NOAA releases spring temperature, precipitation and drought outlooks

NOAA releases spring temperature, precipitation and drought outlooks

As meteorological winter comes to an end, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Climate Prediction Center has issued their three-month outlook, revealing temperature, precipitation and drought expectations for meteorological spring. NOAA breaks the calendar up into four meteorological seasons. The three-month groups roughly correlate to the four seasons, and are based on temperatures. Meteorological winter…

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"Devastating flooding" hits small Kentucky town of Pikeville as mayor reports over 50 swift water rescues

“Devastating flooding” hits small Kentucky town of Pikeville as mayor reports over 50 swift water rescues

“Significant and devastating flooding” in Pikeville, Kentucky — a small town in the eastern part of the state with a population of roughly 7,000 —  has left the community submerged in water, the city’s mayor Jimmy Carter said. Dozens of swift water rescues have been conducted since a deluge of rain hit over the weekend,…

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Eastern U.S. braces for flooding while snow will hit Northeast, cold temperatures across Plains

Eastern U.S. braces for flooding while snow will hit Northeast, cold temperatures across Plains

Much of the eastern U.S. braced for a renewed round of harsh, soggy weather on Saturday, while snowstorms were predicted in the Northeast and heavy winds brought the threat of tornadoes to the Mississippi Valley. Kentucky, Tennessee, West Virginia and Arkansas were under flood warnings, and residents were warned by the National Weather Service to stay…

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