Sensors on low-flying planes can measure mountaintop snow with great precision, helping forecasters predict what will happen as it melts.
Tag: Weather
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Storm and Tornado Damage in the Midwest, South and East: What We Know
The severe weather system spawned numerous tornadoes that killed dozens of people, injuring scores. It also created heavy snow in the North and fueled wildfires in Oklahoma.
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Severe Storms Expected Tuesday From Texas to Illinois
After a storm system tore through parts of at least seven states on Friday and Saturday, forecasters said tornadoes, hail and strong winds were possible on Tuesday in the South and Midwest.
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Severe Storms and Tornadoes Are Expected in Midwest and South
A tornado was spotted in Little Rock, and forced meteorologists with the local National Weather Service office there to evacuate.