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From wildfires to tropical storm rains, parts of the West Coast continue to face extreme weather conditions this weekend

By Aya Elamroussi, CNN As parts of the West grapple with destructive wildfires fueled by scorching temperatures, a storm that brought life-threatening flash flooding and powerful winds to Southern California on Friday will deliver more heavy rain over the weekend. At least 5 million residents across California, Nevada and Arizona remain under flood watches through

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From wildfires to tropical storm rains, parts of the West Coast continue to face extreme weather conditions this weekend

By Aya Elamroussi, CNN As parts of the West grapple with destructive wildfires fueled by scorching temperatures, a storm that brought life-threatening flash flooding and powerful winds to Southern California on Friday will deliver more heavy rain over the weekend. At least 5 million residents across California, Nevada and Arizona remain under flood watches through

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Air Quality Advisory with more smoke and haze

AIR QUALITY ADVISORY FROM THE IDAHO DEPARTMENT OFENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY FOR BANNOCK, BEAR LAKE, BINGHAM, CARIBOU,FRANKLIN, POWER, AND ONEIDA COUNTIES THROUGH 10 AM MONDAY… WHAT…Air Quality Advisory because of degraded air quality dueto wildfire smoke. Air Quality Index is forecast to beUnhealthy for Sensitive Groups.WHERE…Bannock, Bear Lake, Bingham, Caribou, Franklin, Power,and Oneida Counties.WHEN…Through 10 AM MDT

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Rain falling in Southern California threatening areas of drought-stricken state with possibilities of flash floods

By Haley Brink, Judson Jones, Michelle Krupa and Steve Almasy, CNN Parts of Southern California were under flash flood warnings Friday as a tropical storm threatens to drop a year’s worth of rain in areas of the drought-stricken state, according to forecasters. The warning was in effect for Riverside County and northeastern San Diego County,

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Rain falling in Southern California threatening areas of drought-stricken state with possibilities of flash floods

By Haley Brink, Judson Jones, Michelle Krupa and Steve Almasy, CNN Parts of Southern California were under flash flood warnings Friday as a tropical storm threatens to drop a year’s worth of rain in areas of the drought-stricken state, according to forecasters. The warning was in effect for Riverside County and northeastern San Diego County,

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Hurricane Earl threatens Bermuda and could bring ‘life-threatening surf’ to the US East Coast

By Holly Yan and Christina Maxouris, CNN Hurricane Earl is on the brink of turning into a major hurricane, threatening Bermuda with ferocious winds Thursday evening. “Hurricane conditions are possible on Bermuda overnight,” the Miami-based National Hurricane Center said Thursday afternoon. Swells generated by Earl have been building near Bermuda and are expected to reach

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A hurricane that just made landfall in Mexico is triggering flood concerns in parts of southern California

By Derek Van Dam, Judson Jones, Brandon Miller, Allison Chinchar and Monica Garrett, CNN Hurricane Kay made landfall in Mexico, along the west coast of the central Baja California Peninsula on Thursday afternoon, triggering flooding concerns not just in that region, but in parts of California and Arizona too. Hurricane conditions were impacting the peninsula

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A hurricane that just made landfall in Mexico is triggering flood concerns in parts of southern California

By Derek Van Dam, Judson Jones, Brandon Miller, Allison Chinchar and Monica Garrett, CNN Hurricane Kay made landfall in Mexico, along the west coast of the central Baja California Peninsula on Thursday afternoon, triggering flooding concerns not just in that region, but in parts of California and Arizona too. Hurricane conditions were impacting the peninsula

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Heat Advisory for Wednesday with hot and hazy conditions

HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT WEDNESDAY… WHAT…Long duration heat with increasingly poor overnightrecovery. Afternoon high temperatures will reach 94 to 100degrees each day, with localized higher readings possibleWednesday. Overnight low temperatures will only ease back intothe 60s, especially from Shoshone, Burley, and Pocatello southacross the southern highlands.WHERE…The eastern Magic Valley, southern

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A strengthening Hurricane Kay will extend extreme heat in Southern California through Friday

By Judson Jones, CNN Meteorologist A strengthening hurricane tracking up Mexico’s Pacific Coast will affect Southern California’s weather by the weekend — all while delivering punishing rains and high winds to the Mexican coast through Friday. The core of Hurricane Kay will be very near the west-central Baja California Peninsula, just after its peak intensity,

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Heat Advisory through Wednesday night 

The National Weather Service has continued the heat advisory through Wednesday night.   HEAT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT WEDNESDAY:  * WHAT…Long duration heat with increasingly poor overnight recovery. Afternoon high temperatures will reach 94 to 99 degrees each day, with a few spots possibly reaching 100 degrees, especially Tuesday and Wednesday. Overnight low temperatures will only

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Georgia region hit with ‘extreme’ rainfall and flash flooding is under another flood watch

By Theresa Waldrop and Haley Brink, CNN Areas in northwest Georgia that experienced “extreme rainfall” and flash flooding are again under a flood watch as storms move in Monday. “Showers have begun to redevelop over north Georgia, and rain chances will continue to increase this afternoon and evening,” the National Weather Service office in Atlanta

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More than 80 million people are under flood watches today, from Alabama to Maine

By Judson Jones, CNN Meteorologist Moisture streaming in from the Gulf of Mexico, combined with a stubborn, nearly stationary storm system, will cause slow-moving thunderstorm activity and the possibility of flash flooding across 20 US states Monday. “Scattered to numerous flash floods (are) possible early this week from southern New England to the southern Appalachians,”

