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From flood to famine: Rainfall chaos fuels Africa’s drought crisis

Extreme weather events, including heatwaves, droughts, and floods, have increased in frequency by a factor of two or three since 1990 and are expected to intensify further.

Africanews

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Deadly heatwave across Europe sparks wildfires, shuts nuclear plant

An ongoing heatwave has broken records and sparked alarm across Europe, as temperatures reach above 40 degrees Celsius in parts of the continent.

Euronews

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Tropical downpours target the Southeast this Independence Day weekend

There's a high chance of tropical development just off the Southeast coast from July 4-7, according to AccuWeather experts.

AccuWeather

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Severe storms could dampen Independence Day in the Upper Midwest

A stormy pattern is taking shape across the Upper Midwest for the Independence Day weekend.

AccuWeather

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Drenching downpours linger in the Plains

Storms, including some severe ones, pushed from the Southwest across Texas and Oklahoma on July 3, leading to flash flooding in areas.

AccuWeather

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Airlines brace for storms, full flights ahead of July 4 holiday

Tens of millions of Americans are squeezing themselves into middle seats of planes, trains and automobiles, hoping to outrun everyone else and the bad weather. Airlines are bracing for storms and full flights, while bomb threats in Canad...

CBS America

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How exposure to excessive heat harms healthy skin

You probably know what extreme heat can do to the body. But what does it do to your skin? We spoke with a board-certified dermatologist about the impacts heat has on the skin, and ways to help prevent damage.

The Weather Channel

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Western Balkan countries face water restrictions during heatwave

During the past week’s heatwave in Europe, scorching temperatures reached as high as 46.6 degrees Celsius in Portugal's Mora.

Euronews

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High risk of tropical development this weekend

AccuWeather's Alex DaSilva was live on the AccuWeather Network to discuss the high risk of tropical development this weekend.

AccuWeather

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Tens of millions of Americans are traveling for the Fourth of July

The TSA expects to screen more than 18.5 million people around the Fourth of July holiday. American Airlines said it expects Sunday to be its busiest day of the summer. Meanwhile, AAA projects nearly 62 million people will drive.

CBS America

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Severe weather expected for Fourth of July travel weekend

Severe storms are expected in various parts of the U.S. during the Fourth of July travel weekend. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave has the latest on the weather and travel plans.

CBS America

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Where storms could delay travel ahead of July Fourth

Scattered severe storms capable of producing damaging winds and large hail could slow you down across the Northeast and Northern Plains on Thursday. The monsoon season stays active across the Southwest and it remains soggy across Florida...

The Weather Channel

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Chance of depression forming off Southeast coast increases

The latest update from the National Hurricane Center now shows a medium chance of development near Florida or along the Southeast coast this weekend or early next week. There is still potential for an area of low pressure to develop alon...

The Weather Channel

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What we know about the link between climate change and heatwaves

As extreme heat lingers across swathes of Europe, Euroverify looks at the evidence linking human-driven climate change with hotter and more persistent heatwaves.

Euronews

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The manga that’s sparking fears of a megaquake in Japan

Japan gets earthquakes every day – but viral predictions of a July 5 megaquake, from psychics to feng shui masters, have spooked some travelers into canceling their trips. While scientists can’t predict quakes, the government warns a cat...

CNN

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Where have the most active spots for tornadoes been so far in 2025?

As we hit the halfway point of 2025, AccuWeather's Tony Laubach breaks down the busiest states for tornadoes so far this year.

AccuWeather

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Northeast braces for more late-week storms

The Northeast is getting a break from the rain on July 2, but the risk for severe thunderstorms will be right back on Thursday.

AccuWeather

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How baseball fields stay protected from severe weather

AccuWeather's Ali Reid meets with employees of the Philadelphia Phillies to find out how they prepare and protect their field during a rain delay.

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Earth has seen worst droughts ever recorded in last two years

Over the past two years, Earth has endured some of the most widespread and destructive droughts ever recorded, according to a new analysis by the U.S. National Drought Mitigation Center and the U.N. Convention to Combat Desertification.

CBS News

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French families head to Brittany for break from heatwave

With a massive heatwave still hitting France, some French families are heading to the northwest of France - to Brittany - where temperatures have remained clement.

France 24

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More red alert heat warnings issued across Europe

Experts link the rising frequency and intensity of these heatwaves to climate change. Scientists warn that such extreme weather events are becoming increasingly common across Europe’s southern region.

Euronews

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WeatherWhys: Homegrown tropical development

AccuWeather's Bernie Rayno explains the key factors into developing homegrown tropical systems, which typically occur in the southwestern Atlantic, the northwestern Caribbean and the Gulf of America.

AccuWeather

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From radar to rain delays: Weather and baseball

AccuWeather's Ali Reid discusses how Major League ballparks track weather, prepare the field and make game-time decisions before the first pitch.

AccuWeather

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Fourth Of July forecast: Where storms may ruin firework shows

The weather will cooperate if you have beach or shore plans in the Northeast this July Fourth. The Midwest and much of the Southeast will be hot and humid, but it looks soggy across Florida.

The Weather Channel

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Area to watch near Florida now up to 40% chance of development

There is a slight increase in the chance of development for an area of interest near Florida. There is still potential for it to strengthen into a tropical or subtropical depression this weekend or early next week.

The Weather Channel

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Catalonia wildfire kills at least two as heatwave grips Europe

Two people died in a wildfire in Spain's Catalonia region, which was largely contained, though more wind and thunderstorms were expected.

Reuters

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World will have to learn to live with heatwaves, UN says

A heatwave is currently gripping Europe, with temperatures reaching over 40°C in several countries.

Africanews

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Tropical trouble may develop along the Southeast coast

AccuWeather's Alex DaSilva was live on the AccuWeather Network on July 2 with an update on the potential for tropical development along the Southeast coast.

AccuWeather

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France protects vulnerable populations amid extreme heat

As Paris swelters under 40-degree heat, authorities are working to protect vulnerable groups like the homeless and elderly. Reception centers offer temporary relief, helping those at risk stay safe during the extreme temperatures.

France 24

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Turkey's wildfire season intensifies as crews struggle

Wildfires are raging across Turkiye, forcing more than 50,000 people to evacuate their homes. The blazes, which have been burning for three days, have swept through forests from Izmir in the west to Hatay in the south.

Al Jazeera