Week of June 22, 2026
Summer Weather Can Change Fast
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What if a hurricane bigger than Andrew hits South Florida? A century ago, it happened.
This year is the 100th anniversary of a much bigger, much more destructive storm known as the Great Miami Hurricane of 1926. It bludgeoned nearly all of South Florida, killing 373 people.
A Giant Seismic Wave Bounced Off Earth's Core And May Have Shifted Japan
GPS observations from the time of the earthquake showed that parts of Japan shifted eastward by up to 5 to 6 millimeters.
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How Weather Disruptions Affect Freight Transportation Services
Most people assume weather delays are simply about road closures. In reality, the effects ripple much wider.
Solar Storms Can Affect Earth’s Weather. A New Study Examines How.
New findings could help narrow down the mechanisms by which solar activity influences our weather.
What Is a Heat Dome? The Weather Phenomenon, Explained
Heat domes are generally said to occur when high pressure systems move into the atmosphere and trap heat, causing the air below them to heat up further. This can result in extremely hot temperatures that can last for up to weeks at a time.
This week in weather history:
June 22, 1972:
Hurricane Agnes deluged Pennsylvania and New York State with torrential rains resulting in the most costly flood in U.S. history. In the Middle Susquehanna Valley of Pennsylvania, 24 hour rainfall amounts were generally 8 to 12 inches, with up to 19 inches in extreme southwestern Schuylkill County. At Wilkes-Barre PA the dike was breached destroying much of the town. Flooding resulted in 117 deaths and 3.1 billion dollars damage.
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