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Flash floods kill at least 5 people in Pennsylvania

A family was visiting the area from Charleston, S.C., and was on their way to a barbecue when they got caught in a flash flood, officials said.

WEKU

Fatalities And Missing Persons Reported After Severe Floods Hit Philadelphia

Severe flooding claims lives in Philadelphia area as search continues for missing family members

Zenger

A punishing heat wave hits the West and Southwest U.S.

A heat wave that's expected to peak this weekend kicked off with record high temperatures and put one-third of Americans under heat alerts.

WEKU

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Nearly a 3rd of US under extreme heat advisories as officials warn of ‘dangerous weekend’

The “dangerous” heat affecting large parts of the country is expected to stick around through the weekend and beyond, the National Weather Service said Saturday.

Tribune News Service

Why Even a Small Weather Forecast Error is a Matter of Life and Death

Weather forecasts have gotten quite good over the years, but their temperatures aren’t always spot on.

Inverse

Chicago under air quality alert all weekend as Canadian wildfire smoke again blows into Illinois

It remains in effect statewide through Sunday night.

Chicago Sun-Times

Alaska volcano spews ash cloud high enough to draw weather service warning for pilots

An erupting volcano in Alaska’s Aleutian Islands sent up a cloud of ash Friday, prompting the National Weather Service to issue an inflight warning to pilots

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Fast-moving fires force evacuations, char thousands of acres in Southern California

LOS ANGELES — Three wildfires continued to burn in western Riverside County early Saturday, scorching thousands of acres and prompting evacuations in some neighborhoods.

Los Angeles Times

Firefighters battle California wildfires amid blistering heatwave

Three brush fires burning in rural areas across Riverside county, where 1,000 homes are under evacuation orders

The Guardian - US

Las Vegas could break heat record as millions across the U.S. endure scorching temps

Nearly a third of Americans were under extreme heat advisories, watches and warnings. In Nevada, Arizona and California, desert temperatures could soar, in parts, past 120 F.

WEKU

Tornado confirmed in central DuPage County

The National Weather Service said a tornado touched down briefly in suburban Wheaton around 9 p.m., though no tornado warnings were in place.

Chicago Sun-Times

Death Valley could see 129-degree high, with low over 100, as California roasts

The heat dome parked over Southern California is expected to spin thermometers to nearly 130 degrees this weekend in Death Valley — where even overnight lows could exceed 100.

Los Angeles Times

US west braces for fiercest temperatures yet as ‘supercharged’ heatwave arrives

Hottest weather of the year just beginning, warns National Weather Service, as authorities prepare to protect most vulnerable

The Guardian - US

Las Vegas could break temperature records this weekend, weather service says

LAS VEGAS — Sweltering high summer temperatures in the Las Vegas Valley could tie or exceed records on Saturday and Sunday and an excessive heat warning for the area will remain in effect until Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service.

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The Independent UK

Heat wave could break Vegas record as visitors stay inside chilled casinos and ER doctors are busy

Air-conditioned casinos offer a welcome respite for people visiting Las Vegas as the city is hit by an intense heat wave that's put nearly one-third of Americans under heat advisories and warnings

Zenger

Flash Floods: A Deadly Threat Across The US

Recent floods in the Northeast highlight the dangers of flash floods, prompting the need for preparedness and evacuation.

The Independent UK

At least 11 tornadoes hit the Chicago area this week, weather service says

The National Weather Service says a tornado outbreak in the Chicago area this week produced at least 11 twisters

Los Angeles Times

Commentary: What can make a difference between life and death during a heat wave

Weather forecasts have gotten quite good over the years, but their temperatures aren’t always spot on — and the result when they underplay extremes can be lethal. Even a 1-degree difference in a forecast’s accuracy can be the difference between life and death, our research shows.

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The Guardian - US

Floods, tornadoes, heat: more extreme weather predicted across US

Over a third of Americans under extreme heat warnings as Vermont, still recovering from historic flooding, prepares for more storms

Miami Herald

Why is this city in the Keys the hottest spot in Florida? Weather service has answers

In the daily heat records race. it’s a marathon. And Marathon is in for the win.

Chicago Sun-Times

Roofs torn off, trees uprooted, but no known injuries after tornadoes churn across Chicago area

Eleven tornadoes have been confirmed from Wednesday’s storms. An EF1 twister tore through Burr Ridge with winds up to 110 mph. Two tornadoes were reported near O’Hare.

Fortune

More than 1 in 3 Americans are under heat alert as there's no relief in sight for the apocalyptic summer weather

Death Valley is expected to hit 123 degrees.

The Times of India

US is too hot: 130 million are under excessive heat warnings

WASHINGTON: Across the US, 103 million people, or just over 30% of the population, from Oregon to Florida are under excessive heat warnings, watches and advisories, according to the National Weather Service.

The Guardian - US

Vermont governor seeks major disaster declaration from White House as state braces for more storms – as it happened

Latest storm warning comes just days after areas of Vermont and New York were hit with flash flooding, raising concerns over more damage

The Conversation

Weather forecast accuracy is crucial in a heat wave – 1 degree can mean the difference between life and death

Weather forecasts have gotten quite good over the years, but their temperatures aren’t always spot on – and the result when they underplay extremes can be lethal. Even a 1-degree difference in a forecast’s accuracy can be the difference between life and death, our research shows.

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