Satellite launch kicks off a new effort to monitor wildfires from space
People and planes often flag wildfires before satellites do, but satellites can play a critical role when it comes to ...
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Google's first satellite for detecting wildfires is now in orbit
The first satellite in a constellation designed specifically to locate wildfires early and precisely anywhere on the planet has now reached Earth's orbit, and it could forever change how we tackle ...
Funnel cloud sightings highlight wild afternoon for parts of Northern California
Parts of some Northern California counties had Tornado Warnings. Some people reported seeing a funnel cloud. BALLICO, Calif. ...
Tornadoes Strike Missouri, Mississippi After Deadly Dust Storms, Wildfires Sweep Through Plains
A quickly-spreading wildfire, fueled by powerful winds, has forced the urgent evacuation of the entire town of Velma, in ...
Northern California winter storm updates: Chain controls on Sierra roads amid piles of snow
Northern California will see continued rain and snow on Thursday after a strong winter storm arrived Wednesday.
Big March storm system threatens US with tornadoes, blizzards and wildfire risk
A sweeping storm system moving across the U.S. threatens to bring tornadoes, blizzards and possibly wildfires to different regions of the country.
March megastorm may bring blizzards, tornadoes, flooding and even fires across much of US
Scientists said the storm's strength and potential for far-reaching impacts is notable, but its timing isn't unusual.
Northern California winter storm updates: Highway 50 traffic held after Sierra spinouts
Northern California will see continued rain and snow on Thursday after a strong winter storm arrived Wednesday.
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New fire maps in California add 1.4 million acres requiring stronger safety regulations
The updated fire maps are being rolled out in four phases. The first two ended on Feb. 25 and covered counties in Northern California and the San Francisco Bay, including Santa Cruz County.