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Read more about current weather topics, use cases, and the functionality of Visual Crossing Weather in our many articles.
Beaufort And Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale – A Quick Glance
The Beaufort Wind Scale The Beaufort Wind Scale measures wind speed on land and sea, observing the effects of the…Visual Crossing / October 12, 2023
What To Expect In An El Niño Winter
For the first time in a several years, this winter will experience the El Niño phenomenon's significant influence on the…Visual Crossing / October 5, 2023
Ophelia Storm 2023 Update
On Thursday, September 21st, an area of low pressure began to form and gain organization along the Southeastern US coastline.…Visual Crossing / September 26, 2023
8 catastrophic floods in 11 days around the world
Researchers suggest that climate change probably influences rainfall and flooding, although pinpointing the exact nature of this connection can pose…Visual Crossing / September 20, 2023
Hurricane Lee Update
Millions of individuals are preparing themselves for the potential consequences of Hurricane Lee, a formidable Category 3 hurricane that has…Visual Crossing / September 14, 2023

Burning Man floods Update
Due to two days of heavy rain, approximately 70,000 Burning Man attendees faced difficulties leaving the muddy campgrounds at Black…Visual Crossing / August 30, 2023

Storm Idalia Update
In a recent update, the storm Hurricane Idalia is predicted to reach the shores of Florida's Big Bend area north…Visual Crossing / August 28, 2023

California Tropical Storm Hilary Update
Tropical Storm Hilary wreaked havoc across Southern California. The storm brought unprecedented rainfall overnight, resulting in flooded streets, toppled power…Visual Crossing / August 22, 2023

Maui, Hawaii Wildfire Update
In a devastating turn of events, the death toll resulting from the Maui wildfires has risen to a shocking 99…Visual Crossing / August 15, 2023

Severe Weather in the Eastern US
On Monday, a major storm caused havoc along the East Coast, unleashing powerful winds and thunderstorms. Tragically, the destructive force…Visual Crossing / August 8, 2023

How do I get free weather API access?
While weather APIs are very useful for many applications, most of them are not available for free access. Various weather…Visual Crossing / August 1, 2023

Thunderstorms in D.C. Area Update
Violent storms whipped through the D.C. area on Saturday afternoon and evening, leaving residents with the most severe weather conditions…Visual Crossing / July 30, 2023






