5th, Orlando is experiencing one of its driest periods since the late 1800s, with less than 2 inches of rainfall. This has also been the warmest season ever recorded in the city. The U.S. Drought Monitor, a collaboration of universities and federal environmental agencies, has identified a severe drought expanding …
At least 32 people were killed last weekend as a series of tornadoes ripped across the South and Midwest of the United States. Homes were severely damaged, and hundreds of people lost electricity due to the violent storms. Almost 80 tornadoes have been recorded by the National Weather Service since March 31. The states of …
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On Friday night, severe storms and at least one tornado hit the Southeast, shredding off roofs, demolishing houses, and leaving millions without electricity. At least 26 people were killed, and dozens more were injured due to the devastating tornado and severe thunderstorms. On Sunday, severe storms affected over 20 million people throughout the southern United …