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Parts of Forest Park damaged; Zoo closed and buildings damaged across St. Louis area: Live updates
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Parts of Forest Park damaged; Zoo closed and buildings damaged across St ...
Severe weather outbreak: 5 dead after storm pounds St. Louis; 2 dead in Virginia: More than 400,000 customers are without power on Friday.
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Severe weather outbreak: 5 dead after storm pounds St. Louis; 2 dead in ...
Rare Chicago Dust Storm Turns Day Into Night: Day turned to night in northwest Indiana and north-central Illinois on Friday as a rare dust storm shrouded the ...
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Rare Chicago Dust Storm Turns Day Into Night
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Church belltower collapses, zoo damaged, buildings destroyed in St. Louis storm: Live updates
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Church belltower collapses, zoo damaged, buildings destroyed in St ...
See photos of cleanup efforts after severe storms, tornado in Southern KY: The severe weather killed 18 people in Pulaski and Laurel Counties ...
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See photos of cleanup efforts after severe storms, tornado in Southern KY
2025 hurricane names: list of names, how they're decided: The National Hurricane Center chooses storms' names in advance. This year's list of hurricane names ...
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2025 hurricane names: list of names, how they're decided
St. Louis mayor says authorities have confirmed at least 4 deaths after severe storm damaged city
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St. Louis mayor says authorities have confirmed at least 4 deaths after ...
Dust storm engulfing much of northern Illinois, weather officials urge caution: A massive dust storm was racing toward Chicago and the rest of northern Illinois ...
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Dust storm engulfing much of northern Illinois, weather officials urge ...
Thousands are without power in Baltimore area after intense storm, tornado warning
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Thousands are without power in Baltimore area after intense storm ...
Mirboo North's community 'superannuation' fund rebuilds town after fatal storm: When a ferocious storm tore through this small Gippsland town, residents did not ...
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Mirboo North's community 'superannuation' fund rebuilds town after fatal ...
Texas Storms Unleash Multi-Day Assault: Understand the storm risks heading into the weekend. Get insights on where and when to expect severe weather and ...
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Texas Storms Unleash Multi-Day Assault
Midwest Braces for Severe Storms With Tornadoes Possible: Thunderstorm activity could bring a dangerous mix of weather hazards, including large hail ...
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Midwest Braces for Severe Storms With Tornadoes Possible
Severe thunderstorms, damaging winds, large hail threats on the way in North Texas
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Severe thunderstorms, damaging winds, large hail threats on the way in ...
Cuts to FEMA's storm prep program hit communities that voted for Trump: A CBS News investigation found two-thirds of counties that have lost funding from this ...
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Cuts to FEMA's storm prep program hit communities that voted for Trump
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Fatal Flash Floods Strike Northern West Virginia
Up to 4 inches of rain fell in 30 minutes, causing six deaths and ongoing search efforts for missing persons.
Key FactsJun 15 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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  • Severe flash flooding in northern West Virginia on Saturday claimed at least six lives, including a toddler.

  • The sudden deluge overwhelmed local infrastructure, damaging roads, bridges, and gas lines across multiple counties.

  • Rescue teams completed 19 water rescues and continue searching for missing individuals using drones and search dogs.

