Chemical Fire in Conyers, Georgia, Forces Widespread Precautions CONYERS, Ga. — A serious fire at a chemical plant over the weekend has sent a significant cloud of dark smoke into the air, raising health and safety concerns across metro Atlanta. Many residents experienced a strong chemical odor, prompting schools to cancel outdoor activities and recommend … Read more
MIAMI (AP) — Tropical Storm Francine formed off the coast of Mexico on Monday and was expected to lash the Texas coast with up to a foot of rain before hitting Louisiana at hurricane force late Wednesday. “On Wednesday, conditions will be very dangerous for parts of the north-central Gulf Coast, particularly along the Louisiana … Read more
New Insights Into Colorado’s ‘Mega Den’ Rattlesnake Colony CHEYENNE, Wyo. — As the season transitions to late summer, Colorado’s remarkable congregation of rattlesnakes continues to thrive, with new life emerging in the so-called “mega den.” Hundreds of these often-misunderstood reptiles are now gaining the attention of scientists and the public alike, thanks to an innovative … Read more
Historic $100 Million Grant Transforming National Parks Landscape PORTLAND, Maine — The National Park Foundation, the official nonprofit partner of the National Park Service, has received its largest grant to date with a remarkable $100 million donation from Indianapolis-based Lilly Endowment Inc. This unprecedented gift is designated to rejuvenate over 400 national park sites across … Read more
Unseasonably Cold Weather Blankets the West Coast SACRAMENTO, Calif. — An unexpected cold front from the Gulf of Alaska has interrupted the summer heat wave along the West Coast, resulting in snowfall across mountains in California and the Pacific Northwest over the weekend. This rare summer weather has caused significant disruptions, including the closure of … Read more
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A heat dome that has brought nearly 90 straight days of high temperatures above 100 degrees Fahrenheit (37 degrees Celsius) to Phoenix moved into Texas on Wednesday, and the high temperatures are not expected to subside until the weekend, the National Weather Service said. A heat warning has been declared for … Read more
Storm Debby Unleashes Devastation Across Eastern U.S. Destructive Path and Evacuations On Saturday, Storm Debby departed the U.S. after wreaking havoc throughout the Eastern states, including fiery tornadoes and severe flooding. It initially made landfall as a hurricane in Florida before continuing its destructive journey up the East Coast. Areas in south-central New York and … Read more
Tropical Storm Debby BATTERS East Coast CHARLESTON, S.C. — Tropical Storm Debby has unleashed a torrent of severe weather across the East Coast, with heavy rainfall wreaking havoc in states as far-flung as New Jersey and as high as the Great Lakes. Motorists found themselves stranded on flooded roadways, while New York officials issued evacuation … Read more
Tropical Storm Debby Causes Widespread Flooding in Southeastern U.S. SAVANNAH, Ga. — Tropical Storm Debby unleashed severe rainfall and flooding across the southeastern United States, particularly impacting historic cities such as Savannah, Georgia, and Charleston, South Carolina. The storm is anticipated to remain in the Atlantic for several days before retracing its path back to … Read more
Tropical Storm Debby Devastates Florida, Threatens Eastern Seaboard HORSESHOE BEACH, Fla. — Tropical Storm Debby lashed Florida on Monday with relentless rain and strong winds, resulting in at least four fatalities in the state and leading to extensive flooding. The storm’s trajectory is now menacingly aimed at low-lying areas along the Eastern Seaboard, raising concerns … Read more