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Oct 18 2024ENVIRONMENT

How We Can Keep the Power On During Wild Weather

Did you know that millions of people lose power every year due to extreme weather events? This was the reality for Cary Kottler, a clean energy executive, when a historic cold snap hit Texas in 2021. The temperature in his house was barely above freezing, and sadly, his family’s goldfish didn’t surv

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Oct 18 2024WEATHER

Cooling Pacific Waters: What La Niña Means for the U. S.

This autumn, there's a good chance of a La Niña event hitting the Pacific. La Niña is like the cool cousin of El Niño, both part of a natural climate pattern called ENSO. During La Niña, sea temperatures in the Pacific drop below average, and this can change weather patterns all over the U.S. In th

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Oct 18 2024EDUCATION

--- Chill in the Air: Why Your Tire Pressure Light is On

--- Ever noticed that little tire pressure light on your dashboard starts glowing more often as the weather gets colder? It's not just you, and it's not something to ignore. Cold air is denser, so when temperatures drop, the air in your tires contracts and takes up less space, making the pressure dr

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Oct 18 2024WEATHER

Get Ready for Frost: Friday Morning Chill Ahead

Hey there! We've got a weather heads-up for folks in the Midlands. A frost advisory is on the horizon for Friday morning, especially in our western and northern counties. The National Weather Service has issued an alert from 5 AM to 8 AM for Saluda, Newberry, and Fairfield Counties. So, if you’ve go

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Oct 18 2024WEATHER

Staying Dry and Warm: North Texas Weather This Week

The sunny and dry weather in North Texas isn't going anywhere soon. Tonight, you won't need to bundle up as much as you did on Thursday. Most of the region will wake up to temperatures in the 40s and 50s on Friday morning. Grab your shades because the high temperatures will hover around the upp

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Oct 18 2024TECHNOLOGY

Google Maps Tweaks Weather Display for a Cleaner Look

Google Maps is making a small change to how it shows weather information. Instead of having the weather widget appear on the map layer, it's moving it to a new section called "Latest in the area." This section slides up from the bottom of the Android app. The weather info will now be in the top-righ

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Oct 18 2024WEATHER

Winter Arrives Early: B. C. Border Expects Heavy Snowfall

Are you ready for an early taste of winter? Environment Canada has just issued the first snowfall warnings of the season along the British Columbia and Yukon border. Residents and travelers in the affected areas can expect a significant dump of snow. The weather office predicts that the snow will s

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Oct 17 2024CRIME

Execution in Texas: The Shaken Baby Syndrome Case

A Texas inmate is set to face execution for a crime that's stirred up a lot of debate. The case centers around "shaken baby syndrome," a diagnosis that's been questioned by many. This is the first time in the U.S. that such a case could lead to an execution. Meanwhile, former One Direction member Li

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Oct 17 2024WEATHER

Dallas-Fort Worth: From Chilly Mornings to Warm Afternoons

It's been a while since North Texas felt such a chill in the morning. We're talking early Thursday, where temperatures dipped into the 40s, and even lower in some eastern areas. But don't worry, this morning chill won't stick around. By afternoon, it'll warm up to the 60s, and by late afternoon, we

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Oct 17 2024WEATHER

Windy Wednesday: Stay Safe, Enjoy the Cool!

Wednesday is set to be a cool and breezy day in South Louisiana, thanks to a cold front moving through. The northeast winds are expected to blow at speeds between 15 to 25 mph, bringing in a chilly air mass. So, bundle up! Temperatures will dip to around 53°F in the Capital City and even lower in pa

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