An earthquake measuring 4.2 on the Richter scale shook metro Los Angeles early Thursday morning. There are no immediate reports of damage. The Los Angeles Times reported the earthquake occurred less than a mile from Los Angeles, four miles from Santa Clarita, and seven miles from Burbank at 4:29 a.m. local time. The tremor struck at …
Read MoreJulie Dimperio Holowach was killed by a great white shark bite, about 20 feet or so offshore, the Maine Department of Marine Resources reported. Authorities in Maine said the woman killed in a rare shark attack off the state’s coast, was a 63-year-old resident of New York City and a recently retired fashion executive. Humans are more likely to be …
Read MoreHere are some earthquake myths according to multiple local and federal government agencies’ websites. Earthquakes occur during earthquake weather: It is commonly believed that earthquakes happen when it is hot and dry. This dates back to the ancient Greeks. This is wrong, they take place miles underground, and can happen at …
Read MoreThe relief the Midwest and Plains are seeing at the moment from the recent heat and humidity are short-lived. A pattern change will create another heat dome this weekend. A slight dip in the jet stream will keep high temps near or even a few degrees below average for much of the Midwest through midweek. …
Read MoreMonsoon rains have caused severe flooding in the Indian State of Assam, killing at least 85 people and displacing tens of thousands of residents, while drowning rare wildlife in a national park. Since May, floodwaters have inundated thousands of villages on the bank of the Brahmaputra river. According to reports, more than 145,648 people have been forced out of their homes and obstruct …
Read MoreImages of starved polar bears, desperately searching for food have made the animal the face of global warming in recent years. As the planet continues to rapidly warm, a new study brings a dire warning: if humans do no reduce greenhouse gas emissions, most populations of polar bears may not survive beyond 2100. Some populations have probably already crossed key thresholds that will make survival almost impossible, according …
Read MoreA new tropical disturbance is drawing attention to the Atlantic Ocean Basin. Dry air and strong winds over the basin for several weeks have prevented organized tropical activity. Fay was the last system to form, it made landfall in New Jersey on July 10. Sunday afternoon, a tropical wave over Hispaniola, the southeastern Bahamas, …
Read MoreAs much of the country is experiencing extreme heat, it is very important to realize how the heat can put your child at risk. Though every person needs to take precautions, in dangerous heat it is especially important to carefully watch kids and seniors as those demographics are at greater risk of sustaining a heat injury. Children do not acclimate to the heat as …
Read MoreDuring a heatwave, it is important to pay special attention to your pets to make sure they are not in distress. Here are a few safety tips to help. Exercise is out. Even if you have an active pet who gets exercise every day and is healthy. Scale back their activities, change the times to early morning or …
Read MoreWhen a heat wave strikes an area that typically doesn’t need air conditioners, surviving extreme temperatures can be a challenge. Below you will find heat survival tips. Use Water! Fill buckets and basins with water and soak your feet. Wet towels and bandannas can have a cooling effect when worn on your head or shoulders. Take …
Read MoreWe are into the dog days of summer and there are 18 states under a heat advisory, watch, or warning this morning! The hottest weather Friday will be from Texas to the Dakotas, where it will feel like it is over 100 degrees. The hottest areas on Saturday will be in the …
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