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1+ hour, 35+ min ago (509+ words) The first of a series of powerful storms hit the Pacific Northwest on Tuesday, dumping heavy rain, swelling rivers and prompting high water rescues, authorities said. Fire crews rescued two people who were trapped by floodwaters at a campsite in the Gold Bar area of Snohomish County north of Seattle on Monday night, KOMO-TV reported. Crews used drones and water rescue crafts to reach them and get them to safety, officials said. The Snohomish County Department of Emergency Management warned Tuesday morning that rivers in the county remained under flood warning with the Skykomish River hitting major flood status at Gold Bar overnight. Gold Bar police said in a social media post Monday evening that deputies were going door-to-door in the Moonlight Drive neighborhood to warn residents of imminent flooding. The Washington State Department of Transportation closed eastbound Interstate 90 at…...

8+ hour, 24+ min ago (293+ words) So which is it? Two types of UV rays originate from the sun and penetrate Earth's atmosphere: UV-A and UV-B. UV-A rays cause the most skin aging and wrinkles while UV-B rays cause sunburns and contribute the most to skin cancer. For the most part, typical cloud cover can dampen UV rays. However, this dampening is not always as significant as people might think. According to "Scattered and Filtered Solar UV Measurements," a book about the UV environment and the effects human UV exposure, "normal UV precautions" (Page 21) should be maintained even on cloudy days to prevent health hazards." Clouds are constantly morphing and can form in a variety of shapes and sizes, making it difficult to know for sure how much UV is getting through. According to the U.S. Envrionmenal Protection Agency (EPA), broken clouds absorb only about 27% of UV…...

11+ hour, 46+ min ago (210+ words) MADISON, Wis. " Ahead of the First Warn Weather ALERT DAY predicting a wintry mix from Tuesday night to Wednesday morning in the News 3 Now viewing area, the City of Madison has updated its snow plowing plan for Tuesday. This system will start out as snow Tuesday evening, then transition to rain early Tuesday night for areas south of the Wisconsin Dells,before changing back to snow Wednesday morning. The precipitation is expected to end early Wednesday. The City of Madison Streets Division plans to send its plows on salt routes throughout the day into the early morning hours, covering the 800 miles of traffic lanes starting from the evening commute. Crews will plow snow and apply salt as necessary for as long as the storm requires. Travelers should expect wet, potentially slick conditions. Allow extra time and be patient on the…...

1+ day, 3+ hour ago (577+ words) Multiple deep plumes of subtropical moisture will impact the Northern Rockies today through Thursday, bringing heavy rain, increasing flood risks, strong winds, and high-elevation snow. Expect ponding on roadways and/or minor flooding near creeks, streams and poor drainage urban areas, as well as a heightened risk of rock and mudslides in steep terrain. One note about the moisture involved with this system, it is forecast to be near all-time maximums for early December. A strong cold front Monday night into Tuesday will produce gusty west-southwest winds, particularly across northwest and southwest Montana, where tree damage and power outages will be possible. Valley gusts could exceed 40 mph with stronger gusts at higher elevations. A second surge of moisture late Tuesday through Thursday will keep heavy rain and mountain snow going. There`s still a lot of uncertainty on where snow…...

1+ day, 3+ hour ago (121+ words) Eurocontrol and airports industry group ACI Europe have published a framework aimed at helping airports, airlines and ANSPs prepare for and adapt to the escalating impact of climate change. The groups ... Eurocontrol, ACI Europe Provide Climate Change Guidance To Airports The groups warn that increasing exposure to rising temperatures and more frequent extreme weather pose growing risks to operations. Based in Paris, Helen Massy-Beresford covers European and Middle Eastern airlines, the European Commission's air transport policy and the air cargo industry for Aviation Week & Space Technology and Aviation Daily. Eurocontrol, ACI Europe Provide Climate Change Guidance To Airports is published in Aviation Daily, an Aviation Week Intelligence Network (AWIN) Market Briefing and is included with your AWIN membership....

