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Heat wave could break Vegas record as visitors stay inside chilled casinos and ER doctors are busy

Air-conditioned casinos offer a welcome respite for people visiting Las Vegas as the city is hit by an intense heat wave that's put nearly one-third of Americans under heat advisories and warnings

The Independent UK · Jul 14, 2023

Flash Floods: A Deadly Threat Across The US

Recent floods in the Northeast highlight the dangers of flash floods, prompting the need for preparedness and evacuation.

Zenger · Jul 14, 2023

At least 11 tornadoes hit the Chicago area this week, weather service says

The National Weather Service says a tornado outbreak in the Chicago area this week produced at least 11 twisters

The Independent UK · Jul 14, 2023

Roofs torn off, trees uprooted, but no known injuries after tornadoes churn across Chicago area

Eleven tornadoes have been confirmed from Wednesday’s storms. An EF1 twister tore through Burr Ridge with winds up to 110 mph. Two tornadoes were reported near O’Hare.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 13, 2023

More than 1 in 3 Americans are under heat alert as there's no relief in sight for the apocalyptic summer weather

Death Valley is expected to hit 123 degrees.

Fortune · Jul 13, 2023

US is too hot: 130 million are under excessive heat warnings

WASHINGTON: Across the US, 103 million people, or just over 30% of the population, from Oregon to Florida are under excessive heat warnings, watches and advisories, according to the National Weather Service.

The Times of India · Jul 13, 2023

Vermont governor seeks major disaster declaration from White House as state braces for more storms – as it happened

Latest storm warning comes just days after areas of Vermont and New York were hit with flash flooding, raising concerns over more damage

The Guardian - US · Jul 13, 2023

Weather forecast accuracy is crucial in a heat wave – 1 degree can mean the difference between life and death

Weather forecasts have gotten quite good over the years, but their temperatures aren’t always spot on – and the result when they underplay extremes can be lethal. Even a 1-degree difference in a forecast’s accuracy can be the difference between life and death, our research shows.

The Conversation · Jul 13, 2023

Dangerous heat wave baking US Southwest brings triple digit temperatures, fire risk to California

After a historically wet winter and a cloudy spring, California’s summer is in full swing

The Independent UK · Jul 13, 2023

Tornado tears through Chicago as video captures thousands sheltering at O’Hare Airport

At least eight tornadoes were reported in the city amid severe thunderstorms

The Independent UK · Jul 13, 2023