Training storms are known to cause severe flash flooding in a short period of time. Pop-up thunderstorms in the middle of summer don’t always last for very long, but sometimes they can last for hours, turning an average storm into a flash flood. This is what happened in London, Ont., on Monday, July 15.

'Training' thunderstorms lead to flash flooding in Ontario, but what are they?

Ontario and Quebec aren’t immune from the dangers of storms that hit south of the provinces. The dangers of a hurricane don’t stop where the eye crosses the coastline. A landfalling storm’s life-threatening hazards can continue for days after landfall, sending a slug of flooding rains, high winds, and even tornadoes hundreds of kilometres inland from where the cyclone roared ashore.

Tropical tornadoes are a hidden danger in landfalling storms

Parts of northeastern and southern Ontario are at risk of seeing thunderstorms develop Sunday afternoon. Ontario is at risk of seeing some thunderstorms develop on Sunday. A cold front draped over northeastern Ontario will clash with the humidity and heat, triggering a line of storms that will move through the province.

Severe storms target Ontario Sunday, hail and flooding possible

Keep an eye on the radar throughout the day as storms bubble across the foothills. Folks across Alberta could hear some rumbles of thunder on Monday as a risk for thunderstorms builds over the province to begin the week. A few of the storms could turn severe in the foothills,...

Calgary, Red Deer face a severe storm risk on Monday

Rounds of thunderstorms will kick off this new work week across Ontario, with the risk for strong winds, large hail, and possible rotation. Be sure to remain weather-aware at all times. Heat warnings remain widespread across much of Ontario, fueling the threat for additional thunderstorms as we kick off this...

Severe storm threat with possible rotation before heat breaks in Ontario

Blazing heat with feels-like temperatures approaching 110° weren’t quite enough for mother nature, so she decided to throw in the chance for severe thunderstorms on Tuesday as well. A cold front will push through both Tuesday and Wednesday, with opportunities for intense thunderstorms each days. Already today (Monday), there have been damaging storms in Northeast PA, and this is only the start as the front gradually works south.

Severe Thunderstorms with Damaging Winds Possible Tuesday Along With Sweltering Heat

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.

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The FBI has seen a rise in scams targeting timeshare owners. In this kind of scam, criminals con these part-time property owners into shelling out hefty sums of cash, all under false pretenses related to their timeshare properties.

FBI warns that Mexican cartels are targeting Americans with timeshare scams

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National Weather Force has issued a Severe T-Storm Advisory effective from 8 PM to 7 AM central time for conditions right for severe storms. Zones affected: north, central, northeast, east, and southeast MN; northwest, north, northeast, west, central, east, southwest, south, and southeast WI; northwest, north, northeast and portions of central IL.

Destructive Wind Gusts; Very Large Hail & Isolated Tornadoes; Midwest; Overnight of June 24th

Virginia State

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Virginia fans of The Bold and the Beautiful are pretty much unified in their expectations of what will happen between Thomas Forrester (Matthew Atkinson) and Paris Buckingham (Diamond White), who recently announced their engagement.

The Bold and the Beautiful fans believe Thomas will dump Paris for Hope

Texas State

UPI News

Two tropical storm systems, forming in the southern Gulf of Mexico and in the Atlantic Ocean, could impact much of the southern United States this week to kick off what is forecast to be a "very active" hurricane season.

2 tropical storm systems take aim at Texas, Southeast

Baltimore, MD

We have an energetic set up in the atmosphere today to produce strong storms with the potential to turn severe. Many areas in our region have a Heat Index over 100ºF, proving the function of high heat AND humidity. That is the fuel for strong thunderstorms and possibly supercells. Add in a strong cold front connected to the remnant Low or Ghost of former Hurricane Beryl and we have a trigger to ignite the explosive development mid afternoon into this evening.

Severe Thunderstorm Watch and Tornado Watch Wednesday July 10

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

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Horoscope for Tuesday, July 16th

Virginia fans of The Bold and the Beautiful, if you were watching earlier this week when Tom Star (Clint Howard died), you know that Li Finnegan (Naomi Matsuda) did not honor her Hippocratic Oath as a physician to "do no harm".

The Bold and the Beautiful shocker: Dr. Li Finnegan broke her Hippocratic Oath by watching Tom die

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

New Jersey State

Morristown Minute

NEW JERSEY - Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Consumer Affairs announced today that Walmart has agreed to pay $1.64 million to settle allegations of unlawful unit pricing practices across its 64 New Jersey retail stores. The settlement, which includes a $1.61 million civil penalty, marks the largest ever obtained by the Division’s Office of Weights and Measures (OWM).

Walmart Pays $1.64M Settlement for Unlawful Pricing in NJ

Indiana State

Multiple alerts were issued across the Midwest on July 14, 2024, as severe thunderstorms rolled through the region, causing widespread damage. The severe weather threat is expected to continue until July 16. On July 15, the Midwest and Plains regions of the United States continued to experience severe weather conditions...

Severe thunderstorms hit Chicago, enhanced risk of severe storms in northern Illinois and Indiana

Kentucky State

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Kentucky’s Community Actions Partnerships have announced the starts date for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Summer Subsidy, aimed at helping Kentucky households offset summer cooling costs.

LIHEAP Summer Subsidy program to help with summer cooling costs to begin enrollment July 16

N.L. government orders evacuation, says fire could get much closer to the town over next 24-48 hours. Fire crew teams continue to battle wildfires across Labrador Saturday. Residents of Labrador City were told to evacuate on Friday at 5:30 p.m. AT and to head 500 kilometres east to Happy Valley-Goose Bay.

Labrador City evacuated, Wabush on notice as crews continue to battle wildfires

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Risk of severe storms with large hail, downpours rises in Alberta

Albertans will need to keep an eye on the weather radar through the day on Tuesday, especially those with outdoor plans. Prepare to act quickly if...

Risk of severe storms with large hail, downpours rises in Alberta

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