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Miami HeraldThere are 3 systems in the Atlantic basin. What forecasters are saying about each one
Forecasters are watching a disturbance in the Gulf of Mexico and two systems in the central and eastern Atlantic, one of which is forecast to turn into a tropical depression soon.
- KSAZ
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.
- Charlotte Observer
An earthquake was recorded in the North Carolina mountains overnight, USGS reports
The quake had a depth of 0.8 miles, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
- The State
Midlands has its most powerful earthquake in an active seven months, geologists report
Since late December, national geologists have reported 32 earthquakes and aftershocks in the town about 20 miles northeast of Columbia. Sunday’s quake was the strongest.
- Reuters
Villagers cheer Indonesian for capturing big crocodile with rope
Fellow villagers have praised an Indonesian man for capturing a crocodile longer than 4 metres (13 ft) on the island of Sulawesi using just a rope. The giant reptile can be seen in a video being secured around the jaws by Usman, who, like many Indonesians, goes by one name. Usman said it had been roaming the area for at least two days, frightening the inhabitants.
- The Desert Sun
The drought-parched West wants to take Mississippi River water? Fat chance! Or is it?
Desert Sun readers sound off about water.
- BBC
Japan urges 37 million people to switch off lights
Officials have asked people in Tokyo and its surrounding area to turn off lights amid a heatwave.
- KRIV
Tropical Weather Forecast - June 26, 2022
We are expecting a tropical depression in the Atlantic sometime this week. The Gulf of Mexico also needs to be monitored this week for development.
- Associated Press
'Biblical' insect swarms spur Oregon push to fight pests
Driving down a windy canyon road in northern Oregon rangeland, Jordan Maley and April Aamodt are on the look out for Mormon crickets, giant insects that can ravage crops. “There’s one right there,” Aamodt says. Mormon crickets are not new to Oregon.
- Reuters Videos
Out of season flooding hits Italy's Venice
STORY: The sunset tide was not high enough to activate the Mose flood barriers, launched in 2020 to protect the fragile city from flooding during the high water.Venice's floods are caused by a combination of factors exacerbated by climate change - from rising sea levels and unusual high tides to land subsidence that has pushed down the city ground level.They usually occur in autumn and winter months.
- CBS-Chicago
First Alert Weather: Rain in the morning, possible thunderstorms by evening
Some rain later this morning into the early afternoon.
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Unplug These Appliances That Hike Up Your Electricity Bill
Hold on to your wallet. Due to inflation and prices surging for natural gas, heating oil and other fuels, you will see a significant rise in your utility bills. So if you've opened your electric bill...
- AccuWeather
Tropical downpours loom for Texas, Louisiana
AccuWeather meteorologists are putting portions of the Gulf Coast on alert for the possibility of a tropical system and flooding rainfall in just a few days. The tropical season in the basin officially started on June 1, and the first named storm, Tropical Storm Alex formed just five days later, contributing to drenching rainfall across Florida. Before the end of the month, the U.S. could again be threatened by a tropical system. "Conditions for tropical development across the northwestern porti
- Redding Record Searchlight
Fire west of Mount Shasta burns 10 acres
A fire west of Mount Shasta burned about 10 acres late Saturday and early Sunday before crews stopped the forward progress of the blaze.
- The Desert Sun
Importing water to save the Salton Sea is long overdue. What are we waiting for?
The engineering of water importation should have started with the 2003 agreement that legalized redirecting Colorado River water away from the sea.
- MarketWatch
Greta surprises Glastonbury: Stop the oil ‘loopholes,’ she tells roaring crowd
Greta Thunberg roused the crowd at the popular Glastonbury festival into chants of “climate … justice.”
- San Luis Obispo Tribune
Atascadero City Fire responds to structure fire on Miramon Avenue
The fire’s smoke could be seen from Paso Robles, one resident said.
- Associated Press
Grand Canyon won't seek volunteers to kill bison this fall
A bison herd that lives almost exclusively in the northern reaches of Grand Canyon National Park won't be targeted for lethal removal there this fall. The park used skilled volunteers selected through a highly competitive and controversial lottery last year to kill bison, part of a toolset to downsize the herd that's been trampling meadows and archaeological sites on the canyon's North Rim. Introducing the sound of gunfire and having people close to the bison was meant to nudge the massive animals back to the adjacent forest where they legally could be hunted.
- Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Palo Pinto County wildfire grows over 20 times original size in three days, officials say
A North Texas wildfire that started Thursday has expanded from 300 acres to over 6,500 acres and remains only 12% contained as of Saturday.
- The Telegraph
Focus on cats rather than game shooting to cut down animal deaths, RSPB urged
The RSPB should stop targeting game shoots and focus on cats, the head of Countryside Alliance has said.