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2 deaths suspected in the Pacific Northwest's record-breaking heat wave

Officials say two people may have died and temperature records have been broken in a Pacific Northwest heat wave

The Independent UK · Aug 17, 2023

Hurricane Hilary may dump more than a year’s worth of rain on the southwest

Tropical storms have only touched down in California a few times in the last century

The Independent UK · Aug 17, 2023

Pacific Northwest heat wave could break temperature records through Thursday

Temperatures will linger in the triple digits for parts of California, Oregon, Washington, Idaho and Montana this week, with little relief coming at night.

WEKU · Aug 15, 2023

Death toll climbs from fires burning in Hawaii, Maui County reports

Wildfires, whipped by strong winds from Hurricane Dora passing far to the south, took the island of Maui by surprise, leaving behind smoking piles of rubble where historic buildings had stood.

WEKU · Aug 9, 2023

First Thing: Storms in US north-east wreak havoc and leave two dead

Thousands of flights cancelled and more than 1m properties without power. Plus, why are Americans obsessed with secret societies?

The Guardian - UK · Aug 8, 2023

Illinois congressional leaders urge Biden to grant FEMA relief for storm damage

Members of Congress ask the White House for financial assistance to address damage in the wake of strong storms in the Chicago area and down state in June and July.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 8, 2023

DC area braces for destructive evening storms, hail and tornadoes

Thousands of federal employees were sent home early as the Washington, D

The Independent UK · Aug 7, 2023

Authorities assess damage after flooding from glacial dam outburst in Alaska's capital

Raging waters from a weeked outburst of water from a glacier-dammed lake destroyed two buildings and undermined others but are now receding in Alaska’s capital city of Juneau

The Independent UK · Aug 7, 2023

Alaska capital faces major flood

"We didn't even think that this was possible," Aaron Jacobs at the National Weather Service Juneau told ABC News

Salon · Aug 7, 2023

As the East Coast braces for severe thunderstorms, record heat sears the South

Thunderstorms — some of which may be severe — are in the forecast from Atlanta to Binghamton, N.Y. Meanwhile parts of Texas and the Gulf Coast are expected to see record heat.

WEKU · Aug 7, 2023