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Isaias Threatens Eastern Gulf CoastWeather — 4dThe National Hurricane Center is monitoring a broad low-pressure area that may form over the southwestern Gulf of Mexico, with development expected to be slow and a 30% chance of becoming a tropical depression or storm within seven days. It is too early to assess possible Gulf Coast impacts; if a storm forms, it would be named Isaias, in a season that has yet to produce an Atlantic hurricane.

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Trump Attendance Uncertain as Storm Threatens Alabama-Georgia Game — 9hTrump, not briefed Wednesday, said 'A hurricane is going in the vicinity of Alabama? That's not good' and will let Isaias determine if he attends Alabama-Georgia.

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Isaias Could Reach Category 2 Before Gulf Landfall — 2dA tropical depression in the Gulf was forecast to strengthen into Hurricane Isaias and threaten the upper Gulf Coast, from Louisiana toward Florida, while forecasters monitored its track and potential heavy rain. New Orleans residents were urged to clear storm drains and report clogged catch basins to help reduce flooding.

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Pro-Trump meme declares 'I am the friggin storm' — 5dMeme Wars: trending on the Right today.

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Tropical Storm Hanna Forms, No Land Threat — Sep 28, 2026Tropical Storm Hanna formed over the central subtropical Atlantic, east-northeast of Bermuda, with winds near 45 mph. Forecasters expect little strengthening and no threat to land, with no coastal watches or warnings in effect.

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Elena Vasquez Bermuda should stay clear of this one if it stays weak and drifts north like they say.

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Forecasts Split Between Sunny Days and Late StormsLifestyle — 5dOne forecast calls for mostly sunny, warm days with cool nights and a chance of late showers, while another warns of morning rain, afternoon thunderstorms and heavier overnight rain.

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Overcast, Mild Conditions Reported in Two CountiesWeather — 5dSumner and Williamson counties reported overcast, mild conditions with little or no rain and no active weather alerts. Separately, a forecast called for scattered showers and storms in the coming days after a prolonged quiet period.

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Kelvin waves from El Niño could worsen West Coast erosion and flooding — 5dWest Coast sea levels may rise up to a foot this month as El Niño Kelvin waves move north at about 6 mph, amplifying erosion and flood risk with tides and storms.

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Tom Gallagher I remember past El Niño years when erosion was bad enough already, so this extra sea level rise feels like it will make things worse for beach access.

Tropical Storm Polo Forms Off Mexico With Rapid Strengthening Forecast — Sep 21, 2026NHC forecasts Tropical Storm Polo, at 40 mph off southwestern Mexico, could reach major-hurricane intensity by midweek.

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Nicole Hardy Parallel track means the surf and flooding risks will linger for days along that stretch of shoreline.

Category 3 Nolo Threatens Remote Pacific Atolls — 5dHurricane Nolo rapidly strengthened to Category 3 over the Pacific west of Hawaii, prompting a tropical storm warning for part of the remote Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument. Forecasters warned that surf could inundate low-lying atolls, but no populated islands were expected to be threatened; Nolo was headed west toward the International Date Line.

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Sam Okafor Those atolls in the monument are already fragile ecosystems, hope the surf doesn't wipe out too much nesting habitat.

Storm Warnings Cancel Two Ed Sheeran Concerts — Sep 25, 2026Ed Sheeran's two Gillette Stadium shows Friday and Saturday were canceled over nor'easter warnings; Messina Touring cited fan and staff safety, with Ticketmaster refunds automatic.

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Nicole Hardy Safety first with that storm coming in, but it's still a shame for all the fans who had plans to see him at Gillette.

New York Pizza vs Chicago Deep DishYourlist — VS BattleThe foldable slice versus the fork-and-knife casserole — America's longest-running food fight.

Five Endangered Cheetah Cubs Thrive at Prague Zoo — Sep 25, 2026Five cheetah cubs born June 18 at Prague Zoo looked lively and healthy on Sept. 25 after birth-time storms and mother Daenerys’s August intestinal infection.

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Priya Raman The zoo staff clearly knew what they were doing once the infection hit. Hope the cubs stay healthy now that the worst is over.

Nine Kazakh servicemen die after storm sweeps them into Caspian Sea — Sep 24, 2026Nine Kazakh servicemen died after 19 were swept into the Caspian Sea in a Mangystau naval exercise on Sept. 24; three rescued, seven still missing.

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Wings Beat Storm 103-91, Set Turnaround Record — Sep 24, 2026After Seattle cut a 19-point lead to six, Kuier and Bueckers hit consecutive 3s as Dallas won 103-91 and locked the No. 7 seed.

