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Drought plagues majority of Northeast as dry, windy weather raises fire risk

Dry, unseasonably warm conditions have plunged much of the Northeast into drought, fueling wildfires. October was one of the driest months on record in the U.S.

Dry weather and wind contributing to elevated wildfire conditions throughout Northeast

The National Weather Service warned Sunday that dry weather conditions, relative humidity and winds "will contribute to an elevated risk of fire spread and ignition" in parts of New York, New ...

Over 15 million under fire weather alerts in California amid dry, windy conditions

More than 15 million people are under fire weather alerts in California -- from Redding to Sacramento to San Francisco to Burbank -- due to dry and windy conditions.

In Sahara Desert, Fall Deluge Filled Dry Lakes

World - Yahoo News - October 22

How dry conditions are fueling Northeast fires

Some Northeastern states have not seen the dry conditions fueling the current wildfires in nearly 120 years. The largest is burning along the New York-New Jersey border. CBS News national ...

Wildfires rage across the Northeast amid warm, dry conditions

Wind gusts and low humidity are helping to fuel wildfires burning across the Northeast, with cities in the region on high alert Saturday.

Is it safe to run in cold weather?

Running experts give tips on how to stay warm while running in cold temperature and suggest gear that will help you stay comfortable and warm.

Explained: The weather conditions that brought the floods

Much of the country has been badly hit by heavy rain and hailstorms, triggering rapid flooding across multiple areas.

Here's the weather expected for Halloween night

Weather in the Northeast will be warmer than usual during Halloween, a change from what's usually a cold night for families who will be out trick-or-treating. CBS News' Lana Zak breaks down what's ...

Severe weather rips through Oklahoma

Multiple people were injured early Sunday morning after severe weather, and possible tornadoes, tore through Oklahoma. Tens of thousands of people are without power. NBC News’ Guad Venegas is there.

Microplastics Could Be Making the Weather Worse

Microplastics cause clouds to form in places where they wouldn't otherwise, which is likely to have knock-on effects on the weather and climate.

Tech - Wired - November 10

Local news sources are still drying up, but there's growth in digital sites in metro areas

Newspapers in the United States closed at the rate of more than two per week during 2023

Tech - ABC News - October 23

You be the judge: should my flatmate stop drying her underwear on our radiators?

Will hates it when Harriet hangs her laundry everywhere. She thinks he should stop getting his knickers in a twist. You decide who’s talking pants. Find out how to get a disagreement settled or ...

World - The Guardian - October 25

Where has all the rain gone? Bone-dry October strikes much of US

It's as if Mother Nature shut off the rain faucet in the United States in October

Tech - ABC News - October 29

Incendiary device plot targeting UK may have been dry run for US and Canada

Suspect DHL package bound for Britain that started fire in Leipzig possibly part of Russian plan to cause ‘mayhem’. An incendiary device hidden in a DHL package that caught fire in Germany in July ...

World - The Guardian - November 4

Climate change is drying out the US West, even when rain pours: Study

Climate change-induced warming is drying out the American West by not only reducing precipitation, but also by accelerating evaporation — even amid adequate rainfall, a new study has found. ...

Politics - The Hill - November 7

Fears of new wildfires grow amid record-setting dry conditions across US

Firefighters battle fires from California to New York, while lack of rain could threaten drinking water supplies . Record-setting dry conditions in some parts of the US are raising fears of new ...

World - The Guardian - 4 days ago

Amber warnings as Storm Ashley hits large parts of UK

Storm Ashley is expected to bring very high winds and rain, particularly affecting western areas on Sunday.

UGA weathers 'unfortunate' call to topple No. 1 UT

Georgia weathered a bizarre about-face from officials on a pass interference call to beat No. 1 Texas 30-15.

Sports - ESPN - October 20

Even 'climate havens' are not immune to severe weather

Climate change is forcing more Americans to move, or decide where to live, based on the threat of severe weather. But as NBC News' Hallie Jackson reports, some places thought to be safe are proving ...

Deadliest weather made worse by climate change - scientists

Human-caused climate change made recent extreme weather events more intense and more likely, new analysis finds.

Weather system in Caribbean expected to become tropical storm

A weather system in the Caribbean is expected to become a tropical storm on Monday, the National Hurricane Center said.

Which was the greatest F1 wet-weather drive?

Ayrton Senna, Michael Schumacher, Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen have all mastered treacherous conditions to win F1 races - but which was the best?

Retailers Turn to Weather Strategies as Climate Changes

Major chains now factor weather conditions into promotional strategies, inventory decisions, and advertising campaigns.

Business - Inc. - November 4

Next tropical weather threat forming in the Caribbean

The last day of the 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season is Nov. 30, but as we near that finishing line, the Caribbean has other thoughts in mind.

Snow and ice could bring travel disruption as Met Office issues yellow warning

Snow and ice warnings issued as the weather turns colder across the UK this week

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