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Mary Gilbert, CNN Meteorologist

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White Christmas forecast: Will you be left dreaming of snow or reveling in it?

Christmas is approaching nearly as fast as Santa’s sleigh, but almost anyone in the United States fantasizing about a movie-worthy white Christmas might need to keep dreaming.

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A disruptive Thanksgiving winter storm is coming with a side of the coldest air in months

A storm and the first punch of winterlike chill will combine to cause Thanksgiving travel headaches across the eastern half of the United States as Mother Nature serves up a smorgasbord of sloppy weather.

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Hurricane Rafael is rapidly intensifying as it closes in on Cuba and the Gulf of Mexico

Hurricane Rafael, a Category 2 with 100 mph sustained winds, is rapidly intensifying in the Caribbean as it bears down on Cuba Wednesday.

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Tropical Storm Ernesto is headed for Puerto Rico. Here’s where it could go next

This story is outdated. Check out Tuesday’s forecast for Tropical Storm Ernesto here. Tropical Storm Ernesto has formed in the Atlantic and is racing through the Caribbean islands and toward Puerto Rico with heavy rainfall, gusty winds and dangerous seas as a predicted hyperactive hurricane season ramps up.

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It’s not just you. Here’s where this summer really has been the worst

Heat is normal during the summer, but this year’s has been anything but, and halfway through the season’s hottest month it’s clear this one is for the record books.

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Flood emergency hits Arkansas after months of rain falls in a few hours

Dangerous flash flooding unfolded in Arkansas and Missouri after months of rain fell in just a few hours Wednesday morning.

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Flood emergency hits Arkansas after months of rain falls in a few hours

Dangerous flash flooding unfolded in Arkansas and Missouri after months of rain fell in just a few hours Wednesday morning.

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Hurricane Beryl makes landfall as life-threatening Category 4 storm

Hurricane Beryl is roaring through the Windward Islands as an extremely dangerous Category 4, delivering violent winds, intense rainfall and life-threatening storm surge after making landfall Monday.

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Tropical storm warning issued for South Texas and Mexico as first storm takes shape

A tropical storm warning is now in effect for parts of South Texas and northeastern Mexico as the first tropical threat of the year closes in on the areas. It’s not the only area of tropical concern looming large this week as a predicted hyperactive hurricane season kicks into gear.

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Multiple fatalities after tornado rips through rural Iowa city, official says, as severe storms rake the Midwest

Multiple fatalities have been reported after several tornadoes tore across western Iowa on Tuesday afternoon, causing major damage to at least one small city, officials said, as robust storms rake across the Midwest.

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Hurricane-force wind gusts in Houston kill 4, smash skyscrapers and cut power to hundreds of thousands

A destructive complex of storms with hurricane-force wind gusts tore through Texas and downtown Houston Thursday, leaving at least four dead and hundreds of thousands without power, before racing into Louisiana Friday where it caused even more damage.

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Evacuations ordered, homes damaged in Texas after storms spawn tornadoes and send rivers surging to Hurricane Harvey levels

Powerful storms unloaded flooding rainfall that swept away vehicles and triggered evacuations, delivered hail the size of softballs and spun up at least one damaging tornado in Texas Thursday.

Homes flooding in Texas as severe storms ramp up across the South, including a threat of strong tornadoes

Severe storms are battering parts of the South with torrential rain and damaging winds, threatening tornadoes and creating “life-threatening” flooding.

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Flood emergency hits Florida’s capital after storms unleash tornadoes and life-threatening flooding along Gulf Coast

Fierce storms are targeting the Ohio Valley and tracking through the Southeast Thursday, a day after deadly storms spawned damaging tornadoes and flash flood emergencies from Texas to Mississippi.

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Why cloudy forecast doesn’t mean your eclipse is ruined

The total solar eclipse is just days away and the cloud forecast is looking grim for some regions.

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Not just clouds but new weather threat for eclipse viewers to worry about

The highly anticipated total solar eclipse is fast-approaching, but a new wrinkle has appeared in the forecast for Monday’s event.

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Will weather spoil eclipse view - here’s early look

The upcoming total solar eclipse is a must-see, but whether you get the perfect, dazzling view on April 8 will be decided by the weather.

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Winter, the warmest on record, is over - what US missed out on this season

The final chapter of winter has been written and it’s the story of a season that didn’t live up to its name.

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California towns buried under more than 10 feet of snow

California’s mountain towns and ski resorts are digging out after a blockbuster blizzard buried them and major roads under several feet of snow.

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Blockbuster blizzard slamming California, 12 feet snow possible, 100-mph wind gusts

A dangerous winter storm has arrived in California and will unload feet of snow, powerful winds and rare blizzard conditions in the mountains through the weekend.

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An explosive Texas fire more than doubles in size as it threatens towns and forces evacuations

A massive blaze that’s raging out of control is threatening Texas Panhandle towns and forcing residents to evacuate.