Pacific storm systems could become tropical cyclones, forecasters say
COURTESY CPHC Two tropical disturbances are developing in the Pacific this week, according to the Central Pacific Hurricane Center. Central […]
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Typhoon Dolphin hits China’s east coast, over 1 million evacuated
BEIJING >> Typhoon Dolphin, the most powerful tropical cyclone to hit China this year, made landfall on the country’s eastern
Here’s what meteorologists are saying about heavy rain and possible flooding Monday
“Showers & heavy downpours could lead to pockets of flooding” The post Here’s what meteorologists are saying about heavy rain
Fausto becomes remnant low north of Hawaii
COURTESY CENTRAL PACIFIC HURRICANE CENTER The forecast map of Post-Tropical Cyclone Fausto as of 5 a.m. today. Tropical Storm Fausto
Avoid Makapuu tide pools as Fausto brings high surf, city officials warn
STAR-ADVERTISER FILE PHOTO As Hurricane Fausto surf approaches east shores, Ocean Safety officials say they are especially concerned about the
City urges residents to prepare as Fausto approaches Hawaii
NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION A screenshot of a satellite image, taken this afternoon, shows Hurricane Fausto in the East
Category 2 Hurricane Fausto strengthens far from Hawaii
COURTESY NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER The five-day forecast map of Hurricane Fausto as of 5 a.m. Friday. Hurricane Fausto strengthened into
China evacuates over one million as Typhoon Bavi nears
WENZHOU, China >> China evacuated more than 1.8 million people on Saturday as Typhoon Bavi churned toward the major eastern
U.S. heat wave spreads east, putting millions more at risk
A significant heat wave that has broiled much of the Midwest this week is spreading farther east Wednesday, bringing the
What makes a ‘heat dome’ and what does it mean?
Environment Heat domes can make already-high temperatures even more extreme and prolonged, and they are worsening in severity and becoming