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AccuWeatherAbout 50 million at risk for severe weather in northeastern US Saturday
Stormy weather may put a damper on activities and throw a wrench into travel for the start of the Independence Day weekend in the northeastern United States, but the good news for those hoping to catch a fireworks show on the holiday itself is that the weather will steadily improve for the bulk of the region as the long weekend progresses. Concerns for a cold front dropping in and hitting the brakes over the mid-Atlantic are waning due to the stronger nature of the system. However, that stronger
- 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.
- San Luis Obispo Tribune
Update: Wildfire burning near Arroyo Grande grows to 350 acres, 40% contained
The Camino Fire was caused by a catalytic converter, Cal Fire said.
- 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.
- 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
Rare 'white rainbow' caught on camera gracing skies over city skyline
Most rainbows are colorful and vibrant, but not this one. A rare white rainbow, also known as a ghost rainbow or a fogbow, was captured on video arcing over the skies of Heihe, Heilongjiang province, China, on June 29. The vivid fogbow clearly stands out amid the fog bank lingering in the skies over the Chinese city, which is located in the country's north along the Russian border. The bright blue skies contrast against the bright white fogbow, and the partly sunny conditions in the fogbow's bac
- BBC
Japan swelters in its worst heatwave ever recorded
Unrelenting temperatures break records for June as officials warn of a looming power shortage.
- Tallahassee Democrat
Early fireworks in tropics, but three-pack of storms no danger zone for Florida | WeatherTiger
In honor of the year’s loudest and fastest three-day weekend ahead, the Tropics are living on the edge, with three disturbances pushing the boundaries of hurricane climatology for late June.
- 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.
- The State
Are the recent SC earthquakes being caused by mines? DHEC weighs in
Could mining be causing the latest earthquakes to rock South Carolina? Here’s what state officials say.
- Forkast News
Marathon Digital says Montana storm knocked out most Bitcoin rigs
Marathon Digital, a major Bitcoin miner in the U.S., had to halt three-fourths of its mining operations in Montana due to power outages caused by a storm, reinforcing an earlier decision to move out of the region. See related article: Compass Mining CEO, CFO resign after utility payment default allegations Fast facts The Nasdaq-listed company […]
- 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.
- Southern Living
Biologists Release 25 Threatened Eastern Indigo Snakes in Alabama Forest
America’s longest native snake is slithering its way to a comeback. It's good news... we promise!
- Idaho Statesman
Grizzly mauls hiker during ‘surprise encounter’ in Wyoming mountains, officials say
“The encounter happened too suddenly for him to deploy the bear spray he was carrying,” officials said.
- App.com | Asbury Park Press
Black bear spotted in Barnegat on Route 72
A Lacey woman was driving on Route 72 when her niece spotted a bear from the passenger seat.
- York Daily Record
Is cheap gas like E15 and Unleaded 88 a safe bargain for your car? Here's what we know
Sheetz recently announced a price drop on some of its gas. Is it safe to use?
- 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.
- Reuters
Goats released in New York City park to eat invasive weeds
More than a dozen goats journeyed to Riverside Park in New York City on Wednesday to feast on weeds, a chemical-free way to remove invasive species while adding to the joys of nature. The furry visitors arrived in Manhattan from Green Goats farm in Rhinebeck, New York, earlier in the day to gobble up overgrown brush - even species dangerous to humans, like poison ivy. "Imagine trying to keep your balance while you're pulling out invasive plants so that you can plant native species that will better hold the soil and provide better habitat for the wildlife."
- LA Times
Extreme heat, drought will permanently scar California and its social fabric
Recurring drought and rising temperatures have already begun to alter the landscape of California and the American Southwest, researchers warn.