#More than 70 million Americans under heat alerts

#More than 70 million Americans under heat alerts

“More than 70 million Americans under heat alerts” A dangerous set-up of hot temperatures and high dewpoints will mean millions of Americans from the Ohio Valley to the Gulf Coast will be in store for an unbearable heatwave during the upcoming week. Meteorologists say a strong upper-level ridge of high pressure, which will park itself…

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#Hurricane Agatha slams Mexico leaving 11 dead, 33 missing

#Hurricane Agatha slams Mexico leaving 11 dead, 33 missing

“Hurricane Agatha slams Mexico leaving 11 dead, 33 missing” At least 11 people have died and 33 more are missing from Oaxaca, Mexico after Hurricane Agatha brought deadly flooding and landslides to the southern state, Oaxaca Gov. Alejandro Murat said Wednesday. Agatha — the strongest hurricane to hit Mexico’s Pacific coast in the month of…

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#Severe weather targets Northeast and Plains this week

#Severe weather targets Northeast and Plains this week

“Severe weather targets Northeast and Plains this week” Severe thunderstorms and tornadoes pummeled the Northern Plains and Upper Midwest on Memorial Day Monday and into the early hours of  the morning. Tuesday While the threat for severe storms is very likely on Tuesday, chances for tornadoes are much lower. Large hail and strong winds with…

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#Hurricane Agatha heads for Mexico tourist towns

#Hurricane Agatha heads for Mexico tourist towns

“Hurricane Agatha heads for Mexico tourist towns” MEXICO CITY (AP) — The first hurricane of the season formed off Mexico’s southern Pacific coast Sunday and rapidly gained power ahead of an expected strike along a stretch of tourist beaches and fishing towns. Hurricane Agatha could make landfall at close to major hurricane force Monday in…

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#How you can save money buying storm supplies

#How you can save money buying storm supplies

“How you can save money buying storm supplies” With an active severe weather season underway and promises for a busy hurricane season, officials in several Southern states are advising residents to stock on storm supplies and save a few dollars in the process. Legislators in Louisiana, Florida and Virginia have passed tax holidays that temporarily halt…

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#NYC storm, winds wreak havoc on DanceAfrica Bazaar vendors

#NYC storm, winds wreak havoc on DanceAfrica Bazaar vendors

“NYC storm, winds wreak havoc on DanceAfrica Bazaar vendors” Wind gusts marred the long-awaited return of the DanceAfrica Bazaar to Fort Greene, wreaking havoc on vendors who saw tents overturned and merchandise destroyed Saturday afternoon, witnesses said. The wild weather had some vendors — who came as far as North Carolina — running for cover…

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#New Yorkers hit the beach as near-record temps scorch city

#New Yorkers hit the beach as near-record temps scorch city

“New Yorkers hit the beach as near-record temps scorch city” The unofficial start of summer came a week early this year, as near-record temperatures sent New Yorkers to the beaches Saturday. The unusually hot weather will continue on Sunday, another potentially record-breaking day in the early-season heat wave. Temperatures soared to 89 degrees in Central…

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#NYC to see summer-like temps this weekend, forecasters say

#NYC to see summer-like temps this weekend, forecasters say

“NYC to see summer-like temps this weekend, forecasters say” Expect the Big Apple to sizzle this weekend. Excessive heat will descend upon the tri-state region starting late Friday into Saturday — when temperatures are expected to hover in the mid-80s, some 10 degrees higher than average for late May, forecasters said. The summer-like feel is…

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