Earthquake in NYC reported, linked to Roosevelt Island 'explosion' reports

An earthquake was reported in New York City and may have prompted reports of an explosion on Roosevelt Island. The U.S. Geological Survey reported a 1.7 magnitude earthquake near Astoria, Queens.

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Freezing drizzle possible overnight. Please watch for slick spots. Temperatures in the 20s/30s. Flurries on Wednesday morning with scattered snow showers by afternoon. Highs in the 30s.

Earthquakes in Japan leave at least 57 dead, destroy buildings along western coast

Japanese officials are warning people in some areas to stay away from their homes because of a risk of more strong quakes. Aftershocks continued to shake Ishikawa prefecture and nearby areas a day after a magnitude 7.6 temblor slammed the area on Monday.

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Cloudy skies tonight with temperatures in the 20s/30s. Cloudy with off-and-on light snow showers on Wednesday, highs in the mid-30s.

East Coast earthquakes: The biggest ones through the years

Within the last 50 years, there have been more than 400 earthquakes of 3.5 magnitude or greater recorded in eastern North America.

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Cloudy with patchy drizzle this afternoon and evening then flurries on Wednesday. Sunshine returns Thursday with much colder conditions. Light snow possible again on Sunday.

Ice pancakes seen floating on western Minnesota river

A woman in western Minnesota captured "ice pancakes" floating along a river on New Year’s Day. 

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Cloudy and in the 20s during the morning. A brief period of sunshine early then clouds increase again this afternoon. Windy with highs in the umid to upper 30s. Flurries are possible on Wednesday with highs in the 30s. Dry near the end of the week with sun on Thursday. A few snow showers are possible this weekend. A stronger system is possible next week.

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A brief window of clearing is expected Tuesday morning between 6-10am, otherwise clouds will fill in once again. It will be windy with highs between 35-40.

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Gradual clearing tonight with temperatures in the 20s to around 30. Windy on Tuesday with morning sun and afternoon clouds. Highs in the upper 30s.

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Pesky clouds stick around this afternoon, slowly decreasing through the night. It'll be a cold start to Tuesday but a breezy southwest wind will allow temperatures to climb near 40. A few flurries Wednesday otherwise quiet and cool the rest of the week.

2023 finishes as warmest year on record

Heat waves plagued nearly every corner of the world in 2023, which sent temperatures into record territory.

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Starting off cloudy with decreasing clouds through the day. Highs in the low to middle 30s. Breezy and warmer in the upper 30s to 40F on Tuesday. Outside of a few flurries on Wednesday it will be dry this week. Highs around 40 on Tuesday and 30s mid-to-late week. A chance of light snow Saturday into Sunday, with a stronger system not out of the question early next week. Stay tuned.

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Skies will gradually clear out overnight with temperatures dropping into the 20s. Mostly sunny on New Year's Day with highs in the mid-30s.

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Light snow will taper off this evening with clearing skies overnight as we ring in 2024. Temperatures will drop into the 20s. Lots of sun on Monday with highs in the mid-30s.

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Freezing drizzle will be possible then switching over to light snow on Sunday. Trace to 1" amounts for most. Sunshine returns Monday with cooler temperatures. Long term we're looking dry and slightly warmer than average.

SE Wisconsin winter weather advisory, slick roads expected Sunday

The National Weather Service issued a winter weather advisory southeast Wisconsin, effective through noon Sunday, Dec. 31 for some counties.

Indonesia's Papua region jolted by 6.5 magnitude earthquake

A powerful earthquake shook Indonesia’s easternmost region of Papua early Sunday, but there were no immediate reports of serious damage or casualties.

The craziest weather records set or smashed in 2023

This past year proved that Mother Nature always seems to have some tricks up her sleeves.