A tornado watch is in effect for northwestern Ontario on Friday evening. A tornado watch was issued for portions of northwestern Ontario on Friday evening amid a severe storm threat. A tornado watch means that conditions are favourable for the development of tornadoes. The watch covered the following communities in...

Tornado watch issued for northwest Ontario on Friday evening

Alberta contends with another day of severe thunderstorm opportunity on Thursday, with beneficial rains for the wildfires, while parts of Saskatchewan and Manitoba deal with a period of extreme heat. The Prairies are dealing with an variety of extreme weather this week –– from heat and wildfires to severe thunderstorms,...

Storm threat develops on Prairies once more, tornado threat renews

Several confirmed tornadoes hit Ontario and Quebec during severe thunderstorms on Wednesday. Multiple tornadoes struck Ontario and Quebec on Wednesday as rounds of severe thunderstorms rumbled through the region. This latest round of storms is a stark reminder that tornadoes are possible anywhere in Canada—and that cities are not immune....

Tornado strikes a major Canadian metro area on Wednesday

Ontario, CA

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Northwestern Ontario, July 27, 2024 — A persistent heat wave is sweeping across northwestern Ontario, with Environment Canada issuing a warning that the extreme weather is expected to last until at least Sunday. Daytime temperatures are predicted to hover around 30 degrees Celsius, with humidex values making it feel closer to 37 degrees. Nighttime lows will offer little relief, ranging from 17 to 20 degrees Celsius.

Heat Wave Continues Across Northwestern Ontario: Residents Urged to Stay Safe

Wisconsin State

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Mississippi State

National Weather Force

Severe thunderstorms are expected across the Northern Plains and Upper Mississippi Valley from late afternoon to evening and lingering into the overnight hours. Main impact with storms being damaging winds, large hail, and a few tornadoes. Check below for further details, timing and much more information.

Damaging Winds, Large Hail & Isolated Tornado Likely; Northern Plains & MS Valley; July 13, 2024

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

In the “Preliminary Winter 24/25 Forecast” video, Direct Weather discusses precipitation, temperature, and snowfall anomalies for the upcoming winter. Tl;dr: Great news for powder hounds in the Northwest, Northern Rockies, and Northeast! Above-average snowfall is expected in these regions, with heavy dumps likely in the Cascades and Rockies. The Midwest and Great Lakes are set for an active lake-effect snow season. However, skiers in the Southwest should brace for a drier-than-normal winter, with below-average snowfall anticipated. Colder temperatures in the northern regions should help maintain good snow conditions, while the potential for big storms in the Appalachians could bring some epic powder days to East Coast resorts.

[VIDEO] Direct Weather’s Preliminary Winter 24/25 Forecast | Heavy Snow Expected in Rockies, Cascades, and Northeast

Massachusetts State

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Dianna Carney

Chloe, a 9 to 10-week-old puppy, is the last of her litter and is eagerly looking for a forever home. Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a dedicated foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, recently shared Chloe's story and her endearing qualities.

Meet Chloe: The 10-Week-Old Puppy Who Is The Last Of Her Litter Looking For Love

Virginia State

Cheryl E Preston

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

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?

South Carolina State

Colleton County, SC

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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

Scituate, MA

The Scituate Animal Shelter of Massachusetts has announced a heartwarming and adorable event that will both raise money for the local animal shelter while also socializing a few of their tiniest furry friends. The local animal shelter explains, "We need help socializing 12 adorable kittens! Your job would be to hang out with them, play with them and pet them!"

Local Animal Shelter Announces Adorable "Play With Kittens" Event

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Two teams of tornado experts say that changes in storm patterns and human activities have increased the danger posed by twisters.

As 'Twisters' hits theaters, experts warn of increasing tornado danger

Louisiana State

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Tropical moisture flowing into the southeastern United States will continue into this weekend, but some areas will be hit harder than others in terms of downpours and the risk of flash flooding. While sunshine and typical late-July heat will continue to interrupt a pattern strewn with showers and thunderstorms in...

Showers, storms to continue in Southeast, but will hammer 2 main areas

Boston, MA

The Scituate Animal Shelter of Massachusetts recently introduced two special poodles, Delia and Elle, who were found as strays in Boston just two days apart. Despite their initial separation, these poodles were reunited at the animal shelter, and it was immediately clear that they knew each other well. The shelter shared their heartwarming story, stating:

Meet Delia & Elle: The Stray Dogs Who Found Each Other Against All Odds

West Virginia State

Norfolk, VA

Four Virginians were confirmed to be onboard when the Titanic sank on April 14, 1912. Phillip Acts and Selini Decker, who lived a few blocks apart in Norfolk, died when the ship sank. Richmond native Robert Decker and Eloise Smith, who later moved to Richmond from West Virginia, survived.

There's a reason no remains from the Virginia Titanic victims will ever be found

Denver, CO

David Heitz

A dangerous drug that is being mixed into fentanyl is causing those who inject it to develop a rash of sores that resembles a case of flesh-eating bacteria. People experiencing homelessness around Denver can sometimes be seen with these bloody, weeping wounds. I recently mentioned this phenomenon to a fentanyl user who told me about the xylazine connection.

Denver homeless people suffer sores as xylazine enters fentanyl supply

Minnesota State

Meteorologist Joe Cioffi

Severe weather risks are shifting this week back to Plains and Midwest while the weather in the Northeast and Mid Atlantic states couldn't be better to start off this holiday week. In the Northern Plains today we have severe thunderstorm and elevated tornado risks for the Dakotas, Nebraska, Iowa and Minnesota. The riska area shifts eastward Tuesday and Wednesday in the Middle and Upper Mississippi River Valley from Missouri and Kansas northward into parts of Minnesota and Wisconsin. Tornado risk will also be elevated.

Severe storms Plains & Midwest next few days while beautiful weather covers Northeast & Mid Atlantic

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

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

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Storm threat continues overnight for Winnipeg, northwest Ontario

Look out for a continuing risk for strong to severe thunderstorms through the overnight hours in southern Manitoba and northwestern Ontario. The storm threat isn’t over...

Storm threat continues overnight for Winnipeg, northwest Ontario

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