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Dominican Republic weather: Heat and afternoon storms

37 clusters · 160 sources · last updated

Latest: Indomet warns of thunderstorms and high heat in Dominican Republic

The Dominican Republic continues to face weather instability driven by tropical waves, troughs, and Saharan dust. Following the remnants of Tropical Storm Dolly in late August, patterns in early September have shifted to

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Global extreme weather events

10 clusters · 380 sources · last updated

Latest: Weather alerts issued for Spain and France amid storms and heat

Global regions continue to experience diverse and extreme meteorological events. In Spain, extreme heatwaves previously impacted Galicia, Andalusia, and the Mediterranean coast, with 430 deaths attributed to heat in Anda

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2026 Atlantic hurricane season: Record lack of hurricanes

27 clusters · 93 sources · last updated

Latest: Atlantic hurricane season sets 60-year record for latest first hurricane

By mid-September 2026, the Atlantic hurricane season has reached a historic milestone for inactivity. As of September 11, the basin has failed to produce a single hurricane, setting a 60-year record in the satellite era

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Hurricane Lowell causes widespread destruction in Hawaii

5 clusters · 111 sources · last updated

Latest: Hurricane Lowell causes deaths and major damage across Hawaii islands

Hurricane Lowell, which previously reached Category 5 intensity, struck Hawaii’s western islands as a Category 2 storm before being downgraded to a tropical storm. The storm’s center passed within 70 miles of Niʻihau and

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Severe weather and heavy rainfall in São Paulo

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated

Latest: EPR Sul de Minas warns of heavy rain on regional highways

The state of São Paulo, Brazil, was placed on alert for severe weather between September 9 and September 13, 2026. Meteorological forecasts indicated that low-pressure areas over southern Brazil and Paraguay would intens

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Global extreme weather and climate crisis

3 clusters · 36 sources · last updated

Latest: Global weather patterns show extreme temperature shifts and storm alerts

Global weather patterns have transitioned from localized forecasts of heatwaves, thunderstorms, and approaching cyclones to broader reports of a systemic climate crisis. Initial reports highlighted specific regional we

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Hawaii recovers from Lala as federal aid is approved

14 clusters · 344 sources · last updated

Latest: Hurricane Lala devastates Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument

Recovery efforts in Hawaii continue following the impact of Hurricane Lala, which caused significant destruction, including the loss of at least 100 homes, widespread power outages, and at least two confirmed deaths. Whi

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Regional weather forecasts for September 2026

2 clusters · 36 sources · last updated

Latest: Pacific Ocean faces Super Niño and triple tropical storm threat

Regional weather forecasts for September 2026 show diverse conditions across various locations. In Andratx, conditions are expected to be mostly sunny with temperatures between 24 and 26 degrees Celsius and light winds.

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Metrolink coastal rail service disruptions

2 clusters · 19 sources · last updated

Latest: Southern California coast battered by Tropical Storm Marie swells

Metrolink rail service in Orange County and San Diego County has faced repeated disruptions due to coastal erosion and weather-related damage. In mid-August, service between Laguna Niguel/Mission Viejo and Oceanside was

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Tropical Storm Edouard landfall and severe flooding

3 clusters · 81 sources · last updated

Latest: Tropical Storm Edouard triggers flooding and rescues in East Texas

Tropical Storm Edouard made landfall near the Texas-Louisiana border at Johnson Bayou, Louisiana, with maximum sustained winds of approximately 60 mph. The system weakened into a tropical depression as it moved inland, b

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Hurricane Marie impact in Baja California Sur and US West

2 clusters · 38 sources · last updated

Latest: Hurricane Marie causes heavy rain in Mexico and coastal flooding in Southern California

Tropical Storm Marie initially caused significant flooding and destruction in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, with winds reaching 75 mph. Local businesses, including the Cabo Wabo club, reported the situation as a “disaster” as

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El Niño winter weather forecast for Western US

