Columbus, OH

Today’s weather term refers to very low cloud ceilings or visibility levels, often due to fog. In the early days of aviation, such visibility levels would often lead to airports closing. “Socked in” is a reference to wind socks, the cloth tubes mounted on masts in order to indicate...

Weather Words: 'Socked In'

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Weather Words: 'Nephoscope'

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

Thursday, July 25: The active monsoon trough has resulted in extensive downpours across Maharashtra this week. Pune and Mumbai cities experienced severe disruptions due to heavy overnight rains that continued into Thursday morning. Anupam Kashyapi, weather forecasting chief at the India Meteorological Department (IMD), reported that Pune's Shivajinagar recorded 85.7mm...

Heavy Rains Claim 4 Lives in Pune, Damage Crops Across Vidarbha; Konkan, Madhya Maharashtra on Red Alert

Much of the eastern half of the country will continue to be plagued by heavy rain and flash flooding through late week. Some relief comes in the form of cooler temperatures. Here’s the forecast.

East Stuck In Rainy Pattern, Cooler Temps

Houston, TX

After a dramatic blast with tourists present at Yellowstone National Park, many were left wondering what happened. Was this volcano-related? Is it a sign of the “next big one?” Park officials have come to a conclusion. Here’s what you need to know about the explosion.

Yellowstone Park Officials Conclude Cause Of Explosion

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?

Rain persists in the Houston area which could lead to flooding, especially where the ground is saturated. Heavy rain will become less widespread this weekend and temperatures will rise again.

Houston: Rain Chances Linger Into The Weekend

A set of man-made chemicals, some of which are linked to health risks, are pervasive across the globe. But taking these four simple steps can help reduce the presence of PFAS, sometimes called forever chemicals, in your diet.

How To Cut Forever Chemicals In Food

Virginia State

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History Facts lists eight names US parents no longer give their newborns, which you may no longer hear in Virginia. The girls' names are Doris, Gertrude, Mildred, and Judith. I know or have known women with all four names, but they are either baby boomers or boomer parents' ages and someone's grandma or great aunt. Consider the ages of females in Virginia you know with these names.

Eight names parents in Virginia may no longer be giving to their newborns

There are more than 6,000 state park units in the U.S., and they’re often less crowded than our national parks. This means it’s easy to make a last-minute state park visit. Here are a few we recommend.

State Parks Great For Impromptu Visit This Summer

Mother Nature will crank up the heat for the Plains and the Northeast as a ridge of high pressure builds across the country. Widespread above-average temperatures are expected. Your Privacy. Please refer to the CPRA Notice in our Privacy Policy to learn about the types of data we collect and...

Plains, Northeast: Sizzling Temperatures Ahead

Oregon State

How big are the fires in Oregon? Active July-sparked fires including the Lone Rock, Durkee, Falls, and Cow Valley fires, informally dubbed “megafires,” have consumed hundreds of square miles. And with the weather in Oregon shaping up to get drier and hotter, containment is proving to be a struggle. Here’s the latest.

Oregon Battling Over A Dozen Megafires

There’s been a long-standing consensus that photosynthesis is necessary to create the oxygen we breathe, but after 10 years of research, a group of scientists believes they’ve uncovered another way. See what they discovered in the depths of the ocean.

Scientists Uncover New Way To Create Oxygen

All eyes are on the weather in Paris as the Summer Games kick off with the outdoor opening ceremony on Friday. Cooler temperatures are expected with light rain possible. Here’s the forecast for Friday and into the weekend.

Olympic Opening Ceremony Forecast And Beyond

Dozens of families are holding out hope that their loved ones will be found alive after back-to-back mudslides hit a remote part of southern Ethiopia. At least 157 people have been killed and the death toll is expected to rise. Here’s what we know.

Back-To-Back Mudslides: 150 Killed, Death Toll Expected To Rise

Ronkonkoma, NY

The New York Post reveals that two men who died in a plane crash at MacArthur Airport were from Virginia. The men had been visiting friends in Long Island and were returning home when the tragedy occurred.

Life partners from Virginia have been identified as the victims of a New York plane crash

The rainy pattern continues to plague the eastern half of the country, but relief is in sight for some. The South will stay soggy through the weekend while the Northeast will see sunny skies.

Rain Will Continue For These Parts Of The Country

In Virginia, Drinking in public or offering another person alcohol in a public space is prohibited. This is a class 4 Misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to $250.00. Under a new law that goes into effect on July 1, this will change to a degree.WDBJ7 reports that the prohibition on drinking or offering an alcoholic beverage to someone else in public will no longer apply under the following conditions.

Drinking in public will no longer be prohibited on private Campgrounds in Virginia beginning July 1

A massive plume of smoke was seen rising out of Chile’s Villarrica volcano as national geologists reported an “emission of pyroclastic material.” The volcanic activity is also said to have triggered an earthquake. The current risk to nearby communities is unknown but this volcano is considered by experts to be a “very high” risk due to notable historic eruptions and its proximity to homes.

Massive Plume Shoots 2,500' Into Sky

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Weather Words: 'If The Goose Honks High'

“If the goose honks high, fair weather/ If the goose honks low, foul weather” is an old proverb. It’s not discussing the operatic capabilities of geese;...

Weather Words: 'If The Goose Honks High'

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