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What does a weather report of 30% chance of rain mean?
A percent chance of precipitation shows the probability there will be at least 0.01 inch of rain, snow or sleet at a given location.
Huge, 7-mile scar torn across Australia's Nullarbor Plain discovered by caver scouring Google Earth
After the caver noticed a giant gash across a barren landscape, scientists discovered it was created by a ferocious tornado that no-one knew had occurred.
'Bomb cyclone' bringing high winds to West Coast seen from space in stunning timelapse
A low-pressure system will bring extreme gales and heavy rain to the West Coast over the next three days.
West Coast bracing for 'bomb' cyclone
A low-pressure system headed for Northern California and Oregon is likely to bring extreme rain and strong winds.
Why isn't the darkest time of the year also the coldest?
Why aren't the solstices the coldest and hottest days of the year?
Watch Valencia disappearing under a sea of mud during deadly Spanish floods
Earth from space Satellite images show the true extent of the flash flooding in Valencia during a freak weather event that killed at least 214 people across Spain.
What is DANA, the strange weather phenomenon that has caused deadly flooding in Spain?
With record-high Mediterranean temperatures and a year's worth of rain falling in mere hours, Spain has been devastated by the weather phenomenon known as DANA.
What's the fastest recorded wind speed?
Wind can whip up to surprising speeds, depending on if it's natural or human made.
