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Tropical Storm Lee could become an 'extremely dangerous major hurricane' by this weekend
By Jennifer Nalewicki published
Forecasters are keeping an eye on Tropical Storm Lee, which they predict could soon become a full-blown hurricane in the Atlantic Ocean.

Odds of 'strong' El Niño now over 95%, with ocean temperatures to 'substantially exceed' last big warming event
By Sascha Pare published
Sizzling ocean temperatures in the east-central tropical Pacific throughout July indicate there is a good chance El Niño conditions will remain strong for the next six months.

Satellites watch powerful Hurricane Hilary swirl above the Pacific Ocean (video)
By Tereza Pultarova published
Satellites watched as an innocent-looking tropical depression exploded into the powerful Hurricane Hilary in just two days off the Pacific Coast of Central America.

What are El Niño and La Niña and how do they affect Earth's weather?
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
Reference El Niño and La Niña significantly impact Earth's weather patterns. We explore the events in more detail here and take a look at how they impact Earth's weather.

El Niño is officially here and may cause temperature spikes and major weather events, scientists warn
By Robert Lea published
The World Meteorological Organization has declared the onset of El Niño conditions in the tropical Pacific, leading to surging temperatures and disruptive weather that could threaten lives.

Earth is on track for devastating climate change if we don't act. These 5 weather disasters show what's to come.
By Tereza Pultarova published
These weather disasters provide a glimpse of lies ahead for planet Earth if humankind fails to stop climate change progress.

Satellites watch atmospheric river continue to drench California
By Tereza Pultarova published
More rain is on its way to the already drenched western U.S. as forecasters observe two new "atmospheric rivers" form above the Pacific Ocean.

Satellites watch 'atmospheric river' bring extreme rain to California (photos)
By Tereza Pultarova published
Satellites are watching as a so-called atmospheric river brings huge amounts of tropical moisture to California, prompting weather forecasters to issue flood-risk alerts.
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