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What you need to know about weather and fireworks

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The Fourth of July is right around the corner, and many people are looking forward to those spectacular firework shows. However, everything from rain, wind...
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Remnants of Danny dissipate in the Southeast U.S.

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Tropical Storm Danny made landfall just north of Hilton Head, South Carolina on Monday evening, quickly weakening thereafter. It dissipated into a remnant low Tuesday...
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Pacific Northwest roasts in hottest temperatures on record

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​​​A heat dome has enveloped the Pacific Northwest, trapping much of Washington and Oregon in oppressively hot and downright dangerous temperatures since the end of...
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Severe weather alerts

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Severe weather push alerts are now available in the Spectrum News app. What You Need To Know Alert options include lightning, precipitation alerts, watches, warnings...
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Summer weather’s effects on pools

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Sunny. 90 degrees. It’s the type of weather that sends many people to the swimming pool but can also be the most challenging to keep...
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Staying safe in the summertime heat

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Summer is officially here, and that means more hot temperatures. What You Need To Know Certain personal factors can impact how heat affects your body...
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The worst June tropical systems in recorded history

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It’s the first official month of hurricane season, and activity has been lower than last year. In June, most tropical systems only form into depressions...
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Are sharks scared of hurricanes?

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There’s a new study from the University of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science about how hurricanes affect the behavior of large sharks. The...
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Severe weather shifts with summer’s heat

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“Summer weather” might make you think of hot temperatures and lots of sunshine. That’s true, and it influences severe weather patterns this time of year....
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Unhealthy air quality may cause more than a sniffle

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If you occasionally experience coughing, sneezing, dry skin, headaches and shortness of breath, check your air quality forecast. Poor air quality, sometimes caused by air...