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Oct 21 2024WEATHER

Roswell's Flash Flood: What Happened?

Hey there! You know Roswell, New Mexico? Well, something big happened there. A flash flood hit hard, leaving two people dead and around 290 rescued. It was so bad that cars were swept away and even homes got flooded. The National Guard and other emergency teams jumped in to help. They worked all nig

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Oct 19 2024WEATHER

Boston Braces for a Sunny, Warm Weekend After Frosty Mornings

Bostonians welcomed a chilly start to the day with the first frosts and freezes of the season. But fret not, as warmer days are just around the corner! A big area of high pressure is staying put over the eastern U. S. , bringing us sunny days and cool nights this weekend and into next week. Even th

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Oct 12 2024WEATHER

The Unexpected Flood: A Florida Complex's Struggle

In Clearwater, Florida, residents of The Standard at 2690 Apartments found themselves in a dire situation after Hurricane Milton struck. The property management company, Infinity BH, had initially advised tenants to make their own decisions about evacuating. However, when the storm hit, the complex

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Oct 10 2024WEATHER

Alligators in Flooded Streets: A Surprising Hurricane Milton Encounter

Hurricane Milton brought more than just rain and wind to North Fort Myers. It also brought some unexpected visitors to the streets. An alligator was caught on camera biting a tire in someone's driveway. This isn't the first time alligators have been seen in flooded areas, but it's still a shock when

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Oct 10 2024WEATHER

Storm Milton: Tracking Winds, Rain, and Power Outages

Ever heard of Milton? It's not a person, but a storm! A big one, too. Milton was a post-tropical cyclone in the North Atlantic Ocean, according to the National Hurricane Center. This storm was no joke, with winds blowing at 75 miles per hour! It caused power outages in its path. About 20% to 80% of

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Oct 07 2024WEATHER

Weather Warmth Without Rain: A Summery October Surprise

It's been a chilly start to the day, with temperatures dipping into the lower 40s, and even the mid-30s in some areas. You might have seen some frost if you looked hard enough. But don't worry, things are warming up. Thanks to some south winds, today will feel a lot more comfortable. Tomorrow is exp

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Oct 06 2024WEATHER

Weather Watch: SW Gulf Storm Brewing

Something's brewing in the Southwest Gulf of Mexico. Meteorologists are keeping a close eye on a new tropical depression that formed early Saturday morning. They're calling it Tropical Depression Fourteen for now, but it's expected to strengthen and could become a hurricane by midweek. The forecast

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Oct 04 2024WEATHER

Swarming Yellow Jackets: A Tale of Unlikely Strangers in Western North Carolina

As the rain poured down on western North Carolina, a stormy welcome for swarms of yellow jackets descended upon the region. The heavy flooding and standing water that followed Hurricane Helene's path likely destroyed the insects' underground nests and toppled trees or stumps that held them, sending

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Oct 03 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Floodwaters Ravage Asheville's Historic Heart

The impact of Hurricane Helene on Asheville's Biltmore Estate and surrounding village is a sobering reminder of nature's power. As the storm churned through the Carolinas, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake, the nearby Biltmore Village was among the areas hardest hit. The once-quaint shops a

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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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