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Major Northeast Snowstorm Is No April Fools' Day Joke

As the calendar changes from March to April, the Northeast will be hit with a winter storm beginning tonight that would be impressive even in the heart of winter. The result will be heavy snow and potential travel delays, downed tree limbs and power outages over a large portion of New England and upstate New York from...

Will Wild Winter Give Way to a Stormy Spring?

Celebrated weather prognosticator Punxsutawney Phil seems to have been reasonably accurate in his prediction of an early spring back on Feb. 2, at a time when most of the country was in the grip of a seemingly unending winter. But the stretch of more moderate weather this past month or so, especially in the eastern half...

Swollen Rivers Spread Flood Risks Across US -- Even in Drought Areas

Numerous rivers in the Plains, Midwest, Deep South and Northeast are at risk for flooding through the remainder of the week, even in areas suffering from drought and where little rain has fallen recently. The flooding in the Deep South might seem surprising since the region is experiencing a widespread, intense drought....

If It Rains April 8, You Could Have a Free Car

April showers bring May flowers. April downpours may bring free cars. If it rains more than 1 inch on the morning of April 8, a Florida car dealership will let any customer who bought a car in March have the vehicle for free. "Every car dealer advertises the same way," Jeff King, vice president and general manager Bozard...

Swollen Waterways Worry Officials on East Coast

TRENTON, N.J. - Hundreds of flood-weary East Coast residents were returning home Saturday, as rain-swollen rivers and other waterways were slowly receding to normal levels. But officials say it might be a few more days before some people - especially those in hard-hit areas of northern New Jersey - will be able to get...

Background on rain

Rain is liquid water in the form of droplets that have condensed from atmospheric water vapor and then precipitated—that is, become heavy enough to fall under gravity.

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