Powerful storm rolls across central US, unleashing at least 19 tornadoes
By Derek Van Dam and Haley Brink, CNN Meteorologists A powerful storm raced across the central US late Friday, unleashing at least 19 tornadoes in…
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Be on alert for strong nighttime tornadoes Friday into Saturday morning
CNN By Derek Van Dam and Haley Brink, CNN Meteorologists A powerful storm racing across the central US will produce a range of potential hazards,…
Continue ReadingMore than 5 million people should prepare for possible nocturnal tornadoes Friday
By Allison Chinchar, CNN Meteorologist The calendar may be nearing winter, but the weather is set to serve up severe thunderstorms capable of…
Continue ReadingMore than 5 million people should prepare for possible nocturnal tornadoes Friday
CNN By Allison Chinchar, CNN Meteorologist The calendar may be nearing winter, but the weather is set to serve up severe thunderstorms capable of…
Continue ReadingAn earthquake swarm continues off the US Pacific Coast. But experts don’t seem concerned
By Pedram Javaheri and Judson Jones, CNN The earthquake swarm off the Oregon coast continues — with almost 100 quakes in the past 48 hours…
Continue ReadingThey sailed into a hurricane, now these unmanned Saildrones are seeking data on our carbon uptake
By Jennifer Gray, CNN meteorologist Six unmanned Saildrones are heading out on a six-month voyage to face some of Earth’s most hostile ocean…
Continue ReadingMontana asks for federal protection of many of its grizzly bears to be lifted. This would allow hunting for first time in decades
By Sara Smart, CNN Montana’s governor is seeking to end protections for some grizzlies, a move that — if approved by federal officials…
Continue ReadingTsunami of 2004 Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research Here is some background information about the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami. On December 26, 2004, an earthquake with an estimated…
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CNN Editorial Research Here is a look at tsunamis. Tsunamis are formed by a displacement of water – a landslide, earthquake, volcanic eruption,…
Continue ReadingA swarm of more than 40 earthquakes in 24 hours is causing a buzz in the northwest US
By Pedram Javaheri One of North America’s most active fault lines sprung to life on Tuesday after a swarm of more than 40 earthquakes —…
Continue ReadingWinter storms this week may bring the precipitation people in these major cities are hoping for
By Judson Jones, CNN Meteorologist Snow is in the forecast. It’s entirely possible this week for a couple of major cities that are waiting to…
Continue ReadingPower restored to parts of Honolulu after record rainfall causes flooding
CNN By Rob Shackelford and Taylor Ward, CNN Power has been restored to parts of downtown Honolulu after heavy rain flooded the area, but many…
Continue ReadingPower restored to parts of Honolulu after record rainfall causes flooding
By Rob Shackelford and Taylor Ward, CNN Power has been restored to parts of downtown Honolulu after heavy rain flooded the area, but many residents…
Continue ReadingChristmas trees burned by the heat, dwindling the supply
By Jennifer Gray, CNN meteorologist For a state that produces more Christmas trees than anywhere else in the country, Oregon Christmas tree growers…
Continue ReadingHawaii governor declares state of emergency ahead of the threat of catastrophic flooding
CNN By Joe Sutton, Andy Rose and Haley Brink, CNN The Hawaiian Islands could experience “catastrophic flooding” from a storm system…
Continue ReadingHawaii governor declares state of emergency ahead of the threat of catastrophic flooding
By Joe Sutton, Andy Rose and Haley Brink, CNN The Hawaiian Islands could experience “catastrophic flooding” from a storm system lasting…
Continue ReadingA blizzard warning is in effect for Hawaii as the lower 48 contends with a snow drought
By Allison Chinchar, CNN Meteorologist As of Friday morning, only two states in the US have blizzard warnings — and they are Alaska and Hawaii.…
Continue ReadingA blizzard warning is in effect for Hawaii as the lower 48 contends with a snow drought
CNN By Allison Chinchar, CNN Meteorologist As of Friday morning, only two states in the US have blizzard warnings — and they are Alaska and…
Continue ReadingIt’s December and it hasn’t snowed in Denver yet. That’s never been recorded
By Derek Van Dam, CNN Meteorologist Snowless in Colorado? No, this is not a follow-up to the Tom Hanks movie “Sleepless in Seattle,” but…
Continue ReadingAtlantic hurricane season ends up as more costly than the record-breaking one in 2020
By Allison Chinchar and Haley Brink, CNN Meteorologists The 2021 Atlantic hurricane season, just like the 2020 season, was one for the record books…
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