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Texas Flooding: Move Higher as Guadalupe Flood Wave Spreads
What changed in the July 16 Texas Hill Country flooding, where the flash-flood emergencies are, and what residents and travelers should check next.
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Texas Flood Rescues Continue as New Warnings Shift West
Rescue crews were still responding Friday after days of rain swamped parts of South and West Texas, while new flash-flood warnings kept the danger active.
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Canada Wildfire Smoke: Check Air Quality Before Going Outside
Wildfire smoke is spreading across parts of the Midwest and Northeast on July 16, 2026. Check AirNow, reduce outdoor exertion, and watch symptoms if AQI rises.
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Texas Hill Country Flood Risk Is High. What to Check Now.
NOAA's Weather Prediction Center says significant to locally catastrophic flash flooding could continue in the Texas Hill Country into early Wednesday.
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NOAA Warns Dangerous Heat Will Build Across the West and Plains
NOAA forecasters say dangerous heat will expand from the western U.S. into the northern Plains and Upper Midwest next week. Here is what to check before the hottest days arrive.
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Super Typhoon Bavi Hammers Rota as Guam Stays Under Warning
Super Typhoon Bavi hit Rota with catastrophic winds on July 6, 2026, while Guam, Tinian and Saipan remained under typhoon, flood, surf and coastal warnings.
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Chelan Hills Fire Forces Go Now Evacuations Near Lake Chelan
Washington's Chelan Hills Fire grew rapidly on July 4, prompting Level 3 Go Now evacuations near Orondo, a U.S. 97 closure and a Red Cross shelter in Chelan.
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Heat and Storms Disrupt July Fourth Celebrations Across the East
Dangerous heat and severe storms are reshaping July Fourth plans from Washington to the Northeast, with officials urging hydration, cooling breaks, and backup plans.
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Wet-Bulb Globe Temperature: When It Matters More Than the Heat Index
A practical guide to wet-bulb globe temperature, how it differs from the heat index, and when to check each number before spending time outside.
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Heat Index vs. WBGT: Which Forecast Number Should You Check?
Use heat index for how hot shade feels, WBGT for sun and exertion, and HeatRisk for planning around unusual or prolonged heat.
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El Nino Is Strengthening. Here Is What Forecasters Are Watching
NOAA, WMO and IRI forecasts show El Nino strengthening through 2026, with high odds it persists into early 2027 and could become very strong late this year.
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Warm Nights Are the Heat Risk to Watch This Week
Record-warm overnight temperatures can make heat illness more likely. Check local alerts, cool rooms before bed and know when to seek help.
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Heat Index or WBGT? Check the Right Number Before Going Outside
A practical guide to heat index, wet bulb globe temperature and HeatRisk during dangerous summer heat, with steps for choosing the right forecast before outdoor plans.
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Severe Storms, Flood Risk and Heat: What to Check Today
A practical July 8 weather checklist for readers in areas facing severe thunderstorms, excessive rainfall or extreme heat.
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Flash Flood Watch or Warning? What Each Alert Means
Here is how to read flood watches, warnings and advisories, plus the first steps to take when water starts rising.
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Hurricane Watch or Warning? What Each Alert Means
A concise guide to hurricane watches, hurricane warnings, tropical storm alerts and storm-surge alerts, with practical steps to take before conditions deteriorate.
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Tropical Storm Elida Could Become a Hurricane. Here's What to Check
Tropical Storm Elida had 60 mph winds late July 15 and could become a hurricane by early Friday. Here is what travelers and marine users should monitor next.
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NHC Tropical Development Odds: How to Read 20%, 40% and 80%
Here is how to read National Hurricane Center tropical development percentages, what they do and do not predict, and when to start checking local alerts.
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Air Quality Alert? How to Use the AQI Before You Go Outside
A practical guide to reading AQI colors, checking local air quality alerts and deciding when to move plans indoors.
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Heat Advisory or Extreme Heat Warning? What the Alert Means
A practical guide to Heat Advisories, Extreme Heat Watches, Extreme Heat Warnings, HeatRisk colors, and the first steps to take during dangerous heat.