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The bulk weather alerts API endpoint allows authorized users to retrieve all the active weather alerts for a region or area. Please note: The Bulk Weather Alerts API is currently in testing and open to invited users only. If you would like to be considered for this testing, please send the details of your use …
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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One this page you will find a list of our free weather tools and dashboards. These are all accessible without cost and typically without even needing to sign up for a Visual Crossing Weather account. (Of course, we highly recommend that you do sign up as some features are only accessible when logged into our …
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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The Timeline Weather API offers optional air quality index elements. This article describes how to include them with your API request. Air Quality Elements are currently available globally with limited history and five day forecast (hourly or daily). Please note: The Air Quality Elements are currently in testing and open to all users to provide …
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 …
The Weather Data Downloads and Weather API retrieves historical weather data from ground based weather stations, in addition to remote dat The Weather Data Downloads and Weather API retrieves historical weather data from ground based weather stations, in addition to remote data such as satellite and radar. Where possible, we bias the results towards the …
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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, …
In addition to basic weather forecast information, we also support retrieving weather alerts for many locations. Weather alerts are alerts, warnings and other high priority information issued by local weather organizations that indicate severe weather or other weather conditions of note that the population should take action on or be aware of. Weather alerts are …
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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