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Jun 12 2026WEATHER

Heatwave Hits Bay Area, People Seek Shade and Coolness

The morning of Thursday started hot in the East Bay, with a 9:30 a. m. temperature already near 85°F. A woman walking her labrador felt the sweat on her headband, while the dog’s panting was loud even under a shade. The heat climbed quickly across the region, with some spots aiming for 100°F and oth

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Jun 10 2026WEATHER

Big waves take over Southern California beaches

Southern California beaches saw some of the biggest waves in years last week, turning usually calm waters into dangerous surf zones. Orange County bore the brunt, with waves reaching up to fifteen feet in places like Newport Beach and Dana Point—so tall they crashed over protective rock barriers. Hu

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Jun 10 2026WEATHER

Severe weather warning: Chicago braces for risky storms

The Chicago region is in line for a serious weather shift this week. After some calm Tuesday evening storms, Wednesday and Thursday turn far stormier. Northern Illinois sits under the National Storm Prediction Center’s "enhanced" threat level, meaning damaging winds over 70 mph, large hail, and poss

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Jun 06 2026WEATHER

Federal Help Sought After Michigan’s Storm Chaos

Michigan’s governor has asked the federal government for disaster aid covering 43 counties that suffered heavy rain, rapid snowmelt and nine tornadoes from April 10 to 21. If the request is granted, money would go straight to people, businesses and local groups hit by the storms. The weather hit

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May 28 2026WEATHER

Florida’s soggy days ahead: rain brings relief but not cool comfort

Florida can’t seem to catch a break from the heat, even when the skies open up. The state’s been struggling with drought, so rain is welcome—but not all at once. Heavy downpours could turn streets into rivers in some spots, while the humidity sticks around like an uninvited guest. Instead of making

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May 27 2026WEATHER

Cave Rescue in Laos: A Tight‑rope Mission to Save Seven Villagers

The rescue team in Laos is racing against bad weather and worsening cave conditions to free seven villagers who are trapped after a flood blocked their exit. The operation is taking place in Xaisomboun province, where the village members went into a limestone cave looking for gold. Heavy rain turned

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May 25 2026WEATHER

Memorial Day weekend weather: wet East, dry West, and some surprises

Memorial Day weekend is shaping up to be a weather rollercoaster across the U. S. While the West enjoys mostly sunny skies and rising temperatures, the East braces for a soggy holiday with showers, storms, and even flash floods. A slow-moving weather front is the main culprit, pulling in moisture an

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May 22 2026WEATHER

Rain and River Chaos Leave Three Lives Lost in Southern Turkey

The southern region of Turkey faced a deadly combination of rain and earth movement on Thursday, taking three lives. Local officials said the storm struck Hatay province, which had already suffered a major earthquake in 2023. Heavy showers caused the Asi River – also called the Orontes – to overflow

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May 11 2026WEATHER

Big Storms Loom Over North Texas

A cold front is moving through North and Central Texas, bringing a surge of severe thunderstorms that could produce large hail, strong winds, and flash flooding. The National Weather Service in Fort Worth said showers will start early Monday morning, but the danger peaks later in the day as the f

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May 01 2026WEATHER

Floods Hit West Seventh Again, Raising Alarm Over Old Drainage System

West Seventh Street in Fort Worth turned into a river over the weekend, reminding residents that the city’s drainage problems are still real. The videos show cars bobbing in waist‑deep water and people scrambling for higher ground—an all too familiar sight for locals who have seen this before.

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