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Heat Wave Threatens Half the U. S. This Weekend

July 2, 2026

A major heat wave is about to blanket the eastern half of America, putting millions at risk. Forecasters warn that over 170 cities could set new heat records before the weekend ends. While these temperatures are extreme, experts say this isn’t the most intense heat wave ever recorded—just one of the

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Heat Wave Swings Across America Breaking Old Records

March 25, 2026

A massive bubble of hot air is stretching across most of the United States right now. This isn’t just any warm spell—it’s a record-breaking heat dome that has pushed March temperatures higher than ever seen before in 14 states. Cities like Flagstaff, Arizona, could see a dozen days straight of tempe

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A warm surprise in March: how one weekend changed the season

March 23, 2026

Last weekend felt more like spring had already arrived, with temperatures jumping well above normal for this time of year across Wisconsin. In Eau Claire, the thermometer hit 75 degrees, the first time it’s crossed 70 since last fall. That break in warmth came unusually late in the year, after a str

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Wyoming's Wild Weather: Records Broken in Just Two Days

January 16, 2026

Wyoming recently experienced some unusual weather. In just two days, six weather records were broken. This happened in different parts of the state. The records included both high temperatures and unusual rainfall. On Monday, Big Piney Airport saw a high of 46 degrees. This beat the old record for

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Texas Feels the Heat: Unusual Warmth Breaks Records

January 8, 2026

Texas experienced some unusually warm weather this week, with temperatures soaring higher than usual for this time of year. On Tuesday, Del Rio International Airport recorded a high of 84 degrees Fahrenheit, which broke the previous record of 82 degrees set in 1989 and 2023. This wasn't the only pla

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Boston's Wild Winds: A Blustery Year in Review

January 7, 2026

Boston had a rough year in 2025, with winds that seemed to never quit. The city experienced the strongest average wind gusts since records began in 1936, with an average of 30. 6 mph. That's a big jump from the usual 23 mph. In fact, there were 165 days with gusts hitting 30 mph or more. That's a lo

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St. Cloud's Snowy December: A Winter Wonderland

December 30, 2025

St. Cloud has seen a lot of snow this December. The National Weather Service reports that the city has already received 15. 7 inches of snow. This is way more than usual for this time of year. Normally, St. Cloud gets about 8. 7 inches of snow in December. So, they are already 7 inches above average

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Unusual Warmth in the Northwest: Records Broken in Lewiston and Pullman

December 11, 2025

The Northwest is seeing some strange weather. On Wednesday, Lewiston reached a surprisingly warm 65 degrees. This broke the old record for that date, which was 62 degrees set way back in 1968. Pullman also saw a record high of 59 degrees, beating the previous record of 57 degrees from 1939. Even Gra

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Europe's Summer Sizzle: Heat Waves and Record Breakers

July 1, 2025

Europe is feeling the heat, and it's not just a one-day thing. The continent is in the middle of its first big heat wave of the summer, and it's breaking records left and right. Barcelona, for example, just had its hottest June ever, with temperatures soaring to an average of 26 degrees Celsius. Tha

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Southern California's Sudden Heatwave

May 10, 2025

It was not just a hot day in Southern California. It was a record breaker. Friday saw temperatures soar to unprecedented levels in Woodland Hills and Burbank. The National Weather Service Los Angeles reported that Woodland Hills hit a scorching 102 degrees, shattering the previous May 9th record