  • Evacuations occurred after flooding and a partial apartment collapse, while the governor declared a state of emergency.
  • It happened so quickly and so fast. … I've been doing this for 35 years. I've seen major floods here in the city and the county. I've never seen anything like this.Lou Vargo, Ohio County's emergency management director, said at a news conference Sunday.
US Spending on Climate Damage Nears $1 Trillion Per Year: The bill for impacts from rising temperatures exceeded 3% of US GDP, according to a new analysis by ...
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US Spending on Climate Damage Nears $1 Trillion Per Year
Maps show Hurricane Erick's projected path toward Mexico as storm rapidly intensifies to Category 2 in Pacific
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Maps show Hurricane Erick's projected path toward Mexico as storm rapidly ...
The world's shrinking cloud cover is driving record temperatures, new research finds
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The world's shrinking cloud cover is driving record temperatures ...
Several people injured: Severe storms in Croatian tourist areas: A storm front hit the west coast of Istria with full force late Monday afternoon and spread from ...
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Several people injured: Severe storms in Croatian tourist areas
Trump Hasn’t Visited A Single Natural Disaster On His Watch As President: Trump, who politicized disasters during his campaign, is now slow-walking aid to ...
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Trump Hasn’t Visited A Single Natural Disaster On His Watch As President
Severe storms in West Virginia: Flash floods through houses - | six dead: In parts of West Virginia, devastating flash floods are forming following severe storms ...
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Severe storms in West Virginia: Flash floods through houses - | six dead
Hurricane Erick Nears Mexico’s Southern Coast as Category 2 Storm: “If you are in low-lying areas, near rivers, near waterways, it is best for you to go to ...
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Hurricane Erick Nears Mexico’s Southern Coast as Category 2 Storm
Severe weather in eastern Germany: Cars washed away, fields flooded, and hailstorms piled high after storms in Saxony
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Severe weather in eastern Germany: Cars washed away, fields flooded ...
Life-threatening heat wave in the Midwest and Northeast to kick off official start of summer
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Life-threatening heat wave in the Midwest and Northeast to kick off ...
Outdoor pool in NRW: Water closed due to thunderstorm - visitors go berserk and hit
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Outdoor pool in NRW: Water closed due to thunderstorm - visitors go ...
Storm rages over Croatian campsites - | German woman fights for her life: A storm in Croatia has left several campers injured; a German woman is in critical ...
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Storm rages over Croatian campsites - | German woman fights for her life
OpinionMassive landslide in the Dolomites: Severe storms swept across northern Italy yesterday, and after the heavy rain, the rocks broke away ...
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Massive landslide in the Dolomites
Heavy showers and thunderstorms to hit Wales: A heatwave has been forecast but the sunshine isn't here to stay
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Heavy showers and thunderstorms to hit Wales
Washington, DC, Forecast Shows Thunderstorms on Saturday: The weather could affect the military parade. Here’s the latest forecast.
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Washington, DC, Forecast Shows Thunderstorms on Saturday
Tornado suspected near Paderborn: Threat of severe thunderstorms in the south and east of Germany
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Tornado suspected near Paderborn: Threat of severe thunderstorms in the ...
Bremen, Baden-Württemberg: Severe storms sweep across German cities: Short but powerful storms swept across several cities in Germany on Sunday night ...
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Bremen, Baden-Württemberg: Severe storms sweep across German cities
Met Office warns monster storms forecast for UK pose 'danger to LIFE': The Met Office has issued two yellow weather warnings as storms are set to batter parts of ...
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Met Office warns monster storms forecast for UK pose 'danger to LIFE'
Mexican hero Daniel Suarez triumphs in rain-soaked NASCAR homecoming: Daniel Suarez transformed disaster into triumph on Saturday, recovering from a morning ...
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Mexican hero Daniel Suarez triumphs in rain-soaked NASCAR homecoming
German Weather Service after severe storm: It was a "strong tornado": After initial hesitation, the German Weather Service confirmed that a "strong tornado" ...
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German Weather Service after severe storm: It was a
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Powerful Tornado Strikes Ulm Causing Major Damage
An IF2 tornado with winds up to 220 km/h struck Ulm-Donaustetten, damaging roofs and cars along a 10+ km path.
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  • The German Weather Service confirmed a strong tornado with a path exceeding ten kilometers over Ulm-Donaustetten.

  • Wind speeds reached up to 220 kilometers per hour, classifying it as an IF2 intensity tornado.

  • Several row houses became uninhabitable after roofs were torn off, with cars and gardens also sustaining damage.

  • No injuries were reported by the fire department despite the significant destruction.
  • It is the first significant tornado of this season.
    Marcus Beyer, tornado expert from the DWD, regarding the significance of the tornado in the current season.
Extreme heavy rain brings up to 50 liters of rain this weekend: A thunderstorm is approaching the south and east on Sunday. The extreme heavy rain, in particular ...
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Extreme heavy rain brings up to 50 liters of rain this weekend
Thousands evacuated as typhoon nears Hainan: BEIJING: Chinese authorities on the southern island of Hainan have evacuated thousands of people ...
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Thousands evacuated as typhoon nears Hainan
Shock images as Plymouth swamped by thunderstorm floods amid UK weather warnings: Thunderstorms have hit the UK and are expected to continue into the weekend ...
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Shock images as Plymouth swamped by thunderstorm floods amid UK weather ...
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Severe Storms Disrupt South Africa with Fatal Impact
Nearly 500,000 homes lost power amid flooding that killed 12, with snow depths over 30 cm causing road closures and delays.
Key FactsJun 11 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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  • A school minibus was swept away by floods in Eastern Cape, with three children rescued alive and search efforts paused overnight.

