Tag: Severe Weather
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The Climate Election: Transportation, explained
The Climate Election: Transportation, explained – CBS News Watch CBS News Transportation is a lifeline, but experts say it’s aging, underfunded and unable to withstand more frequent and intense extreme weather events. And if changes aren’t made quickly, the EPA says the costs will be “steep,” with hundreds of billions of dollars of damage every…
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FEMA administrator on Hurricane Milton concerns, preps for landfall
FEMA administrator on Hurricane Milton concerns, preps for landfall – CBS News Watch CBS News FEMA administrator Deanne Criswell talks with “CBS Mornings” about the dangers of Hurricane Milton as it nears landfall in Florida. She advises people to listen to their local officials regarding evacuation options, what to do if you can’t evacuate and…
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Hurricane Helene satellite images show major devastation in North Carolina as death toll continues to rise
A week after Hurricane Helene tore through the U.S. Southeast and devastated western North Carolina with heavy rains and severe flooding, satellite images are showing the extent of the damage. Officials have previously said hundreds of roads in western North Carolina have been inaccessible because of the storm’s effects, hindering rescue efforts. Residents reported seeing water…
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Climate change is making home insurance costs more expensive. These maps show prices and weather risks in your state.
Hurricane Francine in Louisiana, flooding in the Carolinas and wildfires in California are among the extreme weather events impacting millions across the U.S. just in the past week. And it’s not just about the physical risks — it’s having a major impact on the affordability of having a home, as extreme weather continues to feed into…
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Phoenix sees record heat wave as millions more face dangerous temperatures
Phoenix sees record heat wave as millions more face dangerous temperatures – CBS News Watch CBS News Phoenix saw its 100th straight day of triple-digit temperatures as millions more across the country are facing dangerous heat. CBS Bay Area meteorologist Paul Heggen takes a look at the forecast. Be the first to know Get browser…
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Texas braces for heavy rain, flooding
Texas braces for heavy rain, flooding – CBS News Watch CBS News Parts of Texas are expected to deal with heavy rain and flooding while temperatures could swing wildly on the coasts. CBS Miami meteorologist Ivan Cabrera has the forecast. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive…
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The Climate Election: The problem with power, explained
The Climate Election: The problem with power, explained – CBS News Watch CBS News Before Ernesto was a hurricane, it was a tropical storm. But that’s all it took to wipe out electricity for nearly all of the U.S. Virgin Islands and half of Puerto Rico. And it’s not just an island problem. Extreme weather…