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Mar 18 2026WEATHER

Sunny Shift Ahead: D‑FW Heads Toward Early Summer Heat

The Dallas‑Fort Worth area is set to leave its cold March spell behind and step into a warmer, sunnier period. Wednesday’s temperature is expected to climb to 78°F, noticeably above the typical mid‑March average of around 70°F. The heat is only getting stronger, with Thursday projected to hit 89°F a

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Mar 18 2026WEATHER

Sunny Breaks Through Minnesota’s Winter Cloud Cover

Morning clouds drift over the state, but by mid‑afternoon a patch of sun will peek through before more clouds roll in. Light southerly breezes, around five to ten miles per hour, will keep the air a bit fresh. Temperatures rise into the upper thirties and low forties across Minnesota, with the Twin

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Mar 18 2026WEATHER

Why Storms Sometimes Paint the Sky Green

The greenish tint that occasionally colors the sky before a storm isn’t just a quirky weather trick—it’s a clue about what’s happening inside the clouds. When sunlight cuts through a storm, the way it bounces off hail and raindrops can shift the colors we see. If the storm is close to sunset, the li

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Mar 18 2026ENVIRONMENT

Dry air and strong winds raise fire risks in Boulder

Boulder is facing a high danger day for wildfires on Wednesday. The National Weather Service has put a red flag warning in place from noon until 7 p. m. for areas below 6, 000 feet elevation. The warning focuses on conditions that could turn a small spark into a fast-moving blaze. Two main weather f

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Mar 18 2026WEATHER

Winter lingers: What Michigan can expect after the big blizzard

The massive blizzard that shut down much of northern Michigan has finally moved on, but it left behind a mess that won’t vanish overnight. Places like Marquette and Negaunee just set new snow records in 48 hours, burying roads under heavy drifts. The Upper Peninsula and areas from Traverse City to t

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Mar 18 2026SCIENCE

Mystery Boom Over Cleveland Likely Linked to a Falling Meteor

A loud explosion-like noise startled people in Cleveland and nearby states one evening. Many wondered if it was an accident or something else. Reports came in from as far as New York and Pennsylvania, describing windows rattling and walls shaking. Some residents thought an explosion had gone off nea

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Mar 18 2026WEATHER

What Happens When the Pacific Ocean Changes Its Mood?

The Pacific Ocean is like a giant bathtub that never stops moving. Right now, it’s cooling down after a long phase called La Niña. Scientists say this phase is ending, and the ocean might warm up again soon. That warming phase is called El Niño, and it could show up as early as summer. El Niño and

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Mar 17 2026HEALTH

Start Checking Your Cholesterol at 30

Doctors now say that people should begin monitoring heart‑health risks earlier than before. The new advice comes from a coalition of big medical groups that shared the rules in two major journals on March 13. The message is simple: if you’re over 30, get a blood test to see how much bad cholestero

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Mar 17 2026WEATHER

Snow Alert: Heavy Lake‑Effect Snow Hits Onondaga and Madison

A warning for heavy lake‑effect snow was announced by the National Weather Service, covering Onondaga and Madison counties until 8 a. m. on Wednesday. The forecast calls for 6 to 12 inches of snow along and north of Interstate 90, with the heaviest amounts in Clay, Cicero and Brewerton. Areas south

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Mar 17 2026WEATHER

A Sudden Sky Boom Turns Out to Be a Meteor

In the early morning of Tuesday, residents in parts of Pennsylvania and Ohio heard a sharp boom that rattled buildings near Cleveland. The noise felt like a sonic shockwave, and people reported shaking in the Lake Erie area. Video footage shared on social media showed a bright streak cutting acro

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