Two popular swimming spots in Pasadena have been flagged for unsafe bacteria levels after recent water tests. Bayside Beach and Upper Magothy Beach now carry advisories, warning swimmers and water sports fans to stay out of the water. Officials blame high enterococci bacteria counts, which often ris
A few northern U. S. states might get a rare late-night light show on Thursday if space weather cooperates. Experts say some areas along the Canadian border could see faint auroras, especially if skies stay clear. Montana, North Dakota, Minnesota, and northern Wisconsin fall into this zone, along wi
All Weather at Home just flipped the switch on Canada’s biggest rooftop solar setup sitting on top of a busy window-and-door plant near Edmonton. The 1, 183-kW solar field stretches over 110, 000 square feet—about the size of two hockey rinks—and packs 2, 040 panels that each crank out 580 W. Togeth
Today might feel more like a gloomy spring day than a summer one in Connecticut, thanks to an unexpected wave of wet weather. Forecasters say steady showers with occasional rumbles of thunder could stick around until early evening. The strongest bursts look set to arrive between mid-afternoon and la
Bostonians planning to enjoy the FIFA Fan Festival at City Hall Plaza got some unwelcome news early Thursday morning. City leaders announced the outdoor party would shut down for the day because a warm front rolling through Massachusetts threatened to bring damaging winds and heavy rain. Experts fro
This year’s Juneteenth celebrations faced an unexpected challenge—not from planning disagreements, but from the sky itself. Heavy storms sweeping through the southern and eastern U. S. forced cities to rethink outdoor events just days before June 19. In Clarkston, Georgia, organizers scrapped the ho
A steady stream of storms is set to keep the Chicago area soaked and wind‑y through Wednesday. Meteorologists warn that as rain pours, the risk of flooding grows, especially in low‑lying parts of the city and Cook County. The forecast also signals that some areas may see severe weather, with a highe
A wind alert is in place for several northern Illinois counties as a storm moves through the area. The warning covers Boone, DeKalb, Lee, Ogle, Winnebago and parts of Cook, DuPage, Lake, Kane and McHenry counties. It started at 10:46 a. m. and will end by 1 p. m. The National Weather Service said wi
Morning rain pushed the hot front farther south, pulling the strongest tornado risk away from Chicago. The National Weather Service now rates most of the city as only a slight danger, down from the earlier moderate level. Still, parts of Illinois and Indiana farther south keep a higher threat for
When storms roll through Baton Rouge, many people worry about losing electricity. Two big companies supply power to the area: Entergy and DEMCO. Both have online tools that let residents see where outages are happening in real time. To use Entergy’s map, go to their website. Green lines show neighb
