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Drier Thursday, storm chances increase for holiday weekend
6+ hour, 54+ min ago (103+ words) ORLANDO, Fla. " Thursday looks to be the driest day of the week, with only a 30% chance for rain. Meteorologist Kassandra Crimi said onshore winds will bring the potential for a few scattered showers but many neighborhoods will remain dry today....
Heat eases slightly, rain chances rise in Central Florida
2+ day, 6+ hour ago (135+ words) ORLANDO, Fla. " While a hot Tuesday is on tap for Central Florida, the heat won't be as extreme as in recent days. Meteorologist Kassandra Crimi said conditions won't be as steamy and no heat advisory will be issued. Afternoon highs…...
National Hurricane Center tracks potential tropical development off Florida coast
5+ day, 1+ hour ago (128+ words) CENTRAL FLORIDA " The National Hurricane Center is monitoring an area of interest off Florida's southeast coastline that could develop next week. A low-pressure system is anticipated to develop in the region, with a 20% chance of tropical formation in the next…...
Residents on notice as fast-moving fire in Utah, the largest in the US, blackens more forestland
4+ day, 20+ hour ago (882+ words) MARYSVALE, Utah " The largest fire in the United States is marching through deep canyons and over steep mountainsides, blackening an already parched landscape in Utah as residents of sparsely populated areas wait for word in case they have to evacuate....
Utah's governor restricts fireworks as largest wildfire grows
6+ day, 2+ hour ago (514+ words) Utah's governor restricted setting off fireworks and declared a state of emergency Friday ahead of the July fireworks season as the nation's largest wildfire grew much bigger. The National Weather Service issued a rare extreme weather warning as dry, windy…...
Hot, humid and stormy conditions expected Thursday in Central Florida
1+ week, 7+ hour ago (182+ words) ORLANDO, Fla. " Central Florida will be hot and muggy on Thursday, with afternoon temperatures climbing into the low to mid-90s and heat index values soaring above 100 degrees. Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop during the afternoon and evening hours,…...
2 major earthquakes rock Venezuela; death toll climbs
1+ week, 5+ hour ago (223+ words) Two major earthquakes rocked Venezuela late Wednesday, occurring less than a minute apart and causing hundreds of deaths and injuries, authorities said. According to the U. S. Geological Society, a 7. 2 magnitude earthquake hit the South American country at about 6: 04 p. m. local time, The…...
5. 6 magnitude earthquake shakes Northern California
1+ week, 23+ hour ago (231+ words) An earthquake shook parts of Northern California, but there were no immediate reports of damage or injuries. The quake had a preliminary magnitude of 5. 6 and was located about 140 miles northeast of San Francisco around 8: 10 a. m. PT, the U. S. Geological Survey said. "I…...
Hate AI support? Over 70% of Americans would like the option to speak to a human
2+ week, 1+ day ago (164+ words) A recent survey conducted by Johns Hopkins University found that over 70 percent of Americans want the option to speak with a human representative in various fields, including medicine, court, schools, and benefits offices. " LISTEN TO ORLANDO'S MORNING NEWS EXPRESS PODCAST…...
A 6. 7 magnitude earthquake shakes part of Indonesia, causing damage and injuries
2+ week, 2+ day ago (484+ words) PALU, Indonesia " A 6. 7 magnitude earthquake shook part of central Indonesia 's Sulawesi island Tuesday, injuring dozens of people, damaging homes and infrastructure and rattling residents of a city devastated by a quake and tsunami eight years ago, officials said. The…...