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1. Sick of Spewing Sewage, Ga. Neighbors File Lawsuit

   Sat, 31 Aug 2013

   After recent months of unusually wet weather , things have been particularly concrete sewer pipes and manholes let storm water flow in, flooding the system spills "an act of God, just like a hurricane or a tornado ." But residents suing the city
2. 
   Heat Wave Inspires Roast Duck Ferry

   Fri, 30 Aug 2013

   copycat rubber waterfowl could be seen cruising the country's lakes, ponds and rivers. In Shanghai, which has experienced a heat wave this summer, artist Han Beishi told Chinese media that it seemed only fitting to roast the Rubber Duck. Chinese artists have
3. Heat Proves Too Much for Some Minneapolis Schools

   Thu, 29 Aug 2013

   Minneapolis schools tried fans, popsicles, ice and outdoor classes before finally giving in to a late-summer heat wave . After three days of temperatures in the upper 90s and high humidity, district officials canceled classes for the rest of
4. 8 Years After Katrina, New Orleans on the Rebound

   Wed, 28 Aug 2013

   Eight years after Hurricane Katrina, the Ferris wheel sits idle. "Closed for Storm " signs are still posted for those who died. The hurricane was blamed for more than according to the National Hurricane Center. Billions of dollars
5. Tropical Storm Juliette Approaches Mexico Coast

   Wed, 28 Aug 2013

   Forecasters say the center of Tropical Storm Juliette is approaching Cabo San Baja, California. The National Hurricane Center says storm had maximum sustained winds of southeast of Cabo San Lucas. The storm is moving quickly, about 25 mph
6. AP PHOTOS: Rain Delays US Open Play

   Wed, 28 Aug 2013

   postponing eight women's singles matches. With the storm bearing down, video monitors around the Billie Jean King ticketholders were milling about without much concern for severe weather . Here's a gallery of images from the tournament.
7. Flash Flood Traps 27 Hikers in Austrian Cave

   Wed, 28 Aug 2013

   A flash flood unleashed by heavy rains has trapped 27 hikers in a cave in western Austria, but rescue workers say they are not in danger. The

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1. 
   Flash Flood Warnings on Both Sides of the Country

   Mon, 2 Sep 2013

   rain and rescues out west. Abc's weather editor sam champion right here with that front that's steering all that weather , capable of dropping two or three tuesday morning throughout the day the weather improves in the mid-atlantic and

   Weather found at 0:11, 1:35

   the northeast to the south, blinding rain and rescues out west. Abc's weather editor sam champion right here with a forecast in a moment but first steve osunsami on the pictures coming in right now.

   It's going to take longer for that front that's steering all that weather , capable of dropping two or three inches of rain in hours. The cooler air starts in the morning, tuesday morning throughout the day the weather improves in the mid-atlantic and the northeast. The thunderstorms are still rocking all night long. This is where you're likely to have
2. 
   'This Week' Panel: The Syrian Threat

   Sun, 1 Sep 2013

   From wcvb, this is a weather alert. Wrecks good morning, we have flash flood warnings in effect until within an hour or so. This storm is moving to the east at in nature but notice the storm is generally weakening as

   Storm found at 0:45

   three inches of rain or more within an hour or so. This storm is moving to the east at 15 miles per hour. It will be in quincy and about 36 minutes. In an hour will be near hold. You can see a lot of lightning and heavy rain. It is not severe in nature but notice the storm is generally weakening as it is moving towards the south. That is good news. Traveling to the east, we will continue to
3. 
   September Weather Starts Off With Summer Heat

   Sun, 1 Sep 2013

   after wave buries his car. Severe storms smothering the midwest. Dropping tennis ball-sized hail in south dakota and a tornado in north dakota. And ginger zee is with us now. And ginger, tomorrow, millions will be back on the road returning home

   Tornado found at 0:45

   smothering the midwest. Dropping tennis ball-sized hail in south dakota and a tornado in north dakota. And ginger zee is with us now. And ginger, tomorrow, millions will be back on the road returning home
4. 
   Aug. 27, 1997: El Nino Brings Severe Weather

   Mon, 3 May 2010

   think the weather has been known as el Nino . Is coming it. And el Nino is no distant details. El Nino is one of worldwide turning weather pattern done this week drought and forest wind and storm . Upsetting National Hurricane Center now shower or thunderstorm activity