4 clusters · 14 sources · last updated

Latest: Los Angeles County prepares for potential El Niño storm season

Meteorological forecasts indicate an active winter season for California and the Southwest United States, driven by a strengthening El Niño and a positive Indian Ocean Dipole. The interaction between these patterns may s

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Tropical cyclone monitoring in the Pacific and Atlantic

3 clusters · 33 sources · last updated

Latest: Tropical systems threaten Mexico and US Gulf Coast

Meteorological services continue to monitor several low-pressure zones in the Pacific and Atlantic oceans for potential cyclonic development. In the Pacific, the National Water Commission (Conagua) and the National Mete

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Pacific tropical storms Karina, Lowell, and Marie

2 clusters · 44 sources · last updated

Latest: Hurricane Karina intensifies to Category 4 in the Pacific

By September 1, three tropical cyclones were active in the Pacific. Hurricane Lowell, a major hurricane, was moving west-northwest and forecast to pass south of the Hawaiian Islands, bringing gusty winds and rainfall. Hu

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Tropical Storm Dolly weakens to a tropical wave

3 clusters · 127 sources · last updated

Latest: Tropical Storm Dolly degrades to tropical wave, threatening Caribbean with heavy rain

Tropical Storm Dolly, the fourth named system of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, has degraded into an open tropical wave as it moves westward across the central Atlantic. The National Hurricane Center reports that th

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Tropical storms Iselle and Julio in the Pacific Ocean

3 clusters · 13 sources · last updated

Latest: Tropical Storm Julio forms in the Pacific Ocean

Tropical Storm Iselle has begun weakening as it moves west-northwest across the East Pacific. According to the National Hurricane Center, increased wind shear, cooler sea surface temperatures, and dry air are causing the

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Atlantic tropical system development monitoring

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated

Latest: Atlantic basin monitoring three systems for potential tropical development

Meteorologists are monitoring several systems in the Atlantic Basin for potential tropical development. Initially, the National Hurricane Center identified three areas of interest: a system southeast of Florida with a 60

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Global and regional weather pattern shifts

2 clusters · 9 sources · last updated

Latest: Global weather patterns shift toward unsettled conditions and storms

Weather patterns in the United States and other regions have transitioned from localized heat and storm activity toward broader unsettled conditions. Initially, the United States experienced high pressure in the Southea

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US severe weather persists, Fausto weakens near Hawaii

60 clusters · 162 sources · last updated

Latest: United States experiences widespread severe storms and flooding

The multi‑day severe‑weather pattern that began on July 24‑25 remains active across the United States. In addition to ongoing heat warnings in the Upper Midwest and severe‑thunderstorm watches in the South, isolated thun

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AI-driven hurricane forecasting advancements

3 clusters · 14 sources · last updated

Latest: AI and new research improve tropical cyclone intensification predictions

In late July 2026, Chinese researchers unveiled an AI‑based forecasting system that integrates the FuXi weather model with realistic ensemble generation to markedly improve hurricane track predictions. A week later, Deep

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North American extreme heat and severe storm events

116 clusters · 571 sources · last updated

Latest: Midwest weather forecast predicts midweek storms and potential flooding

Following the extreme heat and flooding in early July 2026, a persistent pattern of severe weather and high temperatures continued through mid-August. In early August, a widespread pattern of thunderstorms impacted the M

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Economic and human impact of US hurricanes

2 clusters · 9 sources · last updated

Latest: U.S. hurricane damage exceeds $1.5 trillion since 1980

Data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) indicates that since 1980, hurricanes in the United States have caused over $1.5 trillion in damages and 7,211 fatalities. On average, these events res

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Atlantic tropical cyclone development monitoring

2 clusters · 27 sources · last updated

Latest: Tropical Storm Cristobal forms in Atlantic with no immediate threat to Mexico

Tropical Storm Cristobal has dissipated after moving eastward toward the Azores. The system, the third named storm of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, weakened due to unfavorable conditions including cold waters, dry

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