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Rain and Storms May Continue Over Chicago Area
Parts of the Chicago area continue to face rain and the possibility of storms. Wet weather has been common in the region recently, and forecasters say more rain could arrive soon.
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El Niño Set to Reach Record Strength Before Winter 2026-27
Forecasters say El Niño is growing stronger and could reach record strength before winter 2026-27. The event is already influencing weather patterns around the world.
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Fishers, Indiana Declares Disaster Emergency After Historic Flooding
The city of Fishers, Indiana, has declared a local disaster emergency after historic flooding hit the area. The declaration allows the city to access more resources for recovery.
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Rain and Storms Expected in Northeast Ohio This Weekend
Residents of Northeast Ohio should prepare for a humid and unsettled weekend, with rain expected on and off rather than continuously.
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Hawaii Prepares for Possible First Direct Hurricane Hit in 34 Years
Hawaii is bracing for what could be its first direct hurricane hit in 34 years. A storm named Lala is currently approaching the islands.
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EF1 Tornado Hits South Columbus, Residents Displaced
An EF1 tornado struck the south side of Columbus on Tuesday, the National Weather Service (NWS) has confirmed. The storm has left several residents displaced from their homes.
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Tropical Storm Lala Nears Hawaii's Big Island
Tropical Storm Lala is getting stronger as it moves toward Hawaii, and its outer bands have already reached the eastern side of the Big Island. Outer bands are the rain and wind areas that spread out from the center of a
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Big El Niño Weather Pattern Forming, Experts Warn
A potentially historic El Niño weather pattern is developing, and scientists warn it could have far-reaching effects across the United States and the world.
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Temporary Ban on Disposable BBQs Due to Wildfire Risk
The government has introduced a temporary ban on the sale of disposable barbecues across the country.
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Floods Hit Midwest Neighborhoods as More Storms Are Expected
Floodwaters have submerged parts of several Midwest neighborhoods in the United States, and residents are still bracing for more severe storms. Rivers rose quickly after heavy rain, sending water into streets and homes a
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Temperatures Hit 38C as Amber Heat Warning Is Issued
Temperatures have climbed to 38C on Thursday, as a rare amber extreme heat warning remains in effect. The heatwave is affecting many areas.
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Earthquake Shakes San Francisco Bay Area
An earthquake shook the San Francisco Bay Area on a recent day. The quake happened near San Leandro, a city in Alameda County.
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Great White Shark Sighting Closes Wells, Maine Beaches to Swimming
Beaches in Wells, Maine, have been closed to swimming after a great white shark was spotted nearby. The closure follows a series of alarming shark encounters over just two days.
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Storm System Heads Toward Hawaii, Officials Warn of Floods
A developing weather system named PTC One-C is moving toward Hawaii, and forecasters warn it could bring life-threatening flooding this weekend.
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Northern California Weather Cools, but Fire Danger Rises in Sierra Nevada
Northern California is expecting a cooling trend in the coming days, bringing relief from recent warm temperatures. However, the weather is creating serious fire risk in another part of the region.
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Venomous Snake Found in Football Player's Helmet in Arkansas
A high school football player in Arkansas got a frightening surprise during practice.
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Two Disturbances Could Develop in the Atlantic This Week
The National Hurricane Center (NHC) is tracking two areas of disturbed weather in the eastern Atlantic Ocean this week.
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How to Watch the Eclipse Safely Without Solar Glasses
The UK and Europe are getting ready to see a big solar eclipse later today. This will be the best eclipse seen in the UK since 1999. A solar eclipse happens when the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun. The Moon bl
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Shark Pulls Maine Lifeguard Underwater at Popular Beach
A lifeguard in Maine has described being pulled underwater by a shark, in an incident he called "too close for comfort." He said a great white shark dragged him about five feet below the surface.
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Amber Heat Alerts Begin in England as Fifth Heatwave Nears
Amber heat health alerts have come into force across England this morning, as the country prepares for its fifth heatwave of the summer.
