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Nov 04 2024WEATHER

Oklahoma Gears Up for Stormy Afternoon: What You Need to Know

Hey, Oklahoma! Another round of storms is heading your way today. These storms might pack bigger hail, stronger winds, and even more tornadoes, especially if you're in the southern part of the state. No worries if you're in Oklahoma City though, as the storms could shift northward by evening. With p

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Nov 04 2024TECHNOLOGY

Weather Forecasting with a Pi: A Stylish Home DIY

Ever thought of having a sleek weather forecast display at home? You can make one with a Raspberry Pi and an e-paper screen! This project, shared by AbnormalDistributions on GitHub, shows weather updates and reminders on a 7. 5-inch e-paper display. It’s powered by a Raspberry Pi 3 or newer, fetchin

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Nov 03 2024WEATHER

Stormy Nights in Oklahoma: How the State Prepares for Nature's Wrath

In the wee hours of Sunday, severe thunderstorms wreaked havoc across parts of Oklahoma, resulting in at least six people getting injured and numerous structures damaged. The storms brought strong winds, heavy rain, and even tornadoes, causing power outages and road closures. The Oklahoma City Poli

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Nov 03 2024WEATHER

Storm Kong-rey's Giant Eye: What Does It Mean?

Typhoon Kong-rey is heading towards Taiwan, and it's got something unusual—a massive eye. This isn't just any storm; it's been packing winds up to 150 mph, making it a super typhoon. But what's the deal with this huge eye? Meteorologist Noah Bergren from Florida noticed it and called it one of the l

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Nov 02 2024WEATHER

Taiwan Faces Massive Typhoon Kong-rey

Imagine a storm so huge it hasn't been seen in almost three decades. That's what Taiwan is facing with Typhoon Kong-rey. This isn't just any typhoon; it's a super typhoon with winds already reaching a frightening 161 mph, according to the US Joint Typhoon Warning Center. The storm is expected to hit

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Nov 02 2024WEATHER

Taiwan's Biggest Typhoon in Decades: How Kong-rey Hit Hard

On Thursday, heavy rain and strong winds swept across Taiwan as Typhoon Kong-rey, the biggest storm to hit the island in almost 30 years, made landfall. With winds close to 200 km/h (125 mph), equivalent to a Category 3 Atlantic hurricane, Kong-rey struck Taitung county, causing at least one death a

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Nov 02 2024TECHNOLOGY

Google Maps' New AI Assistant: Your Travel Companion

Imagine having a smart assistant that can answer all your travel questions on the go. That's exactly what Google Maps is introducing with its new Gemini Generative Artificial Intelligence (Gen AI). This update brings features like "Ask Maps, " which lets users ask complex questions about travel, wea

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Nov 02 2024WEATHER

The End of Hurricane Season Isn't Really the End

Guess what? Hurricane season isn't quite done with us yet. There are three places in the Atlantic Ocean that could brew up some trouble soon. One spot, in the western Caribbean, might turn into a tropical storm next week. This storm could head toward the Gulf of Mexico, bringing heavy rain and stron

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Nov 01 2024BUSINESS

Job Growth Slows in October: What's the Story?

October saw the slowest job growth since late 2020, with only 12, 000 new jobs created. That's a big drop from September and way below what experts were expecting. The unemployment rate stayed the same at 4. 1%, but a broader measure that includes people who want jobs but aren't actively looking als

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Nov 01 2024WEATHER

Oklahoma Braces for Halloween Tornado Threat

Oklahoma is no stranger to severe weather, but the recent warning for possible tornadoes has everyone on edge. The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch for several counties, including Adair, Cherokee, and Delaware. The watch is set to last from 7 p. m. to 10 p. m. in some areas, exten

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