In some areas of the country, devastating precipitation is becoming more common as the world grows warmer, according to new data released Monday by the nonprofit First Street Foundation.
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Tropical Storm Bret grows stronger as eastern Caribbean islands prepare for heavy flooding
The storm was located some 330 miles east of Barbados and is expected to grow stronger before lashing several eastern Caribbean islands late Thursday at near hurricane strength.
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Tropical Storm Bret forms, forecast to become hurricane near Caribbean
Boosted by record-warm waters, the storm is the earliest on record to form so far east. Puerto Rico could be affected this weekend.
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Cleanup begins after tornadoes hit in Texas and Florida, killing 4 and destroying homes
Another series of fierce storms carved its way through Southern states.
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Tornado devastates Texas Panhandle town, killing 3 and injuring dozens
The weather service said a 2nd round of storms would continue to move through Oklahoma and parts of Texas through the evening.
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Punishing winds, possible tornadoes inflict damage as storms cross U.S. South
Forecasters said severe storm threats could persist into Thursday, with the greatest risk across southern Alabama and Georgia into the Florida Panhandle.
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Maine air quality to remain good Thursday with low pressure keeping wildfire smoke at bay
While millions of people in states to the south and west are experiencing some of their worst air quality ever, Maine has so far escaped the smoke from Canadian wildfires.
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Here’s what NOAA forecasters expect for the Atlantic hurricane season
Conflicting climate trends cloud outlook, but NOAA leans toward near normal activity.
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El Niño is getting stronger. That could cost the global economy trillions.
Most of the losses were felt by nations in closer proximity to the phenomenon, which are often developing or lower income.
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Our View: Rainstorm destruction a stark reminder of threat of climate change
More frequent and more intense storms are already a reality. Without meaningful action on climate, they will worsen.