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A Christmas week storm brings rain, snow, wind and cold

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As millions prepare for the Christmas holiday weekend, we are tracking a winter storm that will disrupt travel plans from the Plains to the Midwest...
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Who might see a white Christmas this year?

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Christmas is just a week away, and who may have snow on the ground for the holiday is becoming clearer. What You Need To Know Relatively...
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The Geminid meteor shower faces a still-bright moon

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The Geminid meteor shower is often one of the better shows of the year, but this go-around may not be as promising thanks to last...
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Weather system creates blizzard conditions and severe storms

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A large storm system will bring everything from blizzard conditions to severe thunderstorms as it trudges across the country this week. What You Need To...
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Stay lit all season with these safety tips

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Decking the halls indoors can be done comfortably in either rain or shine, but that’s not exactly true for those decorating outdoors. While the weather...
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The highs and lows of the Mississippi River

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The “Mighty Mississippi” is the second-longest, most powerful river in North America. Its turbulent history involves devastating floods and blistering droughts. What You Need To...
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Top tropical cyclones outside of Atlantic hurricane season

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The Atlantic hurricane season has ended, but that doesn’t mean we can’t see storms form. What You Need To Know 60 tropical storms and hurricanes...
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The full ‘Cold Moon’ makes Mars disappear on Dec. 7

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December’s full moon happens the night of Wednesday, Dec. 7, and it’ll perform a disappearing act with Mars for many North America skywatchers. What You...
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2022 Atlantic hurricane season in review

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Now that the 2022 Atlantic hurricane season has wrapped up, we can look back at the season and see how it stacks up to the...
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The shocking science about static electricity during winter

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The other day I was shopping at the grocery store. When I reached for a bag of potatoes, I felt a burst of static electricity....