The National Hurricane Center is monitoring five areas for possible tropical development in the Atlantic. Check out how this year’s hurricane season compares to last year’s season at this time.

Watching 5 Areas In The Atlantic

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A giant alligator estimated to be roughly seven feet long was spotted crossing the street in Surf City, North Carolina. The gator ignored a “no trespassing” sign as it slowly meandered through the neighborhood. Watch the full video here and hear the resident’s reaction.

'King Of The Jungle' Ignores 'No Trespassing' Sign

A Ferris wheel’s cabins were no match for the strong winds of Typhoon Yagi as the powerful storm clobbered southern China’s Hainan Island. Watch as they spin in circles amid what was once the planet’s most powerful tropical cyclone of 2024 so far.

Ferris Wheel Cabins No Match For Typhoon Yagi

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Second chances and wealth will be September 2024’s main themes. Various zodiac signs will use their energy to get what they desire. Some will have an abundant mindset that will lead them to success. Uranus will enter Taurus early in the month while Ploto will re-enter Capricorn on September 1. Which opportunities does September have in store for your zodiac sign?

Each Zodiac Sign’s Luckiest Day in September

If this summer felt more humid than ever to you, it wasn’t all in your mind. Extreme humid heat has more than doubled in frequency since 1979, according to a 2020 study and new data suggests this summer is another record-breaker. Watch the video to get the full story and learn why humidity makes you feel so bad.

It’s Not In Your Head: This Summer Was More Humid

Numerous record highs and record warm low temperatures could fall late this week across the West as the heat is cranked up to dangerous levels. See how hot it could be where you live.

Record Heat Scorches The West Late-Week

Shocking video shows how a sunken village is re-emerging in central Greece and while the images may seem romantic, the situation could create a crisis for thousands of people. The receding lake is one of the main water supplies for Athens. Watch this video to learn why it's disappearing.

Sunken Village Emerges From Shrinking Lake

According to 1840’s “Dictionary Of Provincialisms,” clittery-cluttery means, "changeable, applied to weather inclined to be stormy." The term may have originated from “clatter-clutter,” which means noisy.

Weather Words: 'Clittery-Cluttery'

For those on the Gulf Coast, keep that rain jacket handy. A multi-day flood threat will impact the Gulf Coast as tropical moisture continues to soak the region through late-week.

Flooding Rain Continues To Drench Gulf Coast

Widespread flooding caused by monsoon rains in Thailand have left many people stranded in their homes and their neighborhoods inaccessible. One council chief found a clever way to get around in the deluge and deliver supplies to his neighbors. Watch the video to get the full story.

Watch: Yellow Duck Boat Delivers Flood Aid

Rancho Palos Verdes, CA

Rancho Palos Verdes is facing a state of emergency as severe land movement threatens homes and disrupts utilities. Power has been cut to over 100 homes due to landslides, raising fire and safety concerns for residents. City officials are calling for federal aid to help with the growing crisis. No mandatory evacuations have been issued, and residents are allowed to stay in their homes without power or gas, but they’re urged to be extra cautious.

CA Landslides Force Power Cuts

Sign up for the Morning Brief email newsletter to get weekday updates from The Weather Channel and our meteorologists. Fall and autumn are often used interchangeably to describe the third season of the year. But did you know there's a difference in their original meanings?. "F​all" is about leaves tumbling...

Fall Or Autumn. What Do You Call It? There's a Difference In What They Mean

As tropical systems move across the oceans, they’re given names to help track. Sometimes, in addition to a name, you might hear one referred to as a “fish storm.” But what does this mean? If a meteorologist refers to a storm as “a fish” or “a fish storm,” it’s basically slang meaning a storm that only impacts fish, rather than directly impacting land. Of course, these storms can still cause rip currents and high tides hundreds of miles away, so they are still capable of impacting humans as well. Learn more here.

Weather Words: 'Fish Storm'

In just a few months of 2023, Canada’s wildfires unleashed more carbon than nearly every country emits in an entire year. This staggering surge of emissions thrust Canada into the spotlight as the nation became one of the top carbon-emitting countries for the year.

Canada Fires Top Most Nations’ Yearly Pollution

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A recent cruise passenger has issued a warning about the importance of wearing shoes while onboard. The story has since been picked up by cruise outlets, mentioning what cruisers need to be careful of when walking around the ship.

Cruise Passenger Warns Against Being Barefoot on a Cruise: "Just About Stepped Into a Pile..."

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It's been 35 years since the original Baywatch TV series premiered on NBC in the 1989-1990 season. One year later, it was syndicated and became one of the most popular TV shows on the planet. The show's original cast included David Hasselhoff, who stayed with the series through its entire run. During that time, he was joined by other actors, including (but not limited to) Pamela Anderson, Alexandra Paul, and Jason Simmon. At the time, Simmons, who is gay, was in the closet.

The Once-Secret Gay Life of 'Baywatch' Actor Jaason Simmons: 35 Years After The Beach Drama's Debut

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(MA) Get ready to meet a fluffy little Shih Tzu who is ready to move into your place as soon as possible. Clover recently came into the Scituate Animal Shelter of Massachusetts' care for unspecified reasons. He is a happy little pup who is happiest when with his humans. He would be even happier if YOU were his number one human. I think you would be happier too!

This Little Shih Tzu Is Searching For Love

Waterspouts will be a threat to the Great Lakes region late this week and into the weekend as a pattern change brings cool air and moisture across warm lake waters. Time it out here.

Great Lakes: Waterspout Threat Ahead

Melbourne, FL

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A Burger King location in Melbourne, Florida, has been temporarily shut down for the third time following since 2023 after a recent state inspection that identified multiple health violations. This incident underscores ongoing concerns regarding the restaurant's adherence to health and safety standards.

A dead lizard, dead roaches, rodent droppings - Florida fast food restaurant closed again

Charley the elephant was showing signs of being deeply unhappy after outliving his elephant peers in a South Africa zoo. In order for him to "retire" he had to be trained to willingly enter a transport container to make a 120 mile trip. Sign up for the Morning Brief email...

How Do You Get A Grumpy 4-Ton Elephant To A New Home 120 Miles Away? Call The Elephant Movers

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Will One Of Four Tropical Waves Get A Name?

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Will One Of Four Tropical Waves Get A Name?

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