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These are the rare "interstate-induced clouds" that formed over Houston's highways on Tuesday morning, wowing meteorologists. As roads warmed faster than the surrounding land after sunrise, very humid air above them rose, cooled and quickly condensed into rows of cumulus clouds.

These are the rare "interstate-induced clouds" that formed over Houston's highways on Tuesday morning, wowing meteorologists. As roads warmed faster than the surrounding land after sunrise, very humid air above them rose, cooled and quickly condensed into rows of cumulus clouds.

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Route 218 (Storm King Highway/9W) in Orange County, New York/#HudsonValley has sustained catastrophic damage. A summer’s worth of rain fell in a single day.

Route 218 (Storm King Highway/9W) in Orange County, New York/#HudsonValley has sustained catastrophic damage. A summer’s worth of rain fell in a single day.

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Here it is. The wild and wobbly journey of this winter's polar vortex. This ring of frigid air has sagged farther south than usual, sending waves of Arctic cold deep into the United States.

Here it is. The wild and wobbly journey of this winter's polar vortex. This ring of frigid air has sagged farther south than usual, sending waves of Arctic cold deep into the United States.

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Melissa's journey from tropical storm to Category 5 hurricane near Jamaica in just 48 hours.

Melissa's journey from tropical storm to Category 5 hurricane near Jamaica in just 48 hours.

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Early Tuesday, Hurricane Melissa became stronger than Hurricane Katrina. Melissa's minimum central pressure reached 901 hPa. The storm is now about 70 miles south of Jamaica's southwestern coast as weather conditions deteriorate across the country.

Early Tuesday, Hurricane Melissa became stronger than Hurricane Katrina. Melissa's minimum central pressure reached 901 hPa. The storm is now about 70 miles south of Jamaica's southwestern coast as weather conditions deteriorate across the country.

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Just two months after a rare stratospheric warming event disrupted the polar vortex above Antarctica, one is poised to do the same above the Arctic before the end of November. Watch the Southern Hemisphere's vortex go from perfectly round to ragged.

Just two months after a rare stratospheric warming event disrupted the polar vortex above Antarctica, one is poised to do the same above the Arctic before the end of November. Watch the Southern Hemisphere's vortex go from perfectly round to ragged.

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During 2025, the amount of water vapor pulsing through the sky at any given time was roughly equivalent to 250 to 350 Mississippi Rivers. Here's what moisture flows looked like this year.

During 2025, the amount of water vapor pulsing through the sky at any given time was roughly equivalent to 250 to 350 Mississippi Rivers. Here's what moisture flows looked like this year.

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The sun sets on Melissa as the storm churns toward Cuba. When the sun rises tomorrow, the weather will be much much tranquil in Jamaica.

The sun sets on Melissa as the storm churns toward Cuba. When the sun rises tomorrow, the weather will be much much tranquil in Jamaica.

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That’s a wrap — NOAA says La Niña is over. The event peaked on Feb. 2, when the 30-day Relative Oceanic Niño Index, which accounts for the current state of the tropical oceans, reached -1.31˚C. The traditional index bottomed out at -0.79˚C.

That’s a wrap — NOAA says La Niña is over. The event peaked on Feb. 2, when the 30-day Relative Oceanic Niño Index, which accounts for the current state of the tropical oceans, reached -1.31˚C. The traditional index bottomed out at -0.79˚C.

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While dry, dusty air from the Sahara Desert has affected some storms, it's not the main driver of reduced hurricane activity so far this season. Michael Lowry found that dust concentrations are running below normal this season.

While dry, dusty air from the Sahara Desert has affected some storms, it's not the main driver of reduced hurricane activity so far this season. Michael Lowry found that dust concentrations are running below normal this season.

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The polar vortex over the South Pole was once a perfect doughnut 🍩 But, a September sudden stratospheric warming event caused it to become lopsided. Focus now shifts to the North Pole, where the polar vortex is forming — and forecasters watch for any sign of unusual behavior.

The polar vortex over the South Pole was once a perfect doughnut 🍩 But, a September sudden stratospheric warming event caused it to become lopsided. Focus now shifts to the North Pole, where the polar vortex is forming — and forecasters watch for any sign of unusual behavior.

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Sunday sunset over Hurricane Melissa, as it nears Category 5 strength, about 100 miles south of Jamaica.

Sunday sunset over Hurricane Melissa, as it nears Category 5 strength, about 100 miles south of Jamaica.

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There is a 100% chance for schools to be closed in the #HudsonValley on Thursday.

There is a 100% chance for schools to be closed in the #HudsonValley on Thursday.

