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Will the US East Coast escape a direct hit from Hurricane Maria?

While Maria still has the potential to wander close to the United States, the core of the hurricane is most likely to… More
Hurricane Maria passes over Dominican Republic, aims for Turks and Caicos

Satellite shows Hurricane Maria passing off the northeastern coast of the Dominican Republic on Thursday with 115mph… More
Death toll rises to 293, rescues continue after Mexico earthquake

Rescue operations continue as the death toll nears 300. This is the worst earthquake to strike Mexico since 1985. More
2017 Atlantic hurricane season is far from over; US remains at risk for additional strikes

Additional hurricanes, beyond that of Jose and Maria, are likely over the Atlantic and may threaten the United States… More
Photos: Hurricane Maria cuts electricity to 100 percent of Puerto Rico as roads transform into rivers

Maria became the second Category 5 hurricane of the 2017 Atlantic hurricane season. Significant damage has been… More
Power cut in Puerto Rico as Hurricane Maria roars through the Caribbean

Puerto Rico Governor Ricardo Rossello says Hurricane Maria has devastated the island of Puerto Rico. 100% of the power… More
First day of fall: What is the autumnal equinox?

Sept. 22, 2017 is the autumnal equinox, the time when the sun crosses the celestial equator. So, what does that mean? More

Will US feel Hurricane Maria's wrath?

Will the US East Coast escape a direct hit from Hurricane Maria?

Weather News - September 22, 2017, 2:29:27 PM EDT

While Maria still has the potential to wander close to the United States, the core of the hurricane is most likely to remain offshore through next week.
Puerto Rico facing monumental task of recovery

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More than 3 million people living in Puerto Rico, facing the monumental task of recovering without power.
Summerlike heat baking the Midwest to build toward US East Coast

Weather News - September 22, 2017, 2:25:53 PM EDT

Despite the start of astronomical fall, ongoing heat from the central United States will spread toward the Atlantic coast into next week.
Death toll rises to 293, rescues continue after Mexico earthquake

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Rescue operations continue as first responders and volunteers continue the desperate search for survivors. Each passing hour leads to dwindling hope beneath the rubble. This is the worst earthquake to strike the country since 1985.
2017 Atlantic hurricane season is far from over; US remains at risk for additional strikes

Weather News - September 22, 2017, 1:21:52 PM EDT

Additional hurricanes, beyond that of Jose and Maria, are likely over the Atlantic and may threaten the United States for the rest of the 2017 season.
Maria barreling towards Turks, Caicos and the Bahamas

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Hurricane Maria is gaining strength again as it continues its destructive path in the Caribbean. The storm is carrying 125-mile per hour winds as it moves north, all just after causing widespread damage in the Dominican Republic.
Death toll rises to 286 after major earthquake collapses buildings in Mexico City

Weather News - September 22, 2017, 11:36:17 AM EDT

After a magnitude-7.1 earthquake shook Mexico and caused buildings to collapse in Mexico City on Tuesday, the death toll stands at 286.
First day of fall: What is the autumnal equinox?

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Sept. 22, 2017 is the autumnal equinox, the time when the sun crosses the celestial equator. So, what does that mean?
Southern Mexico to face downpours, building seas from budding tropical depression

Weather News - September 22, 2017, 11:30:49 AM EDT

A budding tropical depression is expected to cause seas to build and raise the risk for flooding downpours in southern Mexico into this weekend.
Rescuers race against time to find survivors after earthquake

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Rescue workers from around the world have continued searching for potential survivors of this week's central Mexican earthquake. The number of deaths has risen to 273. A sense of urgency pervades the scene as over 700 rescue workers continued digging after two days with no sleep. They are working on the assumption that survivors would be able to last only about four days.
10 clever hacks to get through a power outage

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No matter where you live, power outages are likely to happen at some point, because every season brings its set of potential emergencies.
Florida nursing home suspended after deaths of 9 residents

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The Florida nursing home where nine residents died in sweltering heat after Hurricane Irma damaged the facility's air conditioning was permanently suspended Wednesday.
Storms to bring drought relief, severe weather risk to central US into the weekend

Weather News - September 22, 2017, 9:15:53 PM EDT

With the warm central United States in various degrees of drought as the summer comes to a close, wet weather this weekend may compensate - or even overcompensate - for missed rainfall.
U.S. issues emergency fuel waiver after Hurricane Irma

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On Sept 21, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency said it has approved an emergency fuel waiver for diesel in Florida. This is part of the response effort to Hurricane Irma.
How to help victims of the 2017 hurricane season

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The catastrophic rampages of many hurricanes this season have left many displaced and in need. Organizations are on the ground helping victims; it is never too late for help.
Why do leaves change color in the fall?

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Aug 30, 2016; 1:02 PM ET Ever wonder why leaves change color when fall rolls around? Find out here.