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'Winter is far from over': Polar vortex reversal could bring springtime snow to USThe polar vortex could be reversing in a sudden stratospheric warming event, with the potential to send Arctic air and storms to the central and eastern U.S.
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Spectacular photo taken from ISS shows 'gigantic jet' of upward-shooting lightning towering 50 miles over New OrleansA newly unveiled astronaut photo shows a "gigantic jet" shooting upward from a thunderstorm above Louisiana in November 2024.
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US suffers record-breaking cold: What's going on with the polar vortex?A winter storm is hitting the U.S. with record-breaking cold and heavy snow. Is the polar vortex to blame?
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'Stay off the roads': Winter storm warning as deadly floods strike KentuckyKentucky is battling devastating floods after another powerful winter storm hit the eastern U.S. over the weekend, leaving at least 10 people dead.
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Explosive 'bomb cyclone' descending on UK and Ireland with up to 100 mph windsStorm Éowyn is about to hit the U.K. and Ireland as forecasters warn the explosive "bomb cyclone" will bring snow, rain and potentially deadly superfast winds.
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Florida's snowfall record smashed as historic storm blasts Gulf CoastA historic winter snowstorm has reached the Gulf Coast, smothering the region in Arctic air and dropping record-breaking amounts of snow on northern Florida.
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What's in pink fire retardant being dropped on LA, and is it dangerous?Parts of Southern California are covered with pink fire retardant as firefighters try to control deadly wildfires raging in Los Angeles. But what is Phos-Chek fire retardant and is it safe?
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'Unusual' and weak La Niña finally here, NOAA confirmsNOAA has declared that a La Niña is underway. This cool weather event is likely to be shorter and weaker than usual, but will still affect global weather and climate.
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Snowstorms, fire and Yellowstone's next eruptionScience news this week Jan 11, 2025: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend.
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