  • Floodwaters claimed seven lives in the OR Tambo district, while a separate minibus crash near East London caused five fatalities.

  • Power outages affect nearly half a million households across Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal due to the extreme weather conditions.

  • Snow accumulation exceeding 30 cm and strong coastal winds led to road closures and hazardous travel in the two provinces.
  • This is a devastating reminder of nature's force. We urge everyone to exercise extra caution in areas prone to flooding.— Eastern Cape premier Oscar Mabuyane said in a statement.
South Africa winter storm leaves over 40 dead: Four school children were among the dead, as heavy rainfall and bitterly cold conditions persist across the ...
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South Africa winter storm leaves over 40 dead
Scientists have lost access to a major forecasting tool as what could be a very busy hurricane season gets underway
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Scientists have lost access to a major forecasting tool as what could be a ...
UK weather: Thunderstorm warning issued amid first heat-health alert of 2025: Lightning, hail, gusty winds and flash flooding are likely to affect parts of the ...
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UK weather: Thunderstorm warning issued amid first heat-health alert of ...
Brits trapped indoors & streets underwater as Met Office issues SIXTH thunderstorm warning for lightning,...
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Brits trapped indoors & streets underwater as Met Office issues SIXTH ...
More snow, drought relief, cold winds ahead, so what happened to predicted warm winter?
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More snow, drought relief, cold winds ahead, so what happened to predicted ...
FEMA’s Last Hurricane Season: Trump has signaled an end date for FEMA.
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FEMA’s Last Hurricane Season
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Trump to Phase Out FEMA After Hurricane Season
Federal disaster aid will be reduced after this year, following $78.7 billion in damages from Hurricane Helene across six states.
Key FactsJun 12 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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  • President Trump announced plans to gradually dismantle FEMA after the current hurricane season and cut federal disaster funding.

  • He criticized FEMA’s costly and ineffective response, highlighting the $78.7 billion damage caused by Hurricane Helene in six states.

  • Responsibility for disaster recovery is to shift more to state governments, with governors expected to manage emergency responses.

  • Disaster Relief Fund spending has surged from $5 billion to $16.5 billion annually since 2005, driven by severe weather events.
  • Eliminating FEMA would be a man-made disaster; we need FEMA to help us address natural disasters. Let’s work together to improve FEMA so we are ready for future disasters.— A spokesperson for North Carolina Governor Josh Stein (D), emphasizing the need for FEMA.
Copenhagen is adapting to a warmer world with rain tunnels and 'sponge parks': Copenhagen is expected to receive 30% more rainfall by the end of the century ...
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Copenhagen is adapting to a warmer world with rain tunnels and 'sponge ...
Pioneering meteorologist Gary England dies at 85: A native of Seiling, Gary England retired in 2013 as the chief meteorologist for KWTV ...
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Pioneering meteorologist Gary England dies at 85
Storms will drive the 35-degree heat out of Germany this weekend: A short heat wave is imminent, and temperatures will rise above 35 degrees in some places ...
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Storms will drive the 35-degree heat out of Germany this weekend
School bus washed away: Dangerous winter weather leads to deaths in South Africa: The severe winter weather is hitting some provinces in South Africa hard ...
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School bus washed away: Dangerous winter weather leads to deaths in South ...
Weather model with worrying forecast: Germany faces a record summer in 2025: Although it is currently stormy and rainy, the ECMWF is forecasting a record summer ...
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Weather model with worrying forecast: Germany faces a record summer in ...
Severe weather, heavy rain, storms: Weather expert warns of a "dangerous tropical summer"
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Severe weather, heavy rain, storms: Weather expert warns of a
Hurricane season is off to a fast start — at least in the Pacific Ocean: The first hurricane in the Pacific doesn’t typically arrive until the last week of June ...
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Hurricane season is off to a fast start — at least in the Pacific Ocean
Weather model with worrying forecast: Germany faces a record-breaking summer in 2025
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Weather model with worrying forecast: Germany faces a record-breaking ...
At least 49 dead in flooding in South Africa: Officials say at least 49 people have died in flooding in South Africa’s Eastern Cape province ...
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At least 49 dead in flooding in South Africa
At least 2 people killed as storms push through South: Two people were killed by falling trees and tens of thousands were left without power as severe storms ...
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At least 2 people killed as storms push through South
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Severe Storms Impact Over 50 Million Across US
From May to early June 2025, storms caused fatalities, power outages, and air quality alerts across multiple US regions.
Key FactsJun 09 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
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  • A widespread severe weather system with damaging winds, large hail, and flash flooding stretches from Mississippi to western New York.

