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As winter approaches, significant changes are coming to how extreme cold is communicated to the public. Starting this season, the National Weather Service (NWS) will replace wind chill watches, warnings, and advisories with extreme cold watches, warnings, and advisories. This shift aims…
Mid-Atlantic states are under critical fire danger warnings today due to a rapid-moving shortwave and accompanying dry cold front. The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. for Delaware, with strong northwest winds, low…
As October drew to a close, the Mid-Atlantic region, along with much of the Eastern U.S., grappled with significant fire potential, driven by an exceptionally dry autumn and widespread drought conditions. After a brief lull in September, fire activity surged in early…
Today marks the 12th anniversary of Superstorm Sandy, one of the most destructive and unique storms to ever impact the eastern United States. Known for its unparalleled size and intensity, Sandy left a trail of devastation, particularly in the Mid-Atlantic and Delmarva…
Georgetown’s 30-Day Rainfall Absence Marks Unprecedented Drought Conditions For 30 consecutive days, Georgetown and surrounding areas across Delmarva have gone without measurable rainfall, plunging the region into severe drought. The consequences of this prolonged dry spell are mounting rapidly: in just the…
The Orionid meteor shower is an exciting annual event, and in 2024, the peak is expected on October 20 at 18:14 UTC. If you’re planning to watch, the best times are the early mornings of October 20 and 21, from after midnight…
Comet C/2024 S1 (ATLAS): What to Expect Comet C/2024 S1 (ATLAS) is an exciting new discovery in the sky. Found on September 27, 2024, by the ATLAS system, this comet belongs to a special group called Kreutz sungrazers. These comets come incredibly…
The Delmarva Peninsula is currently experiencing one of its driest periods on record, with no measurable rainfall for several weeks. Unfortunately, according to the latest outlook, this dry spell is expected to persist for at least another two weeks, potentially placing Delmarva…
A fast-moving coronal mass ejection (CME) erupted from the Sun on the evening of October 8, 2024, and is projected to reach Earth by October 10. This CME, associated with a long-duration X1.8 solar flare, is moving at an estimated speed of…
Starting this Sunday, the East Coast, particularly the Delmarva region, will see increased wave activity as long-period swells from Major Hurricane Kirk arrive. Currently a powerful Category 4 storm, Kirk is churning in the central Atlantic, far from land. However, the hurricane’s…