Disney World and Universal Studios closing early as Hurricane Milton approaches Florida
Disney World and Universal Studios are closing early on Wednesday as Hurricane Milton approaches…
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Hurricane Milton considered one of the top five most intense Atlantic hurricanes
According to the National Hurricane Center (NHC), the storm is expected to bring devastating hurricane-force winds along Florida’s West Coast as it…
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FIRST ALERT ACTION DAY: More heat with record temperatures to start the week
It’s a hot start to the week, and I am still tracking record heat through Wednesday. But we do have some relief on the way as a slow cooling trend…
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Milton strengthens to a Category 5 hurricane
Milton is now a Category 5 storm with sustained wind speeds of 160 miles-per-hour (MPH), the National Hurricane Center (NHC) said, making widespread…
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Tropical Storm Milton upgrades to Category 1 hurricane
The hurricane, which comes less than two weeks after Hurricane Helene made landfall in the state, is expected to make arrive Wednesday afternoon,…
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FIRST ALERT ACTION DAY: Record-breaking heat wave to continue through Tuesday, slight cooldown expected midweek
Yuma and surrounding areas will continue to endure intense heat, with temperatures climbing as high as 10 degrees above normal through at least…
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FIRST ALERT ACTION DAY: Record-breaking heat to continue through Monday in Yuma
The Desert Southwest is currently experiencing record-breaking heat, with temperatures soaring well above normal for this time of…
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FIRST ALERT ACTION DAY: Hot and record temperatures will continue through next week
Very unseasonable and record heat will persist for the Desert Southwest. A First Alert Action Day and Excessive Heat Warning remain in effect through…
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FIRST ALERT ACTION DAY: Excessive Heat Warning EXTENDED once again through MONDAY
The heat isn’t going anywhere just yet! Our current excessive heat warning has been EXTENDED once again through Monday for the Desert Southwest. This…
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FIRST ALERT FORECAST: More high heat to remain through the weekend
As the excessive heat warning continues throughout the Desert Southwest, high temps will remain until…
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FIRST ALERT FORECAST: Hot temps to carry over into the weekend
High temperatures keep the excessive heat warning going throughout both counties in the Desert Southwest as skies remain…
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FIRST ALERT ACTION DAY: Excessive Heat Warning EXTENDED through Sunday
A First Alert Action Day and Excessive Heat Warning are both EXTENDED through Sunday for the Desert Southwest due to this long-lasting heatwave…
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FIRST ALERT ACTION DAY: Excessive and record heat remains in the forecast
It’s a HOT start to October! A First Alert Action Day and Excessive Heat Warning continues across the Desert Southwest with daily record high temps…
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Monsoon Summary: Yuma, AZ
Now that monsoon season has officially ended, let’s take a look at the rankings over the years for Yuma.…
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Satellite footage shows Typhoon Krathon intensifying near Taiwan
Taiwan’s defense ministry said, on September 30, that they were ready to respond to potential disasters as Typhoon Krathon neared the…
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Extreme heat in Arizona impacting pumpkin patches
The extreme heat isn’t just impacting people, it is also having an impact on crops, but one pumpkin patch owner has been fighting this battle for…
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First Alert Action Day: Excessive heat warning remains in effect until Thursday
The National Weather Service says an Excessive Heat Warning remains in effect until Thursday evening, as potentially record setting temperatures…
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FEMA administrator on Hurricane Helene, climate change and resources
Deanne Criswell, FEMA Administrator, spoke with Robert Costa on Face the Nation Sunday on Hurricane Helene recovery…
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First Alert Action Day: Excessive heat continues until Tuesday
Yuma and Imperial Counties remain under an Excessive Heat Warning through Tuesday, with temperatures soaring up to 114…
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CAUGHT ON CAMERA: Tennessee dam opens floodgates
The 11 floodgates of a dam in Sevierville, Tennessee, were opened on September 27 after extreme rainfall from Tropical Depression Helene caused…
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