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Severe Storms

Super Typhoon Rai
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Super Typhoon Rai

Locally named Odette, the storm was one of the strongest recorded on Earth this year and the sixth to reach category 5.

Published Dec 16, 2021

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Derecho Sweeps Across Midwest
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Derecho Sweeps Across Midwest

Hurricane-force winds, dust storms, tornadoes, wildfires, snow squalls, heavy rain, and record-breaking heat accompanied an unusual December storm system.

Published Dec 16, 2021

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Nighttime Images Detail Kentucky Blackout
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Nighttime Images Detail Kentucky Blackout

Tornadoes and severe winds knocked out power to Mayfield and surrounding towns.

Published Dec 15, 2021

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Satellites Spot Tornado Tracks Across Midwest
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Satellites Spot Tornado Tracks Across Midwest

Preliminary reports suggest one tornado may have traveled nearly 200 miles, causing severe damage and human losses in Kentucky and three other states.

Published Dec 13, 2021

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Soggy Autumn in the Pacific Northwest
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Soggy Autumn in the Pacific Northwest

Soils across western Washington and southern British Columbia were saturated for much of the season.

Published Dec 9, 2021

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