Columbus, OH

Texas State

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If you’ve ever been to the Central United States, you may have heard the term “Tornado Alley”. Tornado Alley isn’t actually a scientific term or even a specific place on a map — it’s a general zone of the Great Plains known for its serious twisters. This area has the perfect mix of warm, muggy […]

The 8 States Considered to Be in ‘Tornado Alley’

Louisiana State

CBS Detroit

There's growing evidence that "Tornado Alley," the area of the United States most susceptible to tornadoes, is shifting eastwards, according to a recent study looking at tornado formation patterns. "Tornado Alley" is a shorthand term that has typically described the central Plains region of the United States, but according to the study, published in April in the Journal of Applied Meteorology and Climatology, parts of the eastern U.S. now face the "greatest tornado threat." Tornado activity is now much more likely to impact the Midwest and Southeast, the study said. The shift has been ongoing since 1951, according to the study, which used...

Maps show how "Tornado Alley" has shifted in the U.S.

Atlantic City, NJ

Atlantic City Police arrested a 25 year old man on drug charges at the family home, then swept up his mom with similar charges. Police arrested Jasmehir Bell after police found drugs and four guns in his home. During the bust, police arrested his mother, 46 year old Tamiya Bell, on drug charges. One of the four guns recovered was stolen last year in Egg Harbor Township.

All in the Family: Son, Mother Both Charged During Atlantic City Drug Bust

Chicago, IL

Kansas City, MO

Severe thunderstorms are expected across the central Plains to the central Great Lakes on June 13, 2024. Large hail, destructive wind gusts, and tornadoes are possible, particularly in Chicago, Illinois, and Kansas City, Missouri. A weather front extending from the Upper Great Lakes, across the Upper/Middle Mississippi Valley, and westward...

Severe storms with large hail, strong winds, and tornadoes target Chicago, Kansas City

Minnesota State

AccuWeather

A stalled pattern across the United States will put the middle of the nation at a daily risk for rounds of severe thunderstorms, as well as flash flooding. A stalled pattern across the United States, featuring a building heat dome in the East and waves of cool air in the Northwest, will put the middle of the nation at risk for daily rounds of severe thunderstorms through Tuesday. AccuWeather meteorologists warn that flash flood dangers may mount as the stormy weather repeats right through the end of the week.

More days of severe weather, flooding downpours ahead for storm-weary central US

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Devra Lee

Disclaimer: This content was written by Devra Lee for general informational and entertainment purposes only. This service is to provide astrological information that has been researched, recorded, and observed by the author.

Horoscope for Friday, July 5th

Los Angeles, CA

TIME

Meteorologists say the Fourth of July could be “hot as a firecracker" amid heat alerts impacting tens of millions.

Here's What States Are Under Heat Alerts for July 4

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WyoFile

Within hours of the sighting on Wednesday, Frank van Manen caught word that there was a grizzly sow with five cubs in tow spotted in Yellowstone National Park. Five cubs following mom is so unlikely that van Manen, who leads the Interagency Grizzly Bear Study Team, pondered an explanation.

Five grizzly bear cubs make the largest litter in Yellowstone-area history

Wildwood, NJ

North Wildwood, NJ

North Wildwood has ended its ban on beach tents now that it has a new beach. The city rescinded its beach tent ban that was put in effect when the city had very little beach and prospects of a new beach fill were poor. The city completed a huge beach fill project, so the ban has been lifted.

North Wildwood Ends Beach Tent Ban Courtesy of New Beach

HEAT ADVISORY NOON UNTIL 8 P.M. Here’s the exclusive WSVA local AccuWeather forecast. Today: hot with sun and clouds; a heavy thunderstorm this afternoon. Thunderstorms can bring flooding. downpours, hail and damaging wind gusts. High 98. AccuWeather RealFeel Temperature at 103. Winds. west 6-12 mph. Tonight: mostly cloudy and...

Hot and humid with heavy thunderstorms possible

Missouri State

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CJ Coombs

According to Shakey's website, this pizza parlor is only in California, North Carolina, and Washington state in the U.S. now. This was my family's go-to pizza joint when my father was stationed with the Air Force outside of Omaha, Nebraska. We liked it so much, that when we were transferred again, it was hopeful we'd find another one.

Shakey's Pizza Parlor and nostalgia: the first franchised pizza restaurant also landed in Missouri

Alaska State

Fox Weather

An unusually unstable air mass has combined with very warm — or even hot — temperatures for northern Alaska to trigger uncommonly strong thunderstorms across the North Slope and Arctic boroughs.

Arctic Alaska pummeled by rare severe storms creating a first for NWS

Nevada State

The Mirror US

Excessive heat warnings have been issued for much of California and parts of Nevada, Oregon, Washington and Arizona with areas under red flag warnings due to intense heat since Tuesday

Map shows 21 states to hit triple-digit temperatures over July 4 amid 'deadly' heatwave warning

On February 15, 2023, Elizabeth Leitman, a pioneering meteorologist, emerged as the first woman to issue a Severe Thunderstorm Watch in the Storm Prediction Center’s (SPC) six-decade history. Leitman’s breakthrough watch brought attention to escalating severe weather risks starting early in the year. Leitman spoke on her experience,...

First Woman Issues Severe Thunderstorm Watch Marking Meteorological Milestone

Virginia State

Cheryl E Preston

Virginia fans of The Young and the Restless have asked where Elena Dawson (Brytni Sarpy) has been. She has not been seen or mentioned in Genoa City for quite a while. There is nothing online about Sarpy's status, and Y&R spoilers for next week do not mention the character, so fans wonder if she has been let go.

Fans of The Young and the Restless are concerned about Brtyni Sarpy and Conner Floyd's status

Pennsylvania State

A slow moving frontal boundary will serve as a source for thunderstorms and heavy rain as low pressure develops along the front late today. This front is to the north this morning, stretching across southern Canada back into Michigan. The front will sag southward today, ending up over our region this afternoon.

Late rain and thunderstorms this afternoon

New Hampshire State

USA TODAY

This week will bring weather extremes: A baking heat wave in the Midwest and East to a taste of winter in the Rockies.

Crazy weather week coming to the US: From searing heat to snow. Yes, snow.

Editor’s note: This story has been updated with more information about the law enforcement response and the area where the shooting took place. Yellowstone National Park rangers shot and killed a person early Thursday morning during an exchange of gunfire that also left a ranger injured, the park announced.

Yellowstone National Park shooting leaves one dead, ranger injured

Greene County, MO

On September 30, 1970, in the early hours of the morning after midnight, two tractor-trailer rigs were rolling eastbound on I-44 in Greene County. The drivers had no idea what was going to happen.

The I-44 explosion in Greene County, Missouri over 50 years ago: a tragedy that's still remembered

Georgia State

DeanLand

Georgia's population grew beyond the 11 million mark in 2023, reaching 11,029,227 residents according to new data from the U.S. Census Bureau. With a robust population increase of 2.9% from 2020 to 2023, 315,456 new residents arrived in the state. Georgia was the 10th fastest-growing state in the US by percentage during the reporting period.

July 4th Weather: Virtually No Chance of Bad Weather for Fireworks

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