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After the second day of power outages, power has been restored for thousands in Austin


After the second day of power outages, power has been restored for thousands in Austin

Austin American statesman Power outage: 5 tips to keep your fridge cold A power outage can cause food in your refrigerator to spoil. Here’s how to keep your refrigerator and freezer cooler for longer. Power was restored using a “temporary solution” for thousands of Austin Energy customers who suffered blackouts Thursday night. It was the […]

Hurricane Ernesto leaves power outages and flooding in Puerto Rico


Hurricane Ernesto leaves power outages and flooding in Puerto Rico

Hurricane Ernesto brings heavy rain and wind as it passes Puerto Rico Ernesto intensified from a tropical storm to a hurricane, bringing damaging winds and heavy rains as it passed north of Puerto Rico. Ernesto intensified into a Category 1 hurricane on Wednesday as it raged north of Puerto Rico, unleashing torrential rains and damaging […]

Spartanburg County students return; new traffic patterns


Spartanburg County students return; new traffic patterns

SAMANTH SWANN | Spartanburg Herald-Journal School begins again today for students and teachers in seven districts of Spartanburg County. Spartanburg County students are among the last in the Upstate to return to school. Greenville County schools began Aug. 8 and Anderson County students returned Aug. 1. Meteorologist Scott Krentz of the National Weather Service at […]

Schools in Ventura County rely on air conditioning as temperatures rise


Schools in Ventura County rely on air conditioning as temperatures rise

Air conditioning installations are increasing in Ventura County, and this trend is evident in the region’s schools. Although this was once uncommon in school construction, air conditioning is now used in almost all public K-12 schools in the county. Only five of the county’s 20 school districts told the Star they were not yet fully […]

Debby moves through York County, PA


Debby moves through York County, PA

Tropical Storm Debby brings rain and wind to New Jersey’s coastal communities. Tropical Storm Debby could bring heavy rains and flooding to New Jersey’s coastal communities. Tornado warning in effect The National Weather Service has issued a tornado warning for much of south-central Pennsylvania. The warning is in effect until 2 p.m. for York and […]

Flash flood warning for Staunton, Waynesboro and parts of Augusta County


Flash flood warning for Staunton, Waynesboro and parts of Augusta County

Tropical Storm Debby causes rain, flooding and power outages along the entire coast Tropical Storm Debby hits Virginia late Thursday afternoon as emergency crews prepare for power outages and flooded roads. STAUNTON – The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood warning for Staunton, Waynesboro and parts of Augusta County. The warning is in […]