Mountain View, CA

The Icelandic word gluggaveður translates roughly to “window-weather.” The term means, basically, weather that looks wonderful outside, but is actually freezing cold or windy. Not coincidentally, this kind of weather is often found in Iceland, where strong winds frequently blow cold Atlantic air, regardless of the season.

Weather Words: 'Window-Weather'

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

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Surf City, NC

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

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'

Los Angeles County, CA

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[Note: Unless otherwise indicated, the commentary and quotes in this article are from the author's interview with those mentioned.]. Elizabeth Montgomery was one of the most popular actors from the 1950s to her unfortunate passing from cancer in 1995. Before, during, and after her benchmark Emmy-nominated role as twitch-witch Samantha Stephens on TV's Bewitched (ABC, 1964-1972), Montgomery made over 200 additional appearances in other weekly shows, TV-movies, and feature films.

'Bewitched' Star Elizabeth Montgomery Received Death Threats for Protesting the Vietnam War

You might be familiar with Smokey Bear’s fire risk warning signs. Here’s a look at what’s behind them, along with some safety tips in honor of Smokey Bear’s 80th birthday. You can also click on smokeybear.com/ for more on how you can help prevent wildfires.

Smokey’s Sign Is All About Science

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

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'

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

Washington, DC

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A woman says she overheard Texas Roadhouse corporate managers plotting to terminate an employee who is in the intensive care unit (ICU) by baiting her husband with a fake benefits package. The story has sparked outrage in a now-viral TikTok.

Woman catches Texas Roadhouse managers allegedly scheming to terminate an injured worker

Georgia State

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Atlanta, GA

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A 40-year-old man has been sentenced to over 28 years in prison for distributing significant amounts of fentanyl and other controlled substances to dealers in the Middle Georgia region. Authorities revealed that investigators uncovered evidence linking the drugs provided by the defendant, 40-year-old Lagary Williams, also known as "Frog," from Atlanta, to a fatal overdose.

Atlanta Man Sentenced to 28 Years for Supplying Deadly Fentanyl Linked to Fatal Overdose

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

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

The National Hurricane Center continues to monitor four areas for possible tropical development in the Atlantic. Check out how the 2024 hurricane season compares to last year’s season at this time.

Will One Of Four Tropical Waves Get A Name?

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

Popular Artifact erected in 4th century A.D. hit by lightning during powerful storm. The Arch of Constantine stands in a popular area for tourists visiting Rome; watch this video to see the damage and hear one tourist describe what happened.

Ancient Roman Landmark Damaged

Maine State

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Lewiston, ME

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Editor’s note: This story contains references to suicide. When a bill to strengthen Maine’s yellow flag law went into effect earlier this month, Sagadahoc County Sheriff Joel Merry said he felt a sense of relief.

Law enforcement officers can now get a warrant to take someone into protective custody

Actor Van Johnson, who died in 2007, was one of Hollywood's ideal films idols. In the 1940s, the charming screen icon was box office gold, and remained a popular presence on TV in shows like Murder, She Wrote (which starred his good friend Angela Lansbury).

The Secret Gay Life & Horrific Car Accident of Actor Van Johnson: 16 Years After His Tragic Death

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

Los Angeles, CA

It's been ten years since beloved Cuban-American actress Elizabeth Pena passed away due to complications from alcohol abuse. Pena was only 55 years old when she died on October 14, 2014, in Los Angeles. She suffered from cirrhosis of the liver "due to alcohol" and had acute gastrointestinal bleeding hours before her demise, causing her heart to stop. She had the disease for months, and it progressed severely in a short time before her death.

In Memory of Adored Actress Elizabeth Pena: 10 Years After Her Tragic Death By Alcohol

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Nature’s Grossest ‘Hail’ Storm

A bridge in China was hit with something you might...

Nature’s Grossest ‘Hail’ Storm

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