Record snowfall in the Sierras and wild atmospheric rivers helped fill California's second largest reservoir Lake Oroville to 100% For the first time since 2019 and only the second time in 15 years, Top photo is from today. Bottom photo from July 2021 at 28% capacity.
Breaking News: The Justice Department accused the Minneapolis Police Department of rampant discrimination and unlawful conduct in a scathing 89-page report. The multiyear investigation started after the murder of George Floyd.
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At 2 pm DFW has reported an 80 degree dewpoint which ties with 5 other occurrences for the highest dewpoint in our records (which go back to 1947 for this weather parameter). #dfwwx#txwx
After Trump’s arraignment, he stopped at Miami’s popular Cuban restaurant Versailles and promised supporters he was buying “food for everyone.”
It turns out he left without paying for a single item.
Did my annual 'cancel Sirius XM to get a better rate' dance. Apparently I won't have to do this anymore as I'm supposed to be locked in at this rate going forward. We'll see.
The air quality reached unhealthy levels in Minneapolis, St. Paul and much of Minnesota on Wednesday, as the Upper Midwest became the latest pocket of the U.S. to have its air fouled by smoke from the Canadian wildfires.
The ghostly domes of St. Paul
The Minnesota Capitol (left) and the Cathedral of Saint Paul were barely visible through the smoky haze earlier today. Air quality readings in the Twin Cities were among the worst — possibly THE worst — on record
I'm...slightly surprised I have this update so quickly, but...
The AQI is now:
243 in Minneapolis
241 in St. Paul
This is the worst air quality on record in the Twin Cities.
The AQI is currently 231 in Minneapolis. That's the downtown sensor where I-94 and I-35W come together.
On July 20, 1985, a sensor on University and Snelling measured an AQI of 232--the worst metro air quality on record (since 1980).
We're close to an all-time number right now.
Due to current air quality, all outdoor programming in Minneapolis parks is canceled today, June 14, 2023.
Cancellations include Music and Movies in the Park events, athletic field rentals and events and outdoor activities for youth and adults.
https://pca.state.mn.us/air-water-land-climate/current-air-quality-conditions…
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