El Paso, TX

Columbus, OH

Lancaster County, PA

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Fans of Frisco's Chicken were left reeling as the beloved Peruvian-style eatery announced the closure of all its locations in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The chain, known for its delicious food and strong community values, posted a heartfelt note on its doors, informing customers of the devastating news.

Favorite Chicken Chain Suddenly Closes All Stores, Heartfelt Message Found on Doors

Colorado State

Oklahoma State

AccuWeather

Thunderstorms may cause disruptions and destruction over part of the Great Plains into Friday night, with some locally gusty and drenching storms persisting into the weekend. While an outbreak of severe weather is not anticipated, thunderstorms will be on the prowl over the Great Plains into this weekend, AccuWeather meteorologists say.

Severe storms to rumble over parts of US Plains into the weekend

Seattle, WA

Maria Shimizu Christensen

For more than 70 years the Seafair Pirates have kicked off summer’s Seafair festivities, and it’s that time again!. The pirates will land at 1:00 pm at Alki Beach Park (2701 Alki Ave. SW) in their annual attempt to steal the key to the city.

The Seafair Pirates Land on Saturday

Sioux Falls, SD

Drenching showers and, in some instances, damaging thunderstorms have been a nearly daily occurrence since last week amid hot and steamy air, and AccuWeather meteorologists say this pattern will persist into early week. As heat in the East and cool conditions in the West trade places before the end of...

Midwest, Northeast face more rounds of heavy and severe storms

Chicago, IL

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

Wyoming State

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Caitlin Tan wanted to breed her childhood horse, JP, because she’s been “amazing” — the type of animal any equestrian would be lucky to have once in a lifetime. Having access to coveted bloodlines increased the allure. Via the Miller Ranch, she could pair her 18-year-old mare with a stud descendent of Playboy’s Buck Fever.

Cream of the crop: a cremello foal is born in Wyoming

Total Apex Sports & Entertainment

I don’t know about you but summer is definitely my favorite season and I am definitely a sun worshipper. Living in the Pacific Northwest, we do not see enough of it so when it is here, that is where you will find me. Everything I do I do outside when the sun is out and the weather is warm. I wonder who else feels this way. I wonder what Zodiac Signs love the Sunshine. Want to find out? Let’s do a little research.

3 Zodiac Signs Who Love Sunshine

Massachusetts State

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(MA) Meet Chip and Charlie Chirp, two tiny Chihuahua siblings who are ready to dive headfirst into your pocket and heart. These 3-month-old puppies were taken in by Great Dog Rescue New England for unspecified reasons. As they are still very young, they have not formed a pair bond and are able to be adopted separately, though I am sure they would love to stay together if possible. Perhaps you thought you were looking for a new puppy, but just didn't realize you were looking for a puppy pair! Think about it.

Young Chihuahua Siblings Searching For A Home

Showers and thunderstorms before 2pm, then a slight chance of showers after 3pm. High near 83. Southwest wind 7 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. Tonight. A slight chance...

Today’s forecast: Showers and thunderstorms with a high near 83

New York City, NY

Philadelphia, PA

New York Post

A stream of tropical moisture and a slow-moving frontal boundary are expected to produce periods of heavy rainfall from South Carolina into the Northeast through the first half of the weekend.

The National Hurricane Center had been tracking an area of low pressure as it swirled off the southeastern U.S. coast for possible tropical development. 

It never organized into a tropical system but is still packing plenty of rain.

Meanwhile, a strong, but stalled front is acting as a source for atmospheric lift, constantly providing a focus for the storms to develop. 

The tropical plume is then set to ride north along...

Millions under flood watch in Northeast, Mid-Atlantic due to heavy rain from plume of tropical moisture

Maine State

Powerful and damaging thunderstorms that have been focused mostly on the Midwest in recent days will turn their attention to the eastern United States through midweek. As a cold front gains momentum, severe thunderstorms, many packing high wind gusts, will erupt and roll from the eastern Great Lakes, Ohio Valley and middle Mississippi Valley to the Appalachians and Atlantic Seaboard into Wednesday night and beyond in some cases, AccuWeather meteorologists warn.

