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What to Know About Massive Dust Storms Called Haboobs in Southwest

Sep 2 2025 // Massive walls of dust and debris called haboobs that roll through the U.S. Southwest can be awe-inspiring and terrifying, especially for motorists caught in their path. Thunderstorms spawn the phenomenon and can create a...

Katrina’s Legacy: Louisiana Fortifies Itself Against the Next Storm

Aug 29 2025 // When Hurricane Katrina made landfall in southern Louisiana 20 years ago, the region was ill-prepared for the 125 mph winds and catastrophic flooding that would follow. Louisiana, like the rest of the United States, was...

After Fearsome Dust Storm Rips Phoenix Area, Trees Cleaned up And Power Restored

Aug 29 2025 // Crews cleaned up downed trees and got electricity mostly restored for thousands of people this week after a powerful dust storm roared through the Phoenix area. The wall of dust towering hundreds of feet high dwarfed the...

Coastal Communities Restoring Natural Defenses Against Storm Surges, Rising Seas

Aug 19 2025 // In San Francisco Bay, salt ponds created more than a century ago are reverting to marshland. Along the New York and New Jersey coasts, beaches ravaged by Superstorm Sandy underwent extensive restoration. In Alabama, a...

Wisconsin Severe Storms Cause Flooding, Knock Out Power

Aug 12 2025 // Flash flooding canceled the final day of the Wisconsin State Fair on Sunday as continued heavy rainfall in half a dozen Midwest states forced motorists to abandon their vehicles, cut power to thousands of households and...

Storms in Nebraska Kill 1, Displace Hundreds of Inmates

Aug 11 2025 // Strong storms before dawn Saturday in eastern Nebraska killed one person and seriously injured another in a state park and displaced hundreds of inmates after two prison housing units were damaged, officials said, even as...

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