Articles, videos, and documentation to help you get the most from Visual Crossing Weather
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Continue reading “Heat Wave Havoc: Dangerous Rise in Temperatures Around the World”
Pennsylvania was again plagued by heavy rainfall over the weekend, causing significant damage and disruption. This latest deluge comes just days after the region experienced flash flooding, which resulted in the submersion of roads and the displacement of numerous residents from their homes. In recent events, the interior regions of New England and the Northeast …
Continue reading “Devastating Flash Floods: Northeastern US Ravaged by Heavy Rains”
Analyzing historical weather forecast data is an important facet for many weather data users beyond standard forecasts and historical observations. Historical forecasts are often more important for business analysis than traditional historical observation data because customers in many cases base their decisions on future forecast and not the actual weather on a given day. Consider …
Continue reading “How to query weather forecasts from the past – Historical Forecasts”
Climate researchers have revealed that the Fourth of July 2023 marked a historic milestone in our planet’s climate history. According to their findings, this day witnessed the highest recorded temperatures on Earth in an astonishing span of up to 125,000 years. This scorching record shattered the previous day’s achievement, highlighting the convergence of the El …
Continue reading “July 4th Scorches as Hottest Day Ever Recorded”
You may cancel your subscription to Visual Crossing Weather Data at any time through the Visual Crossing Weather Data Services page. When cancelling your subscription, your current plan will be available until the end of the current subscription period. You may restart your subscription or change plans at any time. How to cancel using the …
Continue reading “How to manage Visual Crossing Weather Data Subscriptions”
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 …
Continue reading “Heatwave Havoc: Texas Grapples With Burning Temperatures”