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Europe heatwave: High temperatures but respite expected

As the heatwave affecting Europe continues, forecasters say a respite can be expected in some areas.

national weather service - BBC News
2:12pm PDT - August 6th, 2018

Massive dust storm rolls through Phoenix, AZ

The National Weather Service warned the storm would cause zero visibility and winds exceeding 60mph.

national weather service - BBC News
11:21am PDT - August 3rd, 2018

Europe's heat record could be broken in Spain and Portugal

The hottest-ever recorded temperature in Europe could be broken this week in Spain and Portugal.

national weather service - BBC News
5:02am PDT - August 2nd, 2018

Photos show Yosemite National Park choked by wildfire smoke

The burning forest just outside of Yosemite National Park in California has choked the air inside the park's iconic valley marked by imposing granite walls that stretch hundreds of feet into the polluted sky. The West's fire season is now well underway, and i…

national weather service - Mashable
12:13pm PDT - July 24th, 2018

California hit with two heat waves in less than a month. Here's why it matters.

Historic heat records fell in California earlier this month. Yet, two weeks later, another mass of warm air has returned to the southern part of the state, heating the region for days. The second heat wave of July will last from Monday through Thursday, said …

national weather service - Mashable
8:39am PDT - July 24th, 2018

Stunning videos and photos show terrifying tornado outbreak in the Midwest

Central Iowa was the scene of a "sudden" tornado outbreak on Thursday, resulting in some breathtaking videos and photos capturing the terror of multiple funnels that spun through the state. SEE ALSO: This super clear video of a nearly perfect tornado is stunn…

national weather service - Mashable
8:39am PDT - July 20th, 2018

Sweden battles wildfires from Arctic Circle to Baltic Sea

From Lapland in the Arctic Circle to the southern island of Gotland, dozens of fires are raging.

national weather service - BBC News
9:24am PDT - July 18th, 2018

I regret to inform you that this government PSA is an absolute bop

Sometimes you go so deep in the void that is current events that you find joy in a country jingle themed government PSA. The National Weather Service released a public service announcement advising drivers facing flooded roads to "turn around, don't drown." A…

national weather service - Mashable
6:03pm PDT - July 10th, 2018

Heat relief on the way for California firefighters

Cooler temperatures will bring some relief to firefighters battling California wildfires, but not until later in the week, the National Weather Service said.

national weather service - Reuters
12:28am PDT - July 8th, 2018

Record Heat in Southern California, and an Ominous Start to Wildfire Season

A home leveled by a wildfire in Santa Barbara County on Saturday. Southern California residents are fleeing fires and enduring record-setting heat this week.

national weather service - The New York Times
3:14pm PDT - July 7th, 2018

Expect a hot July fourth as heat wave sizzles U.S. Midwest, East Coast

(Reuters) - Sweltering temperatures flirting with 100 degrees Fahrenheit (37 Celsius) will blister parts of the U.S. Midwest and East Coast on Monday and sizzle at least through the Independence Day holiday on Wednesday, the National Weather Service said.

national weather service - Reuters
9:36pm PDT - July 1st, 2018

Extreme Heat Rolls Across U.S., but Relief Is Coming

A construction worker holds ice on his neck while working on a sheet metal roof in New York City on Monday. The National Weather Service said a cold front may end dangerous heat conditions on Tuesday.

national weather service - The New York Times
4:02pm PDT - June 18th, 2018

National Weather Service confirms Pa. tornado

National Weather Service officials confirmed Thursday that an EF2 tornado had touched down in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, late Wednesday and a second tornado touched down in nearby Bradley County. (June 15)

national weather service - USA Today
4:18am PDT - June 15th, 2018

National Weather Service Confirms PA Tornado

National Weather Service officials confirmed Thursday that an EF2 tornado had touched down in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, late Wednesday and a second tornado touched down in nearby Bradley County. (June 15)

national weather service - USA Today
9:43pm PDT - June 14th, 2018

Tropical storm closes in on Florida, Alabama and Mississippi

(Reuters) - Gulf Coast residents should "take this storm seriously", the National Weather Service said early on Sunday, as Subtropical Storm Alberto drove north, threatening heavy rains and winds to the southern coastal states.

