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Farmer's Almanac makes winter predictions
“The Old Farmer’s Almanac” forecasts a calmer, gentler winter in 2024.
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Hurricane Francine strengthens overnight as Louisiana residents prepare for landfall
Forecasters warned that hurricane-force winds and a dangerous storm surge would begin to be felt in Louisiana on Wednesday ahead of a likely afternoon or evening landfall.
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Tropical Storm Francine strengthens in Gulf of Mexico
Topical Storm Francine was named in the Gulf of Mexico on Monday and a hurricane watch was issued in parts of Louisiana.
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When is the first day of fall? The autumnal equinox, explained
The beginning of the autumnal equinox is upon us. Here’s the day it falls on in 2024 and what it actually means.
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Chicagoans cope with the extreme heat
Chicagoans encountered nearly unbearable conditions on Monday as an excessive heat warning remained in effect. NBC Chicago’s Natalie Martinez talked to those trying to get some relief.
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Air quality alert issued for Chicago area with ‘unhealthy' levels due to ozone
The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency also declared Monday an Air Pollution Action Day as the result of widespread ozone and/or particulate levels at or above the category of “unhealthy for sensitive groups.”
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Air quality alert extended through Monday for several Chicago-area counties
The National Weather Service extended an air quality alert for several Chicago-area counties as heat and humidity continued to build on Sunday, ahead of potential 110 heat index values. In a notice on Sunday, the NWS stated an air quality alert was set to take effect at midnight Sunday and continue through midnight on Monday. One day earlier, an alert…
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Sunday forecast: Humidity increases
NBC 5 Storm Team Meteorologist Kevin Jeanes shares what to expect for Sunday and beyond.
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Why do plane engines ice over and why does it cause accidents?
A rare type of ice can be hazardous if it infiltrates a plane’s engine at high altitudes. Here’s what you need to know.
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Chicago forecast: Warm, sunny day in store, before chance of showers Monday
Another bright and sunny day is in store for Chicago as the weekend wraps on Sunday. Temps should be a little warmer than they were on Saturday, as it will be mostly sunny with highs near 80 degrees. There will be a northwest wind of about 10-15 mph, which could cool things off a bit for those outside. Tonight that…
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Chicago forecast: Warm, sunny day in store
Kevin Jeanes has the latest forecast update for the Chicago area.
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World logs hottest day in recorded history
The world’s average temperature climbed to its highest level ever recorded on Sunday, according to the European Union’s climate monitor.