Severe storms could break more than the heat in eastern US

Need something to do this weekend? Our entire region is teeming with festivals. If you don’t live in one of the host towns, these events are a great opportunity for a day trip. The weather is going to be fabulous: sunny and in the low to mid 80s depending on where you end up. Stay hydrated!

Loads of Festivals This Weekend

Pennsylvania State

National Weather Force

Severe thunderstorms are expected from the Upper Ohio Valley into the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic on Tuesday, July 16, 2024. The main threats include damaging winds and isolated tornadoes. Check below for further details, timing and much more information.

Damaging Winds, Large Hail & Isolated Tornadoes Possible; Northeast/Mid Atlantic; July 16, 2024

(MA) Meet Winks, an adorable and incredibly strong puppy with a heartbreaking origin. Winks was found unmoving on the side of a road with severe injuries. He had several very infected wounds and was barely holding on when his rescuers rushed him to the vet. Once there, x-rays revealed the horrifying truth that Winks had been shot numerous times around his face and neck. These injuries resulted in him having his eye removed. Despite that, Winks has made a miraculous and full recovery. He certainly does not let his handicap slow him down at his new foster home. Winks was truly given a second chance at life, and now all he needs is a family to call his own.

10-Month-Old Dog Who Was Hit In Face Several Times Now Searching For Family

Missouri State

Fulton, MO

CJ Coombs

Updated on July 17, 2024, concerning two of the missing children listed below. Bringing them home: for 40 years, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) has been helping to locate missing children.

Seven teenagers have been missing in Missouri since June 2024

A series of atmospheric disturbances will bring a couple of chances for severe thunderstorms over the next two days. To be clear from the get-go, neither set up looks nearly as volatile as last week’s tornado and severe weather event, but there will still likely be some scattered intense storms to contend with.

Scattered severe thunderstorms Monday and Tuesday

Dianna Carney

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, recently introduced a six-year-old French bulldog named Joannie who is looking for her forever home. The local animal rescue explains: “Joannie was found as a stray extremely emaciated and less than half her current weight now. She was missing fur on her body, face and ears. She has been nursed back to health and is doing wonderfully. While her age and exact history is unknown, it is clear she has mothered more than enough litters in her short lifetime.”

Meet Joannie: The "Extreme Snuggler" French Bulldog Looking For Love

Hammy and Cheyanne, two miniature poodles, are in search of their forever home. Weighing 6.3lb and 6.4lb respectively, these sweet pups are a bonded pair with a sad past. Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, shares their story, explaining that "Hammy & Cheyanne are cruelty case pups that are a bonded pair. They're from a rural area in Texas. These are a pair of sweet little pups that are in need of a fresh start together!"

Meet The Sweet Little Dogs Who Are Looking For Love

Kansas State

State rainfall records for 24 hours range from less than 6 inches to more than 4 feet. More than 10 states have set new 24-hour rainfall records this century. Most of the heaviest rain records are in the South, and the lowest totals are in the Northern Plains and interior West.

The Heaviest 24-Hour Rainfall Records For All 50 States

Oregon State

With scorching heatwaves sweeping across the country, drivers are being advised to take their car's thermometer readings with a grain of salt. While your dashboard might display a temperature that seems outrageously high, experts suggest not relying on it for an accurate outdoor temperature gauge.

Drivers cautioned not to use a standard car feature on hot days - opt for your phone instead

Fort Bliss, TX

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ABC-7 First Alert: Tracking storms over the weekend; some heavy rain in spots

Lots of moisture is available for any storms that develop for the weekend and early next week....

ABC-7 First Alert: Tracking storms over the weekend; some heavy rain in spots

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