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What is a storm surge and what is the threat from Hurricane Idalia?

Storm surges often pose the greatest threat to life and property when powerful storms like Idalia hit – here’s what you need to know about what it means

The Guardian - US · Aug 30, 2023

Hurricane Idalia bears down on Georgia after slamming Florida

Hurricane Idalia made landfall Wednesday in Florida as a Category 3 storm and unleashed devastation along a wide stretch of the Gulf Coast, submerging homes and vehicles, turning streets into rivers, unmooring small boats and downing power lines before sweeping into Georgia.

France 24 · Aug 30, 2023

Residents in Florida urged to evacuate as ‘unprecedented’ Hurricane Idalia approaches

Hurricane Idalia strengthened to a dangerous Category 4 storm Wednesday morning as it steams toward Florida’s Big Bend region and threatens to unleash life-threatening storm surges and rainfall.

France 24 · Aug 30, 2023

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Florida prays Idalia won’t join long list of destructive storms with names starting with “I.”

Floridians pray that when Idalia hits the Gulf Coast it won’t join the long list of destructive Atlantic Ocean storms whose names started with “I.”

The Independent UK · Aug 29, 2023

Florida prays Idalia won't join long list of destructive storms with names starting with “I.”

Floridians pray that when Idalia hits the Gulf Coast it won’t join the long list of destructive Atlantic Ocean storms whose names started with “I.”

The Independent UK · Aug 28, 2023

6,000 take part in Chicago Triathlon; swim portion canceled due to choppy lake waters

Cooler temperatures Sunday made for better running conditions. As a precaution, the swimming event was canceled as waves of 3 to 6 feet were predicted.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 27, 2023

Record heat recorded in Dallas as scorching summer continues in the United States

Another record-setting day of high temperatures hit the Dallas/Fort Worth area before a slight cooling trend moves into the area

The Independent UK · Aug 26, 2023

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Two children among five dead as severe storms — including at least one tornado — devastate Michigan

Sheriff’s office says a 21-year-old woman and two girls, ages 3 and 1, died in a weather-caused car accident

The Independent UK · Aug 25, 2023

A Michigan storm with 75 mph winds downs trees and power lines; several people are killed

A strong storm in Michigan powered by winds of up to 75 mph has downed trees and torn roofs off buildings and left hundreds of thousands of customers without power

The Independent UK · Aug 25, 2023

Flooding fills tunnels leading to Detroit airport, forces water rescues in Ohio and Las Vegas

Heavy rain has flooded an Ohio highway where people were rescued from their cars, covered the Las Vegas strip with water and closed a busy airport terminal outside Detroit

The Independent UK · Aug 24, 2023

Chicago bakes under 116 heat index fueled by record-setting temperatures

By early Wednesday afternoon, the heat index was at 116, tying July 14, 1995 for second highest heat index on record for the city of Chicago’s climate site. The highest heat index on record at the city of Chicago’s official climate site is 118 degrees, set on July 13, 1995.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 23, 2023

Tropical Storm Franklin makes landfall with major flood threats to Dominican Republic and Haiti

Tropical Storm Franklin brings torrential rain to Dominican Republic and Haiti on Wednesday

The Independent UK · Aug 23, 2023

Scorching heat in central U.S. brings warnings and tragedy as 1-year-old girl dies in hot car

Scorching heat affecting nearly 100 million people across a huge swath of the U.S. is sending schools, outdoor workers and organizers of open-air events scrambling to adjust

The Independent UK · Aug 22, 2023

Extreme heat moves CPS recess, activities indoors; sports games postponed

Temperatures are expected to hit the mid-90s with dangerous heat indexes soaring up to 115 degrees, the National Weather Service said.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 22, 2023

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The Independent UK · Aug 21, 2023

Record high temperatures recorded as sweltering heat spans from Gulf of Mexico almost to the Great Lakes

Sweltering temperatures are lingering in a large swath of the central U.S., causing misery from the Gulf of Mexico almost to the Great Lakes

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 21, 2023

How to stay safe from ‘oppressive’ heat expected in the Chicago area later this week

With high heat expected to visit the Chicago area this week, the city’s cooling centers will be open to help people combat extreme heat, and residents are advised to stay indoors and stay hydrated.

The Independent UK · Aug 20, 2023

Sweltering temperatures bring misery to large portion of central U.S., setting some heat records

Sweltering temperatures are lingering in a large swath of the central U.S., causing misery from the Gulf of Mexico almost to the Great Lakes

The Independent UK · Aug 19, 2023

Record-setting temperatures forecast in Dallas as scorching heat wave continues to bake the US

The summer of 2023 may be drawing to a close, but the extreme heat is not

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The Independent UK · Aug 18, 2023

Rhode Island tornado lifts car as New England storms damages homes, flood roads

A fire official says a Rhode Island tornado lifted a car off an interstate as severe weather swept over storm-weary New England, damaging homes

The Independent UK · Aug 18, 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

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

WEKU · Aug 15, 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

Maui's wildfires are among the deadliest on record in the U.S. Here are some others

The wildfires that killed more than 100 people in Maui are the deadliest to hit the U.S. in more than a century. Here's a look back at some of the country's most lethal blazes and lessons learned.

The Independent UK · Aug 14, 2023

From Minnesota to Maui: The deadliest fires in US history

Wildfires on the Hawaiian island of Maui have killed at least 96 people, making it the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century

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