Topic: storms

Look at the Almost-Derecho That Almost Ate DC

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There was a big storm set to attack the East Coast heading into this weekend, and it hit Washington, D.C. — and hit hard — until it didn't. By Thursday evening the ominous impressionist-grey skies over the nation's capital had turned yesterday's-news blue, leaving behind only photo evidence and a windswept, powerless streak of a so-called "derecho" that never quite was.

By Alexander Abad-Santos

May 20, 2013

Another Pack of Storms Is Heading Through the Midwest

Mother nature isn't going to give the Midwest a chance to breathe today: after a pack of tornadoes tore through the region on Sunday, the National Weather Service warned of more severe weather on the way this week, with Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri, and Arkansas expected to take the next round of brutal thunderstorms and possible tornadoes. 

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By Alexander Abad-Santos

Dec 26, 2012

How We Shared the Christmas Tornadoes of 2012

The National Weather Service said that 34 tornadoes touched down on Christmas Day as a massive storm system continues to move across the country. This is how social media chased the twisters.

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By Esther Zuckerman

Nov 19, 2012

Trimming the Times

Outgunned Hamas, Displaced Pets, and 'Thinspiration'

A summary of the best reads found behind the paywall of The New York Times.

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By Jen Doll

Nov 8, 2012

Nor'easter Athena Left Us with a Lot of Snow

Both the New York Post and the Daily News grudgingly put our latest storm—the one that brought 4.7 inches of snow to Central Park last night—on their front pages, and there's indeed a lot of actual snow all over the streets of New York, New Jersey, eastern Pennsylvania, and Connecticut. Brrr-Grrr.

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By Richard Lawson

Oct 29, 2012

Our Favorite Movie Storms

If the storm outside isn't enough for you, there's plenty of windy, rainy, thundery weather action to find indoors, on your TV. In honor of Hurricane Sandy's imminent arrival on our shores, we've rounded up our favorite movie storms.

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By Rebecca Greenfield

Oct 4, 2012

Spatwatch

Winter Storm Naming Leaves Local Weathermen Out in the Cold

The Weather Channel's unilateral decision to name winter storms has the rest of the weather community feeling left out. 

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By Jen Doll

Aug 29, 2012

How Storms Got Their Names

In the best case scenario, a storm is never named. It putters out well before it reaches land, or if on land, it's just a lot of rain, a regular annoying damp day but nothing dangerous, definitely not a hurricane, and no one is any the wiser. Other times storms start small and rise to an occasion of terror, becoming quite powerful and doing dreadful things. And we insist on naming them.

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By Connor Simpson

Aug 4, 2012

Severe Storms Are Harshing On Lollapalooza's Vibe

Around 100,000 people are being evacuated from the Lollapalooza festival grounds in Chicago right now because of a severe thunderstorm warning, potentially cancelling performances from the Red Hot Chilli Peppers and Frank Ocean.

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By Connor Simpson

Jul 26, 2012

Don't Worry, New York, (We're Pretty Sure) You'll Be Okay

Maybe you don't know, but there's a storm happening in New York City. There's probably going to be a lot of rain, a lot of wind, and there might even be some hail. If we're lucky there won't be a tornado. If we're not lucky, there will be a tornado. Yes, a tornado is in play. 

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By David Wagner

Jul 26, 2012

Today in Research

Science Has a Low Opinion of Pop Music; Kamikaze Termites

Discovered: Today's pop music is loud and monotonous; termites send their elderly on suicide missions; storms can damage the ozone layer; Monday isn't actually a mood killer.

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