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May 16, 2026
Severe Storms to Bring Strong Winds and Hail to Central United States
A series of storms, including supercells, threatens to dump rain, hail and create a tornado risk for a vast section of the country. The most severe weather is expected on Monday.
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May 12, 2026
Oregon Prepares for a Challenging Summer of Water Shortages and High Fire Risk
After a warm winter that brought more rain than snow, the state’s snowpack was the lowest it has ever been.
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May 6, 2026
Weather Service Races to Rehire as Storm Season Arrives
After deep cuts last year, the agency is hiring hundreds. But fears linger that it isn’t equipped for imminent tornado and hurricane threats.
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April 24, 2026
Wildfires Destroy Dozens of Structures in Georgia, Governor Says
Fires fueled by drought have burned tens of thousands of acres in southern Georgia and northern Florida, where officials said one blaze was blamed for the death of a volunteer firefighter.
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April 22, 2026
Wildfires in Georgia Destroy Homes and Set Off Evacuations
The fires are also causing poor air quality, expected to last into at least Thursday, for a corner of the Southeast.
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April 21, 2026
Rare Tornado Reported Near Fresno as Storm Moves Through California
There were no immediate reports of damage.
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April 20, 2026
Northeast Swings From 90 Degrees to Freezing Cold in Just a Few Days
Central Park and other spots around the region set record-high temperatures last week. Freeze watches were in place on Monday. What’s going on?
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April 17, 2026
Tornados Reported Across the Midwest as Powerful Storms Slam the Region
One reported tornado downed trees and damaged cars in Lena, Ill., an official said.
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April 16, 2026
Michigan’s Dam Crisis Shows Decay of U.S. Infrastructure, Whitmer Says
Workers in Cheboygan hurried to shore up a dam in danger of being overtopped, part of a “slow-moving disaster” threatening communities across the state.
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April 8, 2026
Parts of Hawaii Face a Foot or More of Rain From Yet Another Storm
Last month was one of the wettest Marches on record for the state, leading to widespread flooding and evacuations. More rain is hitting this week.
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March 24, 2026
Hawaii Storms Bring More Rain to Oahu and Maui
Experts agree that the past weeks have been one of the rainiest periods in recent memory across the state.
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March 20, 2026
What Does the California Heat Mean for Fire Season?
The state is warming up and drying out earlier than usual. Here’s what that means for fire season.
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March 20, 2026
Evacuations Ordered on Oahu as Heavy Rain Brings Flash Flooding
A dam on the northern part of the island was close to failing, emergency officials said.
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March 19, 2026
California Probably Hasn’t Seen the Worst of This Week’s Heat Wave
Wednesday was the hottest March day ever in many cities across California, Nevada and Arizona. Phoenix recorded its earliest 100-degree day.
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March 18, 2026
California Heat Wave Makes Winter Feel Like Summer
An unusual heat wave is pushing temperatures in San Francisco into the 80s this week, and Los Angeles hit 98 on Tuesday.
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March 15, 2026
Severe Snowstorm Disrupts Travel and Power in Minnesota, Wisconsin and Upper Midwest
Memphis is among the cities most at risk of tornadoes on Sunday. On Monday, the storm system will shift east.
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March 14, 2026
Rains Inundate Hawaii, Closing Schools and Triggering Landslides
A storm system lashing Hawaii since Tuesday has caused flooding and power outages. The wettest spot in Maui had gotten nearly two feet of rain in the past 24 hours.
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March 14, 2026
5 Things to Know About the Unusual March Heat Wave in the West
Soaring temperatures across California and the Southwest are expected to break records for March.
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March 12, 2026
Wild Weather Shift Jolts the Mid-Atlantic With Snow
Washington, D.C., was warm and sunny on Wednesday. By Thursday, snow was falling.
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March 12, 2026
Flowers Are Blooming in California’s Death Valley
Visitors are flocking to see a bonanza of wildflowers that has transformed this barren desert.
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March 12, 2026
March Heat Wave Could Topple Records in Los Angeles and Phoenix
Downtown Los Angeles could get into the 90s, and Phoenix was on track to hit 100.
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March 10, 2026
Intense Storms in the Midwest Threaten to Bring Tornadoes and Hail on Tuesday
Forecasters warned that areas around Chicago could experience especially dangerous weather. This type of storm in early March is “uncommon,” one forecaster said.
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March 6, 2026
What to Expect From Severe Storms Rumbling Through the Central U.S. on Friday
Millions of people from Texas to the Great Lakes are under some risk of heavy rain, strong winds or hail on Friday, forecasters warned.
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