Montana governor under fire for taking overseas vacation during historic floods
Gov. Greg Gianforte acknowledged that he was outside of the country 48 hours after floods hit the state.
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It can reduce visibility to zero, experts say.
- The Weather Network
Two of California's largest earthquakes hit the same morning
On this day in weather history, California was hit by two massive earthquakes.
- Miami Herald
There are 3 systems in the Atlantic basin. One could become Tropical Storm Bonnie soon
The Atlantic basin looks a lot more like late July than late June this week, with two systems under watch and tropical storm warnings in effect for Trinidad and Tobago.
- 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.
- Idaho Statesman
Man vanishes when current drags him away from another swimmer in Washington river
“Plunging into cold water of any temperature becomes dangerous if you aren’t prepared,” the National Weather Service said.
- The Conversation
How many ice ages has the Earth had, and could humans live through one?
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- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
A Driftless Region county is aiming to be a new frontier in protecting Wisconsin's darkest skies
Earning a dark sky park designation isn't just about whether the sky is dark enough. It requires things like lighting changes and community outreach.
- USA TODAY
California firefighters use 4,500 gallons of water to extinguish Tesla fire that kept reigniting
Sacramento firefighters had to create a water pit to extinguish a Tesla that kept reigniting in a wrecking yard.
- CBS News
109 live animals found in women's luggage at airport in Thailand
The women, who were traveling to Chennai airport in India, were arrested after suspicious objects were seen on the airport's x-ray machine.
- KRIV
Tropical Weather Forecast - June 27, 2022
Potential Tropical Cyclone Two has formed in the Atlantic and there is still plenty of reason to keep monitoring the northern Gulf of Mexico.
- Redding Record Searchlight
UPDATE: Containment grows on fire west of Mount Shasta
A fire west of Mount Shasta burned about 10 acres late Saturday and early Sunday before crews stopped the forward progress of the blaze.
- KGO – San Francisco
Preliminary 4.2 magnitude earthquake in Lake County, USGS says
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Flagstaff flooding footage; burn scar areas at major risk
Flagstaff is experiencing its first major flood of the year as monsoon season is in full swing. Burn scars from the Pipeline, Haywire and Tunnel wildfires are posing a major risk for businesses and residents.
- Palm Beach Daily News
Tropics watch: Potential Tropical Cyclone 2 could become hurricane in western Caribbean
Even if a tropical system does not form, tropical downpours are likely across the Gulf Coast states this week.
- AccuWeather
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- American City Business Journals
Tesla plans super-sized project in small Oregon town
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- The Weather Network
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- The State
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- Good Morning America
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