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Global extreme weather events

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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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Southwest US heat wave, wildfire, and monsoon impacts

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Latest: Southern California faces extreme heat and high humidity

By September 9, extreme heat and high humidity continued to impact the Southwest and Southern California. In Southern California, a high-pressure system from Arizona and offshore winds drove multiple temperature records.

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Persistent heat waves and weather advisories in US

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Latest: Alabama faces extreme heat with high indices and rising energy demand

By mid-August, extreme heat and high humidity returned to Alabama. On August 11, the National Weather Service in Birmingham issued a Heat Advisory for August 12, with heat index values projected between 101 and 107 degre

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Hurricane Marie impact in Baja California Sur and US West

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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 marine surge off California

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Latest: Great white sharks frequent California coast due to El Niño

A strong El Niño event in late July 2026 warmed Pacific waters off California, drawing unusual marine species closer to shore. Scientists reported an uptick in great-white shark sightings and the appearance of the tropic

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Santa Paula Punch Bowls safety and overcrowding

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Latest: Santa Paula Punch Bowls face overcrowding following social media surge

The Santa Paula Punch Bowls in Los Padres National Forest have faced increasing safety and environmental concerns following a surge in popularity. Initial reports highlighted the physical dangers of the site, including a

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