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Phoenix could break its record for longest hot spell as extreme heat persists

11:44am July 14, 2023

Much of the U.S. continues to be gripped by extreme heat — especially Phoenix. That's where temperatures have been at or above 110 degrees every day for two weeks now.

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In an aerial view, water covers residential property after heavy rain on July 10, 2023 in Londonderry, Vt.

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A Vermont farmer faces the aftermath of massive flooding

5:02pm July 13, 2023

by Megan Lim

A Burlington-area man says his small organic farm sustained $350,000-$400,000 in crop damages alone — and was canoeing through his fields after heavy rains earlier this week.

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How Vermont's farms are dealing with the unprecedented effects of severe storms

4:28pm July 13, 2023

Severe storms have caused catastrophic flooding in Vermont this week. NPR's Adrian Florido speaks with Eric Seitz from Pitchfork Farm on how the flooding has impacted farmers in the area.

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Traffic warden Rai Rogers mans his street corner during temperatures as high as 106 in Las Vegas, Nevada on Wednesday.

The Southwest's enduring heat wave is expected to intensify over the weekend

3:00pm July 13, 2023

by Emily Olson

More than 111 million people across the U.S. remain under weather advisories or warnings as forecasters say an oppressive heat wave might get worse before it gets any better.

Storm clouds pass over downtown Chicago and the Bronzeville neighborhood of the city heading East out over Lake Michigan as the National Weather Service continued to issue multiple tornado warnings in the greater metropolitan area Wednesday, July 12, 2023.

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Tornado touches down near Chicago's O'Hare airport, disrupting hundreds of flights

11:08pm July 12, 2023

by The Associated Press

A tornado touched down Wednesday evening near Chicago's O'Hare International Airport, prompting passengers to take shelter and disrupting hundreds of flights. There were no reports of injuries.

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The Southwest heat wave is creating dangerous wildfire conditions

7:25am July 12, 2023

Extreme temperatures boost wildfire danger, and the forecast for some Southwestern states include high winds. That means warnings are being issued for fires that could start and spread quickly.

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As the heat breaks records, remember that preventing heatstroke or heat exhaustion takes planning ahead to ensure you stay hydrated and can cool off frequently.

Health & Safety

8 mistakes to avoid if you're going out in the heat

5:28am July 12, 2023

You can still enjoy the outdoors this summer despite the scorching weather, if you're smart about it. Here's what to watch out for and how to stay safe.

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Nearly 120 people have been rescued as flooding continues in Vermont

5:27pm July 11, 2023

by Peter Hirschfeld

Vermont is dealing with major flooding issues — including washed-out roads, flooded homes and businesses and dams straining to hold back high waters.

Pedestrians walk along Main Street in Highland Falls, N.Y. on Monday, July 10, after it was was damaged by flooding the previous day.

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Heavy rains produce major floods in Vermont, New York and other parts of the Northeast

1:48pm July 11, 2023

by Joe Hernandez

The National Weather Service said heavy rains across New England would subside Tuesday, but officials warned that flooding still presented a danger to residents.

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Heavy rains and flooding prompt rescues, evacuations and emergency warnings

7:22am July 11, 2023

Vermont and other New England states saw mass flooding as a powerful storm moved across the area — washing out roads, forcing evacuations and temporarily grounding some transportation.

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