Addicks and Barker residents have two months left to sue the federal government over Harvey floods. So far, less than half have chosen to.

Addicks and Barker residents have two months left to sue the federal government over Harvey floods. So far, less than half have chosen to.

Lisa Johnson, in front of her and Maria Perez’s home, shortly after it was flooded by the Addicks Reservoir during Hurricane Harvey For a detailed explanation of how the Addicks and Barker Reservoirs flooded people’s homes during Hurricane Harvey, and of what’s being done to try and prevent similar floods in the future, check out Episode 2 of Houston Public Media’s award-winning podcast, “Below the Waterlines.” This August will mark six years since Hurricane Harvey…

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Severe weather risk begins Friday and goes into Saturday

Severe weather risk begins Friday and goes into Saturday

Thursday, June 29, 2023 12:21PM RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — There is a slight risk of severe thunderstorms late Friday into the night and again Saturday. In addition, to storms the feels-like temperatures of 100 to 107+ are likely this weekend through the July 4 holiday. There is a level 1 severe risk Friday evening. Saturday will deliver another disturbance with west-southwest winds funneling even more humidity into the area. A few strong thunderstorms will be…

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'There are more opportunities for fires to get started': UNC doctor on health effects of wildfires and what you can do

'There are more opportunities for fires to get started': UNC doctor on health effects of wildfires and what you can do

RALEIGH, N.C. — With smoke making its way to North Carolina Wednesday from wildfires in Canada, it has people locally asking: What are some of the risks for us, when we are so far away from the fires themselves? WRAL News spoke with David Peden, the Senior Associate Dean for Translational Research and Medical Director of the Center of Environmental Medicine, Asthma and Lung Biology at the University of North Carolina, to learn more about…

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No time to get out: Warnings came too late for the victims of Hurricane Audrey 66 years ago this week

No time to get out: Warnings came too late for the victims of Hurricane Audrey 66 years ago this week

A devastating Gulf hurricane struck along the Texas-Louisiana border in 1957, leaving more than 400 people dead. AUSTIN, Texas — On June 27, 1957, one of the five deadliest hurricanes in U.S. history slammed ashore near the mouth of the Sabine River on the Texas-Louisiana border. More than 400 people died. In an era before there were weather satellites, it was harder to predict the timing of a storm’s arrival. Back then, only ground-based radar…

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How to protect your skin from wildfire smoke and air pollution

How to protect your skin from wildfire smoke and air pollution

Wildfire smoke from Canada has been drifting into parts of the U.S. this week — affecting cities like Chicago, Pittsburgh, Detroit and Milwaukee. Recent studies cited by the American Academy of Dermatology found smoke like this is associated with an increase in visits for skin conditions like eczema and psoriasis. New York-based dermatologist Dr. Shayan Cheraghlou joins CBS News to discuss how air pollution interacts with the skin and what can people do to protect…

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What to Know About Canadian Wildfires and U.S. Air Quality

What to Know About Canadian Wildfires and U.S. Air Quality

As Canada grapples with one of the worst wildfire seasons in decades, heavy smoke from Quebec was wafting into the American Midwest on Tuesday, a day after NASA said it had crossed the Atlantic Ocean all the way to Europe. Canada has been struggling to fight an extraordinary outbreak of wildfires across the country that has forced tens of thousands of people from their homes, deepened concerns about global warming and, this month, sent choking…

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King Tide flooding expected in Carolina Beach next week

King Tide flooding expected in Carolina Beach next week

6 minutes ago Past flooding in Carolina Beach (Photo: WWAY) CAROLINA BEACH, NC (WWAY) — Officials in Carolina Beach are warning residents and visitors of expected flooding next week. King Tides are forecast to start Sunday and run through July 5th, leading to water-covered streets in parts of the town. Locations most often affected include Canal Drive, Florida Avenue, Carolina Beach Avenue North, and other low-lying areas. Town officials say they may close roads due…

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Iowa couple wins $2 million Powerball after losing home in tornado

Iowa couple wins $2 million Powerball after losing home in tornado

IOWA, USA — A couple who lost their home to a tornado struck it big after winning a $2 million Powerball jackpot. Tammy Gordy said she learned she won after checking the numbers on the Lottery mobile app on Sunday morning. Of course, she was in shock when she realized one of the tickets in her purse matched the numbers from the drawing. She said she plans to use the winnings to finish building a…

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