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Matt Daniel
United States records the warmest spring on record
The United States broke the record set back in 1910 for the warmest spring (March/April/May) ever recorded since record keeping began in 1895.
June 8, 2012
Wildfire still burning in New Mexico
The largest wildfire ever recorded in New Mexico state history continues to burn as dry and windy conditions create more issues for firefighters.
June 5, 2012
Subtropical Storm Beryl forms for Memorial Day
Subtropical Storm Beryl is second named storm of 2012's hurricane season. Last time we saw two named storms in Atlantic prior to June was back in 1908 and 1887.
May 26, 2012
Joplin tornado tragedy one-year anniversary
Joplin tornado of May 22, 2011 was deadliest single U.S. tornado since 1950 and costliest tornado in world history. See videos. Learn how Joplin is rebuilding.
May 22, 2012
First named storm of 2012 Atlantic hurricane season
Tropical Storm Alberto developed in the western Atlantic, off the South Carolina coast, yesterday and is the first named storm. It'll may head out to sea.
May 20, 2012
Emergency Alerts coming soon to your phone
The FCC, Department of Homeland Security, National Weather Service and other agencies collaborated to create this system for emergency alerts.
May 15, 2012
Drought in parts of the United States 2012
The Deep South is experiencing the least amount of rainfall, which is typical in a La Niña pattern. Will the drought conditions persist or end this summer?
May 11, 2012
Satellites: Rapid decline in could be costly
The latest report from the National Research Council suggests that number and capability of satellites used to monitor Earth is about to hit a steep decline.
May 7, 2012
Tornado strikes near Tokyo, Japan on May 6
Earlier today, a rare tornado struck about 60 kilometers (40 miles) northeast of Tokyo. Dozens of people were injured, and one person died.
May 6, 2012
La Niña wild weather finally fades. What’s next?
La Niña, which has been one of the many drivers to our weather for the past few years, has finally dissipated. Could an El Niño develop later this year?
May 4, 2012