1+ day, 15+ hour ago (594+ words) This week in the Boston Globe Weather Mailbag, we take a closer look at AI weather forecasting and how the technology is faring compared to traditional weather models. We also explore the changing cloud structure across Boston and whether or not there is a link to the polar vortex and climate change. And then we take it one step further and ask how forecasting has evolved over the decades, from paper weather maps to advanced satellite imagery. We check out the evolution of weather forecasting. Q: Computer models are not new or unique to any forecasts, but how is AI changing things or not? And who funds the Euro, GFS, or NAM models? Are there more accurate but privately funded weather models that are gaining traction in the market? " Joe, Greater Boston A: These are great questions. AI-backed weather forecast models are…...

1+ day, 15+ hour ago (178+ words) Storm Bram will lead to strong winds and heavy rain in the UK later on Monday and throughout Tuesday, forecasters have warned. Named by Met Eireann, which is Ireland's equivalent of the Met Office, Storm Bram will move north and to the west of the UK on Monday, bringing heavy rain and winds to parts of the UK. Many areas of the UK will be affected into Tuesday, with yellow and amber warnings for wind and rain across Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales, and parts of the North West and South West. " Met Office (@metoffice) December 8, 2025 Heavy rain may bring some flooding and travel disruption in places, and there is a slight chance of power cuts and loss of other services to some homes and businesses. The warning also covers possible flooding to homes and buildings, and delays or cancellations to…...

1+ day, 17+ hour ago (168+ words) The document emphasises that adaptation is not only an increasing regulatory expectation but a strategic imperative. By investing in climate resilience now, European aviation can safeguard connectivity, maintain safety standards and support long-term sustainability goals, including commitments to achieve net-zero emissions. Ultimately, the goal is to empower aviation organisations to anticipate climate risks, implement robust adaptation measures, and maintain their essential role in Europe's economy and global connectivity. By taking decisive action now, the aviation sector can enhance its resilience against future climate impacts. For urgent press inquiries related to the Agency and its work, please fill out the form, or email: Powered by the Network Manager Powered by the CRCO Powered by the Civil-Military Cooperation Division and the Network Manager Powered by the Maastricht Upper Area Control Centre Powered by the EUROCONTROL Innovation Hub Powered by the ALC Your…...

1+ day, 18+ hour ago (265+ words) EUROCONTROL and ACI EUROPE today jointly released "Adapting European Aviation to a Changing Climate: Guidance on Risk Assessment and Adaptation", a comprehensive framework designed to help airports, airlines and air navigation service providers (ANSPs) prepare for, and adapt to, the escalating impacts of climate change. "Europe is projected to be the fastest-warming continent, making climate adaptation no longer optional but both an operational necessity and a strategic imperative. Under EUROCONTROL's Trajectory 2030 Strategy, we are fully committed to supporting the aviation sector in adapting to the impacts of climate change while reinforcing the resilience of our stakeholders' operations and infrastructure." Through this new guidance, we aim to raise awareness, provide actionable recommendations and showcase real-world examples that demonstrate what effective adaptation looks like. This marks a pivotal step toward ensuring that the entire European aviation network, from airports and airlines to…...

2+ day, 7+ hour ago (229+ words) ERBIL (Kurdistan24) " The General Directorate of Meteorology and Seismology of the Kurdistan Region released detailed rainfall data on Sunday, reporting significant variation in precipitation levels across the region over 12 hours from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. According to the report, the highest rainfall was recorded in the Barzan area with 30.4 mm, marking one of the heaviest showers of the season so far. In contrast, the lowest level was in Chamchamal, where only drizzle was observed. The full breakdown of rainfall amounts is as follows: Erbil city: 2.9 mm Pirmam district: 7.1 mm Duhok city: 6.9 mm Shamamk sub-district: 1.1 mm Akre district: 13 mm Amedi district: 0.2 mm Bamerne village: 13.4 mm Barzan area: 30.4 mm Haji Omaran sub-district: 1.8 mm Khabat district: 8.4 mm Soran city center: 4.4 mm Seasonal rainfall gradually increased across the Kurdistan Region yesterday as winter approaches. Meteorologists noted that early winter precipitation is vital for replenishing groundwater, supporting agriculture, and…...