Doyle Rice, USA TODAY

Doyle Rice

USA TODAY

McLean, VA, United States

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Past articles by Doyle:

'Like none before:' Deadly, record-smashing heat wave scorches Asia

Much of southern and southeastern Asia is enduring a deadly, record-smashing heat wave, one that's being called the continent's worst ever recorded in April. → Read More

Emergency declaration for California: Atmospheric river storm prompts evacuations, flood concerns

Yet another atmospheric river storm blasted into California on Friday, bringing dangerous flooding rains, heavy snow and howling winds. → Read More

A weird winter winds down: New data details record warmth, strange snow patterns

Winter 2022-2023 was among the top two warmest winters on record in eight states from Massachusetts to Kentucky, new data says. → Read More

Atmospheric river in California weather forecast could melt snow, cause floods

A significant flood threat is forecast for portions of California by the end of the week as a storm with milder air drops heavy rain. → Read More

When is daylight saving time 2023? Here's what to know about the time change in March.

Like it or not, our annual ritual of changing our clocks to daylight saving time is coming Sunday, March 12, at 2 a.m.. Do we lose or gain an hour? → Read More

What is wind chill? Understanding the wind chill index and how it's calculated

As temperatures plummet and the winds howl this winter, you'll hear about the dangers of the "wind chill." So what is it? → Read More

Potentially 'historic' lake-effect snowstorm underway in western New York could bury Buffalo

Forecasters issued several lake-effect snow warnings for the week in the Buffalo region. Several feet of snow could fall by Saturday evening. → Read More

Powerful Nicole slams storm-weary Florida with high winds, heavy rains, power outages: Live updates

Nicole pounded Florida on Thursday as the system, downgraded to a tropical storm, moved inland with powerful winds and heavy rain. Live updates. → Read More

Visual explainer: How to watch the total lunar eclipse on Nov. 8

A visual guide to where and when to view the total lunar eclipse → Read More

Winter weather is coming: It will be warm, dry in South and East because of La Niña, NOAA says

Winter is expected to be dominated by the La Niña climate pattern yet again, according to federal forecasters, who issued their U.S. winter outlook. → Read More

Tropical Storm Karl strengthens in Gulf of Mexico

The system poses no immediate threat to the U.S. but will impact Mexico, forecasters said. → Read More

What is the future of daylight saving time? Year-round change depends on federal vote.

Daylight saving time starts annually in the U.S. on the second Sunday in March. It ends in November, with clocks "falling back" one hour. → Read More

Keep an eye to the sky: The full hunter's moon will rise Sunday evening

The hunter's moon – the first full moon of fall – will rise Sunday, Oct. 9 in the eastern sky right around sunset. → Read More

Were forecasts for Hurricane Ian wrong? What experts say about the 'cone of uncertainty.'

In the days leading up to Ian's landfall, the forecast shifted and ignited fears that Tampa could get a direct hit. So, were forecasters right? → Read More

Where will Ian go next? Southeast US braces for fierce impacts; another landfall expected

Ian strengthened again into a hurricane Thursday and is forecast to make another landfall in South Carolina on Friday. → Read More

Where will Ian go next? Southeast US braces for fierce impacts; another landfall expected

Ian strengthened again into a hurricane Thursday and is forecast to make another landfall in South Carolina on Friday. → Read More

Where will Ian go next? Southeast US braces for fierce impacts; another landfall expected

Ian strengthened again into a hurricane Thursday and is forecast to make another landfall in South Carolina on Friday. → Read More

Hurricane Ian's forecast calls for rapid intensification. What does that mean?

They are two of the most feared words associated with hurricane forecasting: rapid intensification. That's what we're dealing with in Hurricane Ian. → Read More

Tropical Storm Ian forms in Caribbean, could hit Florida as a major hurricane: What we know

Forecasts show the depression strengthening into a major Category 3 hurricane as it approaches Florida by the middle of next week. → Read More

Major earthquake strikes Mexico on Sept. 19 for third time since 1985, this time a magnitude 7.6; 1 dead

T​he U.S. Tsunami Warning Center said a tsunami was possible only along parts of the Mexican coastline within about 200 miles of the quake epicenter. → Read More