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Newsweek: The truth and lies about hurricanes

September 3, 2010

There are many misconceptions swirling out there about extreme weather, from hurricanes to lightning and tornadoes. NEWSWEEK debunks some of the most common myths.

Typhoon kills 5 South Koreans

September 3, 2010

The death toll from Typhoon Kompasu, which battered the Korean peninsula with strong winds and heavy rains, rose to five in South Korea, an official said Friday.

Thanks to high-tech, storm track easier to predict

September 3, 2010

Sophisticated computer models that replaced instinct with cold, hard math have helped forecasters predict where a storm like Hurricane Earl is going about twice as accurately as 20 years ago.

Video: View 3-day U.S. forecast

September 3, 2010

Three-day forecast for the entire US, updated each morning and afternoon. (Other)

Rough waters for shore resorts between storms

September 3, 2010

So much for a perfect finale to the summer vacation season.

Devastating Pakistan floods finally heading to sea

September 3, 2010

Floodwaters that have devastated Pakistan for five weeks headed to the Arabian Sea on Tuesday after swallowing two final towns, but the challenges of delivering emergency aid to 8 million people remained.

Farmers' Almanac: Kinder, gentler winter ahead

September 3, 2010

Good news, winter haters: After record snowfall in the mid-Atlantic and unusually cold weather down South, the Farmers' Almanac is predicting a "kinder and gentler" winter.

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