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Nor'easter Hits East Coast With Dangerous Rain and Hurricane-Force Winds

New York and New Jersey have declared states of emergency as a nor'easter pummels the region.

Brian Kahn

Yesterday 10:40AM

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What California's Weather Whiplash Looks Like

A bomb cyclone has inundated the Golden State and the West Coast after a summer of record-setting drought.

Brian Kahn

Monday 4:50PM

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La Palma’s Volcanic Ash Spreads Across Atlantic

The Canary Islands volcano sent an ash plume across the Atlantic right as hurricane season went quiet.

Molly Taft

Monday 12:20PM

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Satellite Imagery Shows the Staggering Bomb Cyclone Hitting the West Coast

The storm has set records and brought voluminous rain and snow to areas from California to Washington.

Brian Kahn

Monday 9:46AM

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The West Will See Its First Atmospheric River of the Season

Increasingly heavy rain will hit the state from Thursday through the weekend. It's needed—but could be bad news for…

Molly Taft

Thursday 11:50AM

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La Niña Is Here and Could Worsen the West's Drought This Winter

The climate phenomenon is back for the second year in a row, and it could make conditions in parts of the West even…

Molly Taft

10/19/21 11:50AM

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This Saildrone Footage Inside a Category 4 Storm Will Make You Seasick

The stomach-churning footage and data are a huge boon for researchers looking to improve hurricane forecasts and…

Brian Kahn

10/01/21 10:30AM

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This Image of Doom Isn’t From a Movie, It’s From the New Fawn Fire

California officials suspect the fire, which has consumed more than 5,000 acres so far, was caused by arson. A…

Jody Serrano

9/23/21 10:57PM

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Satellite Image Shows How Shockingly Close the KNP Complex Fire Is to Earth's Biggest Tree

The KNP Complex Fire in Sequoia National Park exploded over the weekend and is now nearly 24,000 acres.

Molly Taft

9/20/21 12:20PM

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Sequoia National Park Closes as Wildfires Threaten Some of the Largest Trees on Earth

Two wildfires have exploded in Sequoia National Park, leading to evacuations and a fierce fight to save the largest…

Molly Taft

9/15/21 12:40PM

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Tropical Storm Nicholas Could Drop Nearly 2 Feet of Rain in Texas

The Gulf Coast can't catch a break as a new storm will strafe the coast of Texas and bring even more rain to…

Brian Kahn

9/13/21 10:10AM

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Hurricane Larry Thinks It's a Blizzard

The storm is set to hit Newfoundland and then do a bizarre transformation into a major snowmaker for Greenland.

Brian Kahn

9/10/21 3:00PM

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Ida Leaves Project Veritas's New York Office in Shambles

Photos posted by Project Veritas show its Mamaroneck, New York, offices in ruins.

Tom McKay

9/03/21 3:10PM

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Help Identify This Delivery Rider From Wednesday’s Viral Video to Get Them $1,700

The person who captured the video wants to give the rider money they received from news outlets.

Matt Novak

9/03/21 7:00AM

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Satellite Photos Reveal Extent of Power Outages Across Hurricane-Stricken New Orleans

Hundreds of thousands of people are still without power in Louisiana.

George Dvorsky

9/02/21 3:40PM

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New York Grinds to a Halt as Record Rain Floods City, Kills At Least 9

A 1-in-200-year rainfall event set records in New York and across the region as residents and infrastructure reel.

Brian Kahn

9/02/21 9:10AM

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'Re-Energized' Ida Wreaks Widespread Havoc Across the East Coast

Bringing heavy rains and flooding, Ida has led to mandatory evacuations and a dramatic boat rescue of kids in a…

Molly Taft

9/01/21 5:40PM

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Shocking Aerial Images Show Extent of Ida’s Damage in Louisiana

The storm's fierce winds and deep floodwaters have remade communities across southeast Louisiana.

Molly Taft

9/01/21 12:27PM

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Bonnaroo Music Festival Cancelled Due to Flooding From Ida

The music festival was scheduled to start Thursday and feature acts like the Foo Fighters and Lizzo.

Matt Novak

9/01/21 7:00AM

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Alligator Attack in Ida Floodwaters Leaves Man Missing and Presumed Dead

Hurricane Ida's floodwaters are teeming with wildlife, some of which can be deadly to humans are they try to pick up…

Dharna Noor

8/31/21 3:30PM

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Nor'easter Hits East Coast With Dangerous Rain and Hurricane-Force Winds

What California's Weather Whiplash Looks Like

La Palma’s Volcanic Ash Spreads Across Atlantic

Satellite Imagery Shows the Staggering Bomb Cyclone Hitting the West Coast

The West Will See Its First Atmospheric River of the Season

La Niña Is Here and Could Worsen the West's Drought This Winter

This Saildrone Footage Inside a Category 4 Storm Will Make You Seasick

This Image of Doom Isn’t From a Movie, It’s From the New Fawn Fire

Satellite Image Shows How Shockingly Close the KNP Complex Fire Is to Earth's Biggest Tree

Sequoia National Park Closes as Wildfires Threaten Some of the Largest Trees on Earth

Tropical Storm Nicholas Could Drop Nearly 2 Feet of Rain in Texas

Hurricane Larry Thinks It's a Blizzard

Ida Leaves Project Veritas's New York Office in Shambles

Help Identify This Delivery Rider From Wednesday’s Viral Video to Get Them $1,700

Satellite Photos Reveal Extent of Power Outages Across Hurricane-Stricken New Orleans

New York Grinds to a Halt as Record Rain Floods City, Kills At Least 9

'Re-Energized' Ida Wreaks Widespread Havoc Across the East Coast

Shocking Aerial Images Show Extent of Ida’s Damage in Louisiana

Bonnaroo Music Festival Cancelled Due to Flooding From Ida

Alligator Attack in Ida Floodwaters Leaves Man Missing and Presumed Dead