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Here's a 12-hour time lapse of the horrific #PalisadesFire. You can see the fire spreading toward the coast and the camera blowing in the extreme winds. Live stream:

Here's a 12-hour time lapse of the horrific #PalisadesFire. You can see the fire spreading toward the coast and the camera blowing in the extreme winds. Live stream:

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A major weather disaster unfolded over the weekend in the island nation of Mayotte in the western Indian Ocean. It took a direct hit from category four-equivalent Tropical Cyclone Chido - the strongest storm to strike the island on record. Hundreds of people are feared dead 🧵

A major weather disaster unfolded over the weekend in the island nation of Mayotte in the western Indian Ocean. It took a direct hit from category four-equivalent Tropical Cyclone Chido - the strongest storm to strike the island on record. Hundreds of people are feared dead 🧵

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The record-breaking freight train of warmth that has crossed the undersea Pacific since April is now arriving on the shores of Peru, forming El Niño Costero. That has caused summer-like temperatures in Lima, despite it being the start of winter, shares Abraham Levy 🧵

The record-breaking freight train of warmth that has crossed the undersea Pacific since April is now arriving on the shores of Peru, forming El Niño Costero. That has caused summer-like temperatures in Lima, despite it being the start of winter, shares Abraham Levy 🧵

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A remarkable 3.5˚C rise in central equatorial Pacific Ocean temperatures is possible by November, shows new ECMWF, which would mark the strongest El Niño on record. Possible strength scenarios range from +2.8˚C to +4.3˚C, with sweeping consequences on global climate into 2027.

A remarkable 3.5˚C rise in central equatorial Pacific Ocean temperatures is possible by November, shows new ECMWF, which would mark the strongest El Niño on record. Possible strength scenarios range from +2.8˚C to +4.3˚C, with sweeping consequences on global climate into 2027.

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2026 and 1997 are El Niño twins. But they didn't always look alike. Subsurface ocean warmth developed faster in 1997, but 2026 caught up following a record-breaking Kelvin wave that formed in April. A new westerly wind burst into June will keep these two years neck and neck.

2026 and 1997 are El Niño twins. But they didn't always look alike. Subsurface ocean warmth developed faster in 1997, but 2026 caught up following a record-breaking Kelvin wave that formed in April. A new westerly wind burst into June will keep these two years neck and neck.

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A freight train of warm water chugging beneath the surface of the Pacific Ocean is a big reason why a super El Niño may form this year. Ocean waters have peaked around 7.5˚C (13.5˚F) above average, breaking records. And now, it's nearing the western shores of South America 🧵

A freight train of warm water chugging beneath the surface of the Pacific Ocean is a big reason why a super El Niño may form this year. Ocean waters have peaked around 7.5˚C (13.5˚F) above average, breaking records. And now, it's nearing the western shores of South America 🧵

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New NMME modeling shows the *strongest El Niño on record* unfolding from October 2026 through at least January 2027. Sea temperatures in the central equatorial Pacific are forecast to soar 3.1˚C above average, reaching a peak in November.

New NMME modeling shows the strongest El Niño on record unfolding from October 2026 through at least January 2027. Sea temperatures in the central equatorial Pacific are forecast to soar 3.1˚C above average, reaching a peak in November.

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This El Niño pulse plot traces 175 years of El Niño and La Niña activity, using Eric Webb’s Ensemble Oceanic Niño Index. There have been six super El Niño events in that time, the strongest occurring in 1877-78. How big will the spike in 2026-27 be?

This El Niño pulse plot traces 175 years of El Niño and La Niña activity, using Eric Webb’s Ensemble Oceanic Niño Index. There have been six super El Niño events in that time, the strongest occurring in 1877-78. How big will the spike in 2026-27 be?

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The amount of water vapor pulsing across our skies set a record in 2024. So far, 2025 is on pace to top that record. A novel analysis in today's The Washington Post, called floods above, dives deep into changing integrated vapor transport — and areas vulnerable to these changes 🧵

The amount of water vapor pulsing across our skies set a record in 2024. So far, 2025 is on pace to top that record. A novel analysis in today's The Washington Post, called floods above, dives deep into changing integrated vapor transport — and areas vulnerable to these changes 🧵

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It's already ripping snow, but we're just getting started in New York City. 📹 Harjas

It's already ripping snow, but we're just getting started in New York City. 📹 Harjas

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Guess who's back, back again. La Niña's back, tell a friend. For the fifth time in six years, La Niña is back. Is the La Niña trend being influenced by rising global temperatures? Given how important El Niño and La Niña are to weather patterns, it's critical to figure this out!

