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'Dog days of summer' owes its namesake to the stars, not summer heat

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The days between July 3 and Aug. 11, often referred to as the "dog days," are some of the hottest in the Northern Hemisphere. However, the burden these days place upon our beloved canine companions has nothing to do with the phrase's origin.
Massive roll cloud amazes beach-goers in Brazil

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Coming back from a fishing trip, these men witnessed an awesome cloud phenomena known as a roll cloud just outside Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on January 2. A roll cloud is a relatively rare, low-level horizontal, tube-shaped accessory cloud completely detached from the cumulonimbus base, unlike the more common shelf cloud.
Drenching storms to pave way for cooler air to invade northeastern US this week

Weather News - July 17, 2018, 3:21:21 AM EDT

In the wake of showers and thunderstorms that will enhance the risk of flash flooding, cooler air will invade the northeastern United States by midweek.
Incredible timelapse shows 11-million-ton glacier threatening tiny village in Greenland

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Several dozen villagers living on the tiny western Greenland island of Innaarsuit were forced to evacuate as this 300-foot tall iceberg moved dangerously close. The iceberg is reportedly 650 feet wide and rises almost 300 feet into the air. Residents worry a chunk could break off and unleash a tsunami upon the town.
Cool end to July in Midwest to starkly contrast humid, stormy weather along US East Coast

Weather News - July 17, 2018, 10:09:56 AM EDT

Following a push of dry air during the middle part of this week, a humid and rather wet weather pattern is forecast to evolve over the eastern third of the nation during the latter part of July.
Mischievous dog expertly dodges owner, refuses to give back GoPro

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This mischievous German Shepherd, Koby, snatched a GoPro camera from his owner and wouldn’t give it back, as seen in this cute video taken on July 7. His owner says the chase lasted a good 20 minutes before he could catch him.
Hottest weather of season to bake southern Plains as Saharan dust creates hazy conditions

Weather News - July 17, 2018, 2:32:04 AM EDT

While it has already been abnormally hot in the southern Plains since the start of May, Mother Nature is getting ready to crank up the heat yet another notch this week.
Watch flash flood in Utah roar right up to storm chaser Reed Timmer's camera

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AccuWeather storm chaser, Reed Timmer is in Utah where several flash floods have occurred after torrential rain. Flash floods like this occur after torrential rains unleash several inches of water that has nowhere to go but across the dry ground.
North America monsoon to ease back, reduce flash flood threat into this weekend

Weather News - July 17, 2018, 6:01:47 AM EDT

The North America monsoon, which has brought localized but dangerous flash flooding to parts of the southwestern United States over the past week, will finally ease back into the upcoming weekend.
Homeless Filipino girl determinedly doing homework in the rain captures country's heart

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This homeless girl in Manila, Philippines captured the hearts and sympathies of many people in the country as they praised her determination in getting her homework done while braving rainy weather conditions on July 7.
Tropical Storm Son-tinh to lash China, Vietnam and Laos after flooding northern Philippines

Weather News - July 17, 2018, 8:36:19 AM EDT

Tropical Storm Son-tinh strengthened over the South China Sea on Tuesday and has its sights set on Hainan, China and northern parts of Vietnam and Laos in the coming days.
Ideal weather and gear for cycling

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Whether it's for a competition or through the wilderness, cyclists must take the weather into account before they ride.
Flooding death toll rises as monsoon downpours target central, western India this week

Weather News - July 17, 2018, 9:29:33 AM EDT

More lives will be threatened as the heaviest monsoon rain focuses on western and central parts of the nation in the coming days.
New device helps prevent hot car deaths

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A new device is on the market that will help prevent babies from being left in hot cars.
Heat wave turns deadly in Japan following historic flooding

Weather News - July 17, 2018, 9:56:48 AM EDT

A grueling heat wave caused at least 14 deaths across Japan since Saturday, and the dangerous conditions are not forecast to subside through the duration of the week.