Kansas State

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AccuWeather

An unusually strong storm for the summer will spin ashore in the Northwest with areas of rain that can slow travel and severe thunderstorms that can cause damage. Gusty winds will raise the fire risk. An unusually potent North Pacific storm for mid-August will slowly swing ashore in the northwestern...

Potent storm to blast northwestern US with rain, severe weather

A slow-moving frontal boundary will drop south across the region today and tomorrow, triggering showers and storms today and an area of rain on Tuesday. This boundary extends west to east roughly across Lake Ontario this morning. An area of rain and storms over Canada has moved out over the northern waters of Lake Ontario. This area of precipitation is expected to stay out over the lake until it passes east of the Finger Lakes.

Thunderstorms expected this afternoon and evening

New York State

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Severe thunderstorms are expected across parts of the Ohio Valley and Mid-Atlantic, particularly from the Carolinas to southeast New York, from the afternoon into the evening. The main risk with these storms will be damaging winds and large hail. Check below for further details.

Damaging Winds & Large Hail Possible; Across the Mid-Atlantic; Late Afternoon of August 3rd, 2024

Ohio State

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The Lantern

On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

If it's the final weekend of the Summer for you, Mother Nature doesn't seem to want to cooperate. From rip current risks at the beaches from Ernesto, to rain chances, hazardous weather is possible for many. This is the same system that brought severe weather to the Plains and Midwest earlier in the week. The area of low-pressure responsible will move across the Upper Midwest and into New England on Saturday.

Storms Return to the East Coast This Weekend

Florida State

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Lake Panasoffkee, FL

Akeena

Catfish Johnny’s, a beloved seafood restaurant known for its fresh catches and lively atmosphere, faced a temporary shutdown following a state inspection. This popular dining destination, which has delighted locals and tourists alike for 33 years, was briefly closed after the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) flagged multiple violations.

Florida’s Favorite Seafood Spot Closed After State Inspection

Tennessee State

Sevier County, TN

The Independent

 Parts of Dolly Parton’s amusement park Dollywood were left under water during severe flooding in Tennessee on Sunday, 28 July.A statement from the park read: “Park personnel directed guests to safety during the storm. At this time, one minor injury has been reported.“Dollywood is supporting guests whose vehicles were affected by this weather event, and cleanup crews have been deployed. The park currently is scheduled to open at noon on Monday.”The National Weather Service issued a flash flood warning for Sevier County, Tennessee, from 5:39pm on Sunday, until 9:45pm.

Dolly Parton’s Dollywood under water after heavy flooding inundates theme park

South Carolina State

Georgia State

Savannah, GA

USA TODAY

Slow-moving Debby means lots of rain will fall in the storm's path this week — trillions of gallons, in fact.

Debby isn't done: 2 feet of rain and a drenched East Coast in forecast

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

A permanent marker will be erected to honor the victims of the racist mass shooting nearly a year ago at a Dollar General store in the New Town community. City Council approved the marker 17-0 on Tuesday night.

Marker will honor victims of racist Dollar General shooting

Douglas, GA

Daily Coffee Press

Last week, a 32-year-old was arrested on trafficking charges after allegedly fleeing from a traffic stop and abandoning the vehicle with a child in the passenger seat. The chase resulted in the discovery of 230 grams of methamphetamine, which the suspect allegedly threw out while fleeing on foot. According to local detectives, the vehicle the suspect was driving was registered to NFL football player Tyreek Hill.

Man Driving Vehicle Registered to Tyreek Hill Arrested on Drug Trafficking Charges in Douglas

Dangerous complexes of thunderstorms capable of producing damaging wind gusts are expected from the northern Plains through the Midwest next week. In the wake of a July lull of severe weather across the Midwest and northern Plains, the pattern could turn volatile heading into the final days of the month.

Severe thunderstorm risk to ramp up across the Central states

Vermont State

Burlington, VT

Northeast Vermont was hard hit by flooding in July, close to the first anniversary of historic flooding that struck in the summer of 2023. The most recent round of torrential rain delivered two months' worth of moisture in six hours and prompted a dire warning from the National Weather Service, reported The Washington Post.

National Weather Service issues dire flash-flood emergency after storms unleash 2 months' worth of rain in just 6 hours: 'Homes have been washed away'

Colleton County, SC

Explore Beaufort SC

Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

Maria Shimizu Christensen

We might have thunderstorms rolling in late Saturday, but most of the day looks pretty good, and there’s a lot going on all over the area. Chomp! takes place in Marymoor Park in Redmond on Saturday. It’s a celebration of local and healthy food, with tons of food vendors, a farmers market and village, live music, zucchini races, a focaccia bake off, parade, hands on activities, and dedicated time to climb a tree.

Festivals and Fairs All Over Puget Sound Region This Weekend

A disturbance located in the northern Caribbean islands is likely to organize into a tropical depression or storm. That could happen by this weekend or early next week in the eastern Gulf or near Florida. Florida will likely see an increase in rainfall this weekend into early next week, regardless...

National Hurricane Center Tracking Potential For A Tropical Storm To Form In Gulf Or Near Florida

As a complex weather system moves across the United States, various regions are facing significant meteorological challenges. From severe thunderstorms and flash flooding risks stretching from the Great Lakes to the Southern Plains, to dangerous heat waves gripping the South-Central states, the next few days will bring diverse and potentially hazardous conditions to much of the country. Here’s a breakdown of the critical weather information you need to know:

Heat Builds in the Southern Plains

Latin Times

Puerto Rico has activated its National Guard as it braces for the Tropical Storm Ernesto, which formed over the Atlantic on Monday and is expected to hit the island in the coming days. The storm, the fifth one with a name of the season, so far had maximum sustained winds...

Puerto Rico activates National Guard as it braces for Tropical Storm Ernesto

Booneville, MS

Mississippi News Group

Written with artificial intelligence assistance. On July 26, 2024, authorities in Prentiss County took into custody 49-year-old Jimmy Brian Wallis and 43-year-old Katie May Bishop, both residents of Booneville. They were taking into custody after one of their children tested positive for a controlled substance.

Booneville Couple Arrested on Child Endangerment Charges

Denver, CO

David Heitz

Sometimes coincidences happen and you’re glad they did. I wrote a while back about a Denver Police Department officer who saved the day once after I had been thrown out of the homeless shelter on 48th several years ago. I had left my cot to use the restroom, and when I came back there was a man in my bed claiming it was his bed. The shelter manager sided with him and ejected me.

Opinion: My guardian angel at Denver PD

Newark, NJ

Morristown Minute

NEWARK, N.J. – An Essex County man has been charged with numerous offenses related to narcotics distribution and firearms trafficking. Kyrell Domnie, 39, of Irvington, known by the alias "Fly Ky," was charged by complaint and appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge Cathy L. Waldor in Newark federal court on July 17, 2024. He remains detained following the hearing.

Convicted Felon Faces Multiple Narcotics and Firearms Charges

NewsBreak

Flood Watch issued for Missouri counties due to excessive rainfall

The National Weather Service (NWS) in Kansas City/Pleasant Hill has issued a Flood Watch, effective until 3:00 p.m. on August 14, 2024. This watch is in...

Flood Watch issued for Missouri counties due to excessive rainfall

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