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The longest flight in the world. Singapore Airlines Flight SQ23, from New York to Singapore. Over 9,500 miles and nearly 19 hours of flying.

The longest flight in the world. Singapore Airlines Flight SQ23, from New York to Singapore. Over 9,500 miles and nearly 19 hours of flying.

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The longest flight in the United States. New York to Honolulu, nearly 5,000 miles and over 11 hours of flying.

The longest flight in the United States. New York to Honolulu, nearly 5,000 miles and over 11 hours of flying.

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Video showing UPS Flight 2976 crashing shortly after takeoff this evening from Louisville after its left wing caught fire. The plane briefly became airborne before slamming into nearby warehouses, triggering a massive fireball that shot hundreds of feet into the air and ignited a blaze that has destroyed multiple buildings, with reports of people trapped. Smoke from the toxic fire is visible more than 10 miles away, prompting a shelter-in-place order within five miles of the airport. Rescue operations are underway, with three people on board the plane.

Video showing UPS Flight 2976 crashing shortly after takeoff this evening from Louisville after its left wing caught fire. The plane briefly became airborne before slamming into nearby warehouses, triggering a massive fireball that shot hundreds of feet into the air and ignited a blaze that has destroyed multiple buildings, with reports of people trapped. Smoke from the toxic fire is visible more than 10 miles away, prompting a shelter-in-place order within five miles of the airport. Rescue operations are underway, with three people on board the plane.

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The Maui fire that tore through Lahaina is one of the worst wildfire disasters in US history. The town of 12,000 people is virtually destroyed, with at least 53 dead and many more missing. More than 1,700 structures have been destroyed, including entire neighborhoods. Maui is in great need of outside assistance. Imagery via :)

The Maui fire that tore through Lahaina is one of the worst wildfire disasters in US history. The town of 12,000 people is virtually destroyed, with at least 53 dead and many more missing. More than 1,700 structures have been destroyed, including entire neighborhoods. Maui is in great need of outside assistance. Imagery via :)

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Wildfire has engulfed businesses on Front Street in downtown Lahaina in West Maui, home to 12,000 people. The Coast Guard is responding to people who were forced to go into the ocean due to the flames. Video credit to Alan Dickar, a local resident of Lahaina.

Wildfire has engulfed businesses on Front Street in downtown Lahaina in West Maui, home to 12,000 people. The Coast Guard is responding to people who were forced to go into the ocean due to the flames. Video credit to Alan Dickar, a local resident of Lahaina.

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One of the most insane thunderstorm I’ve ever seen just rolled through Davis, California. Local weather stations recorded nearly 0.50” of rain in 5 minutes. Temperature dropped over 20 degrees down from 70s to high 40s.

One of the most insane thunderstorm I’ve ever seen just rolled through Davis, California. Local weather stations recorded nearly 0.50” of rain in 5 minutes. Temperature dropped over 20 degrees down from 70s to high 40s.

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Hurricane Polo is one of the most incredible tropical cyclones in modern history: - Went from a tropical storm to Category 5 in ~21 hours - Reached Category 5 intensity three separate times - Second-most intense eastern Pacific hurricane on record (892 mb) - Forecast to make the first documented major-hurricane landfall on the west coast of Baja California tonight - Spent more than 60 hours at Category 5 intensity, an all-time record for the Northeast Pacific - Remnant moisture will bring widespread heavy rain and flooding to the Southwest and central United States - Fastest storm on record in the eastern Pacific to intensify from a tropical depression to a Category 5 hurricane

Hurricane Polo is one of the most incredible tropical cyclones in modern history: - Went from a tropical storm to Category 5 in ~21 hours - Reached Category 5 intensity three separate times - Second-most intense eastern Pacific hurricane on record (892 mb) - Forecast to make the first documented major-hurricane landfall on the west coast of Baja California tonight - Spent more than 60 hours at Category 5 intensity, an all-time record for the Northeast Pacific - Remnant moisture will bring widespread heavy rain and flooding to the Southwest and central United States - Fastest storm on record in the eastern Pacific to intensify from a tropical depression to a Category 5 hurricane

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Chaos on Donner Summit, California as darkness approaches—several crashes and cars spun out into the embankment heading eastbound on I-80 toward Truckee.

Chaos on Donner Summit, California as darkness approaches—several crashes and cars spun out into the embankment heading eastbound on I-80 toward Truckee.

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The first ever 24 hour flight on a commercial jet was just completed. A journey of over 13,500 miles.

