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Lyrid meteor shower to put on dazzling display early on Earth Day

Earth Day will bring one of the best meteor showers of the spring with as many as 20 meteors streaking across the sky… More
Puerto Ricos worst power outage since hurricane Maria

Oklahoma’s Rhea Fire in northwest Oklahoma burned 283,095 acres by Wednesday, April 18th with just 3% containment. More
Will snow in parts of northeastern US into Thursday night be winter’s last hurrah?

A storm will bring snow and a wintry mix to the interior northeastern United States into Thursday night, but is this… More
Most of Puerto Rico still without power

With most of Puerto Rico in the dark Wednesday night, Gov. Ricardo Rossello is suggesting Puerto Rico's Electric Power… More
Nearly 129M live where ozone pollution levels earn an F in US, 'State of the Air' report says

About 128.9 million people live in counties that earned an F for ozone on the 2018 report, which is 12.4 million more… More
Tumbleweeds invade neighborhood

A neighborhood in Victorville, California has been taken over by hundreds of tumbleweed bushes. More

Locally strong storms to rumble across Deep South into Monday

Weather News - April 19, 2018, 2:47:30 PM EDT

While a severe weather outbreak is not anticipated, the potential for locally damaging storms will progress from New Mexico to Florida into Monday.
Most of Puerto Rico still without power

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With most of Puerto Rico in the dark Wednesday night, Gov. Ricardo Rossello is suggesting Puerto Rico's Electric Power Authority cancel its contract with a subcontractor that caused an island-wide power outage. As of 8 p.m., only 334,000 customers in the US commonwealth had electricity again. This is the latest setback as power officials try to restore power to the nearly 1.4 million customers who lost electric service during Hurricane Maria.
Will snow in parts of northeastern US into Thursday night be winter’s last hurrah?

Weather News - April 19, 2018, 2:54:47 PM EDT

A storm will bring snow and a wintry mix to the interior northeastern United States into Thursday night, but is this winter's last hurrah for the season?
Catch the peak of the Lyrid meteor shower on Earth Day

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Celebrating Earth Day this weekend? Why not lay back under the starry skies and catch the annual peak of the Lyrids. Astronomers expect 15-20 meteors per hour in the early morning of April 22.
Wildfire, drought relief from drenching rain aiming for southern US may only be temporary

Weather News - April 19, 2018, 12:35:48 PM EDT

A storm is forecast to bring drenching rain along a 1,500-mile swath, including areas in drought and experiencing dangerous wildfires in the southern United States, spanning late this week to early next week.
Firenado spotted sweeping across Oklahoma wildfire

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The Rhea wildfire in Dewey County, Oklahoma, has charred 261,781 acres as of Wednesday, April 18. Fueled by strong winds and dry conditions, it is just 3 percent contained.
Lyrid meteor shower to put on dazzling display early on Earth Day

Weather News - April 19, 2018, 1:42:01 PM EDT

Earth Day will bring one of the best meteor showers of the spring with as many as 20 meteors streaking across the sky every hour.
Tumbleweeds bury Utah home

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A wind storm hit the Salt Lake area of Utah, sending tumbleweeds slamming into a neighborhood in West Jordan.
Heavy rain to renew flash flood, mudslide threat in Hawaii through Friday

Weather News - April 19, 2018, 2:51:28 PM EDT

As cleanup continues following devastating flooding and mudslides last weekend, the Hawaiian Islands will face another round of heavy rainfall to end the week.
Yep, that road is surrounded by 55-foot snow walls

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Check out the "snow canyon" in the Japanese mountains. It officially opened April 15. Winter here lasts from November to April with the snow layer at times reaching 65 meters. Every year tourists flock to the mountainous Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route in Japan when the canyon opens. The route is carved through the snow and the “walls” on either side. In 2018, the walls were 56 feet high in some places.
US music festivals are tackling tons of trash with environmentally friendly initiatives

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After music lovers party it up at some of the most popular festivals in the United States, they often leave behind mountains of waste and forgotten personal items that litter the festival grounds.
Bodycam captures deputy rescuing woman from sinking vehicle

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A sheriff’s deputy rescued a woman who was stuck in her vehicle on a flooded road in Chippewa Township, Ohio.
Lyrid meteor shower: Weather to allow many in Europe to view this weekend’s peak

Weather News - April 19, 2018, 7:27:25 AM EDT

The peak of the annual Lyrid meteor shower is set to occur Saturday night into Sunday morning.
How planting a tree helps the environment

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Arbor Day is a holiday that encourages everyone to plant a tree, but you can plant a tree at almost any point of the year. Trees have numerous environmental benefits.
How Earth Day grew to empower 1 billion people worldwide to preserve our planet's health

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Every April 22, those passionate about restoring the planet’s health commemorate Earth Day, which was first recognized in 1970.
Watch ice shoves form and pile up during record snowfall in Green Bay area

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This video shows ice jams which formed in Red Arrow Park next to Green Bay and thick snow covering 1st street in the nearby town of Menominee. A recent storm broke many records around Green Bay region, including being the second largest snowstorm to hit the area.
Asia: Storm to spoil peak of Lyrid meteor shower in China; Saudi Arabia, Japan to enjoy best viewing conditions

Weather News - April 19, 2018, 8:46:37 AM EDT

Skygazers will be treated to the leak of the Lyrid meteor shower across Asia on Saturday night, but only where the weather cooperates.