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Relentless storms hitting the West, a major pattern change for Christmas week

Saturday, December 20 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Repeat atmospheric rivers continue to point relentless streams of rain and gusty wind toward the West Coast.The current system over the Northwest has diminished, but it is still raining in Washington and Northern California and more significant precipitation is on the... Read More.

Sadie Sink, Noah Jupe to star in ‘Romeo and Juliet’ on the West End

Tuesday, November 18 by ABC News

Sadie Sink is heading to fair Verona to take on one of Shakespeare's classics.The actress is set to star in an upcoming production of Romeo and Juliet on the West End. She makes her London stage debut alongside Noah Jupe. The pair will portray... Read More.

Missing West Virginia coal miner found dead, governor says

Thursday, November 13 by ABC News

(NICHOLAS COUNTY, W. Va.) -- A missing miner trapped in a flooded West Virginia coal mine for nearly a week has been found dead, according to the West Virginia governor."At approximately 6:00 a.m. this morning, water levels inside the Rolling Thunder Mine in Nicholas... Read More.

Search for missing miner in flooded West Virginia coal mine enters 4th day

Tuesday, November 11 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Rescuers are racing to find a miner who's been trapped in a flooded West Virginia coal mine for days.Crews are pumping out thousands of gallons of water per minute at the Rolling Thunder Mine to help locate the miner after the... Read More.

Flash flooding threat could return out West as Gabrielle churns in the Atlantic

Saturday, September 20 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Some pop-up showers and thunderstorms are possible on Saturday, mainly to the north of areas hit hardest by flash flooding recently, but there is no organized threat of flash flooding today as tropical moisture begins to thin out. No flood alerts... Read More.

West Coast states issue joint vaccine guidelines in shift away from CDC

Thursday, September 18 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Four Western U.S. states have come together to issue unified vaccine recommendations for the upcoming respiratory illness season, and California has enacted a new law to base the state's immunization guidance on independent medical organizations, rather than the U.S. Centers for... Read More.

Flood threats impact parts of the West, hot and stormy weather continues in Florida

Saturday, September 13 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Monsoonal flow will likely cause heavy rain and scattered storms over the Plains this weekend, while hot and stormy weather is expected to continue in southern Florida.The monsoonal flow continues to draw ample moisture from the Gulf and Pacific, allowing for... Read More.

West experiencing record heat, fire danger as wildfire smoke reduces air quality

Wednesday, September 3 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Dozens of fires are burning throughout the West as parts of the country remain under advisories for high temperatures.Red flag warnings are in place for Northern California and parts of Oregon due to dry thunderstorms possible on Wednesday. The storms bring... Read More.

Firefighter dies battling 1 of multiple wildfires in the West

Tuesday, August 26 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A veteran firefighter has died while battling one of multiple major wildfires burning in the West, authorities said on Monday.The firefighter died on Sunday afternoon when he suffered a cardiac emergency while helping to fight the Bivens Creek Fire in southwest... Read More.

West Nile Virus-Infected Mosquito Found in DuBois

Monday, August 25 by wcednews

DUBOIS - A recent mosquito sample collected in DuBois has reportedly tested positive for West Nile Virus. The Centre County Mosquito Disease Control Program reported the positive discovery. West Nile Virus can be transferred to humans by just a single mosquito bite. According to the Centers... Read More.

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