A “moonwake” is the line of reflected light that the moon casts over the surface of a body of water. The term has a nautical connotation due to the way the line of moonlight resembles the wake of a ship. If you’re a long time reader of Morning Brief, you may remember another slightly more Poetic-with-a-capital-p term that means the same thing, which is “moonglade.”

Weather Words: 'Moonwake'

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

Scripps News

The U.S. is in for a long and wet winter this year. The Farmer’s Almanac said the coldest week of the season will be the end of January into February — particularly in the Northern Plains.

Farmers' Almanac says this winter will be a long, wet, whirlwind of rapid-fire storms

Alabama State

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Los Angeles County, CA

Herbie J Pilato

It's been 21 years since actress/singer Nell Carter, best known for the 1980s NBC sitcom, Gimme a Break!, died of natural causes at only 54. This is her story. Nell Carter was born September 13, 1948, in Birmingham, Alabama. After initially finding fame on and off-Broadway, and via a brief role in 1977 on the TV datime drama, Ryan's Hope, Carter took the lead in Ain't Misbehavin'!, a live stage revue of the works of composer Fats Waller.

The Brief Life & Tragic Death of Nell Carter ('Gimme A Break' & 'Ain't Misbehavin'): 21 Years Later

The US Sun

A COUPLE who took a gamble on an abandoned castle ravaged by floods and cyclones have told how they rescued it from oblivion. Bought by Mark and Judy Evans in 1993, the former IT specialists turned business owners turned Paronella Park into a top holiday destination. The couple purchased the property in Far North Queensland, […]

We bought abandoned castle left to rot in rainforest after floods, cyclones & fire – now we make thousands from it

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

Colorado State

AccuWeather

While soaking, daily thunderstorms will be the theme this week across parts of the West and Plains, AccuWeather forecasters highlight the risk for storms to bring severe impacts. A moisture-filled pattern will fuel robust thunderstorms throughout the first half of the week across parts of the Rocky Mountains and central...

Drenching, severe storms to rumble over central US

Los Angeles Times

Peter Hayes Robino, 57, of Duarte died Aug. 1 after walking the Natural Bridge Trail in Death Valley National Park. Temperatures reached 119 degrees that day.

Death Valley National Park claims another life in blistering summer heat

USA TODAY

Peter Hayes Robino, 57, drove a car off a steep embankment after a one-mile circular hike. An autopsy later confirmed he died of heat exposure.

Another person dies at Death Valley National Park amid scorching temperatures

New York Post

Hey, Siri! Help book me a trip somewhere warm in the final week of January.

If the latest Farmers’ Almanac prediction is true, you might want to put your toes in the sand after Christmas. The coming winter will be wet and cold in most places, according to the almanac’s outlook.

The Farmers’ Almanac has been making long-range weather forecasts for more than 200 years.

According to its latest outlook, released Tuesday, you should prepare yourself for the “Wet, Winter, Whirlwind” ahead. Its annual extended weather prediction calls for a season of rapid-fire storms that will bring both rain and snow. 

The listing shows a very active storm track that will...

Northeast will face hard winter with ‘copious amounts of snow, rain, sleet and ice,’ Farmers’ Almanac says

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Meteorologist Joe Cioffi

Humidity levels have been creeping higher since Saturday and we are going to be back in the soup for today as well as the week ahead. We will also be dealing with a series of waves moving around the Bermuda high. It is building into the Southeastern US. A southwest flow aloft is bringing up ripples in the flow. It will not be raining all the time but there will be some downpours and a few heavier thunderstorms to deal with during the week ahead.

Very warm humid conditions with waves of heavy rain next 5 days across the Eastern & Southern US

The Mirror US

Stunning images show stretches of smoke, debris and lava spilling from Sicily's famous volcano - one of the most active in the world

Mount Etna erupts sending lava plumes miles into sky days after mass disruption amid increased activity

“A furious squall came up, and the waves broke over the boat, so that it was swamped. Jesus was in the stern sleeping on a cushion. The disciples woke him and said, “Teacher, do you not care if we perish?” (Mark 4:37-38) When was the last time that...

A Prayer for When Storms Arise

Cooking With Maryann

A good pizza sauce makes ALL the difference in the flavor and end result of your dish. Personally, I've not found any commercially processed pizza sauces that don't taste.... fake, so I made my own. I'm not a huge fan of tomatoes in a can as they tend to taste a bit metallic, but you use what you've got and it's 1000 times better than storebought. Fresh tomatoes are in season right now though, so if you can get them fresh, more power to ya!

10-Minute Pizza Sauce

Fox Weather

Heavy rain caused a part of a pyramid in the Ihuatzio Archaeological Zone to collapse in late July.

Ancient pyramid in Mexico collapses after heavy rain

Duarte, CA

Peter Hayes Robino died from hyperthermia in Death Valley

California man dies from extreme heat after crashing car in Death Valley

Florida State

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

Ernesto is bringing torrential rain and strong winds to Puerto Rico as it nears hurricane strength. Areas on the East Coast will see dangerous beach impacts. Here’s what you need to know.

Ernesto Becomes A Hurricane: What We Know

It's been 33 years since the handsome actor and Emmy award-winning TV game show host Bert Convy died of a brain tumor at 57 in 1991. This is his story. Bert Convy was born July 23, 1933, in St. Louis, Missouri. His father was in the shoe business, while his parents separated when he was just seven years old. His mother moved the family to California in the San Fernando Valley, where Convy attended North Hollywood High and was named the "class clown."

In Memory of Actor/Game Show Host Bert Convy: 33 Years After His Tragic Death From Brain Cancer

Maybe it's just me, but it's not summer until I get to eat crab cakes! Don't let this recipe intimitate you! It's really not difficult, just takes a little bit of prep time in the fridge.

Delicious Crab Cakes!

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Weather Words: 'Sea-Piner'

An old term from Northumberland, England, “sea-piner” is what locals there used to call a...

Weather Words: 'Sea-Piner'

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