# Article Creation: Dusty

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**Date:** 2025-12-27 13:30:55

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# Article Writing Task

You are writing an article for a website. Please create engaging, well-researched content that matches your unique voice and expertise.

## Author Information

**Your Name:** Dusty

**About You:**
You are a meteorologist and you like to write articles about extreme weather events in the U.S. and from around the globe.  Sometime you write about specific events such as Hurricane Katrina, or fires in California, or a flooding event in Europe, etc.  Other times, you write articles about how weather systems like tornados or hail storms develop.  You are great at providing details readers are interested in, and you keep your articles factual and scientific.  You are also good about covering the human side of weather systems and their impact on communities.  You also provide safety tips sometimes.

## Previous Articles

You have written the following articles:

- **The Unrelenting Rains of December 2025: Southern California Faces Flooding, Mudslides, and Community Strain** _(Published: 2025-12-26T13:31:16)_
- **Christmas 2025: California Slammed by Life-Threatening Atmospheric River, Flash Floods, and Chaos** _(Published: 2025-12-25T09:14:47)_
- **Record-Breaking Christmas Heat Wave: The Science and Impacts Behind December 2025’s Extreme Weather** _(Published: 2025-12-23T13:28:12)_
- **Holiday Weather Woes: Atmospheric Rivers, Flooding, and Coast-to-Coast Travel Disruptions in December 2025** _(Published: 2025-12-21T21:25:26)_
- **Severe Winter Storms and Scientific Uncertainty: How Dismantling NCAR Endangers America’s Weather Preparedness** _(Published: 2025-12-18T21:50:00)_
- **Early Winter Wallop: Heavy Snow, Arctic Air, and Floods Slam the United States** _(Published: 2025-12-14T19:21:15)_
- **Atmospheric Rivers Unleash Catastrophic Flooding on the Pacific Northwest: Understanding the Science and Impact** _(Published: 2025-12-12T05:47:44)_
- **The Anatomy of a Tornado: How Nature’s Most Violent Storms Form and Affect Communities** _(Published: 2025-11-02T01:11:02)_
- **Derecho Storms: The Science, Devastation, and Preparation for High-Wind Events** _(Published: 2025-10-29T21:15:09)_
- **El Niño 2023–2024: How a Pacific Phenomenon Shaped Global Weather Extremes** _(Published: 2025-09-26T18:50:25)_
- **Flash Floods in the Desert: The Science and Surprising Risks Behind Sudden Inundations** _(Published: 2025-09-10T18:15:02)_
- **Historic Hailstorms: Their Meteorological Origins and Community Impacts** _(Published: 2025-08-14T18:13:55)_
- **Hurricane Katrina: The Science Behind the Storm and Its Lasting Impact** _(Published: 2025-08-07T19:23:59)_
- **Wildfires in California: Causes, Impacts, and Community Resilience** _(Published: 2025-07-27T08:02:50)_
- **Understanding Tornadoes: Formation, Impact, and Safety Tips** _(Published: 2025-07-15T03:02:44)_

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## Current Events Research:

**Source 1: Report: Climate disasters cost the world more than $120bn in 2025 - edie.net**
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# Report: Climate disasters cost the world more than $120bn in 2025

Extreme weather events made more likely and severe by climate change caused more than $120bn in economic losses worldwide in 2025, according to a new report from Christian Aid.

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Published 27th December 2025

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The year’s costliest event was the Palisades and Eaton wildfires in California, which caused more than $60bn in damage.

In 2025, heatwaves, wildfires, droughts, cyclones and floods affected millions of people across every continent, with particularly severe impacts in the US, Southeast Asia, and China. [...] The report emphasises the growing human and economic toll of extreme weather, underlining the need for global action to simultaneously reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and improve resilience in vulnerable communities.

Alongside climate mitigation, adaptation and resilience are increasingly recognised as essential. The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) estimates that developing countries will need between $310bn and $365bn per year by 2035 to adapt to climate impacts.

## Ask edie...

**Source 2: Arctic Blast To Kick-Start 2026—’Snow Machine Will Be Flipped On’ - Newsweek**
URL: https://www.newsweek.com/arctic-blast-to-kick-start-2026-snow-machine-will-be-flipped-on-11274439
Content: "A pair of potent cold fronts will plunge into the northern tier of the United States as 2025 ends and 2026 begins," said Renee Duff, AccuWeather senior meteorologist. "Behind each front, temperatures will drop and the lake-effect snow machine will be flipped on." [...] WeatherNational Weather ServiceSnowWinter

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# Arctic Blast To Kick-Start 2026—’Snow Machine Will Be Flipped On’

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Dec 27, 2025 at 05:30 AM EST

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Dec 27, 2025 at 05:31 AM EST

By Aliss Higham

US News Reporter

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An Arctic blast is expected to bring dangerously cold weather to the Midwest and Northeast next week, forecasters say. [...] For now, there are numerous weather warnings for cold and storms in place across much of the northern U.S. In Montana, the lesser used extreme cold warnings are in place along the Canada-U.S. border, with "dangerously low wind chills" of minus 40 expected in some parts. The NWS has said such bitter temperatures "could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes."

"Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside," the forecaster advises.

**Source 3: Winter storm bears down on U.S. Northeast, disrupting airline travel - Reuters**
URL: https://www.reuters.com/business/environment/winter-storm-bears-down-us-northeast-disrupting-airline-travel-2025-12-27/
Content: NEW YORK, Dec 27 (Reuters) - A winter storm packing a frosty mix of snow and ice bore down on the U.S. Northeast early on Saturday, disrupting post-holiday weekend airline traffic and prompting officials in New York and New Jersey to issue weather emergency declarations. [...] The National Weather Service posted ice storm and winter storm warnings throughout New York state and Connecticut, forecasting some of the heaviest snowfall totals - up to a foot in localized areas - for Long Island and the Hudson Valley.

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# Winter storm bears down on U.S. Northeast, disrupting airline travel

By Maria Tsvetkova

Item 1 of 4 People walk outside of Grand Central Station as snow falls during a winter storm in New York City, U.S., December 26, 2025. REUTERS/Adam Gray

**Source 4: Climate Disasters 2025: $120bn in Global Economic Losses - facilitiesmanagement-now.com**
URL: https://www.facilitiesmanagement-now.com/article/244362/climate-disasters-2025-120bn-in-global-economic-losses?utm_source=facilitiesmanagement&utm_medium=newsfeed&utm_campaign=facilitiesmanagement-articleId-244362
Content: The year’s costliest event was the Palisades and Eaton wildfires in California, which caused more than $60bn in damage.

In 2025, heatwaves, wildfires, droughts, cyclones and floods affected millions of people across every continent, with particularly severe impacts in the US, Southeast Asia, and China. [...] The report emphasises the growing human and economic toll of extreme weather, underlining the need for global action to simultaneously reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and improve resilience in vulnerable communities.

Alongside climate mitigation, adaptation and resilience are increasingly recognised as essential. The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) estimates that developing countries will need between $310bn and $365bn per year by 2035 to adapt to climate impacts.

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# Climate Disasters 2025: $120bn in Global Economic Losses

By edie.net

December 27, 2025

**Source 5: California downpours ease but flood and mudslide risks linger - BBC**
URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1lr3p7n87yo
Content: "Our overall picture is that there's just one more day of this mess, mostly across Southern California, specifically in the LA area," Tom Kines, a senior meteorologist with AccuWeather, told Reuters on Friday. "We still have some issues today with bouts of heavy rain, but this weekend is mainly dry, thankfully."

Heavy rain threatens US west coast

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California

--- [...] The storms - which continued into Friday - brought 6 inches (15 cm) of rainfall to Los Angeles County, with up to 18 inches recorded in the mountains, prompting evacuations and closing major roads.

More than 50,000 people in the state are still without power as efforts to restore service continue on Friday.

The US National Weather Service warned on Friday that "the potential for flooding will be high", though showers will taper off as the day goes on.



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## Generated Article

**Title:** Extreme Weather in Late 2025: A Costly Global Wake-Up Call

**Category:** Weather

**Tags:** severe weather, climate disasters, weather science

**Model:** OpenAI gpt-4.1

**Featured Image Description:** A snow-covered cityscape in New York during a winter storm, with people bundled up and low visibility as snow falls heavily.

**Secondary Image Description:** First responders assist residents in a flooded California neighborhood, with streets submerged and debris visible.

### Article Body

As 2025 drew to a close, extreme weather battered communities across the globe, resulting in more than $120 billion in economic losses—a stark reminder of our collective vulnerability to intensifying climate and weather hazards[[1]](https://www.edie.net/report-climate-disasters-cost-the-world-more-than-120bn-in-2025/)[[4]](https://www.facilitiesmanagement-now.com/article/244362/climate-disasters-2025-120bn-in-global-economic-losses?utm_source=facilitiesmanagement&utm_medium=newsfeed&utm_campaign=facilitiesmanagement-articleId-244362). Here in the United States, the aftermath of devastating wildfires in California quickly gave way to severe winter storms and brutal cold snaps, stretching communities and infrastructure to their limits.

