Northern California braces for rain and cooler temperatures

(FOX40.COM) — After weeks of sunshine and clear skies in the Northern California region, clouds and rainfall are making their way back into the forecast. Temperatures in the area will gradually drop. This week kicked off with mid-80-degree weather. By Wednesday, the temperature is forecast to fall to 74 degrees. When the weekend hits, significantly…

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Northern Lights Forecast: Aurora Borealis May Be Visible In 10 States Tonight

Topline A decently strong northern lights forecast is expected for Wednesday night, according to the latest forecast from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, as minor-to-moderate geomagnetic storms loom. Key Facts NOAA projected lights for Wednesday night with a Kp index of 4, a measure of strength on a scale of 0 to 9, indicating…

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New Tech Takes Flight: Weather Balloon Shortage Sparks Innovation in Forecasts

The National Weather Service (NWS) typically sends up weather balloons or conducts upper-air soundings two times daily from 92 stations throughout the U.S.—once during the day and once overnight—with additional releases when extreme conditions arise. This information is crucial for predicting the weather. However, because of funding reductions and personnel shortfalls, certain locations have either…

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