Several Imperial County roads closed due to storm damage
The Imperial County Department of Public Works has announced road closures due to storm…
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Storm causes power outages throughout Desert Southwest
Nearly 2,000 customers have been affected by a power outage in Yuma, according to…
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Flood watch and dust advisory start the week
The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for both Yuma County and Imperial County through Monday night as strong storms move into the…
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Severe thunderstorms force people to take shelter at New York State Fair
The strong winds and heavy rains forced the state fair organizers to close the gates for two hours. People already inside were asked to seek…
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YPD offers tips for driving in the rain
With the rain and high winds expected in Yuma this week, YPD says drivers should start off by checking tire treads and pressure before…
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High wind gusts opening potential for poor air quality as extreme heat warning nears its end
A few strong storms will be possible Sunday, primarily between Phoenix and Yuma, with high winds and blowing dust as the main threats, according to…
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Extreme Heat Warning continues, chances of rain and high wind throughout weekend
The Extreme Heat Warning that has taken over the Desert Southwest, once again, is in effect currently, and will remain intact through the…
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CAUGHT ON CAMERA: Cars in South Carolina drive through floodwaters
Footage posted to Instagram by Morgan Rees shows the floodwater flowing onto the sidewalk as cars navigate the tricky driving…
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FIRST ALERT ACTION DAY: Extreme heat warning extends again through the weekend
The National Weather Service (NWS) has extended the extreme heat warning for both Yuma and Imperial Counties until 8 p.m.…
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Heat Wave persists with warning now extended to Saturday
Both Yuma County and Imperial County remain under an Extreme Heat Warning as temperatures stay well above normal through the weekend. Highs are…
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Cooling centers are open throughout Yuma County
With the Extreme Heat Warning in place, locals are heading to cooling centers to beat the…
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FIRST ALERT ACTION DAY: Extreme heat to end the work week
An Excessive Heat Warning is in effect for both Yuma and Imperial Counties until 8 p.m. Saturday for the major heat risk and highs up to 115…
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FIRST ALERT ACTION DAY: Extreme heat warning in effect across the desert
An Excessive Heat Warning is in effect for both Yuma and Imperial Counties until 8 p.m. Friday for the major heat risks and highs up to 115…
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Extreme Heat Warning is back through Friday
Dangerous heat is building across Yuma and Imperial Counties, with an Extreme Heat Warning in effect through Friday…
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U.S. Air Force to help measure Hurricane Erin
Footage filmed by the Air Force showed the personnel onboard an Air Force Reserve WC-130J Super Hercules aircraft, assigned to the 53rd Weather…
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Dangerous heat returns midweek through weekend
An extended stretch of extreme heat is setting up across Yuma and Imperial Counties this week, with temperatures climbing close to record…
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Hurricane Erin prompts evacuations on the East Coast
Forecasters predict the Category 3 hurricane will stay offshore Tuesday, but by Wednesday, towering waves and local flooding could impact North…
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Dangerous heat returns after moderate weekend
Another stretch of extreme heat is on the way for Yuma and Imperial Counties, with temperatures climbing to near-record levels by…
Continue Reading Hurricane Erin rapidly intensifies as its back to a Category 4 storm
As of late Sunday night, Erin had sustained winds of about 130 miles per hour and and tropical storm-force winds reaching out 230 miles an…
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Steady wind gusts and moderate temperatures cap weekend
For Sunday night, winds are building up to 17 mph from Yuma to Wellton with the rest of the county stay below that…
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