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  • 6 days ago | weather.com | Sara E. Tonks

    Cities across the country are sinking, especially in Houston and other cities in Texas, posing significant threats from flooding and damage to infrastructure. By Sara Tonks less than an hour ago The concept of a “sinking city” often brings to mind Venice or even the lost city of Atlantis, but unfortunately, it’s a very real threat to millions living in the United States - and not just to those living in coastal areas.

  • 1 week ago | weather.com | Sara E. Tonks

    A team of scientists has found that drastic temperature changes across the planet are becoming more frequent, more intense and more sudden. By Sara Tonks less than an hour ago Long-Term Droughts Threaten Water Supply, FarmingIf you’ve felt like the forecast has been especially volatile recently, with sudden and dramatic temperature swings that give you whiplash, you’re not alone. And perhaps more importantly, you’re not wrong.

  • 2 weeks ago | weather.com | Sara E. Tonks

    The National Lightning Safety Council has a list they call the "Deadly Dozen," consisting of the 12 activities that contribute the most to lightning fatalities. By Sara Tonks 12 hours ago These Outdoor Activities Are Most Prone To Lightning"When thunder roars, go indoors" is the golden rule of lightning safety. But for people caught outside, some activities contribute more to lightning deaths than others. At the top of the list is an activity that is supposedly synonymous with relaxation: fishing.

  • 1 month ago | weather.com | Sara E. Tonks

    Kayaker Navigates Downtown Cincinnati FloodsThere’s a common misconception that moving to the city means you’re safe from tornadoes. But tornadoes, unfortunately, are possible anywhere, as long as atmospheric and geographic conditions favorable to tornado formation are in place. But why do you not hear about tornadoes hitting major cities more often? Well, the answer is actually quite simple: less of the country is in a big city.

  • 1 month ago | weather.com | Jan Wesner Childs |Sara E. Tonks

    Going to Disney for spring break? From temperatures to rainfall to hurricanes, here's what to know about the weather at Disney World in Florida and Disneyland in California this time of year. By Jan Wesner Childs less than an hour ago Watch: Cruise Ship Battered By Drake Passage WavesWhen it comes to weather, spring break can be a great time to visit either Walt Disney World in Florida or Disneyland in California.