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First named storm of 2026 takes aim at Louisiana and Texas coasts

June 18, 2026

The season's first tropical disturbance isn't messing around. Tropical Storm Arthur, just upgraded from Potential Tropical Cyclone 1, is making a beeline for the Gulf Coast with southwest Louisiana and southeast Texas in its sights. Weather watchers in Lake Charles made the call Wednesday morning, s

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How Weather Experts Measure Storm Water to Predict Floods

June 18, 2026

When summer storms roll into Missouri, forecasters don’t just check the temperature or wind speed to know if flooding is coming. They look at something called precipitable water, or PWAT, which tells them how much moisture is packed into the air from the ground all the way up to the sky. Think of it

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Weather warnings force airlines to ease flight change rules

June 18, 2026

A storm moving up from the Gulf of Mexico is about to hit Louisiana hard. Forecasters say it could dump a foot of rain in some spots and push winds strong enough to knock down trees. Meanwhile up north, thunderstorms packing baseball-sized hail and 80 mph gusts are expected to slice through Illinois

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New Zealand’s quiet fight against invisible solar storms

June 18, 2026

New Zealand sits in a risky spot when it comes to solar storms. Its long, skinny shape and volcanic ground make the country’s power grid an easy target for electrical surges from space. A strong solar storm could send damaging currents through the network, frying transformers and cutting power for d

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Stay Safe: Storm Alert for Arizona Counties

June 18, 2026

On a Wednesday afternoon in mid-June, weather experts in Tucson sounded the alarm about a brewing storm system heading toward three counties in southern Arizona. By 2:31 p. m. , the National Weather Service had flagged the area with a warning: winds could hit 60 mph, and hail up to an inch wide migh

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Why a High-Tech Ocean Network Costing Taxpayers $386 Million Faces Sudden Cuts

June 18, 2026

Scientists and lawmakers are raising alarms after learning that a massive network of ocean sensors—built over years at a cost of $386 million—could be dismantled by 2027. The system, made up of more than 900 instruments spread across coastal waters from Oregon to Greenland, has spent the last decade

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How to protect your home tech when a hurricane comes

June 18, 2026

When a storm like Tropical Storm Arthur is coming, people usually think about food, water, and flashlights. But what about the gadgets sitting around your house? Security cameras, leak detectors, and even smoke alarms can take a beating during a hurricane if they're not handled right. Outdoor camer

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Big Storms Headed for Midwest Farms

June 17, 2026

The Midwest is set to face two powerful windstorms called derechos in the coming week, one on Wednesday and another early next week. These storms will bring strong straight‑line winds, heavy rain, and even tornadoes from Iowa to Indiana. Derechos usually start as a single thunderstorm that grows whe

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Sunny Heat and a Cool Breather Ahead

June 17, 2026

Tonight will stay mostly clear, with dry air and gentle southwest breezes around 5 to 10 mph. The temperature will linger near 60 degrees overnight. Wednesday brings a sharp rise in heat, with highs ranging from 95 to 105 degrees across most of the region. A Red Flag Warning will cover a large part

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Heavy rains bring major flooding and fresh weather warnings across the South

June 17, 2026

The southern United States is facing serious flooding after days of relentless rain. Over 16 million people now live under flood alerts stretching from Texas through the Gulf Coast and into Mississippi. More areas in Alabama could join the list soon. Heavy downpours continue to raise concerns, with