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Stormy Nights Leave North Bay Reeling: Power Outages and Downed Trees

December 27, 2025

The North Bay faced another rough night as a powerful storm system continued to wreak havoc. This was the third night of heavy rain and strong winds, which caused more trees to fall and left many without electricity. The storm was part of a weather pattern known as an atmospheric river, which brings

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Windstorm Wreaks Havoc: One Life Lost, Thousands in the Dark

December 18, 2025

A man lost his life when a tree crashed into his home during a fierce windstorm that swept through the Inland Northwest. The storm, which peaked early Wednesday morning, left over 70, 000 people without electricity, causing widespread disruptions. The storm's intensity was staggering, with wind gus

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Western Washington Faces Ongoing Flood and Landslide Challenges

December 12, 2025

Western Washington is still dealing with serious flooding and landslide risks. The good news is that everyone who had to leave their homes can now go back. But the Riverwalk Trail is still shut down. Officials in Puyallup say it will take a while to fix the damage there. Leavenworth, a town famous

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Wind Whips Through Mat-Su: Residents Hold On

December 9, 2025

The Mat-Su Valley is in the grips of a fierce windstorm that has been howling since Friday night. With gusts reaching up to 75 mph, the storm has caused widespread power outages and damage. Schools were closed on Monday, and many residents sought shelter at the Menard Sports Center in Wasilla. The

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Forest Acres Park Gets a Big Makeover

November 28, 2025

Forest Acres is getting a major upgrade to Citadel Park. The park will be closed from December 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026. This is to fix the damage caused by Hurricane Helene. The storm took down many trees and left the park in bad shape. The city chose to close the park in winter. This way, fewer

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New York City's Extreme Weather Challenge: A Look at the Recent Storm

October 31, 2025

New York City faced a powerful storm that caused severe flooding, breaking over a century-old rainfall records. Central Park saw its highest rainfall in more than 100 years, with other areas like LaGuardia and Newark airports also setting new records. The storm led to at least two deaths in Brooklyn

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Jamaica Braces for Hurricane Melissa: A Storm of Historic Proportions

October 27, 2025

Jamaica is preparing for a powerful storm, Hurricane Melissa, which could be one of the strongest to hit the island in a long time. Forecasters say it might reach the top end of a Category 4 hurricane when it arrives on Tuesday. Hurricanes are a big deal in Jamaica. The last time a Category 4 storm

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Texas Floods: A Glimpse into the Devastation

July 8, 2025

Texas recently faced a massive flood. It was a disaster. The water came fast and strong. It took many lives. At least 90 people died. Among them were 27 kids and counselors at Camp Mystic. This camp is near the Guadalupe River. The river overflowed. It rose over 20 feet in just one hour. The water

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New Jersey Faces Storm Aftermath: Community Steps Up

July 4, 2025

A violent storm swept through central New Jersey, leaving a trail of destruction and sadness. Three lives were lost, and the town of Plainfield was hit hard. The mayor called it a "devastating storm" that left "deep scars. " The community is now focusing on recovery instead of celebration. The stor

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Storm Surge: Central US Braces for More as Communities Recover

May 20, 2025

Tornadoes have left a trail of destruction from Texas to Kentucky. The storms, which began four days ago, have claimed over two dozen lives and destroyed thousands of homes and buildings. The central US is now on high alert as more severe weather is expected. In St. Louis, the damage is extensi