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African weather system generating rumors of UFOs and 80-foot waves, blamed on software 'error'

Alien and conspiracy theorists showed up in full force last week after a weather modeling software “error” showed an anomaly the size of Texas moving up the African coastline while generating waves bigger than 80 feet high. Ventusky is an application that presents weather and meteorological data to allow people to monitor developments anywhere in the world. According to the …

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At least 13 dead, 15,000 displaced as floods wash over Kenya

Heavy rains pounding different parts of Kenya have led to the deaths of at least 13 people and displaced some 15,000 people, the United Nations said, as forecasters warn that more rains can be expected until June. The U.N Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, citing the Kenya Red Cross Society, said Thursday that nearly 20,000 people were affected, …

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Heavy rains, flash flooding trigger evacuations in Pittsburgh metro

Flash flooding caused by relentless heavy rains that soaked western Pennsylvania spurred numerous rescues and evacuations in the region, but no injuries were reported. The National Weather Service said nearly 3 inches of rain fell in a short time late Thursday afternoon and evening in parts of Allegheny County, and The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported that some southern sections of the …

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15 emergency preparedness supplies everyone should consider getting

With more frequent natural disasters like hurricanes, tornadoes and floods, it’s important to be prepared for anything, especially if you live in one of the most affected states. There are a few key items everyone should have to ensure they’re prepared in the event of a disaster. We’ve rounded up everything from first aid kits to waterproof bags to emergency …

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Monday's solar eclipse is a once-in-a-lifetime moment. Here's what to expect

America’s total solar eclipse is happening. And, for the first time in many years, it could be coming to a city near you! On Monday, April 8th, the path of totality will cover many major cities including Dallas, Indianapolis, Buffalo, Rochester and Cleveland. I’m excited because I’ll be traveling to Little Rock, Arkansas to witness this incredibly rare occurrence, and …

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Violent weather leaves at least 1 dead near South African capital

Heavy winds, storms and strong rainfalls battering South Africa’s coastal province of Western Cape, which includes Cape Town, have left at least one person dead, officials said on Monday. The severe weather led to the closure of schools and highways mainly in the Cape Winelands, Overberg and West Coast regions where damage to houses, roads and public infrastructure was reported. …

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Storms, flooding in West Virginia kill 1, damage 200-year-old graveyard

Storms and flooding in West Virginia have caused at least one death and washed out about 200 tombstones at a cemetery where graves date back to the early 1800’s, officials said. The death was reported Thursday evening in Wood County, which borders the Ohio River, the Wood County Sheriff’s Office said in a statement on social media. A vehicle got …

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Solar Eclipse 2024: Fox Weather to offer special coverage with ‘America’s Total Eclipse’

Fox Weather will present special marathon coverage of Monday’s solar eclipse with “America’s Total Eclipse,” featuring correspondents and meteorologists across the nation. Fox Weather, which is FOX News Media’s free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) weather service, will offer coverage up to and throughout the first solar eclipse the country will witness in totality since August 2017. The eclipse could last …

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California sees low-elevation snow, unseasonable cold from spring storm system

Spring took a back seat again Friday as a wintry weather system brought more low-elevation snow, hail, rain and unusually cold temperatures to California. A cold and unstable air remained in place after a late-season low pressure system spun into the state a day earlier and spawned unseasonable conditions at a time when spring break is underway and the outdoor …

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Section of California's scenic Highway 1 that collapsed into ocean again closed, more rain is expected

As more storms approach California, officials have closed a scenic stretch of iconic Highway 1 where a giant section collapsed into the ocean following heavy weekend rains. The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office had warned residents of parts of the coastal community of Big Sur to evacuate Wednesday before the road closed later that day. The road was expected to be …

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