Weather
The impact of weather on the news cannot be understated. If there's something happening weather-related that's having a dramatic impact on people's lives, Newsweek is covering it. From climate change to pollution and hurricane seasons, weather is always a developing story.
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Photos reveal secret cave in Texas lake as water levels fall
One resident said she didn't swim into the cave because it gave her the "heebie-jeebies."
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How bad will California's winter be? Weather outlook for north and south
There's a high chance that El Niño will continue through March. The climate pattern typically brings above-average precipitation to the Southern U.S.
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Chart shows how California reservoirs water levels compare to Texas lakes
Only 3 percent of Texas is free from drought, while more than 93 percent of California is free from drought.
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Scientists estimate when humans could become extinct
"It could be between 25-30 degrees Celsius [45-54 F] warmer on average than today," study author Alexander Farnsworth told Newsweek.
Tropical storm Philippe model shows path as it moves toward the US
Storm Philippe was upgraded to a tropical storm on Saturday night, making it the 16th named storm of the hurricane season.
Oklahoma sky looks like nuclear bomb cloud as bizarre storm hits state
The mushroom-cloud shaped formation is thought to have been caused by the same system that brought baseball-sized hail to the south over the weekend.
Housing market fears rise for two most overvalued areas in US
The states at the highest risk of suffering extreme weather events have some of the most overvalued housing markets in the country.
Ophelia flooding videos show entire streets submerged as man kayaks around
Storm Ophelia struck states on the Eastern Seaboard on Saturday bringing widespread flooding.
Video shows police officer save dog tied to fence amid Ophelia flooding
The Greenville Police Department called the officer a "real life hero" for wading into the rising floodwater to save the pit bull.
Videos of Tropical Storm Ophelia show heavy flooding, powerful winds
The storm prompted North Carolina, Virginia, and Maryland to declare a state of emergency.
Tropical Storm Ophelia Update: Track shows impact to these states
The National Hurricane Center said that tropical storm conditions are expected to reach parts of coastal North Carolina overnight into Saturday.
Hungry sheep devour over 600 pounds of cannabis after invading greenhouse
"They found green stuff to eat," the greenhouse owner said, before adding that the sheep were "jumping higher than goats, which never happens."
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Photos show old Lake Mead boat slowly sinking as water levels recover
Lake Mead water levels have risen nearly 22 feet since this time last year.
Tropical Storm Ophelia to drench Atlantic states with month's worth of rain
A brewing cyclone is expected to bring 3-6 inches of rain to the Carolinas over the weekend, with much of the East Coast facing the threat of flooding.
Tropical storm conditions forecast for US East Coast as autumn begins
A storm system developing in the Atlantic is forecast to bring tropical storm conditions to parts of the U.S. East Coast as the fall season officially begins.
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Flash drought strikes the U.S. South, will continue into fall
U.S. Drought Monitor data shows that very dry spells across southern states have gotten significantly worse in the past three months.
Housing market bubble fears as value could be wiped off 1 in 4 homes
"We have built up a 'climate debt' over the past few decades in the real-estate market," risk researcher Matthew Eby told Newsweek.
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Map reveals your neighborhood's risk of natural disaster
FEMA maps show areas that are most at risk from the effects of natural hazards and climate change.
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Texas lake's massive loss of water reveals hidden motorcycle
Stillhouse Hollow Lake in Bell County is only 58 percent full after suffering from severe drought for months.
Lightning strike kills two people on beach in horrifying video
The two victims can be seen collapsing just before the person filming runs and flees the scene.
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Scientists might have found a solution to save world's coral reefs
New research found that providing shade to integral reefs such as the Great Barrier Reef may reduce bleaching drastically.
Republican leader's boat capsizes in 40-foot wave: "wall of water"
Rep. Billy Bob Faulkingham, the Maine House Republican leader, was thrown overboard when a giant wave capsized his vessel.
Map shows Louisiana going from one of wettest states to extreme drought
High heat in the last month has fueled more than 550 wildfires that have consumed thousands of acres of land.
Dog convinces "innocent" brother to escape during storm
The dogs were the subject of a heartwarming story just as Atlantic Storm Lee battered Massachusetts with rain, wind and high seas.
Hurricane Nigel spaghetti models show path of strengthening Atlantic storm
The National Hurricane Center says Nigel is expected to rapidly strengthen into a major hurricane, but poses no immediate threat to land.
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Will Lake Mead water levels rise again? What we know about El Niño
Meteorologists anticipate that the reservoir has finished rising for a few months.
Where and when Hurricane Lee will make U.S. landfall
Hurricane Lee is expected to bring flash floods and storm conditions to parts of the U.S. and Canada this weekend.
Scientist describes flying into Hurricane Lee: Terrifying "roller-coaster"
The storm has since been downgraded to Category 1, but tropical-storm-force winds extend up to 310 miles from the center of the hurricane.
Hurricane Lee impacts to be felt in these 11 states at the same time
The Category 3 storm is expected to make landfall in the northeastern United States by this weekend.
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Hurricane Margot spaghetti models show rare destination
Most forecast models show the storm fizzling out in the Atlantic, but some anticipate remnants of the storm making landfall.
