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Hurricane causes flooding, continues rampage
September 3, 2010 8:10 AM
Some parts of North Carolina's Outer Banks are flooded and without power following a visit from Hurricane Earl. But emergency officials say no injuries have been reported. The Category 2 storm continues to push along the East Coast, with maximum sustained winds of 105 mph. Forecasters expect Earl... more » -
Oklahoma declared disaster area following deluge
June 15, 2010 8:49 AM
Forecasters say more severe weather may be on the way in Oklahoma where a band of thunderstorms dropped as much as 10 inches in some areas in a matter of hours. The Oklahoma State Department of Health reports 136 people suffered minor injuries. Firefighters helping a 17-year-old girl... more » -
Colorado forecasters: active hurricane season ahead
June 2, 2010 1:31 PM
Forecasters are predicting a very active hurricane season due to a much warmer Atlantic and cooling Pacific conditions. Colorado State University researchers on Wednesday said they now expect 18 named storms to develop in the Atlantic, including 10 hurricanes. Five are expected to be major. That's up from 15... more » -
Schools close as South braces for rare snow storm
February 12, 2010 9:27 AM
Predictions of an inch of snow are enough to shut down schools in the Florida Panhandle. A storm system that left more than a foot of snow in the Dallas area will brush by the Sunshine State as it brings snow to the South. Winter storm warnings span the... more » -
Storm's gone but troubles remain
February 1, 2010 12:46 PM
More rough weather could be in store even as states like North Carolina try to recover from the storm that just ended. Forecasters say a bit of freezing rain tonight into tomorrow could add to black ice woes North Carolina already faces. North Carolina's governor said yesterday the... more » -
Power outages reported in Southern California storm
January 18, 2010 4:37 PM
More than 12,000 Southern California residents have lost power due to a heavy winter storm sweeping through the region that threatens to cause mudslides in fire-ravaged areas. Vanessa McGrady, a spokeswoman with Southern California Edison, said Monday that customers in Los Angeles and San Bernardino counties lost power. ... more » -
Snow hitting Northern California's Sierras
January 18, 2010 4:07 PM
The first of three winter storms is making its way through northern California. Sunday night drivers on interstate 80 had to strap on their chains as the flakes started falling. Heavy rain in the area quickly turned to snow leaving several inches on the ground by night fall. ... more » -
High surf hits California, Hawaii shores
January 12, 2010 4:08 PM
Forecasters say hazardous surf will roll ashore along parts of the California coast and Hawaii's north and west shores. The National Weather Service says big surf will be produced on west-facing California beaches with a dramatic rise late Tuesday and that some beaches on the central coast could see sets... more » -
California residents return home after storm
December 14, 2009 12:27 PM
Heavy rain tapered off, skies cleared and residents of the Los Angeles area foothills started returning home Sunday, a day after they fled because of fears that heavy rains would cause mudslides. Public works and fire department officials drove through the wildfire-scarred neighborhoods early Sunday and determined that it... more » -
More storms heading to Southern California
December 11, 2009 9:49 AM
Southern Californians living near areas burned by wildfires are again facing worries about the possibility of flooding and mud flows. A storm moving into the region Thursday is the second this week, and forecasters say it will be followed by a wetter storm during the weekend. The National Weather Service... more » -
Vast, red dust storms choke Australia
September 23, 2009 10:41 AM
A pall of red dust blown in from the Outback clogged the skies over Sydney on Wednesday, diverting international flights, disrupting public transport and prompting a spike in emergency calls from people suffering breathing difficulties. No one was reported hurt as a result of dust storms sweeping a vast... more »
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