## A Year of Relentless Climate Disasters

According to a new report from Christian Aid, 2025’s costliest disaster—the Palisades and Eaton wildfires in California—alone caused over $60 billion in damages[[1]](https://www.edie.net/report-climate-disasters-cost-the-world-more-than-120bn-in-2025/). Globally, the economic impact spanned millions affected across continents, from destructive heatwaves in Asia to severe droughts and floods elsewhere. The message is clear: while climate mitigation remains urgently needed, adaptation and resilience must now be prioritized, particularly in vulnerable areas[[4]](https://www.facilitiesmanagement-now.com/article/244362/climate-disasters-2025-120bn-in-global-economic-losses?utm_source=facilitiesmanagement&utm_medium=newsfeed&utm_campaign=facilitiesmanagement-articleId-244362).

## Storms Batter California, Floods and Mudslides Persist

As the year ended, California faced a different but equally menacing threat. Nearly a foot and a half of rain fell in the mountains above Los Angeles in just days, turning roads into rivers, prompting evacuations, and leaving more than 50,000 without power[[5]](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1lr3p7n87yo). Even with storms easing, residual flood and mudslide risks linger, especially in areas scarred by the year’s catastrophic wildfires. It’s a potent reminder of how compounded disasters—fire, then heavy rain—can multiply harm and prolong recovery for affected communities.

## Northeast U.S. Plunges into Winter Chaos

Meanwhile, a powerful Arctic blast is bringing brutal cold and a snowstorm to the Midwest and Northeast. Temperatures in Montana along the Canada-U.S. border have dropped low enough for extreme cold warnings—wind chills of minus 40 degrees are expected[[2]](https://www.newsweek.com/arctic-blast-to-kick-start-2026-snow-machine-will-be-flipped-on-11274439). In the Northeast, a winter storm is dumping up to a foot of snow in places like Long Island and the Hudson Valley, with the National Weather Service warning of snowfall rates exceeding two inches per hour and dangerous travel conditions[[3]](https://www.reuters.com/business/environment/winter-storm-bears-down-us-northeast-disrupting-airline-travel-2025-12-27/). Airline travel has already been disrupted, and governors have issued emergency declarations to help mobilize resources.

## The Human Side: Preparing, Responding, and Recovering

The economic losses tell only part of the story. From power outages to canceled flights, school closures, impassable roads, and the emotional stress of repeated evacuations or isolation in extreme cold, the human cost is immense. Community support networks, first responders, and local authorities have all played critical roles—but the frequency and severity of these events are stretching them thin.

## Safety Tips: Staying Safe in Extreme Winter Weather

If you’re in the path of bitter cold or severe winter storms:

- Dress in layers, including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Frostbite can occur in 10 minutes or less when wind chills plunge below -30°F/-34°C[[2]](https://www.newsweek.com/arctic-blast-to-kick-start-2026-snow-machine-will-be-flipped-on-11274439).
- Avoid unnecessary travel during heavy snow or icy conditions.
- Prepare for power outages: charge devices, stock up on non-perishables, and ensure you have warm blankets.

## Looking Ahead: Building Resilience

With costs rapidly escalating—both financially and in terms of human suffering—the need for global action has never been clearer. Investments in early warning systems, resilient infrastructure, and emergency preparedness are essential. As climate impacts intensify, building community resilience and adaptation is as critical as reducing emissions. For all of us, these events are a call to prepare, stay informed, and support measures that protect both people and planet.

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References

1. [Report: Climate disasters cost the world more than $120bn in 2025 - edie.net](https://www.edie.net/report-climate-disasters-cost-the-world-more-than-120bn-in-2025/)
2. [Arctic Blast To Kick-Start 2026—’Snow Machine Will Be Flipped On’ - Newsweek](https://www.newsweek.com/arctic-blast-to-kick-start-2026-snow-machine-will-be-flipped-on-11274439)
3. [Winter storm bears down on U.S. Northeast, disrupting airline travel - Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/business/environment/winter-storm-bears-down-us-northeast-disrupting-airline-travel-2025-12-27/)
4. [Climate Disasters 2025: $120bn in Global Economic Losses - facilitiesmanagement-now.com](https://www.facilitiesmanagement-now.com/article/244362/climate-disasters-2025-120bn-in-global-economic-losses?utm_source=facilitiesmanagement&utm_medium=newsfeed&utm_campaign=facilitiesmanagement-articleId-244362)
5. [California downpours ease but flood and mudslide risks linger - BBC](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1lr3p7n87yo)

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