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A sign reads "Danger Extreme Heat Conditions Ahead" in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, which is threatened by climate change, on March 23 near Borrego Springs, Calif.

Hot weather could be getting in the way of good sleep, a new study finds

May 23, 2022
Scientists analyzed the correlation between sleep activity and hot nighttime temperatures. A lack of sleep is a risk factor for physical and mental health problems.
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May 19, 2022

May 19, 2022


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Spring storm brings heavy snow, avalanche threat to Sierra

Apr 22, 2022

Heavy snow and rain fell across Northern California on Thursday as a substantial spring storm added to late-season precipitation totals after a dry winter.

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How climate change is affecting marginalized communities in Nevada

Apr 22, 2022

Friday is Earth Day, which was created in 1970 out of national concern for the country's polluted air, water and earth.

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Spring snowstorms headed for dry Sierra, Lake Tahoe

Apr 15, 2022

The National Weather Service issued a winter weather advisory Thursday for the Lake Tahoe area, where up to 18 inches of snow is possible atop the snow-starved Sierra, with another storm on the way Saturday.

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Record, near-record heat ushers spring into Nevada statewide

Mar 24, 2022

An unseasonably warm trend is ushering spring into Nevada with record or near-record temperatures forecast statewide through the weekend.

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Weather
A debris lined street is seen in the Lower 9th Ward in New Orleans is seen Tuesday.

Tornado kills at least 1 after it rips through New Orleans and its suburbs

Mar 22, 2022
The storm reportedly leaves about 13,000 homes and businesses without power in the three parishes around New Orleans.
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A woman shows her granddaughter the newly installed tornado shelter in the floor of the garage in 2014 in Moore, Okla.

How to keep yourself safe during a tornado

Mar 22, 2022
Outrunning a tornado is very unlikely. But there are several things you can do to increase your chances of staying safe if a tornado hits.
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Weather
Debris litters the ground surrounding homes, damaged by a tornado in Round Rock, Texas, on Monday.

Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama brace as storm approaches

Mar 22, 2022
Southeastern states are in the pathway of a storm system that left widespread damage and some injuries in Texas.
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The 2022 Winter Olympics
Finland's Samu Torsti falls in the first run of the men's giant slalom on Feb. 13 at the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games.

(Real) snow disrupts events at the Beijing Winter Olympics

Feb 12, 2022
The men's giant slalom went ahead as scheduled — albeit with a few delays and stoppages. Low visibility caused 33 skiers to fail to finish their first qualifying run.
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A tractor sits in front of a pile of salt used to create a brine that will help clear road of ice and snow ahead of a winter storm at the GDOT's Maintenance Activities Unit location on Friday, Jan. 14, 2022, in Forest Park, Ga.

A major winter storm is about to hit the South

Jan 14, 2022
Forecasters predict a quarter-inch of ice which could lead to days without electricity.
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This image provided by the Virginia department of Transportation shows a closed section of Interstate 95 near Fredericksburg, Va., on Monday.

Virginia officials defend response to snowy gridlock on I-95

Jan 05, 2022
There was plenty of outrage from motorists, some of whom were stranded overnight Monday into Tuesday, posting pleas for help on social media.
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Weather
Dr. Bonnie Abbott (left) embraces her husband George as they watch flames engulf homes as the Marshall Fire spreads through a neighborhood in the town of Superior in Boulder County, Colorado on Thursday.

High winds, severe drought, and warm temps led to Colorado's historic wildfire

Dec 31, 2021
The Marshall Fire and Middle Fork Fire, which have forced the evacuations of tens of thousands residents, are considered the most destructive wildfires in Colorado history.
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Weather
In this image taken from video from a Caltrans remote video traffic camera, traffic is stopped along a snow covered Interstate 80 at Donner Summit, Calif., on Thursday. Snow continued over the Christmas weekend in the area.

