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Check Out the Flashy Lightning Mapper on NOAA’s Weather Satellite

Check Out the Flashy Lightning Mapper on NOAA’s Weather Satellite

NOAA's GOES-16 weather satellite can spot the lightning radar and other satellites miss, long before it even hits the ground. The post Check Out the Flashy Lightning Mapper on NOAA's Weather Satellite appeared first on WIRED.

February 23, 2017

California Needs Atmospheric Rivers. But Like, Not This Many

California Needs Atmospheric Rivers. But Like, Not This Many

With warmer weather stirring up bigger, stronger storms, California's flood management system is feeling the strain. The post California Needs Atmospheric Rivers. But Like, Not This Many appeared first on WIRED.

January 10, 2017

California Floods Its Fields to Keep Its Cities From Flooding

California Floods Its Fields to Keep Its Cities From Flooding

Opening the Sacramento Weir means flooding the plains to protect the state's capital from the same fate. The post California Floods Its Fields to Keep Its Cities From Flooding appeared first on WIRED.

Deep Thunder Can Forecast the Weather—Down to a City Block

Deep Thunder Can Forecast the Weather—Down to a City Block

Want to know which way the wind blows? IBM's new Deep Thunder tool combines the Weather Channel's data and forecasting with analytics for business applications. The post Deep Thunder Can Forecast the Weather—Down to a City Block appeared first on WIRED.

The Storm Over Houston Has Been Dropping a Month of Rain an Hour

The Storm Over Houston Has Been Dropping a Month of Rain an Hour

Over 15 inches of rain fell on parts of Houston early Monday morning. The post The Storm Over Houston Has Been Dropping a Month of Rain an Hour appeared first on WIRED.

The Rain That’s Saving the West Is Drowning the South

The Rain That’s Saving the West Is Drowning the South

The jet stream abandoned a California weather system in Mexico. The post The Rain That's Saving the West Is Drowning the South appeared first on WIRED.

After a Parched February, the West Is About to Get a Deluge

After a Parched February, the West Is About to Get a Deluge

A tropical weather system called an atmospheric river is expected to hit California this weekend. Operation Drought Stopper is back in action! The post After a Parched February, the West Is About to Get a Deluge appeared first on WIRED.

January 22, 2016

DC’s Coming Snowstorm Could Cause Massive Flooding

DC’s Coming Snowstorm Could Cause Massive Flooding

This weekend could turn DC into a waterbed beneath blankets of snow.

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January 20, 2016

The Surf Forecaster Who Says When It’s Safe to Shred Mavericks

The Surf Forecaster Who Says When It’s Safe to Shred Mavericks

Mark Sponsler is a renowned surf forecaster and founder of Stormsurf.com, and his number crunching helps decide when big-wave competitions happen.

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January 19, 2016

King Tides Give a Glimpse of Sea Level Rise

King Tides Give a Glimpse of Sea Level Rise

King tides are astronomically-assisted events that give you a glimpse into the future of sea level rise.

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