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Oct 02 2024WEATHER

Weather Shift Ahead: Chilly Days, Dry Weekend

The week ahead is going to see some significant changes in the weather. We're not just talking about a little drizzle—it's going to get noticeably cooler. Overnight lows will be dropping into the lower 60s by Monday morning, so you might want to grab an extra blanket. Daytime temperatures won’t be m

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Oct 02 2024ENVIRONMENT

Lake Wateree's Water Level: What Residents Need to Know

Are you a resident near Lake Wateree? Duke Energy has some important updates for you. The lake is expected to reach its highest point, or crest, by Sunday afternoon. This means the water level will start to go down slowly over the next few days. The company is working hard to manage the water flow a

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Oct 02 2024WEATHER

Surprise Tornadoes Strike South Carolina During Hurricane Helene

Last month, the Midlands region of South Carolina experienced a sudden outbreak of tornadoes as Hurricane Helene hit. With at least six twisters confirmed and more possibly on the way, residents were caught off guard. Initially, people expected severe flooding to be the main threat from this storm.

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Oct 02 2024ENTERTAINMENT

A Stormy Night's Lesson in Flight Safety

On April 14, 1993, American Airlines flight 102 was on its way from Honolulu to Dallas. It was a rough night with thunderstorms and heavy turbulence. The flight crew prepared for landing, but the weather made it difficult. Lightning hit the right wing, and the plane started to drift off course durin

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Oct 02 2024WEATHER

Boston's Mixed Bag Weather Week

Get ready, Boston! The week is kicking off with a gray sky, but hey, no need to fret. Temperatures on Monday are set to hit the mid-70s, perfect for a stroll or picnic if you're inland. Coastal dwellers might feel a bit chillier due to those sea breezes. Tuesday is where things get interesting. The

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Oct 02 2024WEATHER

Minnesota Braces for Extreme Fire Danger Today!

Hey there, Minnesota folks! Listen up because today's weather is going to be extra tricky. The National Weather Service has just issued a Red Flag Warning from 11:00 a.m. all the way until 8:00 p.m. Why so serious? Well, strong winds are expected, blowing in from the south and northwest at speeds up

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Oct 01 2024WEATHER

Elevated Fire Dangers Unleash Chaos Across Southern Minnesota

Southern Minnesota is bracing for a harsh impact as a dry cold front sweeps across the region, sparking elevated fire dangers and Red Flag Warning conditions. The scorching sunshine and dry air, coupled with northwestern gusts of up to 30 mph, are set to make the afternoon a perfect storm for wildfi

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Oct 01 2024WEATHER

US Faces Potential Double Whammy Hurricane After Helene Battering

Fresh storms are being whipped up over the churning waves of the Atlantic—which could heap more misery on millions of Americans still reeling from Hurricane Helene. Meteorologists have warned that they are keeping a close eye on two weather systems "in the eastern tropical Atlantic," one of which "h

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Oct 01 2024WEATHER

Red hot start to October expected

The Bay Area is in for a scorching start to autumn, with the National Weather Service forecasting temperatures to soar into the triple digits this week. The heat wave is set to begin on Monday, with temperatures expected to reach the mid-to-high 90s in the hottest spots. The mercury is expected to

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Oct 01 2024WEATHER

Think Winter, Minnesota Cold Weather Rule Starts October 1st

Minneapolis (WJON News) -- It is time to start preparing for winter this week. The Minnesota Cold Weather Rule goes into effect starting on Tuesday and Xcel Energy wants to remind customers there is help for those who need assistance. Under the rule, residential customers are protected from service

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