Scientists warn of massive ocean problem: "We're in the disaster movie"
The fourth global coral reef bleaching event is underway, impacting at least 53 countries.
"Widespread" heat stress on Great Barrier Reef revealed in satellite image
The heat stress is causing widespread coral bleaching events, caused by climate change and El Nino.
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One California city has already received more than year's worth of rain
The excessive rainfall has been a result of a slew of atmospheric rivers that have battered the state this month.
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Map shows where "explosive" hurricanes could hit
Meteorologists named four states most at risk for hurricanes in the coming season as La Niña is predicted to develop.
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Great Lakes rapid winter melt revealed in 5 charts
Charts show that the Great Lakes ice coverage isn't even close to their historical averages this year.
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Last month "the warmest January on record," scientists warn
The global mean temperature over the last year was also 1.52°C above the pre-industrial average between 1850 to 1900.
Atmospheric river predicted to lash US West Coast
Residents should brace for flooding, landslides, above-average levels of rain, and coastal erosion from fierce waves.
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Earth "scorching" as 2023 was hottest year on record
"2023 is now confirmed as the warmest year on average over the globe in 174 years of observation," a climate scientist said.
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US may be headed for brutally cold January
A weather model suggests Texas could see temperatures more than 30 degrees below average next month.
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How Lake Mead water levels changed after winter storm
Torrential rain from the offshore Pacific storm swept across the Southwest.
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El Niño forecasts: 2024 weather to be radically different than last year
Predictions say the Southeast could see above-normal rainfall, while higher temperatures are expected further north due to El Niño
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How California reservoirs changed after winter storm
The moisture-laden storm is only the most recent that has aided California reservoirs.
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Winter weather alert sparks warning of snow in the desert
The storm is moving eastward after dumping torrential rain on southern California on Thursday.
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California city gets month's worth of rain in one hour
Up to three months' worth of rain is forecast before the storm moves out of the area.
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How El Niño and climate change supercharged this week's East Coast storm
Meteorologists called climate change a "shot of steroids" pushing the storm's heavy rain and coastal flooding to extremes on the East Coast Sunday and Monday.
White Christmas map shows 19 states most likely to have snow
Residents of 19 states could be enjoying a white Christmas this year.
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One hundred elephants die after watering holes dry up
Elephants have been dying in a reoccurring trend due to a lack of seasonal rainfall. In 2019, around 200 elephants died.
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Lake Mead water levels hit a rare milestone
The water levels surpassed an unexpected mark last Saturday.
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NOAA maps reveal how El Niño will impact US rain and snow this winter
Heavy precipitation is forecast to fall across California and several southern states this winter due to the effects of El Niño.
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Ice covers Florida as temperatures drop "quickly"
The chilly wake-up for Floridians could become a trend this winter as the El Niño climate pattern influences the weather.
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Tornado Alley is spreading to these 3 states
The changing climate is presenting ideal conditions for tornadoes, even during winter.
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How Lake Mead, Lake Powell water levels will change after atmospheric river
An incoming atmospheric river is set to batter the Pacific Northwest with precipitation.
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US set for exceptionally warm winter as record global temperatures expected
Due to the combination of climate change and El Niño, this winter is set to be extraordinarily warm, as much of the past year has been.
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El Niño update as winter weather forecast to change within weeks
Warmer than normal temperatures, but increased rainfall, are predicted to kick in from December, according to the National Weather Service.
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How exactly El Niño will help drought-stricken states
A huge rearrangement of ocean heat during El Niño will alter atmospheric wind patterns, meaning drier regions tend will receive more rainfall.
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El Niño warning for US cities issued by NASA analyst
Up to five "10-year flood events" may occur in places like Seattle and San Diego due to this year's strong El Niño.
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How snowfall will change Lake Mead's water levels
El Niño often leads to drier conditions in the north and wetter conditions in the south, meaning Lake Mead could benefit.
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El Niño 2023 explained in five illuminating maps
The maps show how this year's weather patterns will affect the U.S. and beyond.
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Fears of sewage-infested waters spread as California town pleas for help
Three million gallons of sewage water spilled into nearby rivers in Isleton, California, last March. Given the winter forecasts, it could happen again.
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"Warmer-than-average" winter forecast for Northern US as El Niño sets in
El Nino conditions are also expected to alleviate some of the drought pressures felt in the Southern U.S.