Guess who's back, back again. La Niña's back, tell a friend. For the fifth time in six years, La Niña is back. Is the La Niña trend being influenced by rising global temperatures? Given how important El Niño and La Niña are to weather patterns, it's critical to figure this out!

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It’s happening! Flurries flying from the sky in St. Petersburg, Florida. Remarkable.

It’s happening! Flurries flying from the sky in St. Petersburg, Florida. Remarkable.

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How bad will it be? Pretty bad. Get the scoop on this whopper winter storm and the frigid air that follows in 60 seconds 👇

How bad will it be? Pretty bad. Get the scoop on this whopper winter storm and the frigid air that follows in 60 seconds 👇

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#HudsonValley: flooding, wind damage likely tonight, may cause school delays/closings on Wednesday 😵‍💫 Before the rain, 1-3 inches of wet snow in Sullivan and western Ulster County between noon - 4:00 pm may cause early dismissals or lead to the cancellation of after-school activities. Elsewhere across the mid-Hudson Valley, any wet snow that falls this afternoon is unlikely to stick to paved surfaces. After 4:00 pm, the main precipitation type will be rain, and it’s expected to become heavy in the evening. The forecast for Tuesday night and early Wednesday morning is a tumultuous one: - Periods of heavy rain and maybe even a thunderstorm between 6:00 pm - 3:00 am, with rainfall amounts ranging from 2-4 inches (a month’s worth or more) - Rapid snow melt, especially when the temperature reaches the low-to-mid 50s after midnight - Strong-to-damaging wind gusts of 40-60 mph between 6:00 pm - 3:00 am Possible impacts include: - Ponding of water and flooding on streets, particularly in urban and low-lying areas - Flooding of rivers, creeks, and streams, some of which may rise out of their banks - Scattered-to-widespread power outages and downed tree branches; the combination of sodden grounds and strong winds may cause some trees to topple If you live in a flood prone location, expect flooding tonight — take extra steps to protect your property. Some school delays and/or closings will likely occur on Wednesday because of this storm, although it isn’t possible to pinpoint exactly which towns will experience the worst impacts. The December 18th storm is comparable to this storm, although the flooding and wind damage chance looks higher this time around. Although the worst of the weather will be over by daybreak Wednesday, strong wind gusts of 30-40 mph are expected on Wednesday afternoon, affecting cleanup efforts. Another significant rain and wind storm is likely on Friday night.

#HudsonValley: flooding, wind damage likely tonight, may cause school delays/closings on Wednesday 😵‍💫 Before the rain, 1-3 inches of wet snow in Sullivan and western Ulster County between noon - 4:00 pm may cause early dismissals or lead to the cancellation of after-school activities. Elsewhere across the mid-Hudson Valley, any wet snow that falls this afternoon is unlikely to stick to paved surfaces. After 4:00 pm, the main precipitation type will be rain, and it’s expected to become heavy in the evening. The forecast for Tuesday night and early Wednesday morning is a tumultuous one: - Periods of heavy rain and maybe even a thunderstorm between 6:00 pm - 3:00 am, with rainfall amounts ranging from 2-4 inches (a month’s worth or more) - Rapid snow melt, especially when the temperature reaches the low-to-mid 50s after midnight - Strong-to-damaging wind gusts of 40-60 mph between 6:00 pm - 3:00 am Possible impacts include: - Ponding of water and flooding on streets, particularly in urban and low-lying areas - Flooding of rivers, creeks, and streams, some of which may rise out of their banks - Scattered-to-widespread power outages and downed tree branches; the combination of sodden grounds and strong winds may cause some trees to topple If you live in a flood prone location, expect flooding tonight — take extra steps to protect your property. Some school delays and/or closings will likely occur on Wednesday because of this storm, although it isn’t possible to pinpoint exactly which towns will experience the worst impacts. The December 18th storm is comparable to this storm, although the flooding and wind damage chance looks higher this time around. Although the worst of the weather will be over by daybreak Wednesday, strong wind gusts of 30-40 mph are expected on Wednesday afternoon, affecting cleanup efforts. Another significant rain and wind storm is likely on Friday night.

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Vehicle stuck in heavy, blinding snow in Middletown, New York 🌨️ Scenes like this are common across the #HudsonValley region of New York right now! Courtesy of Harjas live stream @

Vehicle stuck in heavy, blinding snow in Middletown, New York 🌨️ Scenes like this are common across the #HudsonValley region of New York right now! Courtesy of Harjas live stream @

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