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Weatherthings

Weather Things: Autumn

6th - 8th
The orbit of Earth on a tilted axis around the sun leads to the seasons. The resulting change of angle of the sun, and length of day controls how warm we get at different times of the year. With those changes in seasons come changes in...
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Weatherthings

Storms: hurricanes

6th - 8th
Children on a playground use creativity and their imaginations to simulate the many different types of storms found on Earth. From thunderstorms to wind storms, to snow storms and rain storms, to hurricanes and tornadoes, the children...
Instructional Video3:50
Weatherthings

Weather Things: Weather

6th - 8th
The atmosphere is dynamic and forever changing to maintain balance. The ingredients of air, sunlight and water allow life to exist on Earth, but they also generate calm scenes like rainbows, as a tornado ends. All storms move moisture,...
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Curated Video

'Need all the help I can get': Hurricane-related IV shortage left Virginia woman hospitalized weeks

Higher Ed
Jamie Aguilar was born with a rare condition that forces her to rely on IV fluids to keep her alive. But in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, a nationwide IV shortage has turned her life upside down. (Scripps News Norfolk)
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Biden seeks nearly $100B in disaster aid after Hurricanes Helene and Milton

Higher Ed
House Speaker Mike Johnson said Congress will evaluate the request and will "make sure we deliver for the hurricane victims." (Scripps News)
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Scripps News Investigates: Zombie mines, delayed FEMA help and Flint's ongoing crisis

Higher Ed
On this week's Scripps News Investigates: delays in FEMA aid, declining coal mines and the continued costs of Flint's water crisis. (Scripps News)
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Florida Authorities Arrest 38 Unlicensed Contractors Exploiting Hurricane Victims

Higher Ed
Officers say most of the people aren't even from the area that they're trying to falsely service. (Scripps News)
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Hurricane Rafael drifts over open waters in the Gulf of Mexico

Higher Ed
Hurricane Rafael churned over open water in the Gulf of Mexico Thursday, regaining some strength after crossing over western Cuba on Wednesday. (Scripps News)
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Hurricane Rafael crosses Cuba, slows to Category 2 storm

Higher Ed
Hurricane Rafael made landfall on Cuba Wednesday afternoon as a Category 3 storm. It is now forecast to move into the western Gulf of Mexico. (Scripps News)
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Tropical Storm Rafael headed towards Cuba

Higher Ed
The National Hurricane Center said it expected "steady to rapid intensification" of Rafael over the next 24 to 36 hours. (Scripps News)
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Trump, campaigning in North Carolina, criticizes FEMA's hurricane response

Higher Ed
Former President Donald Trump criticized FEMA's response to Hurricane Helene in North Carolina Monday, as he made campaign stops through the state. (Scripps News)
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Biden administration invokes Defense Production Act amid IV shortage caused by hurricane

Higher Ed
Hurricane Helene forced a North Carolina plant to close causing a shortage of IV fluids. Here is how the Biden administration is responding. (Scripps News)
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Buying a used car? How to ensure it's not water-damaged from hurricane floods

Higher Ed
Experts warn that flood-damaged cars are often moved to areas beyond where the storm or event took place. (Scripps News)
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Nearly 100 people still unaccounted for in North Carolina following Helene

Higher Ed
In addition to those missing, the state has reported 95 storm-related deaths. (Scripps News)
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Search and rescue operations continue in Florida after Hurricane Milton

Higher Ed
In Hillsborough County, which includes Tampa, many roads are still flooding and water rescues are ongoing. (Scripps News)
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Debris scattered across Siesta Key after Hurricane Milton makes landfall in Florida.

Higher Ed
More than 3 million people were without power across Florida on Thursday as the state launched recovery efforts. (Scripps News)
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Biden tells Trump to 'get a life' after former president spreads misinformation

Higher Ed
The president also said on Thursday that Congress should return to address the emergency needs of Americans. (Scripps News)
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At least 19 tornadoes, over 100 warnings spanned Florida from Hurricane Milton

Higher Ed
Multiple people are dead after more than a dozen tornadoes touched down in Florida as the effects of Hurricane Milton devastated the state. (Scripps News)
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Neighborhood in St. Petersburg damaged during Hurricane Milton.

Higher Ed
Downed trees fell on homes and cars in St. Petersburg, Florida. (Scripps News)
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Sarasota makes last-minute preps ahead of Hurricane Milton

Higher Ed
Sarasota's mayor told Scripps News that the city was busy preparing for Hurricane Milton as it also dealt with the storm impacts from Hurricane Helene. (Scripps News)
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How back-to-back hurricanes are giving way to a debunked weather control conspiracy theory

Higher Ed
Like most conspiracy theories, the new weather manipulation conspiracy is gleaned from a nugget of nuanced reality. (Scripps News)
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Hurricane Milton brings strong winds ashore near Sarasota.

Higher Ed
Palm trees blowing in strong winds in Bradenton, Florida, as Hurricane Milton makes landfall.
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Tampa city officials discuss shelters and other options for residents before Hurricane Milton hits

Higher Ed
"Helene was a wake-up call. This is literally catastrophic. I can say without any dramatization whatsoever if you choose to stay in one of those evacuation areas, you’re gonna die," said Tampa Mayor Jane Castor earlier this week....
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Tornadoes spin up as Hurricane Milton begins to lash Florida

Higher Ed
A tornado was reported just outside of Fort Myers Wednesday — damaging structures and bringing down power lines. (Scripps News)