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AccuWeatherUS gets first Winter Storm Warning of the season
While much of the United States is kicking off this weekend with heavy rain, extreme heat and even tornadoes, one area will experience the country's first winter storm warning of the season. Early Friday morning, the National Weather Service in Fairbanks, Alaska, issued a winter storm warning in the Brooks Range and a portion of the Alaskan North Slope. This is the first winter storm warning to be issued anywhere in the United States this snow season, which officially began on July 1. The signif
- WFTV
Tracking the tropics: Tropical wave to move across Atlantic
It has been more than a month since the last tropical storm, Colin.
- AZCentral | The Arizona Republic
Monsoon 2022: Rainfall totals across much of northern Arizona far exceed normal
Rainfall totals across most of northern Arizona are much higher than what they typically are at this point in the summer, the weather service says.
- WMUR - Manchester
2.3 magnitude earthquake jostles New Hampshire communities
The United States Geological Survey reported a 2.3 magnitude earthquake around 8:05 p.m. in Deering.
- Delmarva Now | The Daily Times
'The damage is devastating': Tornado strikes Smith Island, damaging more than dozen homes
A tornado was to blame for the destruction on Smith Island, the National Weather Service confirmed Friday. Several homes and buildings were damaged.
- The Telegraph
Hosepipe bans must come in now, says Environment Secretary
Millions of households across the south of England could be hit with hosepipe bans within days after the Environment Secretary urged more water companies to introduce urgent restrictions.
- The Guardian
Yet more human remains found as drought shrinks Lake Mead reservoir
Fourth set of skeletal remains, as yet unidentified, discovered at Swim Beach in Nevada as lake hits lowest level in 80 years
- Reuters
Temperatures rise as France tackles its worst drought on record
France on Sunday braced for a fourth heatwave this summer as its worst drought on record left parched villages without safe drinking water and farmers warned of a looming milk shortage in the winter. Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne's office has set up a crisis team to tackle a drought that has forced scores of villages to rely on water deliveries by truck, prompted state-run utility EDF to curb nuclear power output and stressed crops. National weather agency Meteo France said it was the worst drought since records began in 1958 and that the drought was expected to worsen until at least the middle of the month.
- Idaho Statesman
Health officials issue advisory for popular Idaho fishing spot. Here’s why
Southwest District Health is telling recreationists they should use extra precaution if they choose to eat fish from this body of water.
- Statesman Journal
Oregon wildfires: Historic lookout wrapped in foil to protect from Cedar Creek Fire
Multiple wildfires are burning around Oregon that have brought recreation closures to popular areas including Diamond Peak and Waldo Lake.
- WSOC
Charlotte Douglas sees hundreds of delays, cancelations
There were nearly 600 delays at the Charlotte Douglas International Airport on Saturday, marking the most delays in the country, according to the website Flight Aware.
- USA TODAY
'I can't do it again': Can Appalachia blunt the devastating impacts of more flooding, climate change?
Appalachia is facing a harsh reality after historic flooding in Eastern Kentucky, killing at least 37 people and raising urgent climate questions.
- AccuWeather
Monsoon rainfall set to continue this week in the Southwest
Rounds of heavy rain and thunderstorms have brought intense flooding to portions of the Southwest in recent days and weeks due to the North American monsoon kicking on all cylinders across the region. Many cities in the area received significantly more rainfall than normal for the month of July and AccuWeather forecasters say that the pattern isn't set to break anytime soon. The Southwest has been no stranger to heavy rain and flooding events recently. In Las Vegas, streets seemingly turned into
- LA Times
Destructive rain in Death Valley, flooded Vegas casinos mark a summer of extreme weather
As Death Valley dries off from near record rains, some see the fingerprints of climate change
- LA Times
Dangerous winds could hamper fight against massive, lethal McKinney fire
Forecasts for wind gusts of up to 30 mph pose risk of spreading deadly McKinney fire in Klamath National Forest.
- Associated Press
Python hunt! 800 compete to remove Florida's invasive snakes
More than 800 competitors will be trudging through the Florida Everglades for the next eight days, in search of invasive Burmese pythons that will bring in thousands of dollars in prize money. The python hunt officially began Friday morning and runs through 5 p.m. on Aug. 15, according to officials who gathered in Miami to kick off the annual event. “This is significant because every python removed is one less invasive species preying on our native birds, mammals and reptiles," said Florida First Lady Casey DeSantis.
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Forecasters say heavy rain possible for southern Wisconsin later in weekend; hot and muggy for Saturday; air quality alert issued
A warm, humid airmass will bring uncomfortable temperatures to southern Wisconsin on Saturday followed by chances for heavy rain, forecasters say.
- Delaware Online | The News Journal
How severe will this winter be in Delaware? The Farmers' Almanac issues its prediction.
Since 1818, the Old Farmers' Almanac has offered long-range forecasts along with advice on planting, fishing, astronomy and household help.
- Idaho Statesman
Crews fight 9 fires in Boise area. Some may have been intentional, sheriff’s office says
It’s unknown ​whether the fires are related, and the official causes are​ under investigation.
- AZCentral | The Arizona Republic
Return of 'the boss': El Jefe, a jaguar that roamed Arizona, has turned up alive in Mexico
Wildlife biologists confirmed that the jaguar captured by a Sonoran trail camera is El Jefe, the same cat that once roamed Arizona's mountains.