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Matt Daniel
Update on Arctic sea ice extent July 2013
By June 2013, Arctic sea ice had melted below the 1981-2010 average for this time of year. However, the rate of melt is nowhere near what we saw last year.
July 6, 2013
Unusual weather pattern brings heavy rains to U.S. Southeast
A large trough of low pressure stuck across the central U.S. is bringing heavy rains and flooding to the Southeast. This weather pattern is very unusual for July.
July 4, 2013
Extreme weather likely for U.S. for end of June
Record breaking heat is possible across the U.S. Southwest as temperatures warm well into the 100s. Could we hit the hottest temperature ever recorded on Earth?
June 27, 2013
Alaska has been having a record-breaking heatwave
In Alaska, old records are being crushed as a heatwave has carried temperatures into the 80s and 90s. In one part of Alaska, an unofficial 98°F!
June 21, 2013
Amazing video and photos of tornado at Denver Airport on June 18
A photogenic tornado developed near the Denver Airport yesterday. As of now, very little damage has been reported from this storm.
June 19, 2013
Black Forest wildfire most destructive in Colorado’s history
It's now 65 percent contained (as of June 18), and thousands of people are still waiting to return to their homes as firefighters continue to battle the blaze.
June 18, 2013
Severe storms in U.S. Midwest on June 12
High risk areas included Chicago, Ottawa, and Fort Wayne. Wind gusts of 50 mph reported around 6 p.m. local time in Chicago plus dime-sized hail.
June 13, 2013
El Reno tornado on May 31 now widest ever recorded in U.S.
El Reno, Oklahoma tornado on May 31, 2013 is now widest ever recorded in the U.S. at 2.6 miles (4.2 km) wide, according to the National Weather Service.
June 5, 2013
Lesson from Friday’s storm deaths: when weather is bad, stay home
Eight of nine people who died during the May 31, 2013 severe weather event in Oklahoma were in their cars.
June 2, 2013
Strong tornadoes possible in central U.S. May 31, 2013
Severe weather outbreak is likely this evening (May 31, 2013) across the Central Plains. Strong tornadoes, large hail, and flooding likely. Be safe!
May 31, 2013
