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Oct 02 2024ENVIRONMENT

North Carolina Floods: Surviving Helene

Western North Carolina was devastated by Hurricane Helene, with severe flooding and landslides causing extensive damage. Road closures have hindered emergency response efforts, while essential services like electricity, internet, and cellular networks remain down. The River Arts District in Ashevill

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Oct 02 2024SPORTS

Weather Woes: The 2024 Presidents Cup Kicks Off in Stormy Conditions

Get ready for some wild weather at the 2024 Presidents Cup! The tournament is set to start on September 26 at the Royal Montreal Golf Club, but Mother Nature has other plans. Expect gusty winds, small hail, and a high chance of rain. Yikes! This won't make things easy for the International team, led

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Oct 02 2024ENVIRONMENT

Weather Woes in September: What's Global Warming Got to Do With It?

September has been a soggy month, with powerful storms and flooding happening all over the world. While scientists can link some of these weather events directly to global warming, it’s still too early to say for sure if climate change is behind this month's unusual rainfall. "We always have extrem

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Oct 02 2024WEATHER

Storm & Strike: Florida's Ports Face Double Trouble

A big storm is heading towards Florida, and it's not just the wind and rain people are worried about. The Jacksonville Port Authority has already taken steps to secure the port by stopping all ship movements. This means no ships can enter or leave during the storm. But that's not all. There mig

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Oct 02 2024SPORTS

Golfers Gear Up for Sunny Showdown at Royal Montreal

The stage is set for an action-packed second round of the 2024 Presidents Cup, with the American team leading by a significant margin. As players head to Royal Montreal, they might have a secret ally: Mother Nature! Weather experts from AccuWeather forecast a mix of sunshine and clouds on Friday, ma

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Oct 02 2024HEALTH

Mosquitoes Still Buzzing in Rhode Island: Fall Dangers

Even though autumn is here, don't let your guard down against those pesky mosquitoes in Rhode Island. Recently, health officials found that some mosquitoes are still carrying serious diseases like Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) and West Nile Virus. In a recent batch of 87 mosquito samples from ac

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Oct 02 2024ENVIRONMENT

The Storm that Took a Town by Surprise

In Erwin, Tennessee, Hurricane Helene left behind more than just flooded streets. The workers at Impact Plastics were told to stay put, even as water started pouring in. Bertha Mendoza, 56, had just enough time to call her husband and kids before the flood took her life. She was one of many who coul

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Oct 02 2024WEATHER

Weather Surprise: Warm Weekend Ahead as Hurricane Helene Heads South

Well, here's something interesting! While Hurricane Helene is causing some trouble down south with heavy rain and flooding, New England is in for a nice surprise. The hurricane is losing its punch, so its leftovers won't reach us. This means we get to enjoy some unusual warmth this weekend. But let

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Oct 02 2024WEATHER

Get Ready for Another Scorcher, Bay Area!

The Bay Area is about to get a lot hotter again. A heat wave is on its way, starting from Monday. This isn't the first time this year, and it looks like temperatures will stay high throughout the week. Some places might even hit 100 degrees! Coastal areas won’t be as hot, but they'll still feel the

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Oct 02 2024ENTERTAINMENT

A Stormy Start for Louder Than Life Festival

Louder Than Life festival in Louisville, Kentucky, faced an unexpected challenge when remnants of Hurricane Helene brought strong winds and heavy rain. Organizers had to cancel the second day of the event after consulting with weather experts and local authorities. The decision was tough, especially

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