national weather service - Reuters
4:44am PDT - May 27th, 2018

Storm chasers, get ready: The first severe weather outbreak of 2018 begins Tuesday

The weather in the Plains states has been anything but normal lately. Oklahoma — a state synonymous with tornadoes — didn't have a single twisters through April 30, a new record. Instead, states from Texas north to Nebraska have been dealing with dust storms …

national weather service - Mashable
11:22am PDT - May 1st, 2018

Epic deluge in Kauai may have broken all-time U.S. rainfall record, with 4 feet in 24 hours

A devastating flash flood event in mid-April caused widespread damage on the lush Hawaiian island of Kauai. Now comes word that during the 24-hour period between April 14 and 15, a staggering 49.69 inches of rain fell at a rain gauge about 1 mile west of Hana…

national weather service - Mashable
7:23am PDT - April 26th, 2018

California Today: California Today: Could the State Weather a Recession?

Thursday: The state treasurer on how he would balance priorities if elected governor, Kevin McCarthy could run for House speaker, and L.A. moves forward with an LAX train.

national weather service - The New York Times
5:33am PDT - April 12th, 2018

The New England blizzard looks like a monster from space

The nor'easter that has shut down much of New England ion Tuesday s reaching its great arms into regions over both the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic, sucking moisture into the powerful storm. In a technical forecast discussion on Monday night from the Natio…

national weather service - Mashable
3:07pm PDT - March 13th, 2018

Relentless Weather: More Snow as Another Nor’easter Takes Aim

New England braced for another storm, its third in two weeks. Schools, flights and trains were canceled, as weary residents prepared for a rerun.

national weather service - The New York Times
5:01pm PDT - March 12th, 2018

Lightning in Australia barbecues six live cows

Lightning during a recent thunderstorm appears to have killed six cows in Queensland, Australia last week, the Beaudesert Times reports. The cows were discovered days after the storm — dead and bloated, lined up against a metal fence. The bizarre incident is …

national weather service - The Verge
3:57pm PST - March 9th, 2018

Massive waves from weekend nor'easter cause damage in Caribbean, reach South America

This weekend's storm reserved its full might for southern New England, where winds gusted to 93 miles per hour and coastal flooding occurred for at least five tide cycles. But the nor'easter that struck Washington, D.C., New York, Providence, and Boston has c…

national weather service - Mashable
8:36am PST - March 5th, 2018

Six Dead, Including Two Children, in Fierce Nor’easter

The Northeast and Mid-Atlantic were still reeling on Saturday from the heavy snow, rain and high winds that ripped through the regions on Friday.

national weather service - The New York Times
11:30am PST - March 3rd, 2018

Weather Service issues 'Life or death' warning, as major nor'easter hits Massachusetts

With a giant nor'easter slamming into the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast, forecasters are using warnings with dire language to inform coastal residents of Massachusetts that this storm will not be an ordinary event. In fact, record coastal flooding is anticipated…

national weather service - Mashable
8:45am PST - March 2nd, 2018

Nor’easter Live Updates: A Dangerous Mix of Wind, Rain and Surging Seas

A sprawling coastal storm began to batter the East Coast, with weather officials warning people to “take this storm seriously.”

national weather service - The New York Times
8:34am PST - March 2nd, 2018

RT @DailyLoud: Tourists are now flocking to Death Valley to experience possible world record heat of 131 degrees. The heat is expected to…

Benjamin Rettig (@BenjaminRettig)
7:57pm PDT - July 14th, 2023

RT @WGNNews: A tornado has been located over Glen Ellyn, the National Weather Service says. A Tornado Warning is in effect for DuPage Count…

Greg (@54garfish)
7:56pm PDT - July 14th, 2023

The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Grundy, IA beginning at 6:15 am and ending at 12:15 pm

