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Florida's Chilly New Year's Surprise: A Tropical State Shivers

December 31, 2025

Florida, known for its sunny beaches and warm weather, experienced an unusual cold snap on New Year's Eve. Many cities, like West Palm Beach and Miami, had their coldest December 31st in over 20 years. This cold wave came after a month of warmer-than-usual temperatures, making the sudden chill even

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Christmas Heatwave: A New Normal?

December 23, 2025

This Christmas, the United States is bracing for unusually high temperatures. The forecast predicts an average high of 53. 9 degrees across the contiguous states. This would break the previous record of 49 degrees set in 2005. Even the lowest temperatures on Christmas morning are expected to be unus

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Unusual Warmth: A Mild Start to the New Year?

December 23, 2025

The country is in for a surprisingly warm Christmas week, with this mild trend likely to stick around as we step into the New Year. This unexpected warmth could even break some records, especially in the Southern Plains. Places like Wichita and points south might see temperatures soaring high enough

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North Texas Christmas: Warmth Over Winter Chills

December 23, 2025

North Texas is in for a warm Christmas, with temperatures soaring into the 70s and 80s. This is way above the usual chill expected at the end of the year. Overnight lows are also staying warm, hovering in the low 60s. The sun will shine brightly, making the days feel even hotter. Winds will blow st

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Sizzling Summer: The US Faces a Serious Heat Wave

June 22, 2025

In the coming days, the eastern half of the United States will experience some of the hottest temperatures of the year. This intense heat is caused by a powerful weather pattern known as a heat dome, which is expected to develop over the weekend. The National Weather Service has issued a level 4-of-

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The World's Fever: Heat Waves and Storms on the Rise

May 29, 2025

The world is in for a rough ride over the next few years. Top weather experts have a grim forecast: get ready for more intense heat waves and stronger storms. The chance of breaking annual temperature records is high. There is an 80% likelihood that the world will shatter another temperature record

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Weather Whiplash: Hot, Cold, and Everything In Between

January 7, 2025

Welcome to 2025, where last year's weather was as unpredictable as a rollercoaster ride. Coeur d’Alene saw six high temperature records shattered in 2024, with March being particularly toasty. The thermometer hit a record 71 degrees on March 16, followed by two more record-breaking days. But wait, t

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Baton Rouge's Hottest Years: A Close Race Between 2023 and 2024

January 6, 2025

2024 and 2023 have been neck and neck in the race for Baton Rouge's hottest year ever, tying at an average temperature of 72. 5°F. This record goes back to 1893, making it a pretty big deal. While 2024 didn't see as many scorching days as 2023, with only 6 days reaching triple-digit heat compared to

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Baton Rouge Beats Heat Records Again

November 5, 2024

Baton Rouge's Metro Airport has done something quite unusual—it's broken the record for the latest 90-degree temperature yet again. Just a week ago, the airport set a new record for the latest date to reach 90 degrees, which was October 27. This date was previously set in 1907. Since October 26, the

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Bay Area Heatwave: When Will It End?

October 6, 2024

The Bay Area has been sweltering under triple-digit temperatures all week, and the National Weather Service says the heat isn't going anywhere anytime soon. Although it might cool down a bit on Friday, don't expect much relief. A small air pressure disturbance is bringing some wind and moisture but