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Corpus Christi Caller-TimesA disturbance in the Gulf of Mexico could become a tropical storm. Here's what to know.
A disturbance in the northwestern Gulf of Mexico has a 40% chance of becoming a tropical storm and bringing heavy rain to Texas. Here's what to know.
- WFTV
3 disturbances brewing in the Atlantic
Meteorologists are tracking three tropical disturbances brewing in the Atlantic.
- 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.
- Raleigh News and Observer
Dangerous ‘super fog’ may shroud roads in part of eastern North Carolina. What is it?
It can reduce visibility to zero, experts say.
- 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
- San Luis Obispo Tribune
Update: Camino Fire 25% contained, acreage unchanged
The fire threatened 50 structures, according to Cal Fire.
- AccuWeather
Miner unexpectedly unearths 'most important' paleontology discovery in North America
A young miner called for backup when his front-end loader unexpectedly struck something in the Canadian permafrost last week on the first day of summer in the Northern Hemisphere. Roughly 67 miles east of the Alaskan border, in Yukon's Eureka Creek, the miner, who was originally searching for gold, uncovered a whole mummified baby woolly mammoth, the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) reported. Scientists hailed the find as one of the "most important" paleontological discoveries ever made o
- AccuWeather
Tropical rainstorm to bring downpours, drought relief to Gulf Coast
A tropical rainstorm tracking toward the Caribbean 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 bring much-n
- Tacoma News Tribune
‘Rare’ ranch on 40,000 acres of wilderness hits Oregon market. See the $65M retreat
“Properties of this size don’t come up here this often,” the listing agent told Mansion Global.
- 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.
- 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.
- San Luis Obispo Tribune
Structure fire in rural Paso Robles sparks wildfire, prompts evacuations
One structure sustained minor damage.
- The Conversation
How many ice ages has the Earth had, and could humans live through one?
During ice ages, ice sheets like the one in Greenland have covered much of Earth's surface. Thor Wegner/DeFodi Images via Getty Images Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to curiouskidsus@theconversation.com. How many ice ages has the Earth had, and could humans live through one? – Mason C., age 8, Hobbs, New Mexico First, what is an ice age? It’s when the Earth has cold temperatures for a long time – millions to tens
- AccuWeather
Hundreds of record highs broken as Japan bakes under historic heat wave
An unprecedented early-season heat wave in Japan has placed a significant strain on residents and the power grid alike over the past week. AccuWeather meteorologists say relief is on the way, but not before the region endures several more days of scorching conditions. Since June 23, 263 record high temperatures have been shattered across the country, including more than half a dozen all-time record highs. On Tuesday, June 28, the cities of Toyota, Katsunuma and Tajimi all set new high marks for
- WTVT
Today's tropical weather forecast
FOX 13 Meteorologist Tony Sadiku shows some areas of interest in the Gulf of Mexico and out in the Atlantic Ocean toward the equator. None pose a threat to Florida at this time, but there are signs that the 2022 Atlantic Hurricane Season is heating up, heading into July.
- The Hill
Equilibrium/Sustainability — Wolf relatives breeding themselves into climate ‘trap’
Scientists have identified the first predators ever seen changing their reproductive strategy due to climate change: Distant relatives of the wolf, called African wild dogs. But their shift in reproduction — giving birth in cooler, winter temperatures — may actually be backfiring, as their young pups struggle to contend with the heat of worsening…
- 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.
- Naples Daily News
Tropics watch: NHC tracking 2 tropical waves, tropical depression 'likely to form'
The National Hurricane Center says a tropical wave over the central Atlantic has a high likelihood of becoming a tropical depression this week.
- LA Times
Triple-digit temperatures prompt Southern California heat advisory
Downtown L.A. reached a high of 86 degrees, Burbank hit 100, and Palmdale and Lancaster both reached 104. In Paso Robles, the temperature soared to 109.
- 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.