Tornado Watch in effect for Mason County until 10 p.m.

Tornado Watch in effect for Mason County until 10 p.m.

A Tornado Watch is in effect for Mason County until 10 p.m. Central Texas remains under a Heat Advisory through Friday evening. AUSTIN, Texas — *A Tornado Watch is in effect for Mason County until 10 p.m. tonight* While we did not have any storms materialize for Wednesday night, that does not mean that the same situation won’t play out for Thursday evening. This is because we’re once again tracking the possibility for strong to…

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Severe weather threatens millions day after a dozen tornadoes pummel 4 states

Severe weather threatens millions day after a dozen tornadoes pummel 4 states

Nearly 20 million Americans are facing the threat of severe weather over the next 24 hours with heavy rain and flash flooding possible across the Southeast. There’s also potential for record-breaking heat in parts of Texas and Florida. On Wednesday, at least a dozen tornadoes ripped through four states. CBS News correspondent Mark Strassmann has more from Alabama.

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Boiling Spring Lakes city leaders discuss reconstruction of dams damaged during Florence

Boiling Spring Lakes city leaders discuss reconstruction of dams damaged during Florence

After years of planning, construction is about to begin on the dams that were destroyed during the storm.  6 minutes ago BOILING SPRING LAKES, NC (WWAY) — Nearly five years ago, Hurricane Florence wreaked havoc on the city of Boiling Spring Lakes, causing the lakes to dry up. Earlier this year, Senator Thom Tillis announced FEMA would be awarding the city $13.4 million in federal funding for repairs. Soon, the town will see this come…

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Weather IQ: A bird's eye view of hurricanes

Weather IQ: A bird's eye view of hurricanes

From formation to landfall, weather satellites allow meteorologists to better forecast tropical storms and hurricanes. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Thousands of satellites are currently orbiting planet Earth, including some used to track major weather events. Like another set of eyes orbiting 22,000 miles above the Earth’s equator, meteorologists rely on these tools to help them provide accurate and timely forecasts — especially during the hurricane season. “Before we had satellites, we used to sometimes send aircraft…

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Hurricane season has begun. Here’s what it means for the energy industry

Hurricane season has begun. Here’s what it means for the energy industry

We’re already several days into the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season. And though things don’t typically pick up steam until a little later, the energy industry is already making preparations for potential storms this summer – and beyond. Matt Smith, lead oil analyst for the Americas at Kpler, joined the Standard with more about what may be ahead this season. This transcript has been edited lightly for clarity: Texas Standard: You know, I was thinking about what…

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Wildfire smoke from Canada takes economic toll in U.S.

Wildfire smoke from Canada takes economic toll in U.S.

The smoke from Canadian wildfires that blanketed parts of the U.S. last week forced many people to stay inside for a few days. Ballgames and stage performances were canceled, construction jobs took a break, and school children were not allowed to play outdoors. CBS MoneyWatch associate managing editor Irina Ivanova has more on the wildfires’ economic impact.

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How wildfires have worsened in recent years

Thirteen states issued air-quality alerts as of Wednesday morning as dangerous fumes from more than 160 wildfires in Quebec spread over large swaths of the American Northeast. As a whole, Canada is actively fighting 413 wildfires. There have been 2,214 wildfires in the country so far in 2023 that burned more than 8 million acres. Wildfires are innate to forest ecosystems, clearing out dead debris and paving the way for new growth, but climate change…

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