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Dangerous heat dome scorches millions from Midwest to Northeast

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Dangerous heat dome scorches millions from Midwest to Northeast

A massive heat dome fueling the first major heat wave of the summer brought record-breaking temperatures to cities across the Northeast on Monday, and the life-threatening conditions will continue on Tuesday as millions of people from the Midwest to New England fight to stay cool. As temperatures skyrocketed across the region, many cities experienced heat that hadn’t been seen in a century, breaking long-standing records. New York … Read more

Life-threatening heat dome prompts alerts for 147M Americans in 28 states

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Life-threatening heat dome prompts alerts for 147M Americans in 28 states

NEW YORK – The first major heat wave of the summer is firing up across the eastern half of the U.S. this week, with major cities along the Interstate 95 corridor like Washington, Philadelphia and New York City flirting with 100 degrees. The expansive heat dome will have more than 190 million Americans in the East experiencing temperatures above 90 degrees, but it won’t just be the high temperatures … Read more

Extreme heat watch issued for NYC ahead of dangerous temps

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Extreme heat watch issued for NYC ahead of dangerous temps

Get ready for the heat wave! The National Weather Service issued an extreme heat watch for NYC Saturday — ahead of an expected four-day heat wave which is forecast to swamp the city in sweltering, dangerous temperatures which could break the 100-degree mark. “We’re essentially locked in to this sunny, hot pattern for basically the … Read more

June’s Strawberry Moon ushers in best time of year to view our celestial neighbor

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June’s Strawberry Moon ushers in best time of year to view our celestial neighbor

Known as the Strawberry Moon, the last full Moon of spring rises early Wednesday, beginning the best time of year to enjoy our celestial neighbor. Dr. Tyler Richey-Yowell, a postdoctoral fellow at Lowell Observatory in Arizona, said this is the first Moon to appear this low on the horizon in about a year. June’s full Moon is the last … Read more

Tornado watch issued for 3 states as multiday severe weather, flooding threats begin to unfold

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Tornado watch issued for 3 states as multiday severe weather, flooding threats begin to unfold

Yet again, another round of severe weather is set to threaten the central U.S. with damaging winds, large hail and tornadoes starting late Tuesday and continuing through Thursday. Simultaneously, a significant risk of extreme flash flooding is growing for the Mississippi and Ohio valleys this week, where some areas could see nearly a foot of rain. The FOX Forecast Center said a strong storm system is strengthening over the western U.S., which will … Read more

Florida brush fire closes 18-Mile Stretch of US1 for third straight day, temporarily severing link to Keys

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Florida brush fire closes 18-Mile Stretch of US1 for third straight day, temporarily severing link to Keys

A raging wildfire has once again forced the closure of Florida’s busy 18-Mile Stretch that provides the main link to the Florida Keys.  It’s the third straight day the main road has been shut down, creating a renewed headache for traffic attempting to get to or from the keys.  The fire has been burning in the southern Miami-Dade … Read more

Severe storms, flooding and heavy snow sweep US

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Severe storms, flooding and heavy snow sweep US

A powerful storm system is sweeping across the US, bringing a dangerous mix of severe weather, including tornadoes, flooding, heavy snow and high winds, impacting millions from the West Coast to the East Coast. “Depending on where you live, it’s kind of a mixed bag of hazards,” FOX Weather meteorologist Kendall Smith said. The FOX Forecast Center has a breakdown of what you can expect in … Read more

Flood watches posted as rain returns to Southern California in wake of wildfires

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Flood watches posted as rain returns to Southern California in wake of wildfires

The first significant rainfall in several months will spread across Southern California on Sunday, giving a badly needed sip of water to an area parched by drought and devastated by multiple raging wildfires. But with the rain comes a cost: potential mud and debris flows where the scars remain from those wildfires that have scorched tens of thousands of acres … Read more

LA facing ‘worst of the worst’ fire conditions as forecasters issue dire warning of ‘damaging’ winds

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LA facing ‘worst of the worst’ fire conditions as forecasters issue dire warning of ‘damaging’ winds

Fierce and “damaging” Santa Ana winds could bring the “worst of the worst” fire conditions to Southern California starting Monday, forecasters warn. Ferocious winds will be increasing once again for Los Angeles and Ventura counties, with gusts between 60 and 70 mph, amid low humidity, Fox Forecast Center Meteorologist Cody Braud told The Post on … Read more

LA firefighters race to contain blazes as more winds may come

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LA firefighters race to contain blazes as more winds may come

Firefighters are in a race against the clock trying to stamp out the deadly Los Angeles wildfires this weekend — as more damaging winds threaten to wreak havoc on the region next week. Powerful winds may pick up again Monday — and stick around through Wednesday, increasing the odds for potential new fires to break … Read more