Isolated severe storms Friday with intense heat
Hot and humid, plus a storm threat Friday. Temperatures cool down by midweek next week.
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Magnitude-7.4 quake hits western Colombia, collapsing buildings and killing at least 79 people
A powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake strikes western Colombia, killing at least 79 people and trapping residents under collapsed buildings.
NOAA's latest seasonal outlook predicts improving drought conditions
NOAA's latest outlook suggests conditions will gradually improve through the end of October, thanks in part to recent rainfall and the increase in typical summertime storms. Charlotte averages about 4.5 inches of rain in August.
Authorities arrest arson suspect in connection with one of the devastating Spokane wildfires
Authorities arrested a 37-year-old man they suspect of starting one of the devastating wildfires tearing through eastern Washington state as many residents were left wondering if their homes had survived.
Washington state fires destroy hundreds of structures and force Spokane-area residents to evacuate
Light winds and lower temperatures are in the forecast to help firefighters with wildfires in eastern Washington state that have forced the evacuation of 60,000 people in the Spokane area.
NC Gov urging residents to still conserve water despite recent rainfall
Governor Josh Stein is urging North Carolinians to conserve water as the state continues to battle a nearly year-long drought.
North Carolina officials urge continued water conservation despite recent heavy rain
Gov. Josh Stein and environmental officials warned Thursday that a nearly year-long drought has left several major reservoirs feet below normal levels, keeping dozens of communities under mandatory water restrictions.
Huge improvement in this weeks Drought Monitor
This weeks Drought Monitor shows the lowest drought levels in North Carolina since December
Storm damage in Catawba County believed to be from straight-line winds
The National Weather Service finds the storm damage near Conover in Catawba County was caused by straight-line winds, not a tornado.
