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Weather Woes End July 4 Weekend in Maryland

July 6, 2026

"The state of Maryland faces a challenging finish to its Fourth of July celebrations, as officials warn of scattered thunderstorms that could bring heavy rain, strong winds, and lightning. Even before the storms arrive, temperatures are expected to stay scorching, with heat indices reaching up to 10

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Rain alert: Heavy storms could flood Chicago soon

June 12, 2026

A flood watch is now active across Chicago as storms gather strength. Rain could pour down at speeds up to three inches every hour later today. Areas hit hard by Wednesday’s storms face the highest risk. City streets and low spots around homes may fill with water quickly. The weather service warns t

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Texas braces for messy spring weather as storms line up

April 23, 2026

Texans should keep umbrellas handy this week. Storms are rolling in from the west, starting Wednesday, then ramping up Thursday, with another possible round by Saturday. The first shots hit West Texas on Wednesday afternoon—mostly small stuff like brief downpours and gusty winds, though a few cells

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North Texas Weather Check: Rain Across the Region, Storm Risk Later

April 13, 2026

Sunday started quietly in Dallas, but weather patterns kept changing as heavier rain soaked western counties while the city stayed dry in the early hours. By late morning, storms had moved inland from the west, soaking rural towns like Bowie and adding an inch or more to rainfall totals in areas lik

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Weather Service Struggles to Rebuild After Staff Cuts

December 9, 2025

The National Weather Service is in a tough spot. They're trying to hire back staff after big cuts, but it's not going fast enough. Right now, they're short on people, especially as winter storms are coming. The Weather Service got permission to hire 450 new people after about 550 were let go earlie