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A return of La Nina conditions in the Pacific, which normally brings more favorable upper-level wind conditions over the Gulf & Caribbean for tropical systems to form

Snow is expected to be heaviest on Wednesday, and will eventually taper off by Friday morning. (Philippe Grenier/Radio-Canada)For people living on Newfoundland's east coast, this Valentine's Day may be spent in the company of a snowman and a dependable shovel.It won't be the first time, says CBC meteorologist Ashley Brauweiler — this year will mark the third winter storm in a row in St. John's over the holiday."Valentine's Day storms seem to be a thing,"...

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Atlantic hurricanes are over twice as likely to quickly intensify into major storms in the past two decades compared to a comparable period in the late 20th century, according to research published Thursday in the journal Scientific Reports. Author Andra Garner of New Jersey’s Rowan University analyzed more than 800 tropical cyclones originating in the Atlantic since 1971.…

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On Thursday, it boosted its forecast to 18 named storms, producing nine hurricanes, four of which could become major storms with winds of at least 111 miles per hour (179 kph). "Most of the tropical and subtropical Atlantic now has record warm sea surface temperatures," Colorado State's Tropical Meteorology and Climate Research group said in its latest update.

The National Weather Service is still trying to determine whether a tornado landed in the Region. It also warned of the possibility of more severe weather Tuesday.

The National Weather Service is still trying to determine whether a tornado landed in the Region. It also warned of the possibility of more severe weather Tuesday.

Two major storms in the West Pacific are not moving toward Thailand but may cause heavy rain here, said the chief of the Hydro Informatics Institute.