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Travel NoireMassive Tropical Rainstorm Is On The Path To The Caribbean
People who live or are going to the Southern Caribbean islands must be extremely cautious over the next few days.
- Naples Daily News
Tropics watch: Potential Tropical Cyclone Two moving fast. Invest 95L taking aim at Texas
In the Gulf of Mexico, Invest 95L is taking aim at Texas but tropical rainfall could extend to several Gulf Coast states.
- WJAX
Tropical downpours to continue ahead of Independence Day weekend
The sea breeze will push over the coast & I-95 midday today, bringing a few storms. Heavy storms will get going this afternoon & evening well inland.
- LA Times
Wildfire destroys four structures, threatens 500 more in rural Northern California
The Rices fire, which broke out Tuesday in Nevada County, has burned 769 acres, growing by almost 200 acres overnight, and is still 0% contained.
- WFTV
Tropical storm could form in the next few days, meteorologists monitor 2 other disturbances
Meteorologists are still watching three disturbances in the Atlantic basin.
- USA TODAY
'Earthquake swarm' in South Carolina: State shook by 2 of its strongest quakes in years Wednesday
South Carolina was rocked by several earthquakes Wednesday, including the two strongest quakes yet in a "swarm" of earthquakes.
- AccuWeather
Tropical rainstorm to bring downpours, drought relief to Gulf Coast
A tropical rainstorm tracking across the southern Caribbean Sea is on the cusp of becoming a named tropical storm, but AccuWeather meteorologists are also monitoring another tropical rainstorm in the northern Gulf of Mexico that could strengthen. While organization and development into a tropical depression or named storm is a possibility at any time through Thursday, downpours are expected to overspread much of the western and central Gulf Coast. This rain can cause localized flash flooding but
- AccuWeather
Record-high temperatures set to scorch Alaska to start July
Alaska, traditionally one of the coldest states in the country, is set to see an unusually warm start to July thanks to a heat dome parking itself over the region. Temperatures could rise up to 20 degrees F above normal in the northernmost state, with temperatures rising well into the 80s to near 90 F. A heat dome occurs when there is a large poleward shift in the jet stream, which becomes wavy and elongated. In this case, an unusually strong high pressure system is forcing the jet stream well t
- The State
Afternoon, evening earthquakes shake Columbia area. Strongest ones in years felt in Midlands
Yes, those were earthquakes, the United States Geological Survey has confirmed.
- The Daily Advertiser
Tropics watch: System in Gulf becomes Invest 95L, could bring rain to south Louisiana
Even if a tropical system does not form, tropical downpours are likely across the Gulf Coast states this week.
- San Luis Obispo Tribune
Update: Camino Fire 25% contained, acreage unchanged
The fire threatened 50 structures, according to Cal Fire.
- MarketWatch
Italy’s worst drought in 70 years turning famed Arborio rice fields into sandy beaches
Heat waves, like those repeatedly hitting Italy with peaks of 40 degrees Celsius (104 Fahrenheit), can significantly reduce the yield of surviving rice.
- Tacoma News Tribune
You don’t want to see this critter on our beaches. Here’s what to do if you find one
Traps are currently being deployed in areas of infestation, marked by a bright orange buoy.
- Miami Herald
Two Atlantic systems are already bringing rain. One could become Tropical Storm Bonnie
The Atlantic basin could see its first hurricane of the season later this week if a system near Venezuela keeps strengthening.
- The Weather Network
This Canadian city just shattered an all-time heat streak record
This city just shattered its record for most consecutive days above 25°C, and it’s within striking distance of chopping down another heat record this week.
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
The tallest mass timber building in the world is opening in downtown Milwaukee. It's healthier for the planet. And you.
Mass timber buildings actively remove carbon from the atmosphere, locking it inside the structure for as long as the building stands.
- Green Bay Press-Gazette
Severe thunderstorms make way to central and northeast Wisconsin
A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect until 8 p.m. for Florence, Forest, Langlade, Lincoln, Marathon, Marinette, Menominee, Oconto, Oneida, Portage, Shawano, Vilas, Waupaca, Waushara and Wood counties.
- The Weather Network
Tornado warnings issued in Manitoba as storms track across the Prairies
A round of severe thunderstorms is possible across the southern Prairies on Wednesday. Some storms could produce very large hail and even a conditional tornado threat.
- The Weather Network
A glass of ocean water: Quebec company wins award for desalination technology
Oneka Technologies says its desalination systems can be powered solely by ocean waves and can deliver thousands of litres of clean drinking water.
- The Coloradoan
Colorado Halligan Fire shows no overnight growth but firefighters face windy weather today
One hundred personnel will be working the lightning-caused fire that started late Monday evening in a remote and rugged area.