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Heat wave to have firm grip on northwestern US into end of July

Weather News - July 23, 2018, 4:34:14 AM EDT

The remainder of July will be dominated by a resurgence of heat across the northwestern United States.
Woman at Wisconsin music festival struck by lightning

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Twenty-two-year-old Brittany Prehn was struck at the campgrounds for the Country Thunder Music Festival in Twin Lakes, Wisconsin. Prehn was found by fellow festival attendees laying face down, unconscious and bleeding out of her ear.
Rounds of rainfall to escalate flood concerns in eastern US this week

Weather News - July 23, 2018, 11:13:40 AM EDT

This past weekend's rainstorm was only the start of an abnormally wet pattern that will elevate the flood risk in the eastern United States into the end of the month.
Tornado swirls over Opelika, Alabama

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A tornado barrelled through the town of Opelika, Alabama on July 21. No injuries have been reported as of now, but damages to mobile homes, trees and power lines are numerous.
Severe storms to precede sweep of cooler air in midwestern US this week

Weather News - July 23, 2018, 8:41:25 AM EDT

A switch to a cooler weather pattern in the midwestern United States will come at the expense of violent thunderstorms prior to the middle of the week.
Florida fisherman nearly catches shark until grouper fish steals it

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This fisherman off the Everglades in Florida was out fishing when he caught a small shark on his fishing line. Right when it looked like he was going to make the catch, a large Grouper fish stole it from the line.
5 tips to help avoid a shark attack

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With more people entering the aquatic home of one of nature's oldest predators, shark attacks continue to climb each year. Here are some tips on how to avoid an attack.
Shark Week: Why sharks are important to ocean ecosystems

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Mention the word shark and you may recoil in fear but they're actually crucial to the ocean. Sharks help regulate different species and help balance the different ecosystems.
Spotty storms may pester race activities at Pocono Raceway this weekend

Weather News - July 23, 2018, 11:21:18 AM EDT

Following episodes of flooding downpours in the northeastern United States into Thursday, weather conditions will improve, but it may not be totally rain-free for events at Pocono Raceway this coming weekend.
What to do if your car is in a flood

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Your car was in a flood but now what do you do? Follow these steps to be sure you don't cause even more serious damage to your ride.
3 dead after being pulled from North Carolina waters

Weather News - July 23, 2018, 5:49:33 AM EDT

Three people are dead after being pulled from the ocean waters along the beaches of North Carolina on Saturday.
Shade balls were supposed to save water, but used more resources than they saved

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The city of Los Angeles deployed 96 million floating balls back in 2015 onto the surface of the LA Basin in an attempt to keep the sun from evaporating the water beneath. But the production of the balls required 102 cubic feet of water, actually using more resources than they saved.
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.
Mars to be in opposition at its closest approach since 2003

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Mark these two days on your calendar. Mars will reach opposition on July 27. And on July 31, Mars will be at its closest approach to Earth since 2003. The Red Planet has been shining bright throughout the month of July at night, you can’t miss it.
7 lightning safety tips if you’re caught outside during a thunderstorm

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When lightning strikes, finding the right shelter may not always be easy. Here are the best tips on what to do if stuck outdoors during a thunderstorm.