The storm threat on the Prairies will shift eastward through Wednesday, and will include the chance of large hail, heavy rain and strong wind gusts. A slow-moving trough will continue to bring a widespread risk of thunderstorms across portions of the Prairies on Wednesday. The main threats will be heavy...

Chance for storms resurfaces on the Prairies with favourable conditions

South Carolina State

COLUMBIA, SC – As Tropical Storm Debby sweeps through South Carolina, the region is witnessing unusual wildlife activity, with alligators and catfish exploring new territories—from puddles to backyards and even roads. Alligators on the Move in South Carolina. In a viral video making the rounds on social media,...

Alligators Storm South Carolina Streets as Tropical Storm Debby Unleashes Wild Mayhem!

Indiana State

The Mirror US

Meteorologists are warning of similiar weather patterns like the ones seen in the past few weeks which caused flooding and damaging winds in parts of the northern Plains and Midwest

Severe storm train to smash north-central US as chilling weather maps show path of destruction

Lake Mary, FL

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If you're a fan of hearty breakfasts and brunches in Florida, you might have had Keke’s Cafe on your radar. Known for its generous portions and friendly service, Keke’s has been a go-to spot for many. However, the Lake Mary location recently hit a bump in the road, resulting in a temporary shutdown following a state inspection that uncovered 15 violations.

Breakfast Eatery Closed in Florida for Roaches, Dirty Hands, and Cold Foods Over 41 Degrees

Tropical Storm Fabio formed over the Eastern North Pacific Ocean southwest of Mexico on Monday morning. At 11:00 a.m. EDT on Monday the center of Tropical Storm Fabio was located at latitude 14.8°N and longitude 106.9°W which put the center about 335 miles (540 km) southwest of Manzanillo, Mexico. Fabio was moving toward the northwest at 12 m.p.h. (19 km/h). The maximum sustained wind speed was 40 m.p.h. (65 km/h) and there were wind gusts to 50 m.p.h. (80 km/h). The minimum surface pressure was 1006 mb.

Tropical Storm Fabio Forms Southwest of Mexico

Colorado State

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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

Tennessee State

If it's the final weekend of the Summer for you, Mother Nature doesn't seem to want to cooperate. From rip current risks at the beaches from Ernesto, to rain chances, it might be tough to do much outdoors. This is the same system currently bringing active weather to the Plains and Midwest, with heavy rain and a risk of severe storms. The area of low-pressure responsible will move through the Great Lakes on Friday and into New England on Saturday.

Storms Return to the East Coast This Weekend

Iowa State

Missouri State

A developing area of low pressure will keep the severe chances close by in parts of the Plains and Midwest. The risk will come in different waves, with some lasting well into the overnight hours. Damaging winds will be the easiest threat, with a few isolated tornadoes. With strengthening upper...

Severe Storms Rumble Through the Central Plains

Las Vegas, NV

Bellingham Metro News

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - A magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck areas near Las Vegas on Tuesday night, according to the United States Geological Service (USGS). The quake, which occurred at 8:06 p.m., was centered approximately 45 minutes from Las Vegas, near Indian Springs.

Magnitude 4.4 Earthquake Shakes Areas Near Las Vegas

A slow-moving frontal boundary will drop south across the region today and tomorrow, triggering showers and storms today and an area of rain on Tuesday. This boundary extends west to east roughly across Lake Ontario this morning. An area of rain and storms over Canada has moved out over the northern waters of Lake Ontario. This area of precipitation is expected to stay out over the lake until it passes east of the Finger Lakes.

Thunderstorms expected this afternoon and evening

Florida State

NBC News

In Florida, residents are stacking sandbags and boarding up windows as Tropical Storm Debby is expected to strengthen rapidly before making landfall. Heavy rains have already begun and evacuations have been ordered in some areas. States of emergency are also in effect for Georgia and South Carolina. NBC News’ Marissa Parra reports on the storm.

Tropical Storm Debby set to slam Florida

Nebraska State

Tornado Alley is known for having a more intense and significant number of tornadoes than other parts of the country. Learn more about this area and how to prepare. Tornado Alley is known for having a more intense and significant number of tornadoes than other parts of the country. Tornado...

TORNADO ALLEY: Where is it and what you need to know

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

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

A historic marker could be erected to honor the victims of the racist mass shooting at the Dollar General store in Jacksonville’s New Town neighborhood nearly a year ago. If approved by the Jacksonville City Council, a marker would be installed at Kings Road and Canal Street on Aug. 25, a day before the first anniversary of the shooting, when a white gunman took the lives of three Black people.

Memorial considered to honor Dollar General victims

Denver, CO

In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

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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

The Independent

 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

Several theme parks across the country closed this week as a powerful and deadly storm made its way through the East Coast of the United States. Theme Parks Close Their Doors as Deadly Storm Ravages Through East Coast. Tropical Storm Debby is forecasted to strike South Carolina early Thursday before...

Theme Parks Across the Country Shut Down as Deadly Storms Leave Path of Devastation

AccuWeather

Heavy rain and thunderstorms could elevate the flood risk in parts of the Northeast this week, and Tropical Storm Debby could add to flooding problems later on. After storms at the start of the weekend brought locally heavy rain and areas of flooding across the Northeast, a second storm is now affecting part of the region with additional rainfall, AccuWeather meteorologists say. There's also the chance that rain from Debby, a tropical storm in the Gulf of Mexico, will eventually reach the region by late week.

Northeast US bracing for rounds of downpours, potential flooding and travel disruptions

Pompano Beach, FL

In a shocking revelation, Kings Mart, a grocery store in Pompano Beach, has been slapped with a series of severe health violations by the Florida Department of Agriculture. The inspection, carried out by Francis Odio, uncovered a disturbing range of problems that have led to the immediate closure of several sections of the store.

An inspection found bugs in the food and rodent poop on the shelves at a Florida grocery store

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Likelihood of storms stays in place on the Prairies with multiple hazards

Severe thunderstorms are possible once again in Alberta and Manitoba on Thursday. Large hail, gusty winds, and heavy rain will be the main threats. Stay alert...

Likelihood of storms stays in place on the Prairies with multiple hazards

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