When temperatures threatened one of the world's most prized wine regions, some growers reached for fire — while others turned to a more icy solution.

Also, since 2020, 31 privately owned homes have collapsed along the Cape Hatteras National Seashore due to erosion and storm impacts, most in villages near Rodanthe and Buxton.

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From summerlike warmth to chilly coastal air and rounds of rain, much of the East will face a chaotic stretch of weather through Easter before a quieter, warmer pattern emerges next week.

Also, water restrictions on the South Rim are not uncommon due to breaks in the Transcanyon Waterline, which was built in the 1960s.

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A multi-day storm pattern will trigger shifting zones of severe weather from Texas to the Great Lakes and East, including threats of high winds, hail, a few tornadoes and flooding downpours.

Also, a strong earthquake struck offshore early Thursday morning, local time, prompting a tsunami alerts across the region, including parts of Indonesia, the Philippines and Malaysia.

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NASA is targeting a 6:24 p.m. EDT Wednesday liftoff for Artemis II, the first crewed mission around the moon since 1972. Forecasters say clouds and winds are the main concerns.

Also, a dust storm spanning more than 1,000 miles made its way across northwest Africa Monday, documented from weather satellites above and residents on the ground.

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Heavy thunderstorms this week may bring hail, damaging winds, tornadoes and flooding rain from the Plains to the Great Lakes, disrupting travel and outdoor plans into Easter weekend.

Also, rounds of snow and ice will sweep from the Upper Midwest to northern New England later this week, raising the risk of slippery travel and power outages as ice and snow accumulates on trees and power lines.

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Multiple storms will move into the West through the week bringing a break from the heat and rain and mountain snow.

Also, the combination of dry conditions and gusty winds will raise the risk for wildfires to start and spread across the Plains this week.

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The Lyrid meteor shower will be the highlight of the night sky in April, and will be followed up by a tight-knit duo shining in tandem after sunset.

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More than 2,000 weather stations set new daily heat records during the heat wave, causing 7 entire states to set new March temperature records.

A series of storms will bring cooler air, spotty thunderstorms, rain and mountain snow to some regions next week, though drought and wildfire relief may be limited.

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Preparedness is critical as 3–5 direct U.S. impacts are expected during the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season.

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Florida faces one of its driest periods in decades, with severe drought gripping most of the state, fueling wildfires and raising concerns as rainfall remains limited heading into the early stages of the wet season.

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