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In a new study published in Science Advances, oceans researchers say that just 0.001% of the deep seafloor has been visually observed. The findings highlight the potential for a lack of understanding of ocean biodiversity. The deep ocean is generally considered to be at and below the depth at which light begins to dwindle, at around 200 meters or some 656 feet.
WW 243 SEVERE TSTM TX CW 090010Z – 090500Z 
URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Severe Thunderstorm Watch Number 243 NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 710 PM CDT Thu May 8 2025 The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Watch for portions of South Texas Coastal Waters * Effective this Thursday night from 710 PM until Midnight CDT. * Primary threats include... Scattered damaging winds and isolated significant gusts to 75 mph possible Scattered large hail and isolated very large hail events to 2 inches in diameter possible SUMMARY...Clusters of strong to severe cellular thunderstorms will likely grow upscale into a linear band of thunderstorms this evening. Large hail (1 to 2 inches in diameter) and severe gusts (60-75 mph) will be the primary threats with the more intense storms. This activity is forecast to move east of the coast tonight. The severe thunderstorm watch area is approximately along and 55 statute miles east and west of a line from 15 miles northwest of Beeville TX to 105 miles south of Alice TX. For a complete depiction of the watch see the associated watch outline update (WOUS64 KWNS WOU3). PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... REMEMBER...A Severe Thunderstorm Watch means conditions are favorable for severe thunderstorms in and close to the watch area. Persons in these areas should be on the lookout for threatening weather conditions and listen for later statements and possible warnings. Severe thunderstorms can and occasionally do produce tornadoes. && OTHER WATCH INFORMATION...CONTINUE...WW 238...WW 239...WW 240...WW 241...WW 242... AVIATION...A few severe thunderstorms with hail surface and aloft to 2 inches. Extreme turbulence and surface wind gusts to 65 knots. A few cumulonimbi with maximum tops to 500. Mean storm motion vector 30035. ...Smith
New research is shedding light on just how bumpy Hurricane Hunter missions can be and which seat on the aircraft most closely resembles a roller coaster ride.
Visitors will once again be able to access the Hoh Rain Forest in Washington's Olympic National Park, after a series of winter storms washed out the road to the popular tourist spot.
WW 241 SEVERE TSTM TX 081950Z – 090400Z 
URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Severe Thunderstorm Watch Number 241 NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 250 PM CDT Thu May 8 2025 The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Watch for portions of South-Central into Deep South Texas * Effective this Thursday afternoon and evening from 250 PM until 1100 PM CDT. * Primary threats include... Scattered large hail and isolated very large hail events to 2.5 inches in diameter possible Isolated significant damaging wind gusts to 75 mph possible A tornado or two possible SUMMARY...Supercell thunderstorms will pose a threat for mainly large hail up to 1.5-2.5 inches in diameter as they move slowly east-southeastward this afternoon and evening. Some threat for severe winds of 60-75 mph may also exist with any clusters that evolve. The severe thunderstorm watch area is approximately along and 65 statute miles north and south of a line from 55 miles west northwest of Del Rio TX to 45 miles east of Laredo TX. For a complete depiction of the watch see the associated watch outline update (WOUS64 KWNS WOU1). PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... REMEMBER...A Severe Thunderstorm Watch means conditions are favorable for severe thunderstorms in and close to the watch area. Persons in these areas should be on the lookout for threatening weather conditions and listen for later statements and possible warnings. Severe thunderstorms can and occasionally do produce tornadoes. && OTHER WATCH INFORMATION...CONTINUE...WW 238...WW 239...WW 240... AVIATION...A few severe thunderstorms with hail surface and aloft to 2.5 inches. Extreme turbulence and surface wind gusts to 65 knots. A few cumulonimbi with maximum tops to 500. Mean storm motion vector 30025. ...Gleason
WW 240 SEVERE TSTM KY NC TN VA 081930Z – 090300Z 
URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Severe Thunderstorm Watch Number 240 NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 330 PM EDT Thu May 8 2025 The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Watch for portions of Eastern Kentucky Far Southwest North Carolina Eastern Tennessee Far Southwest Virginia * Effective this Thursday afternoon and evening from 330 PM until 1100 PM EDT. * Primary threats include... Scattered large hail likely with isolated very large hail events to 2 inches in diameter possible Scattered damaging wind gusts to 70 mph possible SUMMARY...Thunderstorms will continue to intensify this afternoon and evening while moving eastward and posing a threat for large hail up to 1-2 inches in diameter. Scattered damaging winds with peak gusts to 60-70 mph should also occur with any thunderstorm clusters that can develop. The severe thunderstorm watch area is approximately along and 65 statute miles east and west of a line from 85 miles east northeast of London KY to 10 miles east southeast of Chattanooga TN. For a complete depiction of the watch see the associated watch outline update (WOUS64 KWNS WOU0). PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... REMEMBER...A Severe Thunderstorm Watch means conditions are favorable for severe thunderstorms in and close to the watch area. Persons in these areas should be on the lookout for threatening weather conditions and listen for later statements and possible warnings. Severe thunderstorms can and occasionally do produce tornadoes. && OTHER WATCH INFORMATION...CONTINUE...WW 238...WW 239... AVIATION...A few severe thunderstorms with hail surface and aloft to 2 inches. Extreme turbulence and surface wind gusts to 60 knots. A few cumulonimbi with maximum tops to 500. Mean storm motion vector 27030. ...Gleason
Thunderstorm chances are shifting into the southern half of Texas today and tonight. Heavy rain and frequent cloud-to-ground lightning are expected. More intense storms may produce large hail and localized damaging wind gusts. The most numerous storms are anticipated this afternoon through the evening hours. Activity will move southeast from the Big Bend and Edwards […]