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The insurance crisis doesn't just affect your home. It's coming for Xcel Energy

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The insurance crisis doesn't just affect your home. It's coming for Xcel Energy

After years of costly wildfires, the insurance affordability crisis isn't just burdening Colorado homeowners with massive premium increases. Insurers are now dramatically increasing premiums for Xcel Energy, the state's largest utility. And the company wants customers to pay for it at some point. Last month, Xcel Energy told the Colorado Public Utilities Commission that its […]

Red flag warnings are active in some states and record temperatures are forecast

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Red flag warnings are active in some states and record temperatures are forecast

Why La Niña could cause extreme weather this winter La Niña, the cooler phase of the El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO), can have a significant impact on global weather, particularly in the winter months. unbranded – newsworthy Alarms were high across several states in the central U.S. Tuesday as forecasters say possible record temperatures and strong […]

Two small wildfires are burning in Larimer County as the first frost threatens

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Two small wildfires are burning in Larimer County as the first frost threatens

With this quick drain you can prevent damage to the sprinkler system caused by freezing Follow these three steps to quickly drain your system temporarily. Miles Blumhardt, Fort Collins, Colorado According to the Roosevelt National Forest, this story has been updated as the Deadhorse Fire was 100% contained as of October 27th. Much of Larimer […]

After almost a month without rain, the New York area is under warning

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After almost a month without rain, the New York area is under warning

The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued another red flag warning for the New York City area until 7 p.m. Saturday. So far there has been no rain in the city for 26 days, posing a high risk of wildfires. Officials advise against burning outdoors and to be cautious about activities that could start a […]

Special National Weather Service weather statement for Virginia, Maryland and DC

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Special National Weather Service weather statement for Virginia, Maryland and DC

The National Weather Service has issued a special weather statement for Staunton, Augusta County and Waynesboro. A hazardous weather outlook was issued for Thursday afternoon, warning of increased fire conditions, but did not take into account the weekend. The latest warning applies to Washington DC, Maryland and Virginia. It started at 1:10 p.m. on Friday […]

Keller Fire shares similarities with the Oakland Hills firestorm of 1991

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Keller Fire shares similarities with the Oakland Hills firestorm of 1991

Keller Fire shares similarities with the Oakland Hills firestorm of 1991 The Tunnel Fire that broke out Friday afternoon brought back eerie memories of the Oakland Firestorm of 1991. The Tunnel Fire occurred 33 years ago on Saturday, October 19th. It broke out about eight miles north of the Keller Fire and began near I-580 […]

“It’s better to be safe than sorry”: Berkeley recommended ending the evacuation

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“It’s better to be safe than sorry”: Berkeley recommended ending the evacuation

A firefighting helicopter conducts a water drop over the Basement Fire in Oakland on Friday, October 18, 2024. Photo credit: Estefany Gonzalez Berkeley's “extreme fire weather” alert has ended, but fire and weather officials are warning residents to continue taking precautions as dry air and winds from the northeast continue Saturday. “The risk of additional […]

A fast-spreading wildfire in California burned two homes while others were damaged by smoke and water

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A fast-spreading wildfire in California burned two homes while others were damaged by smoke and water

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A fast-spreading fire fanned by strong winds burned two homes and damaged several others in a hillside neighborhood Friday in the city of Oaklandwhere about 500 people were ordered to evacuate, officials said. Fire Chief Damon Covington said calls came in around 1:30 p.m. reporting a fire outside a home in […]

Can Zillow’s climate risk data protect you from flooding?

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Can Zillow’s climate risk data protect you from flooding?

Starting this month, the tens of millions of Americans browsing the real estate website Zillow will encounter a new type of information. In addition to disclosing a home's square footage, school district, and walkability rating, Zillow will begin informing users Climate risk – the probability that a major weather or climate event will occur in […]

Red flag warning in California could lead to power outages

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Red flag warning in California could lead to power outages

Power outage: 5 tips to keep your fridge cold Food in your refrigerator can spoil if the power goes out. Here's how to keep it and your freezer colder for longer. SAN FRANCISCO – A “vicious wind” is blowing across Northern and coastal California and could lead to preemptive power shutoffs for nearly 30,000 homes […]