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Top 5 weather apps
Rain, shine, snow, or sleet, our top 5 weather apps can help you make the most of whatever weather you’re up against.
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Opinion 4 ways to prevent natural disasters from becoming human tragedies
The catastrophic impact of climate change – especially on the developing world – is not inevitable. Here are four cutting-edge tools to anticipate and minimize the damage from natural disasters.
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Vernal equinox heralds end of the winter that wasn't
This winter was the warmest on record so far in the 21st century. Here are some other remarkable facts about the winter that wasn't.
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Tornado checklist: What to do – and what myths to ignore
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Five ways House Republicans are striking fear in environmentalists
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Massive eruption on sun to shower Earth with radiation
A barrage of charged particles triggered by this morning's solar flare is expected to hit Earth tomorrow at around 9 a.m. EST.
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Northern lights: Huge solar flare may trigger Saturday night show
Northern lights show this weekend? A big solar plasma wave is heading toward Earth, and may create Northern lights or aurora borealis display by Saturday night.
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Forecast: Seattle weather could stay eventful in next three months
Forecasters looking at temperature and precipitation trends are calling for cooler and wetter conditions than normal in the Pacific Northwest. Seattle weather this week has consisted of snow and ice storms.
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Famine early warning system gives Africa a chance to prepare
US government system, using ground sensors and satellite imagery, helped to predict this year's drought in Horn of Africa, allowing aid groups and governments to prepare relief.
12/26/2011 08:00 am -
While a deal sets up new climate talks, scientists help Africans adapt now
Delegates in Durban, South Africa struck a deal to seek a new climate change treaty. Meanwhile, less-contentious projects like a famine early warning system help now.
12/12/2011 08:41 am -
Hurricane-force Santa Ana winds: Another sign of global warming?
The Santa Ana winds have been extreme this year, and some climatologists suggest global warming might be strengthening extreme weather. But the Santa Ana winds could show a different aspect of global warming's impact.
12/02/2011 06:40 pm -
Global warming: winners and losers in the Arctic's 'new normal'
The Arctic Report Card study suggests that changes at the top of the world have led to unusual weather patterns, a greener Greenland, and lots of plankton. At least the whales are pleased.
12/01/2011 06:22 pm -
Global warming: Middle East's vital wet winters are disappearing
Global warming is playing a significant role in diverting much-needed wet winter weather away from the increasingly dry Mediterranean, a new study led by a NOAA scientist suggests.
10/28/2011 09:12 pm -
New satellite launches: Will it improve weather forecasts?
The $1.5 billion, SUV-sized craft will monitor 30 features that affect daily and seasonal weather patterns, as well as long-term climate behavior.
10/28/2011 01:21 pm -
Prototype of next-generation weather satellite: Can it go to work fast enough?
After cost overruns and years of delay, the US is set to launch a prototype weather satellite before dawn Friday. Its data are badly needed as the number of Earth-observing satellites dwindle.
10/27/2011 09:22 pm -
Northern lights: Aurora borealis astounds skywatchers
Northern lights: Traditionally, only skywatchers in high-latitude locations can see aurora borealis, but during strong solar weather events, they can be visible to observers at lower latitudes.
10/25/2011 02:17 pm -
Climate study, funded in part by conservative group, confirms global warming
The latest global warming results confirm those from earlier, independent studies by scientists at NASA and elsewhere that came under fire from skeptics in an episode known as 'climategate.'
10/21/2011 07:35 pm -
Winter forecast: La Niña returns, southern drought persists
Last winter – with its droughts, tornado outbreaks, heavy snows, and floods – was a tough one in different ways for millions of people. Be prepared for more of the same this year.
10/20/2011 05:37 pm -
Is oil leaking in the Gulf from the BP spill site?
A patch of oil has been documented about a quarter-mile northeast of the Macondo wellhead leased by BP. The company has provided a live feed of the Gulf well to officials, who could not see leakage.
09/01/2011 11:21 pm -
Katia shaping up to be major hurricane, impact on US unclear
Katia is set to become a category 1 hurricane Wednesday and could be a category 3 Sunday. But the track gives little hint of whether tropical storm Katia will hit the US.
08/31/2011 01:28 pm -
Irene challenges forecasters on storm intensity
Tropical storm Irene illustrates improvements that forecasters have made in forecasting a hurricane's track. But it also highlights needed improvements in forecasting storm intensity.
08/28/2011 03:11 pm -
First look at hurricane Irene: Thankfully, not a 'monster'
Hurricane Irene could gain some strength over the day, but the storm is likely to quickly weaken again as it heads north toward more populated areas of the mid-Atlantic and New England.
08/27/2011 10:56 am -
What would happen if hurricane Irene hit New York City?
Hurricane Irene is forecast to pass very close to the Big Apple this weekend. What would happen if a major hurricane struck New York?
08/25/2011 09:56 am -
Hurricane Irene: Why Aug. 20 is an important date for hurricane watchers
Hurricane Irene: Why do hurricane watchers circle Aug. 20 on their calendars each year?
08/24/2011 12:27 pm -
Hurricane Irene hurtles toward North Carolina, may skirt Florida (VIDEO)
Hurricane Irene is expected to make landfall along the North Carolina coast Saturday. Top emergency management officials urge residents all along the East Coast to make preparations now.
08/23/2011 04:45 pm -
Hurricane tracking: Apps for keeping an eye on hurricane Irene
Hurricane tracking: If you want to track the expected path of hurricane Ilene this week, check out these weather feeds.
08/22/2011 05:13 pm -
Solar storms: Two breakthroughs could lead to better warnings
The solar storms that cause blackouts and damage satelites have always been hard to predict, but two new methods of monitoring them could lead to much more accurate forecasts.
08/19/2011 01:33 pm -
Fine art of hurricane tracking: Push is on for the 7-day forecast
NOAA currently forecasts the paths of storms five days ahead. But scientists hope to identify storm systems sooner and better predict when one is poised to intensify – thereby improving hurricane preparedness.
08/15/2011 01:34 pm -
Solar storms: New solar flare is largest in years
Solar storms have been picking up since 2008. A new flare Tuesday is the biggest in several years and is part of a pattern of solar storms scheduled to last until 2020.
08/10/2011 10:46 am -
Raging wildfires: Climate changes to blame for record season?
Many scientists suggest that climate changes could be causing certain kinds of wildfires for which the West's forests are not well adapted. This year could help researchers better understand and fight the trend.
07/11/2011 03:09 pm
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