The first ever 24 hour flight on a commercial jet was just completed. A journey of over 13,500 miles.

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These are the worst blizzard conditions I have ever seen in my life at Donner Summit, California.

These are the worst blizzard conditions I have ever seen in my life at Donner Summit, California.

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I took this video on Castle Peak Road around 11:30 a.m. this morning, when the avalanche that struck 16 backcountry skiers occurred roughly 2 miles away at Frog Lake. Winter storm conditions were extreme.

I took this video on Castle Peak Road around 11:30 a.m. this morning, when the avalanche that struck 16 backcountry skiers occurred roughly 2 miles away at Frog Lake. Winter storm conditions were extreme.

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Abandoned semi truck buried in the snow on I-80 EB in Truckee, with very dangerous whiteout conditions ongoing. This is why they closed I-80. #CAwx

Abandoned semi truck buried in the snow on I-80 EB in Truckee, with very dangerous whiteout conditions ongoing. This is why they closed I-80. #CAwx

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Libya has just experienced the deadliest flood of the 21st Century, with 7,000 confirmed dead. In the city of Derna, home to 90,000 people, up to 20,000 are feared dead. 25% of the city is estimated to be destroyed after two dams collapsed due to extreme rainfall. Imagery via :)

Libya has just experienced the deadliest flood of the 21st Century, with 7,000 confirmed dead. In the city of Derna, home to 90,000 people, up to 20,000 are feared dead. 25% of the city is estimated to be destroyed after two dams collapsed due to extreme rainfall. Imagery via :)

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I’m not aware of an official UK dew point record, but the Euro model is forecasting dew points near 25°C (77°F) in England Wednesday evening. Ireland and Scotland could see similar dew points Thursday. This is summer humidity typical of Florida or the Persian Gulf. These unusually high dew points will make the nighttime heat even more brutal and potentially deadly for vulnerable populations and households without AC, which is most of the United Kingdom.

I’m not aware of an official UK dew point record, but the Euro model is forecasting dew points near 25°C (77°F) in England Wednesday evening. Ireland and Scotland could see similar dew points Thursday. This is summer humidity typical of Florida or the Persian Gulf. These unusually high dew points will make the nighttime heat even more brutal and potentially deadly for vulnerable populations and households without AC, which is most of the United Kingdom.

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Chasing major winter storm hitting the Sierra Nevada at Donner Summit, CA. Conditions rapidly deteriorating with wind chills dipping into the negatives.

Chasing major winter storm hitting the Sierra Nevada at Donner Summit, CA. Conditions rapidly deteriorating with wind chills dipping into the negatives.

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Extreme blizzard conditions on Donner Summit, California with zero visibility.

Extreme blizzard conditions on Donner Summit, California with zero visibility.

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Just enormous waves today along the Bay Area coast today. Videos don’t do it justice. Easily 20-30+ feet.

Just enormous waves today along the Bay Area coast today. Videos don’t do it justice. Easily 20-30+ feet.

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This footage from inside the eye of Category 5 Hurricane Melissa might be the most jaw-dropping video ever captured of a hurricane’s eye, showcasing the infamous “stadium effect."
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This footage from inside the eye of Category 5 Hurricane Melissa might be the most jaw-dropping video ever captured of a hurricane’s eye, showcasing the infamous “stadium effect."

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June 22, 2025, was the busiest travel day in United States history.
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June 22, 2025, was the busiest travel day in United States history.

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5,601,823 views • 1 year ago

I have truly witnessed an unbelievable thunderstorm outbreak in Amsterdam tonight. We’re going on 4 hours straight of constant lightning and downpours. At peak ~30,000 strikes were detected in 30 min across Netherlands and northern Germany, ~17 lightning strikes a second.
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I have truly witnessed an unbelievable thunderstorm outbreak in Amsterdam tonight. We’re going on 4 hours straight of constant lightning and downpours. At peak ~30,000 strikes were detected in 30 min across Netherlands and northern Germany, ~17 lightning strikes a second.

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976,961 views • 3 months ago

New video from Front Street shows virtually all of downtown Lahaina has been burned down.
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New video from Front Street shows virtually all of downtown Lahaina has been burned down.

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7,920,925 views • 3 years ago

Terrifying scene from the #EatonFire as a man evacuates his horses from the flames in Altadena.
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Terrifying scene from the #EatonFire as a man evacuates his horses from the flames in Altadena.

