Beryl slammed into Texas on Monday, unleashing heavy rains that prompted dozens of high-water rescues.
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Persistent heat wave in U.S. expected to shatter new records as it bakes West and swelters in East
Forecasters say a long-running heat wave that has already shattered previous records across the U.S. will persist, baking parts of the West with dangerous temperatures that will soar into the 100s.
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Records expected to shatter as blanket of heat threatens 130 million in U.S.
Oppressive heat and humidity could team up to spike temperatures above 100 degrees Fahrenheit in parts of the Pacific Northwest, the Mid-Atlantic and the Northeast.
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As temperatures soar, judge tells Louisiana to help protect prisoners working in fields
A federal judge has ordered Louisiana to take steps to protect the health and safety of incarcerated workers toiling in the fields of a former slave plantation
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Beryl strengthens into a hurricane in the Atlantic, forecast to become a major storm
A major hurricane is considered a Category 3 or higher, with winds of at least 111 mph. As of Saturday afternoon, Beryl was a Category 1 hurricane.
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Rare tornado watch issued for parts of Maine, but no twisters arrive
Sunday’s severe weather was still the most hazardous forecast Maine has had so far this year, a National Weather Service forecaster said.
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Millions across U.S. prepare for more heat as floodwaters inundate Midwest
The National Weather Service warned of the potential for rare tornadoes in the Northeast later Sunday.
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Heat wave gives Maine a sneak peek at summers of the future
Maine isn’t used to or prepared for the heat that’s coming our way, experts say, and some communities are more vulnerable than others.
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As millions sweat out the heat wave, blocks of lake ice keep these campers cool
A heat wave is moving closer to the breaking point from the Midwest to New England.
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Tropical Storm Alberto weakens over northeast Mexico after heavy rains killed 4
The storm was bringing rains and flooding to the coast of Texas as well.