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NOAA delays the cutoff of key satellite data for hurricane forecasting

NOAA delays the cutoff of key satellite data for hurricane forecasting

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said Monday it is delaying by one month the planned cutoff of satellite data that helps forecasters track hurricanes.
Buyers of coastal properties in Nova Scotia can ask for disclosure on flood risk

Buyers of coastal properties in Nova Scotia can ask for disclosure on flood risk

HALIFAX — Prospective buyers of coastal property in Nova Scotia are being given the option to request disclosure forms from sellers on erosion, flooding or drainage risks.
A week of heavy rains and floods across Pakistan kills 46 people including 13 family members

A week of heavy rains and floods across Pakistan kills 46 people including 13 family members

PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) — Nearly a week of heavy monsoon rains and flash floods across Pakistan has killed at least 46 people and injured dozens, officials said Monday.
Severe heat wave hits southern Europe and raises wildfire risks

Severe heat wave hits southern Europe and raises wildfire risks

ROME (AP) — Major heat waves across southern Europe have pushed temperatures above 40 C (104 F) in countries including Italy, Spain and Greece, as local authorities issued fresh warnings against the risk of wildfires.
Home to North Carolina iconic attraction reopens after Hurricane Helene's devastation

Home to North Carolina iconic attraction reopens after Hurricane Helene's devastation

CHIMNEY ROCK, N.C.
Interstate 40 in the Smoky Mountains reopens faster than expected after rock slide and flooding

Interstate 40 in the Smoky Mountains reopens faster than expected after rock slide and flooding

HARTFORD, Tenn. (AP) — Crews on Friday reopened a section of Interstate 40 along its narrow corridor through the Great Smoky Mountains after flooding and a rock slide closed the major cross country highway for nine days.
The government cuts key data used in hurricane forecasting, and experts sound an alarm

The government cuts key data used in hurricane forecasting, and experts sound an alarm

Weather experts are warning that hurricane forecasts will be severely hampered by the upcoming cutoff of key data from U.S.
Saskatchewan's provincewide state of emergency expires after wildfire crisis recedes

Saskatchewan's provincewide state of emergency expires after wildfire crisis recedes

REGINA — Saskatchewan's provincewide wildfire state of emergency is no more exactly one month after it was issued.
Flash flooding again hits West Virginia communities still trying to clean up from deadly deluge

Flash flooding again hits West Virginia communities still trying to clean up from deadly deluge

WHEELING, W.Va. (AP) — A northern West Virginia region still cleaning up from flash flooding less than two weeks ago was hit with torrential rains that sent creeks over their banks again Thursday night.
Flash floods in Pakistan kill 8 after deluge sweeps away dozens

Flash floods in Pakistan kill 8 after deluge sweeps away dozens

PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) — Flash floods triggered by pre-monsoon rains swept away dozens of tourists in northwest Pakistan on Friday, killing at least eight people.