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Strong to severe thunderstorms are possible from much of the Mississippi Valley into the Ozark Plateau and southern Plains on Monday, June 3, 2024, while heavy to excessive rainfall may bring flooding to parts of the southern Plains and Ozarks, the National Weather Service (NWS) warns. “Pockets of severe thunderstorms...

Strong to severe thunderstorms and heavy rainfall forecasted for Mississippi Valley, Ozark Plateau, and southern Plains

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NewSantaAna

The FBI has seen a rise in scams targeting timeshare owners. In this kind of scam, criminals con these part-time property owners into shelling out hefty sums of cash, all under false pretenses related to their timeshare properties.

FBI warns that Mexican cartels are targeting Americans with timeshare scams

Kansas State

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National Weather Force

Multiple rounds of severe storms are anticipated as a disturbance moves through an unstable airmass across portions of the central Plains and the Mississippi Valley from this afternoon through the overnight hours. These storms will be capable of producing very large hail, destructive gusty winds, and isolated tornadoes if conditions align. For detailed information on timing, impacts, and more, refer below.

Damaging Winds, Very Large Hail & Tornadoes Possible; Central Plains/Mississippi Valley ; June 28th

Louisiana State

CBS Detroit

There's growing evidence that "Tornado Alley," the area of the United States most susceptible to tornadoes, is shifting eastwards, according to a recent study looking at tornado formation patterns. "Tornado Alley" is a shorthand term that has typically described the central Plains region of the United States, but according to the study, published in April in the Journal of Applied Meteorology and Climatology, parts of the eastern U.S. now face the "greatest tornado threat." Tornado activity is now much more likely to impact the Midwest and Southeast, the study said. The shift has been ongoing since 1951, according to the study, which used...

Maps show how "Tornado Alley" has shifted in the U.S.

A-Z-Animals

If you’ve ever been to the Central United States, you may have heard the term “Tornado Alley”. Tornado Alley isn’t actually a scientific term or even a specific place on a map — it’s a general zone of the Great Plains known for its serious twisters. This area has the perfect mix of warm, muggy […]

The 8 States Considered to Be in ‘Tornado Alley’

Irish Star

The massive hail stone is believed to be a new state record in Texas and was spotted by veteran storm chasers Val and Amy Castor while they were chasing a major thunderstorm system

Hailstone the size of a pineapple discovered in Texas by storm chasers

AccuWeather

The risk of severe weather will evolve from the typical 'big' storms with monster hail over the High Plains to fast-moving storms over the Midwest with high winds as the week progresses. Severe weather is forecast for multiple days in several locations in the central United States through this week,...

More severe thunderstorms to prowl the central US

Hottter-than-average conditions are most likely from the East Coast westward to the central Rockies. The outlook has trended cooler than the previously-issued forecast for areas near the Canadian border. Parts of the East and Northwest might see a drier-than-usual July, and the north-central states could stay wet. Sign up for...

July Temperature Forecast Trends Hotter In East, A Bit Cooler Along Northern Tier

Silverton, TX

USA TODAY

The twister touched down about halfway between Lubbock and Amarillo in the tiny city of Silverton on Sunday afternoon.

'Holy cow': Watch as storm chasers are awe-struck by tornado that touched down in Texas

Saint Johns County, FL

Hastings, FL

Jacksonville Today

Eight people have been arrested on drug charges stemming from an undercover investigation at a convenience store in Hastings, according to the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office.

8 arrested in Hastings drug and gambling bust

Maine State

Vermont State

The Mirror US

The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for parts of Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont - with instances of heavy rain and damaging wind gusts on the horizon

Severe thunderstorm watch issued for Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont as Hurricane Beryl approaches

Georgia State

Coffee County, GA

Douglas, GA

Daily Coffee Press

A 49-year-old woman from Douglas was recently arrested for allegedly submitting a life insurance policy for her ex-husband without his knowledge. According to a Coffee County Sheriff’s Office incident report, detectives met with a man on May 7 at the Coffee County Law Enforcement Center concerning a reported case of insurance fraud.

Georgia woman charged for allegedly filing life insurance policy application on ex-husband

Kentucky State

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Kentucky’s medical cannabis program has taken significant steps toward ensuring those with qualifying conditions have access to medical cannabis as soon as possible, said Gov. Andy Beshear this week.

State to open licensing applications for medical cannabis businesses beginning July 1

Alaska State

Fairbanks, AK

Thunderstorms lit up the skies with lightning in Alaska on Thursday, causing warnings to be issued in an area that hadn't seen them before. Severe thunderstorms moved through the Cape Krusenstern National Monument, 500 miles northwest of Fairbanks, Alaska, Thursday morning with lightning, high winds, small hail and a shelf cloud worthy of a storm in the Plains.

Storm sets record for the farthest north a severe thunderstorm warning has ever been issued in US

New Jersey State

Pennsylvania State

Severe thunderstorms and isolated tornadoes are possible in portions of the Mid Atlantic on Wednesday, with the greatest threat of tornadic cells over parts of New Jersey, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Ohio. Severe Thunderstorm or Tornado Watches or Warnings may be needed for these regions as thunderstorms fire up during the day.

Severe Thunderstorms and Tornadoes Possible in Mid Atlantic on Wednesday

Denver, CO

David Heitz

The mother of a Denver homeless man told the City Council Monday that city-sponsored services have failed her son. Barbara Hallick Yeomans made her remarks during public comment period of the City Council meeting. She said her son grapples with substance abuse and mental illness and repeatedly has been harassed by police. She said her son also suffered verbal abuse by a guard in the Denver County Jail. Yeomans said she heard the guard harassing her son over the phone.

Mother says Denver homeless services have failed her son

Arizona State

Arizona Weatherman

According to the Arizona Weatherman, Tropical Storm Alberto helped kick off the 2024 Arizona Monsoon season, as accurately forecasted by the author. Now, as of 22 June 2024, a second tropical cyclone is brewing in the Gulf of Mexico. Like similar tracked Alberto, this new system will bring in more tropical moisture for Arizona in the next several days.

Arizona monsoon thunderstorms continue into next week with a second incoming tropical system

Morristown Minute

NEW JERSEY - Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Consumer Affairs announced today that Walmart has agreed to pay $1.64 million to settle allegations of unlawful unit pricing practices across its 64 New Jersey retail stores. The settlement, which includes a $1.61 million civil penalty, marks the largest ever obtained by the Division’s Office of Weights and Measures (OWM).

Walmart Pays $1.64M Settlement for Unlawful Pricing in NJ

Massachusetts State

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Dianna Carney

Meet Doc, a tiny Chihuahua with a big heart, now ready for adoption at Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a nonprofit foster-based rescue in Massachusetts. Weighing only 7 lbs, this 6-year-old sweetie is described as a "lovable and happy boy who will bring endless joy to your life."

Meet The Tiny Chihuahua With A Big Personality Looking For Love

UPI News

Two tropical storm systems, forming in the southern Gulf of Mexico and in the Atlantic Ocean, could impact much of the southern United States this week to kick off what is forecast to be a "very active" hurricane season.

2 tropical storm systems take aim at Texas, Southeast

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Oklahoma: Wettest location in June is unlikely area

Chief Meteorologist Damon Lane shows June rainfall and the rare area of the state that received more rain than anywhere else. June is the 2nd wettest...

Oklahoma: Wettest location in June is unlikely area

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