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When is the first day of spring 2024? What to know about the vernal equinox
The vernal equinox marks the start of the spring season for the Northern Hemisphere. Here’s what to know about how we split up the year using the Earth’s orbit.
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Historic California palm trees come crashing down into ocean amid powerful winter storms
A severe storm that pummeled California has taken a toll on some of the state’s most iconic trees.
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Winter storm hits Northeast, causing difficult driving, closed schools and canceled flights
A winter storm in the Northeast dumped up to 15 inches of snow in some areas — bringing hazardous driving conditions, school closings and flight cancellations on Tuesday.
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Why is the U.S. power grid so vulnerable during cold snaps?
Natural gas has become the dominant source of power for the electrical grid. Cold weather events put multiple stresses on the gas supply.
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Taking a closer look at what's behind school weather decisions
School districts across the state have some tough decisions to make when there’s snow and ice. What exactly goes into those decisions? For parents across Connecticut, dealing school delays or closures during winter is a fact of life. “It’s stressful. It’s stressful, but we manage it and find a way in our schedules,” Percy Subbarao, of West Hartford, said....
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Death toll tops 60 across US as arctic blast leaves dangerous icy conditions
A bitter blast of Arctic air will linger across much of the United States this weekend, with tens of millions enduring bone-chilling cold and facing dangerous icy conditions, forecasters warned Saturday, as weather-related deaths numbered more than 60.
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More than 50 dead as freezing temperatures expected to linger
Snow ended in large parts of the U.S. beleaguered by days of Arctic weather but freezing temperatures will remain for millions over the weekend, forecasters warned Friday, as the number of dead in weather-related incidents grew.
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Oregon teen rushed to save baby after seeing parents, uncle shocked to death by downed power line
Majiah Washington recounted how she rescued a 9-month-old after witnessing members of the baby’s family shocked to death by a downed power line in Portland.
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As temperatures drop, concerns about carbon monoxide poisoning rise
Carbon monoxide poisoning is a growing concern this time of the year, especially with even more bitter temperatures in the forecast.
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Connecticut River floods, impacting roads and parks
The Connecticut River has jumped its banks in areas following recent storms. It’s only considered minor or moderate flooding. But it’s creating a big draw for folks to come and check out the sight. “I haven’t seen this in at least probably a decade. It’s very high,” Carolyn Kornblee, of Rocky Hill, said. Kornblee was among those who just...
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Power is still being restored after December storm
Power is being restored in much of the state with about 8,000 outages remaining. Much of the outages are concentrated in the northeastern part of the state.
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Here's how Thursday's solar flare eruption impacted us here on Earth
NBC Connecticut meteorologist Anthony Carpino is talking about Thursday night’s solar flare eruption and how it affected people here in the U.S.
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3 ways climate change is making winter more unpredictable
Winter is the fastest warming season, and it’s also getting shorter. What might be less obvious is that climate change is also fueling big snowstorms and extreme cold outbreaks. National Climate Reporter Chase Cain shows us 3 ways winter is getting more unpredictable and weird.
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What's the link between climate change and flooding in New York?
Although there’s no storm-specific attribution research yet, Friday’s flooding in New York City matches the pattern of what we expect from climate change. National Climate Reporter Chase Cain explains the connection between extreme rainfall and climate change.
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Central Park sea lion swims free of her enclosure thanks to flooding from heavy rain
Many people were stuck inside their homes because of all the rain on Friday. But one New York City resident got to roam outside their home thanks to the deluge and floods.
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Terminal at NYC's LaGuardia Airport shuts down after building floods from heavy rain
LaGuardia Airport’s Terminal A was forced to close down entirely before 11 a.m. after the building itself flooded as a result of the heavy rain.
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What to expect from El Niño this winter
What can you expect from El Niño this winter? Meteorologist Chase Cain breaks down the latest findings from NOAA.
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Event organizers bracing for wet weekend in Connecticut
It’s a big weekend for events in Connecticut, but unfortunately they may be a little wet.
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Event organizers bracing for wet weekend in Connecticut
It’s a big weekend for events in Connecticut, but unfortunately they may be a little wet. The forecast is for rain Saturday and Sunday, but that hasn’t dampened the spirit of some folks planning big events. The Bristol Mum Festival just opened its gates Friday. The tradition began in 1962. It’s always one of the community’s biggest events, and...