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Why Does El Niño Affect Summer Weather Significantly Less Than Winter?

We expect much bigger impacts on weather later this year, but the summer before an El Niño can feel like a regular summer. Here’s why.
Why Does El Niño Affect Summer Weather Significantly Less Than Winter?story-preview

Growing South Florida Wildfire Threatens The Everglades

Fire crews in southern Florida are battling a growing wildfire in the Everglades. The blaze has grown to over 8 square miles. That’s the size of more than 4,000 football fields. It remains just 30% contained.
Growing South Florida Wildfire Threatens The Evergladesstory-preview

West To Sizzle Under Record-Breaking Heat Wave This Week

The West will experience a "slow boil" as heat continues to build across the region for the next several days. Record heat is expected as numerous daily high temperature records will fall.
West To Sizzle Under Record-Breaking Heat Wave This Weekstory-preview

‘Midnight Sun’ Begins: This Alaska City Has Endless Daylight

Would this be paradise or sleepless nightmare for you? A stunning time-lapse shows the last sunset and sunrise for Utqiagvik, Alaska, for the next three months. The northern Alaska town will have non-stop daylight for 84 days. Watch and learn why.
‘Midnight Sun’ Begins: This Alaska City Has Endless Daylightstory-preview

How To Stay Bear-Aware While Hiking National Parks

Two bear attacks were reported this week at U.S. National Parks. Here are five safety tips if you are going hiking in bear country.
How To Stay Bear-Aware While Hiking National Parksstory-preview