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Christmas Chaos: California's Rainy Season Brings Floods and Evacuations

December 25, 2025

California's holiday season is getting a lot of rain. This is causing big problems. Heavy rains have been hitting Southern California since the weekend. They are not stopping soon. The National Weather Service says parts of the region could see dangerous flooding. Los Angeles and nearby areas are g

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Heavy Rain Leaves North Carolina Counties Underwater

July 7, 2025

North Carolina faced severe flooding after Tropical Depression Chantal dumped a lot of rain in central parts of the state. The rain caused serious damage, leading to states of emergency in Moore and Orange counties. Many roads and highways were closed due to the flooding. A section of Interstate 40

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Fires and Floods: A Double Whammy for the Carolinas

March 24, 2025

The Carolinas are facing a tough time. Two states are dealing with multiple wildfires. These fires are burning thousands of acres. The fires are a result of a hurricane that hit the area a few months ago. The hurricane left behind a lot of debris. This debris is making it hard for firefighters t

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Fighting Fire in the Carolinas: A Double Whammy

March 23, 2025

The Carolinas are under siege from wildfires. In South Carolina, the governor has called a state of emergency. The Table Rock Fire, which started on Friday, is spreading rapidly in the Blue Ridge Mountains. The governor's emergency declaration is a call to action. It allows for quick mobilizatio

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Fires Rage Across the Carolinas

March 3, 2025

Across the Carolinas, firefighters were busy battling multiple wildfires on Sunday. The situation was especially bad in South Carolina, where over 175 fires had burned through 6. 6 square miles. The governor of South Carolina declared a state of emergency to help with the response efforts. The Na

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Winter Storm Double Trouble: Snow Piles Up in D. C.

January 7, 2025

Early Monday, the D. C. area got hit with the first winter storm of 2025, dumping about half a foot of snow. But that wasn't the end of it! Another round of snow was expected in the evening, which could push totals into the double digits. The National Weather Service issued a winter storm warning fo

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Winter Storm Hits DC: Snow and Freezing Temperatures Ahead

January 6, 2025

A major snowstorm is on its way to the DC region, bringing heavy snowfall and freezing temperatures. The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning effective from 10 p. m. Sunday until 1 a. m. Tuesday. Meteorologists predict snow accumulation between 6 to 12 inches. The main part of