The weather-predicting groundhog did not see his shadow
on Feb.
2, anticipating an early spring, CNN reports.
.
On average, Phil has been less than 40% accurate since 2013, according to NOAA's National
Centers for Environmental Information.
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But the National Weather Service's Climate Prediction Center has forecast above-average temperatures for February continuing into spring for much of the Northern U.S.
While many people might view these conditions as simply a mild winter, .
They could also be thought of as
indicative of an early spring.
This winter, every northern state had one of its warmest Decembers on record.
This winter, every northern state had one of its warmest Decembers on record.
For nearly three-quarters of the U.S., "winter has become the fastest-warming season," CNN reports.
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While winter technically ends
on March 19 at 11:06 p.m.
ET.
Warming trends suggest
Phil's prediction may come to fruition.
Coral Reefs Are Heading Toward , the Worst Global Mass Bleaching on Record.
According to U.S. government scientists, coral reefs are approaching a fourth global mass bleaching event caused by global heating.
According to U.S. government scientists, coral reefs are approaching a fourth global mass bleaching event caused by global heating.
The occurrence is expected "to be the most extensive on record," 'The Guardian' reports. .
According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) Coral Reef Watch.
about 54% of ocean waters that contain coral reefs have endured enough heat stress to cause bleaching.
The Great Barrier Reef, the largest coral reef
system on the plant, also experienced
"its most widespread heat stress event" ever
this year, 'The Guardian' reports. .
Currently, the record for the most widespread bleaching event took place between 2014 to 2017 with 56% of the ocean's coral reefs subjected to heat stress levels severe enough to cause bleaching.
Dr. Derek Manzello, the Coral Reef Watch director, said that the current bleaching
event is set to surpass that record soon...
... “because the percentage of reef areas experiencing bleaching-level heat stress has been increasing by roughly 1% per week.”.
The bottom line is that as coral
reefs experience more frequent
and severe bleaching events,
the time they have to recover
is becoming shorter and shorter. , Dr. Derek Manzello, the Coral Reef Watch director, via 'The Guardian'.
Current climate models suggest
that every reef on planet Earth will
experience severe, annual bleaching
sometime between 2040 and 2050, Dr. Derek Manzello, the Coral Reef Watch director, via 'The Guardian'.
Coral reefs "provide habitat to a quarter of
all marine species" but are regarded as one
of the most susceptible ecosystems to
global warming, 'The Guardian' reports. .
Coral reefs "provide habitat to a quarter of
all marine species" but are regarded as one
of the most susceptible ecosystems to
global warming, 'The Guardian' reports.
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Deadly Storms , Forecast to Cross , 1,000 Miles of the US.
'Newsweek' reports meteorologists have warned
that a life-threatening storm could impact millions of
people across the central United States this week.
On April 23, AccuWeather issued a warning regarding , "one of the most widespread severe
weather events so far in 2024.".
According to AccuWeather, the incoming storm , "will unleash tornadoes, hard-hitting hail
and damaging winds across a dozen states.".
On April 25, the first storm of the system is set
to arrive, closely followed by subsequent storms
expected to last throughout the weekend.
AccuWeather warned the storms are expected to pose a , "significant risk to lives and property.".
All modes of severe weather
are likely with the multiple-day
event in the central U.S, Bernie Rayno, AccuWeather Chief
On-Air Meteorologist, via 'Newsweek'.
Two storms, off the Pacific
coast on Tuesday, will swing
across the West and cause
moisture to surge northward from
the Gulf of Mexico while, at the
same time, temperatures surge, Bernie Rayno, AccuWeather Chief
On-Air Meteorologist, via 'Newsweek'.
'Newsweek' reports that the
states at greatest risk are:, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Missouri, Arkansas,
Oklahoma, Kansas, Kentucky, Tennessee,
Mississippi, Louisiana and Texas.
According to AccuWeather, the storm is expected to cross
an estimated 1,000 miles on April 26, passing into
central Texas all the way from southern Minnesota. .
In addition to dangerous storm conditions,
the National Weather Service has warned
that critical fire weather conditions, "will also be present across parts of the
Southwest into the southern High Plains."
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Hundreds of Thousands Lose Power , Amid Deadly Nor’easter.
As of April 5, hundreds of thousands of people
have lost power, and at least three people have died
as a result of heavy snow and powerful winds
slamming parts of the Northeast, CNN reports. .
40 mph wind gusts were encountered
in areas across the region.
Three people were killed in Pennsylvania and
New York when trees fell onto their cars. .
One of the victims was "the wife of a
New York Yankees executive," CNN reports. .
As of the morning of April 5, over 300,000 people
were without electricity in Maine and New Hampshire.
The heaviest snow is over, but danger still remains, according to the National Weather Service.
Winds will also remain gusty and may result
in additional downed branches and limbs due
to the weight of freshly fallen snow, National Weather Service, via statement.
Many roads, particularly in York County, Maine, have been left impassable due to debris and fallen power lines.
I encourage all residents to remain alert
during today’s storm. High winds and rains
can cause unexpected and often disastrous
weather, I urge everyone to stay safe, Ed Warren, East Kingston, New Hampshire, fire department chief, via statement
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This Day in History:, The First Groundhog Day.
February 2, 1887.
Groundhog Day was celebrated
for the first time at Gobbler’s Knob
in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania.
Tradition has it that if a..
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