Two forest researchers whose own communities were threatened by fires in 2021 explain how historic policies left forests at high risk of megafires.
La Crosse, WI
Right Now
58°
Sunny
- Humidity: 38%
- Feels Like: 57°
- Heat Index: 58°
- Wind: 6 mph
- Wind Chill: 57°
- UV Index: 0 Low
- Sunrise: 07:20:48 AM
- Sunset: 06:19:26 PM
- Dew Point: 33°
- Visibility: 10 mi
Today
A clear sky. Scattered frost possible. Low 39F. Winds light and variable.
Tonight
A clear sky. Scattered frost possible. Low 39F. Winds light and variable.
Tomorrow
Mainly sunny. High around 70F. Winds W at 5 to 10 mph.
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Humidity: 84%
Wind Chill: 39°
Heat Index: 41°
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Humidity: 87%
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The Disability Achievement Center in Largo, Florida, is raising awareness about the need for American Sign Language interpreters during press conferences and broadcasts when severe weather threatens the area. Over 800,000 people are part of deaf and hard of hearing population in Florida.
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AccuWeather Hurricane Expert Dan Kottlowski and Senior Meteorologist Bernie Rayno share their thoughts on the quiet tropical activity in the Atlantic basin.
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"La Niña is anticipated to affect temperature and precipitation across the United States during the upcoming months," the NOAA weather center said.
AccuWeather Hurricane Expert Dan Kottlowski and Senior Meteorologist Bernie Rayno share their thoughts on the quiet tropical activity in the Atlantic basin.
Syukuro Manabe and Klaus Hasselmann were cited for their work in “the physical modeling of Earth’s climate ... and reliably predicting global warming.”
La Crosse people will see temperatures in the 60s today. The forecast calls for it to be a moderate 63 degrees. We'll see a low temperature of 41 degrees today. We'll see sunshine today, but also cloud cover at times. The La Crosse area should see a light breeze, with winds only reaching 12 …
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