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   If you think the weather has been unusual this summer you are right. Very unusual according to a conference on the world's climate now being held in Geneva and almost certain to get stranger as winter approaches. Scientists have determined that a -- weather pattern in the Pacific known as el Nino . Is coming back stronger than they have ever seen it. And el Nino is no distant phenomena it will almost certainly affect the weather right where you -- ABC's Morton dean has details. El Nino is one of nature's most disruptive forces. And a can have a destructive impact worldwide turning weather pattern -- done. Scientists are now looking at these ominous signs chilly this summer two days of rain produce a year's worth of right. Eastern Europe this month to run -- right. Indonesia this week drought and forest fires in the league -- Today at the conference in Geneva a report about the US. The nor her -- United States. Could be the west -- -- it hasn't -- above normal rainfall. In some cases 400% normal rainfall. El Nino forms in the Pacific Ocean. In normal times straight wins relentlessly push -- vast pool of warm surface water from east to west holding it there. When results. The ocean along the coast of Indonesia has several feet higher than the other side of the Pacific off Peru and Chile. But occasionally and mysteriously the trade winds relax -- huge pool of warm -- drifts eastward back toward South America. As it does it hits the atmosphere alters wind and storm . Upsetting. The typical balance of web. El Nino made one of its biggest impressions fifteen years ago. Louisiana remembers the flood Georgia. Those knows California. The mud -- The worst. El Nino in terms of damage was during the 1980 to 83 event which was responsible for over eight billion dollars. Damage worldwide. Scientists are convinced that this here el Nino is every bit as strong or stronger. Than that. Morton dean ABC news New York. Joining us from Florida now is Bob sheets the former director of the National Hurricane Center now a consultant. For ABC -- Bob I suppose we all remember the winter of eighty to 83 is this what we should expect from el Nino this time. Yes I think so we're seeing a very warm pool water out in the central Pacific. And that spreading on
5. 
   Colorado Flash Flood Claims 17-Year-Old Victim

   Tue, 13 Aug 2013

   Colorado to the northeast. We in a country where extreme weather is not the exception it's the role. extreme drought . This year extreme flooding. Strong thunderstorms hit

   Drought found at 0:56

   from Colorado to the northeast. We -- in a country where extreme weather -- is not the exception it's the role. -- -- extreme drought . This year extreme flooding. Strong thunderstorms hit parts of the northeast and mid Atlantic -- to four inches of rain fell in
6. 
   Midwestern States Struggle Under Heat Wave

   Tue, 27 Aug 2013

   school but a late season heat wave . Is roasting much of of this dangerously hot weather Marcy. But again in Chicago Feel yup all over the heat wave bringing temperatures would call. A classic heat wave in that. You can kind

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   the country students are heading back to school but a late season heat wave . Is roasting much of the midwest this week millions of people are sweating -- out as the temperatures. Are nearing triple digits in parts of that region forcing schools to close or let out early and having an effect on mass transportation. ABC's Martha Gonzales is monitoring the effects of this dangerously hot weather Marcy. But again in Chicago the commuter trains are running slower this week because of concerns. About what -- he could be

   been seen. I'm sees millions of people suffering through this dangerously hot weather and the big question obviously is whether -- gonna get some relief. Not depends where you are Dan central and southern plains it's going to be awhile. Bill will be some relief in the Twin Cities and Chicago but this is what I would call. A classic heat wave in that. You can kind of see where the upper level high is along the periphery of the high that's we have
7. 
   Tropical Depression Erin Sparks Fears of Floods

   Fri, 16 Aug 2013

   Two storms we've been watching all day. Tropical depression erin in the atlantic, and another in the gulf flash flooding tallahassee up to raleigh. Now a tropical depression , erin, is what we're talking about. Let's

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   Two storms we've been watching all day. Tropical depression erin in the atlantic, and another in the gulf. Also watching the southeast, more rain after dangerous flooding there already. Ginger zee

   more and and potential flash flooding tallahassee up to raleigh. Now a tropical depression , erin, is what we're talking about. Let's look at the path. It stays out in the atlantic and keeps weakening. Maybe a