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Weather & Climate

Antarctica’s sea ice hits a record low

September 28, 2023, 6:04am Nation & World

At its largest expanse this year, sea ice covered less than 6.6 million square miles of the Antarctic — an area that is almost 400,000 square miles smaller than the previous record low set in 1986, according to preliminary figures released Monday by the National Snow and Ice Data Center… Read story

Patrick Timm is a local weather specialist. His column appears Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays.

Weather Eye: Rainfall moves September to ‘above average’

Patrick Timm is a local weather specialist. His column appears Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays.

September 28, 2023, 6:01am Clark County News

Some moderate to heavy showers moved over Clark County Tuesday night and Wednesday dumping over one-half inch of rain as of 5 p.m. in Vancouver. That brought us above average so far this month and only about two-tenths of an inch more would bring us up to the average rainfall… Read story

FILE - A general view shows the aftermath of a wildfire in Lahaina, Hawaii, Monday, Aug. 21, 2023. (AP Photo/Jae C.

An old car tire, burnt trees and a utility pole may be key in finding how the Maui wildfire spread

FILE - A general view shows the aftermath of a wildfire in Lahaina, Hawaii, Monday, Aug. 21, 2023. (AP Photo/Jae C.

September 27, 2023, 11:35am Latest News

Melted remains of an old car tire. Heavily burned trees. A charred stump of an abandoned utility pole. Read story

Patrick Timm is a local weather specialist. His column appears Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays.

Weather Eye: More rain coming; woolly bears see a mild winter

Patrick Timm is a local weather specialist. His column appears Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays.

September 26, 2023, 6:01am Clark County News

The rain was slow to advance early in the weekend with only sprinkles and light rain barely enough to settle the dust. Meanwhile, satellite pictures showed an incredibly strong storm several hundred miles off our coast. A classic cinnamon roll wrap around. Read story

FILE - Firefighters monitor as flames consume brush along Gilman Springs Road during the Rabbit Fire, July 14, 2023, in Moreno Valley, Calif. More Americans believe they've personally felt the impact of climate change because of recent extreme weather according to new polling from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research.

After summer’s extreme weather, more Americans see climate change as a culprit, AP-NORC poll shows

FILE - Firefighters monitor as flames consume brush along Gilman Springs Road during the Rabbit Fire, July 14, 2023, in Moreno Valley, Calif. More Americans believe they've personally felt the impact of climate change because of recent extreme weather according to new polling from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research.

September 25, 2023, 5:19pm Latest News

Kathleen Maxwell has lived in Phoenix for more than 20 years, but this summer was the first time she felt fear, as daily high temperatures soared to 110 degrees or hotter and kept it up for a record-shattering 31 consecutive days. Read story

FILE - Patrons are warned about the heat at the Desert Botanical Garden entrance, Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2023, in Phoenix. America's hottest big metro is on track to set an annual record for heat-associated deaths after a sweltering Phoenix summer. (AP Photo/Ross D.

Arizona’s sweltering summer could set new record for most heat-associated deaths in big metro

FILE - Patrons are warned about the heat at the Desert Botanical Garden entrance, Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2023, in Phoenix. America's hottest big metro is on track to set an annual record for heat-associated deaths after a sweltering Phoenix summer. (AP Photo/Ross D.

September 25, 2023, 9:23am Nation & World

America’s hottest metro area is on track to set an annual record for heat-associated deaths after a sweltering summer, particularly in Phoenix. Read story

Jennie Tinsley and partner Jacob Bouvette look through the rubble of their home that burned down in the Gray Fire on Aug. 31, 2023.

A Washington wildfire sparked in a field of wheat. Within minutes it overwhelmed firefighters

Jennie Tinsley and partner Jacob Bouvette look through the rubble of their home that burned down in the Gray Fire on Aug. 31, 2023.

September 25, 2023, 6:00am Latest News

Steve McBride guided his Jeep Compass through the dense smoke. The landscape of once golden-brown ponderosa pines and tan brittle grasses was charred and smoldering. Read story

‘It’s an emergency.’ Midwest towns scramble as drought threatens drinking water

September 24, 2023, 6:00am Nation & World

James Rainbolt typically can tackle most problems at his rural water plant with some extra time or money. Read story

El Niño may mean wet winter for California

September 23, 2023, 10:56am Nation & World

On the heels of a record-setting wet and warm August, forecasters on Thursday announced that El Niño is gaining strength and will almost certainly persist into 2024. Read story

Patrick Timm is a local weather specialist. His column appears Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays.

Weather Eye: Rain starting during weekend continues through week

Patrick Timm is a local weather specialist. His column appears Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays.

September 23, 2023, 6:04am Clark County News

Our soaking rains are still on track. Light rain early in the weekend will pick up intensity later Sunday and continue off and on next week. Ready for cool, cloudy and wet? Maybe a fire in the fireplace? It seems like autumn has arrived, so does the weather to go… Read story