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5-year-old girl rescued after being carried out to sea on small raft, Massachusetts police say
5-year-old girl rescued after being carried out to sea on small raft, Massachusetts police say
Hurricane Laura expected to become ‘catastrophic’ Category 4 storm as it reaches Louisiana, Texas
Hurricane Laura expected to become ‘catastrophic’ Category 4 storm as it reaches Louisiana, Texas
It has undergone a remarkable intensification, "and there are no signs it will stop soon," the National Hurricane Center said in a briefing early Wednesday.
Showers, thunderstorms possible in central Pa. through weekend
Showers, thunderstorms possible in central Pa. through weekend
Wednesday is expected to be sunny, with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms overnight.
Hundreds of thousands flee U.S. coast ahead of strengthening Hurricane Laura
Hundreds of thousands flee U.S. coast ahead of strengthening Hurricane Laura
The National Hurricane Center projected that Laura would draw energy from warm Gulf waters and become a Category 3 hurricane before making landfall late Wednesday or early Thursday.
Severe thunderstorm watch in effect through 9 p.m.
Severe thunderstorm watch in effect through 9 p.m.
Severe thunderstorms with the potential for large hail and damaging winds are possible after 4 p.m. in the Harrisburg region. A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect through 9 p.m.
Tropical Storm Laura could hit the U.S. this week as a major hurricane
Tropical Storm Laura could hit the U.S. this week as a major hurricane
The National Hurricane Center projected that Laura will become a Category 3 hurricane before landfall, with winds of around 115 mph
Severe thunderstorms, 60 mph winds possible Tuesday in central Pa.
Severe thunderstorms, 60 mph winds possible Tuesday in central Pa.
More severe weather is expected Wednesday night and Thursday afternoon, according to the National Weather Service.
Tropical storms might bring downpours to central Pa. late this week
Tropical storms might bring downpours to central Pa. late this week
But powerful winds were considered unlikely as of early Monday afternoon.
Chance of storms, promise of scorching heat come to central Pa.
Chance of storms, promise of scorching heat come to central Pa.
A cold front and major heat will mingle in the northeast this week, creating a chance of stormy times.
Residents flee as Gulf Coast sees possible first-ever tandem hurricanes
Residents flee as Gulf Coast sees possible first-ever tandem hurricanes
Experts said computer models show Laura could make landfall with winds exceeding 110 mph, and rain bands from both storms could bring a combined total of 2 feet of rain to parts of Louisiana and several feet of potentially deadly storm surge.
Northern California firefighters dig in ahead of high winds
Northern California firefighters dig in ahead of high winds
An incoming system was packing high winds and more of the lightning that sparked the huge blazes and scores of other fires around the state.
Residents flee as Gulf Coast sees possible tandem hurricanes
Residents flee as Gulf Coast sees possible tandem hurricanes
The prospect of piggybacked hurricanes was reviving all-too-fresh memories of damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, which struck the Gulf Coast on Aug. 29, 2005.
Warming temperatures, scattered thunderstorms in store Sunday ahead of hot, stormy week
Warming temperatures, scattered thunderstorms in store Sunday ahead of hot, stormy week
While temperatures will reach the upper 80s Sunday with some scattered thunderstorms, things will get hotter this week with highs in the low to mid 90s and increasing chances for stormy weather.