WJON IP Radio (@WJONIP)
3:20am PDT - July 12th, 2023

The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Polk, IA, Guthrie, IA, Jasper, IA, Madison, IA, Adair, IA, Greene, IA, Warren, IA, Boone, IA, Marion, IA, Story, IA, Dallas, IA, and Clarke, IA beginning at 6:15 am and ending at

WJON IP Radio (@WJONIP)
3:18am PDT - July 12th, 2023

Levi Cornett is a general forecaster for The National Weather Service’s Charleston office, he says that they are always trying to find new ways to improve the office. https://t.co/VKi2eZ2hEH

WVNS 59News (@WVNS59News)
3:17am PDT - July 12th, 2023

RT @HIHKatharine: @CBSNews @ClcpierceCarol Not surprised since DeSantis is banning everything including the national weather service of all…

YuckFou (@ClcpierceCarol)
3:01am PDT - July 12th, 2023

RT @WSJ: Watch: Triple-digit temperatures are forecast over large parts of the South and Southwest in the coming days, said the National We…

Tor Magnus Larsen (@wtmtml)
2:55am PDT - July 12th, 2023

RT @WSJ: Watch: Triple-digit temperatures are forecast over large parts of the South and Southwest in the coming days, said the National We…

Jason (@Jason_MI5)
2:55am PDT - July 12th, 2023

RT @WSJ: Watch: Triple-digit temperatures are forecast over large parts of the South and Southwest in the coming days, said the National We…

rainbow (@rainbowzb)
2:50am PDT - July 12th, 2023

Watch: Triple-digit temperatures are forecast over large parts of the South and Southwest in the coming days, said the National Weather Service, forecasting that numerous high temperature records will be broken https://t.co/sprdWVsb71

The Wall Street Journal (@WSJ)
2:45am PDT - July 12th, 2023

The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Hansford, TX and Ochiltree, TX beginning at 5:31 am and ending at 6:31 am

WJON IP Radio (@WJONIP)
2:36am PDT - July 12th, 2023

Andy Vermaut shares:Extreme Heat Wave Sweeps Across Southern U.S.: Triple-digit temperatures are forecast over large parts of the South and Southwest in the coming days, said the National Weather Service. The NWS forecast that numerous high… Thank you! https://t.co/f1xK7akJ4z

Andy Vermaut (@AndyVermaut)
2:32am PDT - July 12th, 2023

RT @HIHKatharine: @CBSNews @ClcpierceCarol Not surprised since DeSantis is banning everything including the national weather service of all…

Marti-NY # (@NYCEDUC)
2:29am PDT - July 12th, 2023

New Twitter rules restrict US weather service, raising safety fears | Twitter | The Guardian https://t.co/tDUh7M0rrj

BIRDIE LAWSON (@birdieslaw)
2:25am PDT - July 12th, 2023

RT @cuevacha: The consequences of not knowing your own business: New Twitter rules restrict US weather service, raising safety fears https…

lea hellmueller (@leahellmueller)
2:06am PDT - July 12th, 2023

RT @tveitdal: Vermont’s capital, Montpelier, closes downtown as river reaches historic levels. National Weather Service warns of more poten…

Richard Ingerstad (@xring59)
1:38am PDT - July 12th, 2023

RT @VTStatePolice: Troopers have been out statewide working as part of the response to the flooding, including the Derby barracks with floo…

Little bit Irish (@littlebitirish)
1:34am PDT - July 12th, 2023

The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Marion, IA beginning at 4:05 am and ending at 5:05 am

WJON IP Radio (@WJONIP)
1:09am PDT - July 12th, 2023

RT @tveitdal: Vermont’s capital, Montpelier, closes downtown as river reaches historic levels. National Weather Service warns of more poten…

Aroosay (@Surkhi_Powder)
12:46am PDT - July 12th, 2023

National Weather Service continues flood warning for Connecticut River - Hartford Courant #BreakingNews #Breaking #Flood https://t.co/ELvatCB5T4

Brett Murphy (@bmurphypointman)
12:44am PDT - July 12th, 2023

RT @tveitdal: Vermont’s capital, Montpelier, closes downtown as river reaches historic levels. National Weather Service warns of more poten…

