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Tropical Storm Hilary wreaked havoc across Southern California. The storm brought unprecedented rainfall overnight, resulting in flooded streets, toppled power lines, and dangerous mudslides. However, despite the widespread chaos, it is a relief to report that no lives were lost due to the storm, and fears of a catastrophic disaster have gradually diminished. Tropical Storm …
In a devastating turn of events, the death toll resulting from the Maui wildfires has risen to a shocking 99 with nearly 1000 still missing. This tragic incident is now the deadliest wildfire in the United States in over a century. As search teams persistently comb through the remnants of Lahaina, a famous resort town, …
On Monday, a major storm caused havoc along the East Coast, unleashing powerful winds and thunderstorms. Tragically, the destructive force of the storm claimed the lives of at least two individuals. Additionally, the stormy weather left over 1 million utility customers without power, spanning from Pennsylvania all the way down to Georgia. The storm swept …
While weather APIs are very useful for many applications, most of them are not available for free access. Various weather sites provide free access to weather forecasts and some to historical weather reports as well via their webpage, but very few allow access to their API for free. The Visual Crossing Weather API is different …
Violent storms whipped through the D.C. area on Saturday afternoon and evening, leaving residents with the most severe weather conditions in over a decade. Scorching heat, oppressive humidity, a potent cold front, and an energetic disturbance in the upper atmosphere caused these explosive events. Severe storms cause widespread damage and power outages. Powerful storms with …
Heat waves that affect a wide area at once are becoming more prevalent. Recent outbreaks have affected China, the United States, Europe, and India, and researchers are beginning to piece together why such diverse regions are being struck at once. In a concerning turn of events, millions of Americans struggle again with the relentless and …
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Pennsylvania was again plagued by heavy rainfall over the weekend, causing significant damage and disruption. This latest deluge comes just days after the region experienced flash flooding, which resulted in the submersion of roads and the displacement of numerous residents from their homes. In recent events, the interior regions of New England and the Northeast …
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Analyzing historical weather forecast data is an important facet for many weather data users beyond standard forecasts and historical observations. Historical forecasts are often more important for business analysis than traditional historical observation data because customers in many cases base their decisions on future forecast and not the actual weather on a given day. Consider …
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Climate researchers have revealed that the Fourth of July 2023 marked a historic milestone in our planet’s climate history. According to their findings, this day witnessed the highest recorded temperatures on Earth in an astonishing span of up to 125,000 years. This scorching record shattered the previous day’s achievement, highlighting the convergence of the El …
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Record-Breaking Heat Wave Sweeps Across Western North America. In an unprecedented turn of events, a scorching heat wave has engulfed several cities across the states of Oregon and Washington, as well as the western provinces of Canada. Temperatures have soared to extraordinary heights, surpassing the 40ºC (104 ºF) mark in multiple locations. Notably, the small …