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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.
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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.
Why rare 'high risk' flood days need to be taken seriously
This is not your typical flash flood threat. Your commute to work or school, the subway system, a parking lot, the street on which you live or even your home are all areas that could become inundated by floodwaters on a high-risk flood day.