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WATCH: Hurricane Fiona generates 50-foot waves in Atlantic Ocean
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Entire countries could vanish because of climate change soon
Natano described how rising sea levels have impacted everything from the crop-bearing soil, to the homes, roads and power lines that get washed away.
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Puerto Ricans desperate for water after Fiona's rampage
The storm played havoc with Puerto Rico’s patched up electrical grid. As of Wednesday, roughly 70% of Puerto Rican customers still lacked electricity.
Local News
Student group raises funds for Puerto Rico hurricane relief
Mariangelis Rosa, a student at Iowa State University, says Fiona is increasingly devastating because Puerto Rico hasn't fully recovered from Hurricane Maria in 2017.
Nation World
Fiona wallops Turks and Caicos, Puerto Rico still stunned
The hurricane has already done heavy damage to Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic, and became a Cat 3 storm overnight.
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A day after blackout, Fiona dumps more rain on Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico's governor said the damage is “catastrophic” from Hurricane Fiona and warned it could take days to get the lights back on.
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Evacuations in Southern California as massive flooding, mudslides threaten lives
Heavy rains Monday unleashed the mudslides east of Los Angeles, drenching the area after months of bone-dry summer conditions.
Nation World
Hurricane Danielle becomes 1st of Atlantic storm season
It's been an unusually quiet hurricane season this year. The slow tropical development is a welcome relief for the southeastern U.S. after last year's busy season.
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One month later, Kentucky flood evacuees weigh cloudy future
The catastrophic flooding killed 39 people and displaced thousands. A month later, nearly 500 still remain in state parks and other shelters.
Environment
Extreme Weather: U.S. dominated by heat, drought and floods in 2022
A look into some of the extreme weather events around the U.S. in 2022, from flooding in eastern Kentucky to the Colorado river drought crisis.
Severe Weather
Hail storm rolls into central Iowa Friday afternoon
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch was in effect for much of southern and central Iowa until 8 p.m. Friday.
Nation World
Biden surveys flood damage in Kentucky, pledges more US help
It's the second time Biden has visited the state after a natural disaster. The state was just beginning to recover from a series of tornados in December.
Nation World
Entire countries could vanish because of climate change soon
Natano described how rising sea levels have impacted everything from the crop-bearing soil, to the homes, roads and power lines that get washed away.
Nation World
Puerto Ricans desperate for water after Fiona's rampage
The storm played havoc with Puerto Rico’s patched up electrical grid. As of Wednesday, roughly 70% of Puerto Rican customers still lacked electricity.
Local News
Student group raises funds for Puerto Rico hurricane relief
Mariangelis Rosa, a student at Iowa State University, says Fiona is increasingly devastating because Puerto Rico hasn't fully recovered from Hurricane Maria in 2017.
Nation World
Fiona wallops Turks and Caicos, Puerto Rico still stunned
The hurricane has already done heavy damage to Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic, and became a Cat 3 storm overnight.
Nation World
A day after blackout, Fiona dumps more rain on Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico's governor said the damage is “catastrophic” from Hurricane Fiona and warned it could take days to get the lights back on.
Nation World
Evacuations in Southern California as massive flooding, mudslides threaten lives
Heavy rains Monday unleashed the mudslides east of Los Angeles, drenching the area after months of bone-dry summer conditions.
Nation World
Hurricane Danielle becomes 1st of Atlantic storm season
It's been an unusually quiet hurricane season this year. The slow tropical development is a welcome relief for the southeastern U.S. after last year's busy season.
Nation World
One month later, Kentucky flood evacuees weigh cloudy future
The catastrophic flooding killed 39 people and displaced thousands. A month later, nearly 500 still remain in state parks and other shelters.
Environment
Extreme Weather: U.S. dominated by heat, drought and floods in 2022
A look into some of the extreme weather events around the U.S. in 2022, from flooding in eastern Kentucky to the Colorado river drought crisis.
Severe Weather
Hail storm rolls into central Iowa Friday afternoon
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch was in effect for much of southern and central Iowa until 8 p.m. Friday.
Nation World
Biden surveys flood damage in Kentucky, pledges more US help
It's the second time Biden has visited the state after a natural disaster. The state was just beginning to recover from a series of tornados in December.
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