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Worst may be yet to come amid an extreme California wildfire season

Weather News - August 14, 2018, 10:10:07 AM EDT

A couple of very tough months are ahead for the wildfire season and firefighting efforts in the western United States, especially California.
Drenching rains flood Northeast

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Inches of rain left many towns across the Northeast under water between August 11 and 12. And with more rain in the forecast, there could be more flooding.
Downpours, flooding to pummel the central US this week

Weather News - August 14, 2018, 4:49:57 AM EDT

While many across the Midwest have enjoyed a string of warm and dry days, heavy rain inundating the central Plains will soon overspread the region.
California's wildfire season could get worse

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California's wildfire season has been devestating so far and it may just be getting started.
Wet weather to perpetuate flood threat in the Northeast early this week

Weather News - August 14, 2018, 5:25:01 AM EDT

Dangerous flooding that is already occurring across portions of Ohio, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Massachusetts will worsen over the coming days as rounds of heavy rain inundate the northeastern United States.
Puerto Rico revisited, nearly one year after Hurricane Maria

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Now a year later, residents of Puerto Rico are still suffering from the effects of Hurricane Maria. In this preview, Jonathan Petramala checks in with the victims of Hurricane Maria. Join us during the month of September to see what he found.
At least 24 injured after 5.0 magnitude earthquake jolted Yuxi, China

Weather News - August 14, 2018, 9:41:30 AM EDT

Twenty-four people were injured after a 5.0 magnitude earthquake shook Tonghai County in the city of Yuxi, southwest China's Yunnan Province Monday morning, according to the China Earthquake Networks Center.
Don't miss the peak of the Perseid meteor shower

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The Perseid meteor shower is one of the best annual celestial events of the year. Expect 50-70 meteors per hour in the darkest night skies. Peak shower is on the nights of Aug. 11-12 and Aug. 12-13.
Monsoon downpours to increase risk for flooding in India this week

Weather News - August 13, 2018, 12:15:27 PM EDT

Monsoon rain triggered deadly flooding across parts of India in recent days and additional flooding is expected this week.
Rescued moon bear excitedly splashes in pond at new home

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The adorable Asian black bear, also called a moon bear, was relocated to his new home at the Tam Dao Rescue Centre in Vietnam after being discovered caged on a farm. Moon bears are classified as “vulnerable” by the International Union for Conservation of Nature.
Severe Tropical Storm Leepi to slam southern Japan on Tuesday

Weather News - August 14, 2018, 9:01:54 AM EDT

The tropics remain full of life in the West Pacific as Severe Tropical Storm Leepi takes aim at southern Japan Tuesday into Tuesday night.
Farmers battling intense heat and dust across Europe

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British farmers say they've never seen anything like it, as some haven't seen rain for 60 days. The same story can be said all over Europe, as the army in Switzerland has been called in to airlift water to farms. Farmers are growing even more concerned with the lack of rain for future crops, as this is the worst they've seen in years.
Tropical Storm Bebinca to bring flooding rainfall to China, Vietnam this week

Weather News - August 14, 2018, 9:29:09 AM EDT

The slow-moving tropical storm will bring a high risk for flooding and mudslides to parts of China and Vietnam this week.
Hilarious dog tries to get frightened friend to go swimming with her

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Two puppy pals in Oranmore, Galway, Ireland. One loves to go swimming, the other is terrified of water. The former tries to get the reluctant pup to go into the water with her by dragging him by the leash.
What you should do if you get stuck driving in floodwaters

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There are more deaths due to flooding than from any other thunderstorm-related hazard and most occur when a vehicle is driven into hazardous floodwaters. These drownings are preventable with proper safety precautions.
What everyone should know about flood insurance

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Did you know that just an inch of floodwater inside of a home can cost more than $20,000 in damage? Flooding is the most common natural disaster in the United States and can occur anywhere in the country.