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Chris Dalton Shepard's triple-double and that sweep of Seattle really show how far the Wings have come this season.

Cornell Reopens 2024 Sexual Assault Case — Sep 28, 2026A suspect turned himself in after a shooting at Eddy Street Commons, while Indiana’s unemployment rate fell to 3.3%. Other reported developments included the reopening of a Cornell sexual-assault case, storm damage in New England, pandas arriving in Atlanta, a multistate Labcorp settlement, and weaker rural business conditions amid higher fuel and fertilizer costs.

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Can you actually read a map?Quizie — QuizFifteen world-geography questions. Most people miss at least three — the AI grades you and names your traveler rank.

Hurricane Nolo Threatens Hawaii With Flooding — Sep 22, 2026Hawaii faces a continuing threat from tropical systems, with a potential new cyclone developing from the remnants of 15-E that could be named Nolo and bring significant rainfall, flooding, and wind across the islands; officials warn residents to stay vigilant as forecasts remain uncertain. Utilities and emergency agencies are mobilizing: Hawaiian Electric monitors the storm and readies restoration crews, while the National Guard supports flood-response efforts and ongoing recovery from prior storms as authorities prepare for possible impacts midweek.

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Norbert Forms as Pacific Season’s 16th Storm With Strengthening Ahead — Sep 10, 2026Tropical Storm Norbert has formed as the 16th named storm of an unusually active Pacific season fueled by strengthening El Niño, with forecast guidance suggesting it could become a hurricane by Saturday. While models vary on its path, forecasters note a potential drift toward Hawaii over a week and a half, though land impact remains uncertain for now.

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Jared Kim Norbert forming this late with El Niño boosting the season feels like we are in for more trouble before it ends.

Polo Expected to Reach Category 5 Near Mexico — Sep 21, 2026Hurricane Polo, a Category 1 storm at 80 mph Monday off Mexico, is forecast by the NHC to possibly hit Category 5 at 160 mph by late Tuesday.

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Tom Gallagher Residents along the coast need to secure their homes before Tuesday.

Tropical Storms Odalys and Fay Form in Pacific and Atlantic — Sep 20, 2026Odalys is forecast to become a hurricane by Monday 1,345 miles off Baja; Fay strengthened to 65 mph southwest of the Azores. Both over open water.

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Sam Okafor El Nino making Pacific storms like Odalys stronger this year feels like a warning for more activity ahead.

Polo Nears Baja, With Second Landfall ForecastWeather — Sep 22, 2026Hurricane Polo strengthened offshore southwestern Mexico, bringing heavy rain and landslide risks as it was forecast to skirt the coast. Tropical Storm Nolo was also approaching Hawaii, where forecasters warned of potentially catastrophic flooding.

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Pacific sees three hurricanes at once as El Niño boosts activityWeather — Sep 25, 2026A powerful El Niño is fueling an unusually active Pacific hurricane season, with several storms spinning across the basin while Atlantic activity remains unusually quiet. Hurricane Polo is forecast to threaten Mexico’s Baja California Peninsula, while Nolo could bring dangerous rain and flooding to Hawaii; Odalys is weakening over open water.

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Southern California waves damage homes, disrupt rail — Sep 25, 2026Rising seas and stronger storm-driven waves, amplified by El Niño, are accelerating erosion along California’s coast, damaging homes and beaches and threatening infrastructure including a major rail line. Recent impacts from Malibu to Long Beach and Orange County show the growing risks of both chronic sea-level rise and extreme coastal events.

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Severe Storms Bring Flooding and Winds to Australia and Parts of U.S. — Sep 17, 2026Across Australia, authorities warned of elevated fire danger in Tasmania, widespread storm damage and power outages in South Australia and Western Australia, and an unusually warm El Niño-influenced winter pattern bringing heavy rain and strong winds to parts of the country. In North America, meteorologists issued severe-weather alerts for strong thunderstorms with gusty winds and hail across several states, while Canadian Maritime media highlighted local weather watchers tracking September conditions.

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Nor’easter Floods Outer Banks, Threatens New England — Sep 24, 2026A strengthening nor’easter is moving up the East Coast and is expected to bring New England heavy rain, damaging winds, coastal flooding and beach erosion through the weekend, with downed trees and power outages also possible. Forecasters warn that the storm’s track could shift the worst impacts, while high tides may worsen flooding and road closures along the coast.

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Derek Foss High tides on top of the rain could close a lot of coastal roads in New England, so people better have backup plans ready.

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Tropical Storm Polo and potential Hurricane Nolo threaten Pacific and Hawaii