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Heat waves that spark damaging droughts are happening more frequently, study finds
3+ min ago (575+ words) WASHINGTON " Heat waves that lead to sudden and damaging drought are spreading across the globe at an accelerating rate, highlighting how climate change-fueled extremes can build dangerously off each other, a new study found. The average has likely gone even…...
Spacecraft's impact changed asteroid's orbit around the sun in a save-the-Earth test, study finds
4+ min ago (490+ words) CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. " An asteroid that NASA used for target practice a few years ago was nudged into a slightly different route around the sun, findings that could help divert a future incoming killer space rock, scientists reported Friday. It's…...
Storms rip through Oklahoma as even more intense weather is possible Friday across the central US
2+ hour, 48+ min ago (604+ words) Kathy Mccormack And Jeff Martin Thunderstorms ripped across Oklahoma prairies Thursday night as severe weather was expected to intensify Friday and bring the threat of powerful tornadoes to multiple states in the nation's heartland. In an eerie scene captured on…...
Hot temps and a few weekend storms!
5+ hour, 29+ min ago (221+ words) The bus stop forecast Friday morning is looking very mild. Temperatures are staying in the 50s with Highlands Zone fog lifting mid-morning. Over the next couple of days, we are seeing the spring/summer-like temperatures, but with these warmer-than-average temperatures, we have…...
Southwest, Central Virginia Weather | Noon - March 6, 2026
6+ hour, 37+ min ago (90+ words) Southwest, Central Virginia Weather | Noon - March 6, 2026WSLS Southwest, Central Virginia Weather | Noon - March 6, 2026 Here's a look at your forecast! Consumer Reports: Testing for infant formula contaminants Southwest, Central Virginia Weather | 7:15 a.m. - March 6, 2026 Miracle Day Radiothon: How the special event has impacted Carilion…...
Southwest, Central Virginia Weather | 7 p.m. - March 5, 2026
18+ hour, 30+ min ago (91+ words) Southwest, Central Virginia Weather | 7 p.m. - March 5, 2026WSLS Southwest, Central Virginia Weather | 7 p.m. - March 5, 2026 Here is a look at your Thursday evening forecast. Martinsville Mayor fights suspension, challenges constitution Montgomery County chamber of commerce holds annual women's leadership conference Thursday Natural Bridge Safari Park…...
Southwest, Central Virginia Weather | 11 p.m. - March 5, 2026
19+ hour, 45+ min ago (93+ words) Southwest, Central Virginia Weather | 11 p.m. - March 5, 2026WSLS Southwest, Central Virginia Weather | 11 p.m. - March 5, 2026 Here is a look at your Thursday night forecast. Virginia Safari Park ready for 2026 season Roanoke City Schools Emergency PTA meeting for budget deficit Martinsville Mayor fights suspension, challenges constitution…...
Spring-like temps and storms on the way!
20+ hour, 42+ min ago (312+ words) Thursday's out the door forecast looks so nice! If anything, as you are headed out Thursday morning, you just need a light jacket! A few clouds are also in the mix, but most of us will stay dry. A few…...
Patchwork 250: From the NFL to outer space - Leland Melvin’s journey from Lynchburg to NASA
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (476+ words) Lindsey Kennett, Anchor / Community Journalist LYNCHBURG, Va. " Patchwork 250 is a new initiative from WSLS 10 that tells Virginia's story, one piece at a time. Like a quilt made of many patches, every person, story, and tradition adds something special to our…...
Southwest, Central Virginia Weather | 5 p.m. - March 5, 2026
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (90+ words) Southwest, Central Virginia Weather | 5 p.m. - March 5, 2026WSLS Southwest, Central Virginia Weather | 5 p.m. - March 5, 2026 Here is a look at your Thursday evening forecast. Montgomery County chamber of commerce holds annual women's leadership conference Thursday Natural Bridge Safari Park ready for 2026 season Virginia General Assembly:…...