Temperatures well above the historical average from the winter through early spring may have offered some comfort to consumers through lower heating bills. However, AccuWeather meteorologists say there are some concerns the warmth will raise the risk of damaging frosts and freezes in the Midwest and Northeast before the end of April. Temperatures since Dec. 1 have averaged 6-8 degrees Fahrenheit above the historical levels in the Midwest while most locations in the Northeast have been 3-6 degree
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Major Hurricane Dora will continue to impact Hawaii into Wednesday and Wednesday night, bringing rough surf and strong winds to the islands despite passing hundreds of miles to the south in the open Pacific Ocean, according to AccuWeather forecasters. The strong winds were contributing to the rapid growth and spread of wildfires on Hawaii's Big Island and Maui that have destroyed structures, led to evacuations and forced some people to escape the flames by jumping into the ocean. Major Hurricane
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