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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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February 22, 2026
How the Times Weather Team Tracks Big Storms: More Data, Less Hype
When making forecasts, our reporters aim to visualize severe weather possibilities rather than focus on the most dire predictions. A possible blizzard this weekend is the latest test.
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February 19, 2026
Powerful Winds and Wildfires Have the Southern Plains on Edge
A combustible mix of weather ingredients has sparked worries about new fires in Oklahoma and Texas.
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February 19, 2026
Another Storm Complicates Efforts to Recover Victims of Tahoe Avalanche
The sheriff’s office in Nevada County, Calif., said a storm that moved through early Thursday has slowed their work.
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February 7, 2026
What’s Behind the Weird Weather That’s Dominated 2026
While iguanas were stunned by freezing cold in Florida, would-be skiers were looking at dirt on Utah’s slopes. Here’s what’s going on, and when it will finally end.
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February 5, 2026
Dozens of Earthquakes Have Rattled San Ramon, California
San Ramon, Calif., has been rattled by dozens of small earthquakes in recent months. Even in a region used to regular shaking, it’s been a lot.
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January 25, 2026
New York’s Latest Forecast Shows Heavy Snow, Then Sleet
The National Weather Service said Central Park could see up to a foot of snow by Monday.
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January 25, 2026
New York’s Latest Forecast Shows Heavy Snow, Then Sleet
The National Weather Service said Central Park could see up to a foot of snow by Monday.
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January 23, 2026
Towering Snowdrifts Bury City on Remote Russian Peninsula
It’s the biggest snowfall the Kamchatka Peninsula has experienced in nearly 60 years.
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January 23, 2026
Winter Storm Forecast: 5 Key Things to Know Across the US
Here are five key things to know about the forecast.
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January 22, 2026
New York Could See Its Biggest Snowfall in Years
The National Weather Service warned of “considerable disruption to transportation and daily life” from Sunday into Monday.
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January 18, 2026
Winter Storm Brings Snow and Cold Temps as Far South as Florida and Georgia
Snow was observed as far south as Florida as temperatures plummeted. New York City could get up to four inches of snow and up to six inches is possible in Boston.
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