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Researchers suggest that climate change probably influences rainfall and flooding, although pinpointing the exact nature of this connection can pose challenges. It is widely acknowledged that climate change can lead to more intense and frequent extreme weather events, such as hurricanes and heavy rainfall. Intense rainfall events have been hitting different regions of the world …

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Millions of individuals are preparing themselves for the potential consequences of Hurricane Lee, a formidable Category 3 hurricane that has started its critical turn in the Atlantic Ocean. This shift in trajectory will ultimately push the storm towards the western region of Bermuda before setting it on a collision course with either coastal New England …

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Due to two days of heavy rain, approximately 70,000 Burning Man attendees faced difficulties leaving the muddy campgrounds at Black Rock City. On Sunday, the CEO of Burning Man reassured that the situation in Nevada in the Black Rock Desert was well-managed and not cause for alarm. The National Weather Service stated there is a …

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In a recent update, the storm Hurricane Idalia is predicted to reach the shores of Florida‘s Big Bend area north of Tampa on Wednesday morning. As it approaches the Sunshine State, meteorologists predict that the storm will increase even more, potentially reaching the category of a major Category 4 hurricane by Tuesday night. In a …

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Tropical Storm Hilary wreaked havoc across Southern California. The storm brought unprecedented rainfall overnight, resulting in flooded streets, toppled power lines, and dangerous mudslides. However, despite the widespread chaos, it is a relief to report that no lives were lost due to the storm, and fears of a catastrophic disaster have gradually diminished. Tropical Storm …

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In a devastating turn of events, the death toll resulting from the Maui wildfires has risen to a shocking 99 with nearly 1000 still missing. This tragic incident is now the deadliest wildfire in the United States in over a century.  As search teams persistently comb through the remnants of Lahaina, a famous resort town, …

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On Monday, a major storm caused havoc along the East Coast, unleashing powerful winds and thunderstorms. Tragically, the destructive force of the storm claimed the lives of at least two individuals. Additionally, the stormy weather left over 1 million utility customers without power, spanning from Pennsylvania all the way down to Georgia. The storm swept …

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While weather APIs are very useful for many applications, most of them are not available for free access. Various weather sites provide free access to weather forecasts and some to historical weather reports as well via their webpage, but very few allow access to their API for free. The Visual Crossing Weather API is different …

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Violent storms whipped through the D.C. area on Saturday afternoon and evening, leaving residents with the most severe weather conditions in over a decade. Scorching heat, oppressive humidity, a potent cold front, and an energetic disturbance in the upper atmosphere caused these explosive events.  Severe storms cause widespread damage and power outages. Powerful storms with …

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Heat waves that affect a wide area at once are becoming more prevalent. Recent outbreaks have affected China, the United States, Europe, and India, and researchers are beginning to piece together why such diverse regions are being struck at once. In a concerning turn of events, millions of Americans struggle again with the relentless and …

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