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Record-Breaking Heat Wave Sweeps Across Western North America. In an unprecedented turn of events, a scorching heat wave has engulfed several cities across the states of Oregon and Washington, as well as the western provinces of Canada. Temperatures have soared to extraordinary heights, surpassing the 40ºC (104 ºF) mark in multiple locations. Notably, the small …
After two weeks, the heat wave in Texas has caused thousands of power outages across the entire region. Arizona, New Mexico, Louisiana, Arkansas, Missouri, and Kansas have also felt the effects of the heat dome that has settled over the southwestern United States. An extreme heat warning has been issued for more than 40 million …
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This weekend, severe weather poses a risk in several southern United States. This comes after deadly storms recently damaged Texas, Florida, and Mississippi. The Storm Prediction Center has pinpointed the areas most in danger as central Oklahoma, southern Kansas, and the Texas Panhandle, including Perryton (recently struck by an EF-3 tornado), as the focal points …
The region of Northeastern United States was heavily covered by the smoke on Wednesday, turning the sky yellowish gray. Warnings were issued for residents to stay indoors and close their windows. Wildfires generated smoke in numerous regions throughout Canada. On Wednesday night, the United States Environmental Protection Agency published a statement warning of “unhealthy or …
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The city’s weather department has announced that Monday marked the highest temperature ever recorded in Shanghai in May. This new record surpassed the previous record by a full degree. Temperatures in Southeast and South Asia have touched record highs in recent weeks, and scientists say this is evidence that global warming is increasing extreme weather. …
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Residents of the fishing village of Yilan, Taiwan, prepared for the oncoming storm by securing their boats and homes. Typhoon Mawar, which unleashed strong winds of 96 mph and gusts of up to 118 mph on Guam, has been gradually losing strength and slowing down. Though it’s losing its strength residents need to be alert …
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Heavy rainfall in northern Italy and central Europe has resulted in the overflowing of numerous rivers, leading to the loss of 13 lives in Italy and numerous people being compelled to evacuate in the Emilia-Romagna region of northern Italy. The impact of this rainfall has also extended to regions in Austria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, …
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According to authorities, the hurricane in Port Isabel caused “extensive damage” to multiple buildings and injured 10 people. Out of ten individuals, two are in critical condition. A tornado hit a rural area near the Texas coast on Saturday, cutting out electricity to hundreds of houses and claiming the lives of at least one person. …
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A severe heat wave with historically high temperatures hit Southeast Asia, posing significant risks to vulnerable populations and breaking previous records. This dangerous heat wave has led to temperatures exceeding 110 degrees Fahrenheit (43 C) in certain areas of Vietnam and Laos, marking the highest temperatures ever recorded in these countries. These new records add …
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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 …