Winter weather makes travel nearly impossible in parts of California, Nevada

Dec 27, 2021
Roads remains closed in many areas of the Sierra, as dozens of flights have been canceled. It's been the snowiest month in the Sierra in more than 50 years.
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Weather
This Climate.gov graphic shows how La Niña generally affects weather conditions in the United States. Forecasters say there's a nearly 90% chance that La Niña conditions will be in place from December 2021 to February 2022.

La Niña is coming. Here's what that means for winter weather in the U.S.

Oct 15, 2021
The climate pattern known as La Niña generally brings winters that are drier and warmer than usual across the southern U.S. and cooler and wetter in the northern part of the country.
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Weather
People take a look at the 206 route partially flooded as a result of the remnants of Hurricane Ida in Somerville, N.J., Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021.

The East Coast Begins The Clean-Up After Historic Storm Ida Kills 48 People

Sep 03, 2021
After a major storm hit the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic, with heavy rain, flash floods and tornadoes, multiple states now turn their attention to recovery.
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People out in the street during heavy rain and storm at Times Square in New York City on September 1, 2021.

Ida Brings Historic Flooding To Northeast, And Kills 10 People Across 4 States

Sep 02, 2021
Record-breaking levels of rainfall in New York City, parts of New Jersey, and Pennsylvania flooded roadways and impacted travel throughout Wednesday evening into Thursday morning.
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Children cool off in a misting pool at a park in Queens, N.Y., as temperatures reach into the 90s and with a heat index of over 100 degrees on Thursday.

Nearly 2 In 3 Americans Are Dealing With Dangerous Heat Waves

Aug 12, 2021
The National Weather Service predicts East Coast areas could reach 100 degrees Thursday afternoon, with triple-digit temperatures in the Pacific Northwest too. Relief isn't expected until the weekend.
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Weather
In addition to damaging winds and heavy rains, the Miami-based U.S. National Hurricane Center warned of life-threatening storm surges, flooding and isolated tornadoes from Tropical Storm Elsa.

Tropical Storm Elsa Is Blamed For One Death In Florida. It's Now Heading North

Jul 08, 2021
Tropical Storm Elsa tore through Jacksonville, Fla., and southeast Georgia on Wednesday, leaving one person dead in its wake.
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Live Updates: Miami-Area Condo Collapse
Hurricane Elsa is beginning a journey through the Caribbean. In addition to other damage, it could interfere with the search and rescue operation at the collapsed condo in Surfside, Fla.

Hurricane Elsa Could Complicate Surfside Search Efforts

Jul 02, 2021
Hurricane Elsa is expected to affect Florida early next week. Officials have begun preparations for potential impact as teams work at the condo site looking for those who remain unaccounted for.
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Las Vegas Heatwave On The Way

Jun 10, 2021

A heatwave is building and expected to come crashing down on Las Vegas next week with potentially record-breaking temperatures.

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California, Nevada Get A Bit More Late-Season Rain And Snow

Apr 26, 2021

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Scattered showers are lingering around parts of California and Nevada after the weekend's late-season storm.

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Up To A Foot Of New Snow Atop Mountains Around Lake Tahoe

Apr 15, 2021

RENO, Nev. (AP) — The on-again, off-again spring weather in the Sierra is off again, at least for now.

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Science
A satellite image from September 2017 shows Hurricane Irma, left, and Hurricane Jose, right, in the Atlantic Ocean. NOAA says the average annual number of tropical storms in the Atlantic has slightly increased.

Expect More Tropical Storms, NOAA Warns

Apr 09, 2021
NOAA is updating its definition of what a "normal" Atlantic hurricane season looks like, based on the last 30 years. The average number of hurricanes in the new normal has risen from 6 to 7.
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Science
A U.S. satellite captures cloud cover over North America on Monday. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration announced it has upgraded its weather forecasting model to use more satellite weather data.

NOAA Upgrades Forecasts As Climate Change Drives More Severe Storms

Mar 22, 2021
The computer model that predicts the weather is getting more power. Climate change is upping the stakes for forecasters as extreme weather gets more common and residents demand earlier warnings.
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