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More than 80 million people are under flood watches today, from Alabama to Maine

By Judson Jones, CNN Meteorologist Moisture streaming in from the Gulf of Mexico, combined with a stubborn, nearly stationary storm system, will cause slow-moving thunderstorm activity and the possibility of flash flooding across 20 US states Monday. “Scattered to numerous flash floods (are) possible early this week from southern New England to the southern Appalachians,”

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As wildfires and high temps scorch the West, millions across Nevada and California are asked to reduce their power consumption

By Aya Elamroussi, CNN Millions across Nevada and California are urged to reduce electricity consumption during the holiday weekend as a heat wave continues to smother several states in the West, where crews are also battling wildfires. The latest weather system has put more than 40 million people across California, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, Montana and

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Heat Advisory this weekend

HEAT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT TUESDAY NIGHT… WHAT…Daytime high temperatures of 95 to 100 degrees expected.WHERE…Mud Lake, INL, Craters of the Moon NM, Idaho Falls,Rexburg, St. Anthony, Pocatello, Blackfoot, American Falls,Shelley, Fort Hall, Inkom, McCammon, Downey, Lava Hot Springs,Malad, Preston, and Thatcher.WHEN…Until midnight MDT Tuesday night.IMPACTS…Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses to

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Record heat and flooding: What to expect for Labor Day weekend weather across the US

By Allison Chinchar, CNN Meteorologist Labor Day weekend is usually the final goodbye to summer, but for roughly a third of the country, temperatures could reach record levels this holiday weekend. “September is kicking off with scorching temperatures throughout the western US, as highs are once again anticipated to threaten daily and even monthly records

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As heat wave grips the West, millions in California are urged to set thermostats to 78 degrees to conserve electricity today

By Aya Elamroussi, CNN An intense heat wave will blanket much of the West this week, prompting officials in California to urge residents to slash their energy consumption for the second day in a row to avoid straining the electrical grid. The California Independent System Operator — which manages 80% of the state’s grid —

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As heat wave grips the West, millions in California are urged to set thermostats to 78 degrees to conserve electricity today

By Aya Elamroussi, CNN An intense heat wave will blanket much of the West this week, prompting officials in California to urge residents to slash their energy consumption for the second day in a row to avoid straining the electrical grid. The California Independent System Operator — which manages 80% of the state’s grid —

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As heat wave grips the West, millions in California are urged to set thermostats to 78 degrees to conserve electricity today

By Aya Elamroussi, CNN An intense heat wave will blanket much of the West this week, prompting officials in California to urge residents to slash their energy consumption for the second day in a row to avoid straining the electrical grid. The California Independent System Operator — which manages 80% of the state’s grid —

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Heat Advisory this afternoon and the week

92 – 96  DEGREES LATER WITH SOME LIGHT HAZY SUN  LIGHT SSW WIND.  LOWS TONIGHT AROUND 60, JACKSON HIGHS MID TO UPPER 80’S. NO RAIN AND HEAT ADVISORY WEDNESDAY THROUGH LABOR DAY.   WE GOT IT GOING ON…SEND US A MESSAGE AND TELL US HOW YOU LIKE YOUR SWEET CORN! 208-534-9957 208-534-9957…THAT’S MY PERSONAL NUMBER, 208-534-9957.  LET US KNOW

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Jackson’s water system is failing and can’t produce enough water to fight fires or to flush toilets, Mississippi governor says

By Nouran Salahieh, Dakin Andone and Kevin Conlon, CNN The residents of Jackson, Mississippi — already dealing with flooded streets — are now also faced with another problem: There isn’t enough water to flush toilets or fight fires due to issues at the main water treatment facility, according to Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves. Because of

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Mississippi governor declares state of emergency amid massive flooding event

By Claire Colbert and Hannah Sarisohn, CNN Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves declared a state of emergency Saturday as weather and emergency management officials now anticipate the Pearl River cresting in Jackson on Monday — about 24 hours earlier than initially projected — after record-setting rainfall this week. “If predictions prove accurate, the Pearl River is

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Breezy with a few thunderstorms

A couple of areas of low pressure will sweep through the northwest. We’ll see breezy winds, a few showers and dropping daytime highs, moving through this weekend. Tonight: A few isolated thunderstorms with clearing skies. A low in the mid 50’s. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts at 20-30 mph. Friday: Partly cloudy

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Hurricane Katrina Statistics Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at some statistics from Hurricane Katrina. August 29, 2005 Katrina makes landfall near Grand Isle, Louisiana as a Category 3 storm with winds near 127 mph.– Severe flooding damage to cities along the Gulf Coast, from New Orleans to Biloxi, Mississippi. – Numerous failures of levees around New Orleans

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Sunny and late storm chances

Clear after some fast storms last night accumulating rains of 0.20 inches in Blackfoot in the last 24 hours. Central mountain counties, Lemhi, Custer, Butte counties under a fire weather warning through 9pm tonight. Sunny in the valley and 91 degrees in Idaho Falls and Pocatello, light winds from southwest later and clouds building for

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‘Prolific rainfall and widespread flash flooding’ threaten nearly 10 million people across the Southwest

By Haley Brink, CNN meteorologist Nearly 10 million people across Arizona, New Mexico and western Texas are under flood watches Saturday, including Phoenix, Albuquerque and El Paso. “The stage is set for southern Arizona and New Mexico to potentially receive prolific rainfall and widespread flash flooding today,” as a low-pressure system brings moist, tropical air

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