Gloomy & Dry Saturday, Rain/Snow Sunday
Gloomy & Dry Saturday, Rain/Snow Sunday
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Charlotte ObserverAn earthquake hit the North Carolina mountains Saturday, USGS confirms. What we know.
The quake had a depth of 2.36 miles, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
- Miami Herald
Sinkhole swallows woman in front yard — then her rescuers fall in too, NY cops say
While she crossed her yard, the ground beneath her suddenly opened up, according to one outlet.
- Sacramento Bee
3.2-magnitude earthquake rattles Northern California awake, geologists say
More than 250 people from as far away as Eureka and Redcrest reported feeling the shake, according to the agency.
- WLS – Chicago
Weekend Winter Weather Advisory issued for Chicago area
A Winter Weather advisory has been issued for Chicago and the northern and western suburbs starting Saturday morning.
- Fox Weather
Groundhog week weather to challenge even the best prognosticators with threat of southern wintry mess
If all the ingredients are in place, a prolonged period of freezing rain could impact the Southern Plains and Mid-Mississippi Valley during the workweek.
- Fox Weather
Transition into El Nino could lead to record heat around globe
The El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) has profound impacts on worldwide weather and temperatures
- Associated Press
Oregon pins hopes on mass timber to boost housing, jobs
Inside a warehouse at the industrial Port of Portland lies what some believe could be the answer to Oregon's housing crisis — a prototype of an affordable housing unit made from mass timber. Once mass-produced at the factory being planned at the port, the units ranging from 426 square feet (40 square meters) to 1,136 square feet (106 square meters) could be deployed across the state to be assembled in urban and rural communities alike, potentially alleviating a critical housing shortage that has driven Oregon's high rates of homelessness.
- Associated Press
Snow leads to massive pileup in Wisconsin, dozens injured
Dozens of people were injured in a massive traffic pileup amid snowy conditions in southern Wisconsin on Friday, which blocked Interstate 39/90 for hours, authorities said. Beloit Memorial Hospital said at least 27 people were treated for injuries sustained in the crash, WIFR-TV reported. State Patrol officials said snow, ice and whiteout conditions were factors in the crash.
- USA TODAY
Winter storm to hit the West, blizzard and dangerous wind chills forecast for some: Friday weather updates
More winter weather is forecast across the country on Friday and through the weekend, with snow and dangerous wind chills possible in some areas.
- Charlotte Observer
Snake bites dog in Charlotte. Why are they around in the winter and how to protect pets
A social media post about a dog in Charlotte getting bitten by a poisonous snake this month has raised questions.
- Bloomberg
A Billionaire’s Luxury Development Fuels Fight Over Texas Hill Country
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- Fox Weather
The Daily Weather Update from FOX Weather: Arctic blast heads for parts of US
Start your day with the latest weather news – Some of the coldest air seen since December is headed for parts of the country. Feels-like temperatures could drop to 30 degrees below zero.
- Jalopnik
Firefighters Still Aren't Sure How to Quickly Defeat EV Fires
Tens of thousands of gallons: That’s how much water it takes to extinguish a single electric vehicle fire. As EVs becomes more prevalent on our roads — possibly reaching 50 percent of all new car sales by 2030 — firefighters are still struggling to get proper training on how to quickly and effectively put out these incredibly intense blazes.
- USA TODAY
Midwest braces for fast-moving winter storm; powerful winds topple trees, big rigs in California: Thursday recap
As a winter storm that crossed the country and continues heading East, the US can expect weather conditions ranging from harsh winds to more snow.
- Fox Weather
More rain and snow coming to California Sunday
After a brief dry period in the Golden State, a new storm system will bring rain to Central and Southern California. Snow is expected for higher elevations.
- BBC
Cost of living: How onions became a luxury in the Philippines
The staple ingredient has become a symbol of the country's rising cost of living.
- GOBankingRates
What Is the Current State of the Housing Market in Your State?
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High winds wreak havoc in Southern California
Powerful Santa Ana winds raked much of Southern California on Thursday, toppling trees and big rigs. (Jan 26)
- CBS-Chicago
Chicago Weather Alert: Winter Weather Advisory in effect for Saturday
Winter Weather Advisory in effect 9 a.m. Saturday to 3 a.m. Sunday.
- Insider Monkey
15 Countries with the Largest Uranium Reserves in the World
In this piece, we will take a look at the fifteen countries with the largest uranium reserves in the world. For more countries, head on over to 5 Countries With the Largest Uranium Reserves in the World. The growth in the awareness of global warming and the risks of greenhouse gas emissions has spurred a […]