  • Tropical Storm Barbara has intensified into the first hurricane of the 2025 eastern Pacific hurricane season near Mexico’s coast.

  • Severe storms in the southern US resulted in at least two deaths and left tens of thousands without electricity.

  • Smoke from Canadian wildfires and Saharan dust are affecting air quality in northern states and Florida this week.
Trump Says He Has No Desire to Mend Alliance With Elon Musk: Live Updates
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Trump Says He Has No Desire to Mend Alliance With Elon Musk: Live Updates
‘Every turn reveals something new’: Hiking Southern Utah’s stunning slot canyons: At first glance, the desert landscape of Southern Utah seems like a sweeping ...
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‘Every turn reveals something new’: Hiking Southern Utah’s stunning slot ...
Hurricane Barbara becomes first east Pacific hurricane of the season: Barbara has become the first hurricane of the eastern Pacific season as it churns about 150 ...
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Hurricane Barbara becomes first east Pacific hurricane of the season
Met Office thunderstorm warning for southern England and Wales takes effect: The Met Office warns frequent lightning, hail and strong, gusty winds will be ...
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Met Office thunderstorm warning for southern England and Wales takes ...
As the West bakes, severe weather continues from Mississippi to western New York: Two storm-related deaths occurred over the weekend in Mississippi and Georgia.
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As the West bakes, severe weather continues from Mississippi to western ...
Severe storm warning for South Africa: South Africans are being warned to brace for severe storms and snowfall.
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Severe storm warning for South Africa
Ryanair passengers injured after storm throws 'people against cabin roof': Nine people have been injured after a Ryanair flight from Berlin to Milan ran into ...
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Ryanair passengers injured after storm throws 'people against cabin roof'
Why TV Meteorologist John Morales’s Hurricane Plea Went Viral: A TV forecaster said he was not confident he could predict the paths of storms this year ...
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Why TV Meteorologist John Morales’s Hurricane Plea Went Viral
jUNE 7, 2025: More severe storms forecasted today: Another day of strong to severe storms is forecasted across the Mid-South. This could lead to problems for ...
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jUNE 7, 2025: More severe storms forecasted today
Cape Town fire displaces hundreds as severe weather approaches: As Cape Town braces for severe weather, a devastating fire in Khayelitsha has left hundreds ...
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Cape Town fire displaces hundreds as severe weather approaches
Hail, storms, and thunderstorms - | This is how severely BW was affected by the storm
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Hail, storms, and thunderstorms - | This is how severely BW was affected ...
Ryanair plane has to make an emergency landing - | Injured after turbulence: The Ryanair plane after landing in Memmingen.
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Ryanair plane has to make an emergency landing - | Injured after ...
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Ryanair Flight Forced to Land Amid Severe Turbulence
A Ryanair plane carrying 179 passengers made an emergency landing in Memmingen after turbulence injured nine people.
Key FactsJun 05 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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  • A Ryanair flight traveling from Berlin to Milan encountered severe turbulence on Wednesday evening, necessitating an emergency landing in Memmingen.

  • Nine individuals, including eight passengers and one crew member, sustained injuries during the incident.

  • Three of the injured, including a two-year-old child with bruises, required hospital treatment.

