Oklahoma Tornado 2023 Update
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, …
Fort Lauderdale Flooding Update April 2023
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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Florida Drought Worsens In 2023
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 …
Several States Hit with Tornadoes in the U.S.
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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Mississippi Tornado 2023 Update
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 …
Back To Back Storms In California Causing Severe Damage
Heavy rain and mountain snow have again impacted California, resulting in water rescues, enormous numbers of damaged trees, and power outages in the Bay Area. Rainfall on top of moist soil leads to flash floods and landslides. Weakly rooted trees in the wet soil are being blown over by the high winds, interrupting electricity and …
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Another Winter Storm in California: Flooding, Landslides, and Power Outages
On Friday, a powerful winter storm brought heavy rain over large areas of California. This increased the possibility of serious floods and prompted some cities to issue evacuation alerts. The storm began on Thursday and was known as an atmospheric river. According to the forecasters, heavy rainfall and snow were expected in some areas of …
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Devastating Malaysia Floods: Worst Affected Areas and Impact on Communities
After days of rain caused flooding that affected thousands and claimed the lives of at least four people. Over the past day, the flood situation in Peninsular Malaysia has become direr. Over 30,000 people from the states of Johor, Pahang, Malacca, and Negeri Sembilan have fled to emergency shelters, according to the country’s disaster officials. …
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California’s Record-Breaking Snow And Rain
California has experienced a mix of storms and snowfall for the past few days, flooding some towns and snowing at higher altitudes. Wind gusts and freezing temperatures have been reported in certain areas, creating dangerous conditions across the state. The Associated Press reported flash flooding in Ventura County early Saturday morning after over 7 inches …
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How to include sunrise, sunset, moon phase, moonrise and moonset data into your API requests
In addition to providing historical weather observations and weather forecast data, the Weather API also provides astronomical information. This astronomical information includes sunset, sunrise and moon phase data. Why is astronomical information useful? Sunset, sunrise and moon information goes hand-in-hand with weather data in many use cases. The information can help answer some basic questions: …