Florida State

Columbus, OH

The next name on the Atlantic hurricane season list is “Chris” and we are monitoring a weak and disorganized tropical disturbance located just east of Florida. This system will continue to travel to the north-northwest and is likely to bring direct impacts to the Carolinas onto the Mid-Atlantic throughout the weekend. For Florida, our weather pattern will be more associated with a stationary front meandering to the north.

Tropical disturbance brews east of Florida, stationary front to the north

Every storm runs out of rain, but not every storm gets a name. We remember many disastrous storms on a first-name basis – Irma, Harvey, Sandy, and Katrina are some significant examples from recent years. But how do we determine which storms get names, and where do the monikers come from?

See The List Of Hurricane Names For The 2024 Season

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A. Nicole

The National Hurricane Center has issued a stark warning: the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season is shaping up to be exceptionally active. With an 85% chance of an above-normal season, forecasters are urging coastal residents to prepare for the worst.

Brace for Impact: 2024 Hurricane Season Predicted to be Brutal

Georgia State

Walt Disney World Resort might need to prepare for its first major hurricane of the season as a new development is forming off the Atlantic coast. If you’re heading to the theme parks this week or next, be ready for flooding, power outages, and more. National Hurricane Center Tracking...

Disney World To Prepare for ‘Extremely Rare’ Tropical Hurricane Forming off of the Atlantic Coast

TIME

This year, the U.S. has had one of the most active tornado seasons in known history.

How to Prepare for Tornado Season

Texas State

TheDailyBeast

Hurricane Beryl has been upgraded to a “potentially catastrophic” Category 5 storm as it rolls through the southeastern Caribbean on a path that some models project may see it eventually make landfall in Texas.It’s a bad omen for what’s already expected to be a more active than usual hurricane season, which some forecasts estimate may go down as the busiest ever thanks to abnormally high ocean temperatures in the Atlantic.If Beryl were to strike the Lonestar State, models say it’d likely do so Sunday or early next week. There is some good news for Texans, however—Beryl is expected to be...

Earliest Ever Cat 5 Hurricane Now Threatening to Hit the U.S.

Pennsylvania State

Bethel Park, PA

uInterview.com

Thomas Matthew Crooks has been pictured for the first time after his failed attempt to assassinate former president Donald Trump. The 20-year-old was on the roof of a manufacturing plant over 130 yards away from Trump’s rally at Butler Farms Show grounds in Pennsylvania on Saturday. He aimed at the former president during his remarks, grazing his upper right ear and killing one attendee.

Attempted Assassin Thomas Matthew Crooks, 20, Who Shot Donald Trump, Was A Registered Republican

Blanco, TX

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Brigid Pfeifer

There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

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Thomas Smith

Spotting a few bugs in the house is typically a nuisance, but there's one in particular that should ring alarm bells for homeowners. If you come across the bug in the photo above, it's time to call in a professional.

Study This Photo--If You Find This Bug In Your House, You Need To Call in a Pro

The loss of plants and animals from ecosystems can have knock-on effects, given the sensitive nature of these networks. Extreme weather events like drought and flooding can have a huge impact on plant life, leading to death, disease, and drowning. However, another impact of global heating has affected one particular...

Researchers sound alarm after reporting first extinction caused by rising sea levels: 'We are on the front lines of biodiversity loss'

WHYI Y100

Searching for an affordable place to enjoy delicious food in Florida? We've got your next dinner plans below!

Popular Florida Restaurant Serves The 'Best $12 Meal' In The Entire State

New York City, NY

Cheryl E Preston

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Chicago, IL

Foodie in Chicago

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?

Fox Weather

First, Europe that was socked in by record levels of dust from the Sahara Desert in Africa. The Atlantic appears to have now taken the lead, with dust levels not seen in years across parts of the basin.

Saharan dust reaches stunning levels in Atlantic. Here's what that means for hurricane season

South Carolina State

USA TODAY

The National Hurricane Center on Friday is continuing to track a tropical disturbance off the coast of South Carolina.

National Hurricane Center tracking a system off South Carolina coast after Beryl dissipates

Coral Gables, FL

Edmond Thorne

Tragic End for South Florida Hispanic Building Tycoon Sergio Pino. Fort Lauderdale, FL - In a shocking turn of events, prominent South Florida homebuilder Sergio Pino was found dead in his Coral Gables home on Tuesday morning. The Miami-Dade County Medical Examiner's Office confirmed that Pino died from an apparent suicide.

South Florida Tycoon Dead After FBI Raids on Homes and Office

Hi everyone! Good news: we can move on from Hurricane Beryl talk now. There is only one area we’re watching in the Atlantic that has a low chance of development. Also, we’ll take a look at an area in the eastern Pacific with a chance of organization. Here...

7/11/24 – Tropical Outlook: A new area to watch for the Carolinas

Anika Jindal

The type of gasoline you use matters most when it comes to keeping your car running. While most gas stations claim to provide high-quality fuel, not all gasoline is created equally. You should avoid some gas brands that can ruin your car.

Worst Gas Brands That Can Ruin Your Car

Wyoming State

WyoFile

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

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

A man died in police custody Sunday after he was arrested when he scuffled with firefighters and police, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said. Joseph Lawson, 43, was the second person to die in the past week while in police custody. Both were hospitalized at the time they died, the Sheriff’s Office said.

Suspect dies in custody; he’s the second in six days

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Florida Tropical Training Week: Get prepared with the pros for the season

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Florida Tropical Training Week: Get prepared with the pros for the season

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