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Deadly wildfire in New York City tri-state area triggers unhealthy air quality readings

Wildfires continue to rage in parts of the Northeastwith at least one death reported along the border new York And New Jersey as crews continue their work to put out the flames. New York State Police said An 18-year-old New York State parks employee was killed while battling a wildfire near the New York-New Jersey border.

Air quality alerts remain in effect for New York City region, as well as Orange and Putnam Counties in New York State. Millions of Connecticut has Massachusetts are also subject to fire weather warnings due to the increased risk of fire weather conditions. forest fires.

WEST MILFORD, NEW JERSEY, UNITED STATES – NOVEMBER 9: Smoke and flames rise as a wildfire burns and spreads up a mountain in West Milford, New Jersey, United States on November 9, 2024 Large flames engulfed the mountain and more than 2,000 acres burned. (Photo by Kyle Mazza/Anadolu via Getty Images)

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Drought-hit northeast will receive much-needed rains ending record drought streaks

Good news is on the way for drought-stricken people Northeast as the most widespread rains since the end of September will fall on the region from Sunday evening to Monday morning. A cold front sweeping the east WE The end of the weekend will bring much needed precipitation.

A batch of light to moderate rain will arrive from the west by Sunday evening, continue through the night, then taper off Monday morning. Rainfall of up to half an inch will be enough to wet the ground and temporarily end the fire threat, but it will not be enough to end the fire threat. drought.

Until Saturday, Philadelphia experienced 42 consecutive days without measurable rain, breaking its longest drought streak on record in 1874, 29 days. The city’s drought streak will finally end Sunday evening. Earlier Sunday, Atlanta experienced measurable rain for the first time in 41 days after matching its driest October on record with only a trace of rain, although its historic 43-day drought streak since 2016 remains safe.

Future radar and clouds from FOX Weather for Sunday evening, November 10, 2024.
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Strong earthquakes off Cuba felt in Florida

Residents of Florida reported feeling the ground move after two powerful earthquakes struck off the coast of Cuba late Sunday morningbriefly sparking fears that a tsunami could affect areas closest to the epicenter in the Caribbean. The first earthquake had a magnitude of 5.9, while the second, stronger earthquake had a magnitude of 6.8.

According to information about the United States Geological Survey Website (USGS), People in Florida Miami through Hollywood And Boca Ratonand even as far north as Orlandoreported feeling the ground shake. However, the city of Miami released a statement on Facebook saying the effects of the earthquake had not been reported in Florida, despite information posted on the USGS website.

This graphic shows details of an earthquake in Cuba on Sunday, November 10, 2024.

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Hurricane HQ: Rafael becomes a post-tropical cyclone in the Gulf of Mexico as Invest 98L disappears near the Bahamas

Just a few weeks from 2024 Atlantic hurricane seasonforecasters only follow the remnants of both Rafael in the Gulf of Mexico And Invest 98L near the Bahamas. FOX Weather Hurricane Specialist Brian Norcross said he thought Sunday would be the last day with systems in the Gulf of Mexico or nearby Florida This hurricane season.

Tropical weather outlook for the Atlantic basin.
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Geomagnetic storm warning issued for Sunday evening

NOAA forecasters Space Weather The Prediction Center (SWPC) issued a “moderate” opinion Geomagnetic Storm Warning for Sunday evening as another burst of energy from the Sun explodes towards Earth. The SWPC stated that Northern Lights could be visible throughout the north WE from parts of upstate New York through parts of Idaho.

Another meteor shower peaks Monday evening

After the Southern Taurids peaked last week, The Northern Taurids will reach their peak on Monday evening. These two meteor showers will overlap in the night sky through December. According to NASATaurid meteor showers are known for the fireballs they produce. Next week, the Leonid meteor shower will reach its peak.

FILE – BAZHOU, CHINA – NOVEMBER 17, 2021 – Starry sky above Hora Mountain in Bayingoleng Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, early in the morning of November 17 2021. On winter nights, the Leonid meteor shower arrives. (Photo credit should be read via Getty Images)

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Watch this: How to combat seasonal affective disorder as winter approaches

As the days get shorter and the weather gets colder as we approach winterMillions of Americans will experience the effects of Seasonal Affective Disorder. Dr. Raé N. Lundy, a licensed clinical psychologist, offers tips for combating it throughout the seasons.

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