  • The Southern Bavaria aviation authority denied permission for the flight to continue, so the airline arranged buses for onward travel.
  • I had never been afraid before – but in that moment, I thought the plane was going to break apart or roll over!— A passenger reported to the 'Bild' newspaper about his experiences during the turbulence.
Out with horse and dog: Woman struck by lightning in Sauerland: When passersby in Wilnsdorf see a dog running loose, they become skeptical. A short time later ...
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Out with horse and dog: Woman struck by lightning in Sauerland
Hurricanes aren't cooling off future storms as much as they once did: The trails of cold water hurricanes leave in their wake are warming up faster ...
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Hurricanes aren't cooling off future storms as much as they once did
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Severe Staffing Strains Hit Weather Service Ahead of Hurricanes
National Weather Service lost about 10% staff, challenging forecasts during 2025 Atlantic hurricane season with up to 19 storms expected.
Key FactsMay 31 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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  • The National Weather Service faces significant workforce reductions of approximately 10%, impacting its ability to forecast for the 2025 hurricane season.

  • The Atlantic season from June 1 to November 30 is predicted to see between 13 and 19 named storms, including 6 to 10 hurricanes, with 3 to 5 potentially major.

  • Several local forecast offices are critically understaffed, limiting their ability to maintain round-the-clock coverage and rapidly respond to sudden storm developments.

  • A federal hiring freeze until mid-July combined with proposed budget cuts threaten the agency’s capacity to provide vital, life-saving weather information.
  • There's been a lot of chaos and illegal firings, coercions to resign, really, an obsession with destroying the morale of the employees at the Weather Service, and why we would do this so that we cannot get the public prepared for disaster is something that is mysterious indeed.— Rep. Zoe Lofgren, a Democrat from California and ranking member of her party on the Science, Space and Technology Committee, speaks about the situation at the Weather Service.
There’s a ‘ghost hurricane’ in the forecast. It could help predict a real one: A scary-looking weather forecast showing a hurricane hitting the Gulf Coast in the ...
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There’s a ‘ghost hurricane’ in the forecast. It could help predict a real ...
1 dead after severe weather tears through central US, including flooding in Texas and Kansas
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1 dead after severe weather tears through central US, including flooding ...
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Flood Risks Escalate in Seattle’s South Park
Since 2013, $76M has been spent on flood control; sea levels could rise up to 3.2 feet by 2100, increasing flood exposure in South Park.
Key FactsJun 03 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
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  • South Park, a low-lying neighborhood along the Duwamish River, experienced severe flooding in 2022 that damaged homes and displaced residents.

  • Projected sea-level rise of up to 3.2 feet by 2100 is expected to worsen flooding and affect more areas within the community.

  • Seattle has recorded five of its highest water levels in the past decade, contributing to more frequent flood events in South Park.

  • Although $76 million has been invested since 2013, at least $98 million more is planned for flood mitigation efforts including infrastructure upgrades.
Trump’s FEMA Chief Reportedly Didn’t Know the US Has a Hurricane Season: Sweeping cuts made by the Trump administration have already left the government ...
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Trump’s FEMA Chief Reportedly Didn’t Know the US Has a Hurricane Season
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FEMA Leadership Sparks Doubt Amid Hurricane Preparations
In early June, FEMA chief Richardson’s unfamiliarity with hurricane season raised concerns about disaster readiness for the coming months.
Key FactsJun 03 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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  • FEMA director David Richardson stated unawareness of hurricane season on its second day, causing confusion among agency staff.

  • Richardson announced no updates to the disaster response plan despite prior promises to introduce revisions in May.

  • Reductions in FEMA staffing and training have fueled worries about the agency’s capacity to handle an above-normal hurricane season.

