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Santa Cruz wildfire forces evacuations
Residents of southern Santa Cruz and San Mateo Counties have been ordered to evacuate due to the CZU August Lightning Complex.
Record High Temp Set in Death Valley
The temperature at Death Valley’s Furnace Creek reached 130 degrees Fahrenheit on Sunday. NOAA’s Weather Prediction Center stated the reading breaks...
Lake Fire Continues to Rage North of Los Angeles
The Lake Fire has burned over 11,000 acres in the Angeles National Forest and has forced road closures and evacuations in surrounding areas.
Colorado Wildfires Burn During Historic Statewide Drought
The Pine Gulch wildfire north of Grand Junction, Colorado is now the 8th largest in the Centennial State’s history. As of Wednesday morning, the fire...
Midwest Derecho Causes Widespread Damage
A destructive derecho, or fast-moving violent windstorm, downed trees and caused widespread damage to buildings and crops on Monday. The storm also...
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Tremors Continue Following 5.1 Magnitude Earthquake Near Sparta, NC
Residents of Sparta, North Carolina continue to experience tremors Monday morning following a 5.1 magnitude earthquake on Sunday, August 9th, 2020....
Overnight Storms Batter the Twin Cities Area
The Twin Cities metro area was battered by severe storms late Sunday into early Monday morning, which brought large hail, damaging winds, and heavy...
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NOAA Updated Atlantic Hurricane Forecast to ‘Extremely Active’
NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center’s August Atlantic Hurricane Season Outlook has escalated from ‘Above Average’ to ‘Extremely Active.’
Apple Fire Continues to Rage East of Los Angeles
The Apple Fire, which began Friday, has grown to 27,319 acres Wednesday – more than 42 square miles. The fire is 30% contained, with more than 2,500...
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Tropical Storm Force Winds Felt Over Parts of Florida Coast
Tropical Storm Isaias (ees-ah-EE-ahs) continues to move along Florida’s east cost, bringing strong winds and storm surge. The center of Isaias had 65...
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Hurricane Isaias Approaches Florida Coast
Hurricane Isaias (ees-ah-EE-ahs) continues to move towards Florida at 12 mph with maximum sustained winds of 75 mph. The forecast track of Isaias...