Georgia State

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The chances for the tropical wave in the Atlantic developing have now risen to 80% over the next seven days. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) has advised that this disturbance could become the next tropical storm or hurricane within the coming days, potentially targeting the U.S. East Coast.

Tropical Wave That Could Impact Georgia Now Has 80% Chance of Development

The circulation around Tropical Storm Emilia absorbed the circulation of former Tropical Storm Fabio on Wednesday afternoon. At 5:00 p.m. EDT on Wednesday the center of Tropical Storm Emilia was located at latitude 19.1°N and longitude 117.7°W which put the center about 565 miles (910 km) west-southwest of the southern tip of Baja California. Emilia was moving toward the northwest at 18 m.p.h. (30 km/h). The maximum sustained wind speed was 65 m.p.h. (105 km/h) and there were wind gusts to 80 m.p.h. (130 km/h). The minimum surface pressure was 990 mb.

Tropical Storm Emilia Absorbs Fabio

South Carolina State

Florida State

Savannah, GA

The Independent

 Tropical Storm Debby came ashore in Florida as a Category 1 hurricane Monday and quickly downgraded, but the storm still poses serious threats as it slogs on toward Georgia and South Carolina.Tropical storms can be deadlier than some of the strongest hurricanes. In Debby’s case, the storm was expected to slow to a crawl and dump up to 30 inches (76 centimetres) of rain over several days along coastal Georgia and South Carolina. Winds won’t be the biggest danger, making the storm's category far less important than the potential for catastrophic flooding.The Saffir-Simpson Scale measures only the strength of...

Tropical Storm Debby could prove just as dangerous as a major hurricane

UPI News

The National Weather Service said Thursday that Pacific Ocean Tropical Storm Carlotta is expected to become a hurricane late Thursday or Friday.

Forecasters predict Tropical Storm Carlotta to grow into hurricane

Charleston, SC

CBS News

Tropical Storm Debby was gaining strength as it drifted over the Atlantic early Wednesday and was expected to turn back toward South Carolina for a second landfall, the National Hurricane Center said. It was forecast to then slowly make its way north, bringing heavy rainfall and flooding.The storm was expected to reach the South Carolina coast by Wednesday night or early Thursday, the hurricane center said. Forecasters said Debby, dueled by warmer coastal waters, would probably strengthen somewhat before striking land again, after which point it was expected to weaken as its center moves inland. After hitting South Carolina, Debby could move...

Maps show Tropical Storm Debby's path and forecast

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Los Angeles County, CA

Herbie J Pilato

In 1981, pop-music sensation Andy Gibb was at the top of the charts. The younger brother of Barry, Robin, and Maurice, a.k.a. The Bee Gees, commenced a tumultuous romance with actress Victoria Principle, who played Pam Ewing on Dallas, TV's then-Number 1 prime-time series. But after the relationship ended, Andy's life, already challenged by substance abuse, did as well. This is their tragic story.

The Tragic Death of Pop Star Andy Gibb & His Traumatic Romance with 'Dallas' Star Victoria Principle

Newly returned indictments in the Southern District of Georgia include felony charges for illegal firearms possession and drug distribution, while additional defendants have been sentenced to federal prison or await further proceedings after pleading guilty to federal gun charges.

Federal Charges in Southern GA: Indictments and Sentences for Firearms and Drug Offenses

Chicago, IL

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Foodie in Chicago

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?

Tennessee State

John M. Dabbs

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Department of Health (TDH) has issued a health alert to clinicians statewide following reports of severe acute illnesses and adverse effects of consuming Diamond Shruumz™ brand chocolate bars, cones, and gummies. The warning comes after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) received reports of serious health issues linked to these mushroom-containing edible products.

Tennessee Health Alert: Severe Illnesses Linked to Diamond Shruumz™ Products

Denver, CO

David Heitz

More dangerous substances are entering the Denver drug supply, Harm Reduction Action Center warned in a newsletter this week. “The Iron Law of Prohibition posits that as law enforcement becomes more intense, the potency of prohibited substances increases,” HRAC Executive Director Lisa Raville wrote in the newsletter. That is exactly what is happening, she said.

Dangerous substances entering Denver drug supply

Aurora, CO

Every Saturday, RVtravel.com reports on stolen RVs, tow vehicles and sometimes related items from across the USA and Canada. We urge you to keep your eyes open for these. If you have any information about a stolen RV’s whereabouts, please contact the victim, law enforcement or the contact information provided in the description.

Help find these stolen RVs: August 10, 2024

Ohio State

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

Tampa, FL

AccuWeather

A hurricane watch has been issued for part of Florida as a strengthening tropical system, soon to become Tropical Storm Debby, approaches the state over the weekend. Tropical Depression Four is forecast to strengthen while moving northward along the Florida Peninsula's Gulf coast this weekend, spreading rain, gusty winds and severe thunderstorms slowly northward. AccuWeather meteorologists warn that not only may the feature become a hurricane, but it may also later stall along the southeastern United States coast next week.

Upcoming tropical storm has Florida, southeast US on alert

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

Mississippi State

Hinds County, MS

Mississippi News Group

A Mississippi Attorney has been charged with multiple Counts of introducing contraband into a Correctional Facility as well as consipiracy according to a press release from Hinds County Sheriff Tyree Jones.

Mississippi Attorney Charged with 3 Counts of Introducing Contraband into a Correctional Facility

 Cars have been spotted submerged in water and roofs ripped from buildings as Tropical Storm Debby rips through the East Coast of the US.The storm first hit Florida before making its way to North and South Carolina, so far killing one person.It has caused a number of tornadoes overnight (9 August), with one local watching their home get swallowed up within “15 seconds”.New England is now also on high alert for flooding over the weekend.However, it has been downgraded to a post-tropical storm, with winds now sitting at around 30mph.

Cars submerged underwater as Tropical Storm Debby hits East Coast of US

The Lens

This year’s area of low oxygen in the Gulf of Mexico is larger than average, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced on Thursday. The “dead zone” is approximately 6,705 square miles , as measured last week. Within NOAA’s 38 years of measuring the dead zone, this year’s assessment marks the 12th-largest area of low to no oxygen, which can kill fish and marine life.

Gulf ‘dead zone’ larger than average, larger than expected for 2024, scientists announce

This is a follow-up from Ray on the baffle issue of the Norcold refrigerator mounted in a slide room. As it turned out, you were half right on the Norcold baffle!. The baffle is supposed to be present but it’s only supposed to be on the bottom half of the top opening, just tall enough to channel the rising air to the bottom of the condenser.

Ask Dave: Update on RV refrigerator baffle – Dave is half right

Tropical Storm Debby is expected to dump potentially historic levels of rain and bring catastrophic flooding along its path over the next few days. CNN’s Brian Abel reports.

East coast bracing for second wave of historic rains brought by Tropical Storm Debby

Colorado State

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

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Will Tropical Storm Debby impact your RV plans?

As the Southeast U.S. braces for more high winds and drenching downpours, many RV enthusiasts are wondering: Will Tropical Storm Debby impact our RV plans?. Many...

Will Tropical Storm Debby impact your RV plans?

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