Two avalanche warnings have been issued for parts of Washington and Oregon as heavier-than-usual rainfall and snowfall is expected to hit part of the West Coast through Monday. From a report: One of the warnings, a Level 4 on a scale of 5, said there was a high avalanche danger for parts of North Cascades National Park by the Canadian border,…
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Miami weather forecast predicts ‘falling iguanas’
The National Weather Service in Florida this week warned residents about lizards falling on their heads. We’ve featured many articles about strange th… Source: https://www.unexplained-mysteries.com/news/342199/miami-weather-forecast-predicts-falling-iguanas…
What are your chances of a white Christmas this year?
Dreaming of a white Christmas? Here’s a map depicting which places in the US have the best chance of being snowy on Christmas Day 2020. Source: https://earthsky.org/earth/chances-of-white-christmas-us-2020…
2020 Atlantic hurricane season busiest on record
The formation of Subtropical Storm Theta on November 10 over the northeastern Atlantic Ocean made the 2020 season the most active on the 169-year record. Source: https://earthsky.org/earth/2020-atlantic-hurricane-season-busiest-on-record…
What is a hurricane storm surge?
Of all the hazards that hurricanes bring, storm surge is the greatest threat to life and property along the coast. Source: https://earthsky.org/earth/definition-what-is-a-hurricane-storm-surge…
‘Apocalyptic’ skies across U.S. West this week
Video of the weirdly orange skies across the U.S. West this week, created by massive wildfires that incinerated several communities in Oregon in the past 2 days and blotted out the sun in San Francisco yesterday. Source: https://earthsky.org/todays-image/apocalyptic-red-skies-u-s-west-early-sept-2020…
5 myths about lightning debunked
NOAA debunks some popular myths about lightning. Source: https://earthsky.org/earth/myths-about-lightning-debunked…
‘Highest temperature on Earth’ recorded
The US National Weather Service has recorded what is likely to be the highest temperature since records began. For those who have been baking in summe… Source: https://www.unexplained-mysteries.com/news/338883/highest-temperature-on-earth-recorded…
Temperature in Death Valley Today: 130 Degrees, Earth’s Highest Since at Least 1931
The Washington Post reports:
In the midst of a historic heat wave in the West, the mercury in Death Valley, California surged to a searing 130 degrees on Sunday afternoon, possibly setting a world record for the highest temperature ever observed during the month of August. If the temperature is valid, it would also rank among the top three highest temperatures ever…
Forecasters bump up hurricane predictions for 2020
On Wednesday, forecasters at Colorado State increased their prediction for the number of named storms in the Atlantic in 2020 to 24 named storms and 5 major hurricanes. Source: https://earthsky.org/earth/colorado-state-forecasters-increase-hurricane-predictions-for-2020…