meteorology
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Something Unearthly Could Switch Train Signals From Red to Green
Some train track circuits are at the mercy of distant storms on the Sun’s surface, researchers found, which could cause train signals to jump from red to green and vice versa as a result of extreme space weather. The Sun is a dynamic star, with stormy outbursts that fling radiation millions of miles into the…
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Nine Weather Apps That Will Make You Forget Apple Killed Dark Sky
If you were among those who had problems with their Apple weather app last month, you’re not alone. Keeping an eye on the forecast for practical reasons (what to wear, outdoor plans) is important. And knowing the forecast is especially critical when wild weather hits, whether it’s dealing with flooding, hurricanes, or just a good…
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Google Adds Extreme Heat Warnings and Other Climate Tools
The tech behemoth will now offer more location-specific info on heatwaves in its search engine results, along with new climate tools for city planners.
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Los Angeles Under Ultra-Rare Blizzard Warning as Freak Weather Swarms the U.S.
It’s a weird weather week nationwide. Amid widespread, below-average cold temperatures across the western and northern U.S., parts of Los Angeles and Ventura counties are under a blizzard warning from Friday morning through Saturday afternoon — and it may be their first such warning in history. Southern California’s mountain ranges are expected to get pummelled…