Hawaii State

The Independent

  Gilma strengthened into a powerful Category 3 hurricane Thursday in the eastern Pacific Ocean and was forecast to remain a powerful hurricane for the next couple of days while staying away from land.The storm was located about 1,025 miles (1,649 kilometers) west-southwest of the southern tip of the Baja California peninsula of Mexico, according to the National Hurricane Center in Miami. Maximum sustained winds were near 115 mph (185 kph).More strengthening was possible Thursday, forecasters said. There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. Gilma had strengthened to tropical storm status on Sunday and grown more powerful since then.Gilma was moving west-northwest at 6 mph (9 kph). Hurricane-force winds extended outward up to 30 miles (48 kilometers) from the center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 125 miles (205 kilometers).

Gilma becomes a powerful Category 3 hurricane and is forecast to strengthen as it stays at sea

AccuWeather

A flair of tropical activity over the eastern Pacific Ocean has Hawaii on alert with at least two systems heading in the direction of the islands. AccuWeather meteorologists warn. A flare of tropical activity over the eastern Pacific Ocean has Hawaii on alert. At least two systems— Tropical Storm Hone...

Tropical trouble near Hawaii, including Hurricane Gilma and Tropical Storm Hone

USA TODAY

A depression in the Pacific strengthened into a tropical storm on Thursday as it continued churning toward the islands of Hawaii.

Tropical Storm Hone forms as it churns toward Hawaii, continues to strengthen

It’s a busy day for Earth scientists on the Big Island of Hawaii where geologists are monitoring an increase of earthquake activity around a volcano while meteorologists are tracking a developing disturbance in the Central Pacific that could become a threatening tropical cyclone in the coming days. According to...

140+Earthquakes Rattle Hawaii While Odds of Tropical Cyclone Impacts Increase

Orlando, FL

Orlando International Airport (MCO) has issued a massive alert that will impact thousands of Walt Disney World Resort vacations. As of 4:31 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, the Orlando International Airport has issued a TOTAL GROUND STOP for all flights due to severe, dangerous weather. Dangerous Situation to Impact Orlando Airport,...

All Flights Grounded as Dangerous Situation Unfolds in Orlando, Disney World Guests on Alert

Reuters

MILAN (Reuters) - A series of "indescribable, unreasonable errors" by the crew led to the shipwreck in which British tech entrepreneur Mike Lynch and six others died earlier this week, the yacht manufacturer's CEO told Reuters on Thursday.

'Indescribable' crew errors led to Sicily shipwreck, yacht maker says

Japanese authorities are urging people across their country to take precautions against the possibility of a mega-earthquake in the coming days; if such a huge earthquake were to occur, there could be significant tsunami impacts across Hawaii and the west coast of North America. A strong magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck...

Megaquake Earthquake Advisory Issued; Expires in 7 Days

Oregon State

Hey there, future mover! Before you consider packing your bags for Oregon, let me save you the trouble. Here are 12 completely valid (and not at all exaggerated) reasons why you should think twice about making the Beaver State your new home. Rain, Rain, and More Rain. If you’re not...

12 Reasons Why You Should Never Ever Consider Moving to Oregon

Irish Star

Honopu Beach in Hawaii was named the second prettiest beach in the world by Conde Nast's Traveller - and it's easy to see why with its smooth sands and cayenne-colored cliffs

'Best beach' in America is so beautiful it's been named second prettiest in world

Fox Weather

Tropical Storm Hone has formed in the Pacific Ocean on Aug. 22 and is one of three tropical systems that may eventually track near Hawaii.

Hone tracker: Forecast cone, satellite imagery, spaghetti models and more

Ohio State

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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

Hawaii isn’t just a place; it’s a state of mind. With its stunning beaches, lush landscapes, and rich cultural heritage, the Aloha State has a rhythm all its own. If you’ve lived here long enough, you’ve probably found yourself saying these things. Let’s see just how much of the island spirit you’ve embraced!

You Know You’re From Hawaii If You Say These 15 Things

South Carolina State

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Explore Beaufort SC

The mantis shrimp is one tough customer. Beautiful and deadly are two words you don’t typically use to describe shrimp, but the mantis shrimp is definitely in a class of its own; earning a reputation as the ‘savage boxer of the sea’ and one of the most fearsome creatures in the ocean. And, they're right at home here in South Carolina.

Savage Boxer of the Sea: The Deadly Beauty of Mantis Shrimp

Colorado State

David Heitz

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

Los Angeles County, CA

Herbie J Pilato

[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

The Lens

This year’s area of low oxygen in the Gulf of Mexico is larger than average, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced on Thursday. The “dead zone” is approximately 6,705 square miles , as measured last week. Within NOAA’s 38 years of measuring the dead zone, this year’s assessment marks the 12th-largest area of low to no oxygen, which can kill fish and marine life.

Gulf ‘dead zone’ larger than average, larger than expected for 2024, scientists announce

New Jersey State

Parkersburg, WV

'Tis the season for pumpkin spice everything. Well, maybe not quite yet, but the weather today certainly got some of us to feel the autumn vibes! Record low temperatures were broken in at least four cities for August 21, including Parkersburg in West Virginia which broke the daily record minimum temperature by six degrees!

Feeling "Pumpkin-Spicy" Across The Northeast

  Gilma became the second hurricane of this year's eastern Pacific Ocean season early Wednesday and is forecast to remain away from land.The Category 1 storm was located about 935 miles (1,504 kilometers) west-southwest of the southern tip of the Baja California peninsula of Mexico, according to the National Hurricane Center in Miami.There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. Gilma had strengthened to tropical storm status on Sunday.Gilma was moving west at 10 mph (16 kph). A slightly slower westward to west-northwest motion was expected during the next few days and additional strengthening is forecast during that time.Maximum sustained winds were near 75 mph (120 kph), with higher gusts.Hurricane-force winds extended outward up to 25 miles (40 km) from the center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 140 miles (225 km).      Read More               PHOTO COLLECTION: Election 2024 DNC DetailsIsrael-Hamas war latest: Hezbollah fires more than 50 rockets, hitting Israeli-annexed Golan HeightsPolice raid Andrew Tate’s home as new allegations emerge involving minors      

Gilma becomes the 2nd hurricane of the eastern Pacific season and is forecast to stay away from land

With Ernesto in the Northern Atlantic and Gilma in the Eastern Pacific, there's no shortage of things to talk about in the tropics!. A recent update from the National Hurricane Center (NHC) brought Invest 90-E to light. This particular area of development is currently disorganized and located ESE of the Hawaiian Islands. The NHC is expecting a tropical depression to form within the next day or two. We will continue to monitor this system and its impacts on the Hawaiian islands.

Tropics Overview: A Look at the Eastern Pacific and Atlantic

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Hone Forms, Impacts tor Hawaii This Weekend

Impacts from a tropical storm or hurricane are possible in the Hawaiian Islands this weekend, with heavy rain and large surf expected. It is still too...

Hone Forms, Impacts tor Hawaii This Weekend

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