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Midland, MI: Devastation After The May 2020 Sanford Dam Breaks

Life in mid-Michigan will never be the same for many residents of Midland and Sanford after the rain-swollen Tittabawassee river breached the dams in Sanford and Edenville in May 2020. Thousands were...

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A Hurricane on Land: A Closer Look at the 2020 Iowa Derecho

“I never saw it coming.” On the morning and afternoon of August 10, 2020, the phrase “I never saw it coming” was uttered countless times by Iowans that went through one of the worst storms in the...

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August 2020 California Wildfires

In California, peak wildfire season typically occurs in September and October.  In 2020, August 15 marked the start of an unusual series of events in California that have morphed into dozens of out of...

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Hurricane Laura to Make Landfall as a Major Hurricane in the Gulf of Mexico...

There is a danger of life-threatening storm surge with large dangerous waves producing potentially catastrophic damage from San Luis Pass, Texas, to the Mouth of the Mississippi River, including areas...

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2021 Atlantic Hurricane Names | 2021 Atlantic Tropical Cyclone Reports

Hurricanes are named alphabetically from a predetermined list beginning the letter “A” through “W”, excluding names that begin with “Q” or “U.” A storm is first named by the National Hurricane Center...

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Hurricane Laura Social Media Storm Reports

Hurricane Laura made landfall near Cameron, Louisiana around 1:00 am CDT on August 27, 2020 as a strong Category 4 storm with sustained of 150 mph he strongest land-falling system to reach the state...

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

What is the difference between weather and climate: “Weather” describes the temporary changes in the atmosphere, and “climate” refers to long-term changes in weather in a specific location over time....

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Hurricane Delta Rapidly Intensifies to Category 4 and Forecast to Hit Gulf...

Advisory 8 for Hurricane Delta updated 11:00 AM EDT Tuesday October 6, 2020: Extremely dangerous storm surge and hurricane conditions are expected within portions of the northern Yucatan Peninsula of...

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2022 Atlantic Hurricane Names | 2022 Atlantic Tropical Cyclone Reports

Hurricanes are named alphabetically from a predetermined list beginning the letter “A” through “W”, excluding names that begin with “Q” or “U.” A storm is first named by the National Hurricane Center...

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Hurricane Delta 11:00 am October 7, 2020 Advisory 12 Update

Advisory 12 for Hurricane Delta updated at 11:00 am EDT Wednesday October 7, 2020: As of 11:00 am EDT Hurricane Delta was strong category 2 hurricane with sustained winds of 105 MPH and was located 65...

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Hurricane Delta 5:00 pm October 8, 2020 Advisory 17 Update

Advisory 17 for Hurricane Delta updated at 5:00 pm EDT Thursday October 8, 2020: As of 5:00 pm EDT Hurricane Delta was a major category 3 hurricane with sustained winds of 115 MPH (185 KMH) and was...

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Hurricane Delta 11:00 am October 9, 2020 Advisory 20 Update, Landfall Forecast

Advisory 20 for Hurricane Delta updated at 11:00 am EDT Friday October 9, 2020: As of 11:00 am EDT Hurricane Delta remains a major category 3 hurricane with sustained winds of 115 MPH (185 KMH) and...

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What is a Nor’easter?

A Nor’easter is a storm along the East Coast of North America, so called because the winds over the coastal area are typically from the northeast.  These storms usually develop in the latitudes...

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Lightning Strike: What are the Capabilities of Lightning Detection Systems

Two decades before the American Revolutionary War, noted inventor and scientist Benjamin Franklin had a strong curiosity when it came to the incredibly destructive force of lightning. Franklin is...

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iAlert Services’ WxData.com Joins API3 Alliance as Founding Member

As a leading weather data provider, it will always be our responsibility to help strengthen and develop the API economy as much as we can. That is why iAlert Services (iAlert.com) is proud to announce...

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2023 Atlantic Hurricane Names | 2023 Atlantic Tropical Cyclone Reports

Hurricanes are named alphabetically from a predetermined list beginning the letter “A” through “W”, excluding names that begin with “Q” or “U.” A storm is first named by the National Hurricane Center...

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2024 Eastern Pacific Hurricane Names

Hurricanes are named alphabetically from a predetermined list beginning the letter “A” through “W”, excluding names that begin with “Q” or “U.” A storm is first named by the National Hurricane Center...

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2024 Atlantic Hurricane Names | 2024 Atlantic Tropical Cyclone Reports

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Learn About Wildfires, Your Risk, and How to Prepare

Wildfires can occur anywhere and can destroy homes, businesses, infrastructure, natural resources, and agriculture. For more information, download the How to Prepare for a Wildfire guide, which...

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