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SECOND SUMMER

New Forecast Predicts a Scorching Fall in the U.S.

Sweater weather may be arriving a little later than usual this fall.

Reagin von Lehe

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INSANE RAIN

Millions Under Flood Watch During CA Atmospheric River Storm

Last month, flooding from heavy rain jumped ocean piers and made rivers out of downtown streets. Now residents are battening down the hatches again.

Amanda Yen

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‘GOBSMACKINGLY BANANAS’

September Breaks Record for Hottest Global Temperature

Last month’s global average temperature surpassed the September record by 0.9 degrees Fahrenheit.

Alex Nguyen

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BREWING

El Niño Finally Forms, Bringing Unpredictable Spring Weather

El Niño is one of the biggest influences on weather in the United States and around the world.

Audrey McNamara

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STORMY WEATHER

U.N.: El Niño Likely to Develop in Next Three Months

Event could “combine with long-term climate change to boost 2019 global temperatures.”

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WINTER IS COMING

Blizzard 2016: Blame It on El Niño

Thanks to El Niño, the first blizzard of 2016 won’t be the last.

Elisabeth Gawthrop

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STORM WARNING

Why Did Hurricane Patricia Fizzle Out?

Friday night it was the strongest hurricane to make landfall in North America, yet by morning it had been downgraded. What happened?

Elisabeth Gawthrop

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WINDY

How Scary Is Hurricane Joaquin, Really?

Right now, Hurricane Joaquin is creeping through the Bahamas, making its way to the Eastern U.S. coast. What should we prepare for?

Elisabeth Gawthrop

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BLEAK

We’re Worse Off Than Ever for El Niño

Scientists can predict El Niño events better than ever. But with rapid climate change, less food, and an increasing population, the world is still in trouble.

Elisabeth Gawthrop

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WEIRD WEATHER

El Niño Is Officially Back

1997 is back, or at least its most-talked about weather event is.

Elisabeth Gawthrop

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