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.
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Hundreds died during this year’s Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia amid intense heat, officials say
Saudi Arabia has spent billions of dollars on crowd control and safety measures for those attending the annual 5-day pilgrimage, but the sheer number of participants makes ensuring their safety difficult.
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Heat wave trips up power plants, prompting New England grid operator to issue warning
ISO-New England declared a ‘Power Caution’ for more than 4 hours Tuesday as air conditioners cranked up at the start of what’s expected to be a 3-day heat wave.
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Record-breaking U.S. heat wave scorches the Midwest, Northeast
In Maine, temperatures are expected to reach the mid-90s in Portland on Wednesday and Thursday. Other parts of the state, including Lewiston, Augusta and Bangor, are under an excessive heat warning – it will feel as hot as 105 degrees in some of those areas.
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What’s a heat dome? Here’s why so much of the U.S. is broiling this week
The U.S. last year experienced the most heat waves since 1936, and excessive heat contributed to more than 2,300 U.S. deaths, the highest number in 45 years of records.