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Raging fires in Mexico send smoke over southern US, reducing air quality readings from Texas to Florida
Mexico’s national forest commission reported 168 active wildfires have burned over a quarter of a million acres. Southerly winds help to send smoke northward towards Texas and the Gulf Coast. South Padre Island, Texas had the poorest air quality in the nation on Friday as readings were considered to be in the ‘unhealthy’ range.
Renewed risk of severe weather, flooding covers threatens Southeast
Just hours after a line of severe thunderstorms blasted the Gulf Coast with gusts over 80 mph and heavy rains, leaving hundreds of thousands without power, another round of severe weather is threatening the region Friday night.
Cicadas: If you can't beat them, eat them
Who is ready for the cicada-mageddon this year? Some people recommend turning to chefs instead of exterminators to handle the noisy bugs. Yes, some claim they are a tasty and nutritious treat.
Dangerous, life-threatening flooding and severe storms unfold in East Texas, Louisiana
A dangerous and potentially life-threatening flood event is unfolding in East Texas and Louisiana, a region already highly saturated from relentless heavy rain in recent weeks.