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Terrifying 'Ice Tsunami' Slowly Consumes Backyard, Houses in Minnesota

Chris Chaberski — Mon, 13 May 2013 18:45:02 +0000

Yikes. It's like in a horror movie when the deadly fog gradually creeps closer and closer, gobbling up all living things in its path. Except it's made of ice.

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The Top 10 Most Tornado-Prone Cities

Chris Chaberski — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 21:06:24 +0000

Tornado season is starting in many parts of the country. Is your town or city at risk?

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Brutal Storms Rip Through South and Midwest, Killing 3; Now Headed East

Chris Chaberski — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 17:22:43 +0000

A very strong spring storm dumped ice and snow throughout the Midwest on Thursday, and tornadoes tore through much of the South. The storm is now heading for the East Coast.

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With an 80 Degree Day Today, What's Next?

Jen Austin — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 14:07:46 +0000

The warm weather the past couple of days may be giving you spring fever, but you'll have to contain yourself for a little while. Today's 80 degree high is not a sign that spring us already upon us, it's simply a sign that there will be thunderstorms because cooler weather is right behind it.

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Can the Nationwide Drought Wind Up Costing You Money? — Dollars and Sense

Shauna Wright — Fri, 13 Jul 2012 16:05:54 +0000

The record-breaking heat that’s recently affected much of the country has resulted in soaring utility bills — and that may not be the only way it hits your wallet.

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Hot? You Aren't Alone — The Past Year Has Been America's Warmest On Record

Shauna Wright — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 18:27:07 +0000

Climate-change doubters can continue to deny it’s happening, but the facts don’t lie: the National Climatic Data Center reports that in the US, the past year has been the warmest since record-keeping began more than a century ago.

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Recent Heavy Rains Have Area Lakes Near 'Full Pool'

Danny Merrell — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 15:45:59 +0000

5 short months ago, November 2011, things were looking very bleak for East Texas lakes. After suffering through last year’s historic drought, many lakes were down at least 10-12 feet.

And the outlook was not promising.

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NASA Says 2011 Was Insanely Warm on Planet Earth

Shauna Wright — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 14:49:50 +0000

Some people may think climate change is just a myth, but there’s no arguing with this: NASA scientists say the earth’s surface temperature in 2011 was the ninth warmest since 1880. What’s more, nine of the 10 warmest years in modern recorded history have occurred since the year 2000.

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Mother Nature's Top 10 Freakout Moments of 2011

Kathy Landin — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 17:45:56 +0000

Every year, Mother Nature likes to remind us who’s the boss and 2011 was no different. In fact, it was the second most expensive year on record for insurers, costing $108 billion. Here’

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Watch The Tornado Aftermath Footage From Joplin, MO [VIDEO]

Andree Valentine — Mon, 23 May 2011 20:53:04 +0000

Here is some video footage from local civilians who survived the devastating tornado that ripped through Joplin, MO on May 22nd.

The videos capture the aftermath of the natural disaster, and show us a close-up view of the unrecognizable, destroyed town.

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6.3-Magnitude Earthquake Hits New Zealand [VIDEO]

Andree Valentine — Tue, 22 Feb 2011 14:21:58 +0000

Check out the video from this morning's 'The Today Show' after the bump.
A 6.3-magnitude earthquake rocked the southern New Zealand city of Christchurch Tuesday, killing dozens, collapsing buildings and cracking streets.

Prime Minister John Key said at least 65 had died as a result of the disaster and told reporters that the death toll was expected to rise further. "It is a just a scene of utter devastation," he added.

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East Texas Weather Update

Andree Valentine — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 21:00:54 +0000

Winter Weather Advisory is in effect thru this evening for Lufkin, Nacogdoches, and most of Deep East Texas. A Winter Storm Advisory has now displaced the warning for the Tyler/Longview area.

We're seeing a number of reports of freezing mist and drizzle in the area which with the current temperatures below freezing, could lead to dangerous travel, especially on bridges and overpasses.

School early dismissals and late starts follow the bump.

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Australian Cyclone Aftermath

Andree Valentine — Fri, 04 Feb 2011 19:49:29 +0000

East Texas got snow and Australia got....a cyclone.

Check out some amazing shots of the aftermath of the worst cyclone in Australia’s history, which hit Queensland yesterday.

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East Texas Weather Watch

Andree Valentine — Fri, 04 Feb 2011 15:06:34 +0000

Winter Storm Warning continues…we’re hearing reports of a number of vehicles across East Texas that are sliding off streets and highways…BE CAREFUL!!

Here’s the latest list we have on closures and delayed starts.

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Winter Storm to Hit Texas [VIDEO]

Andree Valentine — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 14:35:57 +0000

Winter advisory warning for East Texas:

Bitter cold temperatures plunged into Texas and the Deep South on Thursday as a massive winter storm exited the United States for the Canadian Maritimes.

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Sunday's Big Game to be Cancelled Because of the Snow?

Andree Valentine — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 19:39:29 +0000

If the snow is expected to continue heading towards Dallas, there may not be a Super Bowl on Sunday; at least, not in Dallas.

CNN reports the latest information about the snowstorm hitting more than 30 states today.

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More Snow Expected to Hit East Coast [VIDEO]

Andree Valentine — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 15:48:53 +0000

This is when I truly appreciate living in Texas, and not on the East Coast...

A quick-hitting storm is supposed to be hitting the East Coast and parts of the South such as Tennessee, Alabama and Mississippi on Wednesday. Perhaps this will be a repeat of what the Northeastern part of the U.S. received in late December/early January?

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Australian Flood Carries Away Cars [VIDEO]

Andree Valentine — Wed, 12 Jan 2011 14:57:56 +0000

The massive floods plaguing Australia have resulted in some amazing amateur video. In this example, the videographer narrates as before his eyes cars are simply picked up and carried away by a raging river, which was formerly a calm creek.

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East Coast Blizzard [PHOTOS]

Andree Valentine — Mon, 27 Dec 2010 15:37:29 +0000

I don’t think this is the white Christmas many people were hoping to get. A powerful East Coast blizzard jeopardized travelers by air, rail and highway Monday, leaving thousands without a way to get home after the holidays after major airports, rail lines and highway were forced to shut down for a second day. And I thought it was [...]