  • Prominent Democrats criticized Richardson’s leadership and questioned his qualifications to manage the agency effectively.
  • Suffice to say, disaster response is no joke. If you don’t know what or when hurricane season is, you’re not qualified to run FEMA.— Representative Bennie Thompson, the senior Democrat on the House Homeland Security Committee, issued this statement following Richardson's comments.
Forecasters on alert as thunderstorms set to rock the UK on the first weekend of summer
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Forecasters on alert as thunderstorms set to rock the UK on the first ...
Stabilizing 'operations,' the National Weather Service hires again after Trump cuts
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Stabilizing 'operations,' the National Weather Service hires again after ...
Tired in Tornado Alley: A congressional tour of the National Weather Service Quad Cities forecasting office revealed a skeleton crew trying to keep its crucial ...
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Tired in Tornado Alley
Hurricane Helene’s Unheard Warnings in Yancey County, North Carolina: As Hurricane Helene barreled toward Yancey County in North Carolina, communities along the ...
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Hurricane Helene’s Unheard Warnings in Yancey County, North Carolina
The White House is approving disaster relief funds without notifying FEMA, leading to delays and confusion
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The White House is approving disaster relief funds without notifying FEMA ...
Holness moves to strengthen prep for hurricane season: Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness says the Government is addressing gaps identified in the country’s storm ...
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Holness moves to strengthen prep for hurricane season
Behind the D-Day Weather Forecast that Saved the World: Getting the troops to Normandy on D-Day was a tremendous logistical undertaking. And it almost didn’t ...
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Behind the D-Day Weather Forecast that Saved the World
Mud-covered roads, fallen trees, blown-off roofs, and hail: Around 260 emergency personnel from 24 fire departments and road maintenance workers are currently ...
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Mud-covered roads, fallen trees, blown-off roofs, and hail
Severe thunderstorms, heavy rain - | Lightning strikes Ulm Minster: Severe weather expected in Baden-Württemberg on Sunday as well
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Severe thunderstorms, heavy rain - | Lightning strikes Ulm Minster: Severe ...
Met Service forecasts up to five major hurricanes for 2025 season: KINGSTON, Jamaica—The Meteorological Service of Jamaica (Met Service) forecasts three to five ...
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Met Service forecasts up to five major hurricanes for 2025 season
Severe weather in Germany: Where thunderstorms and storms are threatening today: This Wednesday, there will be heavy rain and thunderstorms from the southwest to ...
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Severe weather in Germany: Where thunderstorms and storms are threatening ...
Hurricane season is here. NOAA is in shambles. What could go wrong?: Government weather forecasters expect above-average hurricane activity this season as Trump ...
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Hurricane season is here. NOAA is in shambles. What could go wrong?
Florida Is About To Get Smacked by a Giant Saharan Dust Cloud: By the time you’re reading this, Florida might already be inhaling genuine Saharan sand ...
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Florida Is About To Get Smacked by a Giant Saharan Dust Cloud
Fishing Communities in the Philippines Are Fighting for their Future as Waters Rise
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Fishing Communities in the Philippines Are Fighting for their Future as ...
Whitmer signs bill to forgive school days lost to ice storm in northern Michigan: LANSING, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) - - Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed a bill Monday ...
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Whitmer signs bill to forgive school days lost to ice storm in northern ...
Nations League: Germany cracker against Portugal - | DFB lineup is announced: The German national team will compete in the semi-finals of the Nations League ...
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Nations League: Germany cracker against Portugal - | DFB lineup is ...
Florida Weatherman Issues DOGE Cuts Warning During TV Forecast: John Morales said cuts to the NWS and NOAA make it harder to predict the weather during hurricane ...
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Florida Weatherman Issues DOGE Cuts Warning During TV Forecast
Northern lights could be visible tonight across Pa. Here’s when to look for them.
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Northern lights could be visible tonight across Pa. Here’s when to look ...
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Northern Lights to Illuminate Canada Monday Night
Aurora displays will cover most of Canada Monday night, peaking between late evening and shortly past midnight EDT.
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  • Northern lights are expected to be visible across much of Canada Monday evening, including provinces such as B.C., Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba.

  • The event will reach its brightest phase during the late night hours, roughly from 11 p.m. to just after midnight EDT.

  • Nearly all regions of Canada lie within the aurora visibility zone, except some parts of Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, and southwestern Ontario.

  • This heightened aurora activity results from a solar eruption on Saturday that released vast amounts of plasma and magnetic fields.
Red alert in the south! Thunderstorm hits Munich shortly before Germany game: The German Weather Service is warning of "severe and damaging thunderstorms ...
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Red alert in the south! Thunderstorm hits Munich shortly before Germany ...