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Storm Regina Hits Canary Islands Amid Record Winter Extremes

3/7/2026

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Storm Regina affected the Canary Islands this week, with gusts up to 64 mph and 5–6 meter waves.
Snow above 1,500 meters in Tenerife closed several mountain roads.
Rhode Island recorded record snowfall this winter.
Texas reached 41°C (106°F), one of the warmest winters on record.
Many southern states, including Florida, faced severe drought as forecasts indicate an El Niño could develop later this year.

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Story summary

Storm Regina affected the Canary Islands this week, with gusts up to 64 mph and 5–6 meter waves.
Snow above 1,500 meters in Tenerife closed several mountain roads.
Rhode Island recorded record snowfall this winter.
Texas reached 41°C (106°F), one of the warmest winters on record.
Many southern states, including Florida, faced severe drought as forecasts indicate an El Niño could develop later this year.