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December 30, 2015

Storm Hurtling Toward North Pole Could Raise Temps 50 Degrees
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Meanwhile, scientists predict the storms that brought devastating
tornadoes to Texas over the weekend will grow in size as they hurtle
toward Iceland, unleashing a surge of warm air that could push
temperatures at the North Pole to 50 degrees above normal. There is only
one other time on record when air temperatures at the North Pole have
risen above freezing. Computer model simulations predict the storm could
become one of the most powerful to hit the North Atlantic. It is also
expected to drop more rain on Britain, which has already experienced
devastating flooding.


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