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4,137,486 views • 1 year ago

Just an unbelievable water drop by this helicopter on the rapidly spreading Kenneth Fire near West Hills and Calabasas. Heroes.
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Just an unbelievable water drop by this helicopter on the rapidly spreading Kenneth Fire near West Hills and Calabasas. Heroes.

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2,445,869 views • 1 year ago

Chaos on Donner Summit, California as darkness approaches—several crashes and cars spun out into the embankment heading eastbound on I-80 toward Truckee.
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Chaos on Donner Summit, California as darkness approaches—several crashes and cars spun out into the embankment heading eastbound on I-80 toward Truckee.

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900,158 views • 8 months ago

Catastrophic floods have absolutely devastated Central Greece. Zagora, Greece received 30 inches of rain in one day. That’s more rain than London typically sees in a year. 🎥 Romain Chauvet
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Catastrophic floods have absolutely devastated Central Greece. Zagora, Greece received 30 inches of rain in one day. That’s more rain than London typically sees in a year. 🎥 Romain Chauvet

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1,994,088 views • 3 years ago

If you are wondering why Palisades Tahoe is closed today.
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If you are wondering why Palisades Tahoe is closed today.

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352,869 views • 8 months ago

Worst blizzard conditions I’ve ever experienced in my life at Donner Summit, California.
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Worst blizzard conditions I’ve ever experienced in my life at Donner Summit, California.

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1,300,643 views • 3 years ago

This was I-80 moments ago just after it closed. Life-threatening driving conditions with zero visibility.
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This was I-80 moments ago just after it closed. Life-threatening driving conditions with zero visibility.

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553,466 views • 3 years ago

Just joined FOX Weather to talk about my new website, ClimateSearch, a 2-minute quiz that matches you with your ideal climate across 6,000+ cities worldwide. Find your next home, vacation spot, or a climate you and your partner can agree on. Thanks Haley Meier WX for hosting!
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Just joined FOX Weather to talk about my new website, ClimateSearch, a 2-minute quiz that matches you with your ideal climate across 6,000+ cities worldwide. Find your next home, vacation spot, or a climate you and your partner can agree on. Thanks Haley Meier WX for hosting!

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Day 2 midday update at Donner Summit as major snowstorm roars on. Extreme blizzard conditions continue with I-80 fully closed. Cars are buried, my chasing buddy Michael helped pull a stuck driver from a snowbank, semis are stranded, visibility near zero, and at least 1 foot of snow has fallen since 6 am.
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Day 2 midday update at Donner Summit as major snowstorm roars on. Extreme blizzard conditions continue with I-80 fully closed. Cars are buried, my chasing buddy Michael helped pull a stuck driver from a snowbank, semis are stranded, visibility near zero, and at least 1 foot of snow has fallen since 6 am.

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85,995 views • 8 months ago

With winds blowing at 60-80+ mph and bone-dry humidity, no amount of water or firefighting could have prevented the tragedies of the Eaton and Palisades fires. A thread... 🧵
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With winds blowing at 60-80+ mph and bone-dry humidity, no amount of water or firefighting could have prevented the tragedies of the Eaton and Palisades fires. A thread... 🧵

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178,348 views • 1 year ago

Some of the heaviest snow I’ve ever seen in my life now in Truckee. Massive flakes.
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Some of the heaviest snow I’ve ever seen in my life now in Truckee. Massive flakes.

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232,228 views • 2 years ago

This is normal speed video of the thunderstorm rolling through in Amsterdam. The most intense lightning storm I’ve ever seen, with multiple flashes every second, the sky never going dark.
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This is normal speed video of the thunderstorm rolling through in Amsterdam. The most intense lightning storm I’ve ever seen, with multiple flashes every second, the sky never going dark.

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39,513 views • 3 months ago

Violent storm just tore through Davis, CA with extremely heavy downpours and high winds. Closest weather station to me recorded 0.43” of rain in 5 minutes!
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Violent storm just tore through Davis, CA with extremely heavy downpours and high winds. Closest weather station to me recorded 0.43” of rain in 5 minutes!

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190,466 views • 3 years ago

The Merced River in Yosemite Valley was absolutely gushing today. The highest November river flow in Yosemite Valley since 1973.
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The Merced River in Yosemite Valley was absolutely gushing today. The highest November river flow in Yosemite Valley since 1973.

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61,984 views • 11 months ago

Yosemite’s waterfalls were roaring like it was spring today. Absolutely breathtaking.
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Yosemite’s waterfalls were roaring like it was spring today. Absolutely breathtaking.

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52,929 views • 11 months ago