Elijah Sritharan (@CleanEnergyRen1)
12:30am PDT - July 12th, 2023

The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Warning for Lamoille, VT, Franklin, VT, and Chittenden, VT beginning at 8:05 pm and ending at 11:35 pm

WJON IP Radio (@WJONIP)
5:11pm PDT - July 10th, 2023

The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Sheridan, KS, Decatur, KS, Rawlins, KS, and Thomas, KS beginning at 8:01 pm and ending at 9:01 pm

WJON IP Radio (@WJONIP)
5:09pm PDT - July 10th, 2023

The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Dallam, TX beginning at 7:59 pm and ending at 9:29 pm

WJON IP Radio (@WJONIP)
5:07pm PDT - July 10th, 2023

The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Perkins, NE and Keith, NE beginning at 7:58 pm and ending at 8:58 pm

WJON IP Radio (@WJONIP)
5:05pm PDT - July 10th, 2023

RT @WJONIP: The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Warning for Sullivan, NH and Cheshire, NH beginning at 7:54 pm Mon Jul 10 and e…

Dean Barker (@deanbarker)
5:03pm PDT - July 10th, 2023

The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Custer, NE beginning at 7:55 pm and ending at 8:40 pm

WJON IP Radio (@WJONIP)
5:03pm PDT - July 10th, 2023

The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Parker, TX and Hood, TX beginning at 7:57 pm and ending at 9:27 pm

WJON IP Radio (@WJONIP)
5:01pm PDT - July 10th, 2023

The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Floyd, IA and Chickasaw, IA beginning at 7:55 pm Mon Jul 10 and ending at 1:25 am Tue Jul 11

WJON IP Radio (@WJONIP)
4:59pm PDT - July 10th, 2023

RT @vtdigger: Vermont’s rivers and lakes have been inundated with inches of rain on Monday. #vtwx https://t.co/RXLlmYiVJb

Stan Pallutto (@SPallutto)
4:58pm PDT - July 10th, 2023

The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Warning for Sullivan, NH and Cheshire, NH beginning at 7:54 pm Mon Jul 10 and ending at 1:54 am Tue Jul 11

WJON IP Radio (@WJONIP)
4:57pm PDT - July 10th, 2023

RT @USATODAY: "It's only the second time ever that the National Weather Service issued a flash flood emergency," Hochul said during a press…

Samuel Wilson (@UncleSam_1776)
4:55pm PDT - July 10th, 2023

The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Butler, IA and Bremer, IA beginning at 7:49 pm and ending at 11:19 pm

WJON IP Radio (@WJONIP)
4:53pm PDT - July 10th, 2023

The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Custer, NE beginning at 7:41 pm and ending at 8:41 pm

WJON IP Radio (@WJONIP)
4:47pm PDT - July 10th, 2023

The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Lincoln, NE beginning at 7:35 pm and ending at 8:20 pm

WJON IP Radio (@WJONIP)
4:41pm PDT - July 10th, 2023

RT @Jason_Weather: NOAA and its entities like the National Weather Service, WPC, NHC and the Storm Prediction Center do not flippantly toss…

Sean McGarry (@NYCRNASTRONG)
4:40pm PDT - July 10th, 2023

The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Custer, NE beginning at 7:33 pm and ending at 8:18 pm

WJON IP Radio (@WJONIP)
4:39pm PDT - July 10th, 2023

Park rangers arrived to find Peter Smith and a female companion having a picnic, according to the Park Service. https://t.co/KFPas05ogO

FOX 8 New Orleans (@FOX8NOLA)
4:33pm PDT - July 10th, 2023

The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Rawlins, KS beginning at 7:29 pm and ending at 8:59 pm

WJON IP Radio (@WJONIP)
4:32pm PDT - July 10th, 2023

The National Park Service says rangers found the man and a companion having a picnic. https://t.co/YKl1G8TcsN

ABC7 Sarasota (@mysuncoast)
4:30pm PDT - July 10th, 2023