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Did cloud seeding lead to unprecedented floods in Dubai?
Meteorologists say cloud seeding, although decades old, is still controversial in the weather community, mostly because it has been hard to prove it does very much.
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UAE government unit denies cloud seeding took place before Dubai floods
The NCM said it had tracked the incoming heavy rainfall but did not target any clouds during that period, attributing the storm to natural rainfall.
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Farmers' Almanac predicts hot, muggy summer for Midwest, with all-time record warmth possible
With the warmest February on record in Chicago, the warmest year on record in 2023 and March 2024 being the 10th consecutive hottest month on record, Americans across the country have experienced warmth in new ways in recent years.
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Watch: Funnel cloud forms as tornado touchdowns reported in Kankakee County
A line of showers and thunderstorms spawned at least two tornadoes in Kankakee County on Tuesday afternoon.
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NBC 5 Storm Team forecast: Severe storms possible
NBC 5 Storm Team Chief Meteorologist Brant Miller breaks down the possibility for severe weather for Tuesday.
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Watch: Video captures stunning look at the snowy conditions in Chicago Friday — Draft
Snow totals were already beginning to pile up Friday as a winter storm across Central and Southern Wisconsin moved into the Chicago area.
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Watch: Snow piles up as winter storm moves into Chicago area
Snow totals were already beginning to pile up Friday as a winter storm across Central and Southern Wisconsin moved into the Chicago area.
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When is the first day of spring 2024? What to know about the vernal equinox
The vernal equinox marks the start of the spring season for the Northern Hemisphere. Here’s what to know about how we split up the year using the Earth’s orbit.
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Watch: Stunning timelapse video of thick clouds drifting among Chicago skyscrapers
After heavy rain and hail pummeled parts of the Chicago area overnight, cameras captured beautiful scenes of thick clouds shrouding the city in the morning.
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Here's what the St. Patrick's Day weekend forecast will look like
As Chicago gears up for St. Patrick’s Day festivities, the forecast presents a mix of mild temperatures and mostly dry conditions.
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Is it too early to start planting in Chicago? Here's when the city typically sees its latest frost
As the sunrises get earlier and the sunsets get later, Chicago is heading closer and closer to astronomical spring. And as the city leaves behind one of the warmest winters on record — and already sees tulips sprouting up on Michigan Avenue — some may be wondering: is it too early to start gardening?
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The days are finally getting longer: Chicago will soon mark a milestone in the march toward spring
While it’s technically still winter, you might not know it based on the recent unseasonable warmth. Regardless, many are looking forward to brighter days and all things that come along with spring. A major sign in the shift toward warmer conditions will come next weekend as we “spring forward” and gain an hour of sunlight. But that’s not the...
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Lightning show illuminates Chicago's near west suburbs
Oak Park’s stormy sky came alive with a stunning display of lightning, captivating residents.
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NBC Chicago's meteorologist explains why Tuesday's storms were so unique
NBC Chicago meteorologist Pete Sack explains why Tuesday night’s storms were so unique for this time of year
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Experts warn of scammers targeting storm victims
As storm victims remain vulnerable, experts caution against scammers seeking to exploit them.
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Tulips Begin to sprout along Michigan Avenue as we get unseasonably warm weather
The sight of tulips starting to emerge along Michigan Avenue signals an early onset of spring in Chicago. Despite temperatures soaring to 63 degrees, gardeners are reminded that the average last freeze in the area typically occurs around late April.
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Historic California palm trees come crashing down into ocean amid powerful winter storms
A severe storm that pummeled California has taken a toll on some of the state’s most iconic trees.
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Brighter days ahead: NBC Meteorologist explains daylight on the rise
As we approach the start of Daylight Saving Time on March 10th, each day brings an additional two and a half minutes of daylight, leading to brighter days ahead.
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This Chicago winter is the warmest in almost a century: Meteorologist explains what this means
This Chicago winter is one of the warmest on record, tied for the top five warmest winters. NBC Meteorologist Kevin Jeanes explains what this means for the ecological impacts.
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Winter storm hits Northeast, causing difficult driving, closed schools and canceled flights
A winter storm in the Northeast dumped up to 15 inches of snow in some areas — bringing hazardous driving conditions, school closings and flight cancellations on Tuesday.