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The sea is higher than we thought and millions more are at risk, study finds
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (736+ words) In the future, New York and Los Angeles may no longer be the most populous U. S. cities as climate change will lead to migration inland, experts say. But climate migration is not just a part of the future " it's happening now…...
Calm, cloudy Saturday in store before rain returns and temperatures rise
1+ week, 19+ hour ago (391+ words) First chance for rain comes tonight Calm and seasonable conditions are expected Saturday, but with plenty of clouds, before chances of rain arrive ahead of more opportunities for showers and summer'like warmth early next week. Expect plenty of sunshine at…...
What is a 'super El Ni'o' and could it impact Chicago-area weather this year?
1+ week, 3+ day ago (411+ words) Could the Chicago area see a "super El Ni'o" this year and how would it impact the region's weather? We are transitioning out of our latest La Ni'a pattern into ENSO neutral, the phase between La Ni'a and El Ni'o,…...
Blizzard warnings cascade across East Coast as winter storm hits
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (771+ words) More than 40 million people are under blizzard warnings as a powerful storm batters the Northeast with heavy snow, power outages and widespread travel disruptions. New York City and New Jersey announced travel bans, airlines canceled thousands of flights and even…...
National Weather Service requests hail reports after Tuesday storms
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (271+ words) Some of the largest hail in Illinois" recorded weather history fell on Tuesday, devastating communities. Christian Farr has the story. The National Weather Service is still compiling data about Tuesday"s severe weather outbreak, and they need residents" help in…...
Construction finishes on a major offshore wind farm, the first during Trump's tenure
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (240+ words) Two men walk along the Blue Lane along West Rodney French Boulevard in New Bedford. In the distance a barge can be seen briging wind turbine blades to the Vineyard Wind offshore wind farm. Construction is finished on a major…...
Is the Chicago River still green? See a look at the river hours after the annual dying
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (288+ words) Around 4 p. m. Saturday, snow fell over the Chicago River just hours after it was dyed green. The annual Chicago River dye took place Saturday morning, turning one of the city's most iconic landmarks bright green to celebrate the St. Patrick's Day…...
Tornado that devastated Kankakee, Aroma Park was half-mile wide, NWS says
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (290+ words) An Aroma Park bar is feeing neighbors and giving them a place to re-charge after an EF-3 tornado left the area in ruin. NBC Chicago's Randy Gyllenhaal reports. A tornado that devastated multiple communities in Illinois and Indiana was more…...
Tuesday's deadly storms renew calls for federal science research
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (11+ words) NBC 5 Chicago...
Deadly storms renew calls for feds to re-invest in weather funding
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (491+ words) Tuesday's deadly storms are leading experts to call for the federal government to redouble investments in weather research. Bennett Haeberle has the story. CHICAGO " Victor Gensini was out in it Tuesday " launching a weather balloon with a team of researchers…...