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Campfire bans still in effect for some Vancouver Island communities despite regional lift
1+ week, 5+ day ago (468+ words) Several municipalities on Vancouver Island will continue to restrict campfires through the May long weekend, despite the Coastal Fire Centre's plan to lift its regional ban on Friday. The Coastal Fire Centre initially issued a campfire ban on May 7. This…...
Critical" Fire Warnings Issued for 5 States'Exercise Extreme Caution"
6+ hour, 47+ min ago (563+ words) Millions of Americans across five Western and northern Plains states are under Red Flag Warnings as the National Weather Service (NWS) says that dangerous wildfire conditions could rapidly spark and spread fires through Wednesday'and in some areas into Thursday. Officials…...
Moderate mag. 4. 0 earthquake - Banda Sea, 251 km southeast of Ambon, Kota Ambon, Maluku, Indonesia, on Thursday, May 28, 2026, at 12: 55 am (GMT +9)
4+ hour, 20+ min ago (35+ words) Detailed info, map, data, reports, updates about this earthquake: Moderate mag. 4. 0 earthquake - Banda Sea, 251 km southeast of Ambon, Kota Ambon, Maluku, Indonesia, on Thursday, May 28, 2026, at 12: 55 am (GMT +9) -...
Jericho Creek fire near Mac Donald Pass holds at 2, 068 acres
6+ hour, 15+ min ago (231+ words) Home " Fire News " Montana Fire News " Jericho Creek fire near Mac Donald Pass holds at 2, 068 acres The Jericho Creek Fire has been active for nearly two weeks and a new report shows it was holding at approximately 2, 068 acres with 31% containment....
Volusia, Flagler under tornado watch. Rain, high winds in forecast - AOL
3+ week, 3+ day ago (627+ words) DAYTONA BEACH " The National Weather Service issued tornado watches for Volusia and Flagler counties, effective through 6 p. m. today, May 2. The tornado watches went into effect at 11: 25 a. m. today for 21 Florida counties, including Brevard, Seminole and Orange. A wind advisory is also in…...
How do the tropics look today? See latest from National Hurricane Center
5+ hour, 6+ min ago (606+ words) Four days to go until the official start of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season. Predictions are for a "below-normal" season, but forecasters continue to warn residents to prepare for the season and the earlier the better. "It only takes one" is…...
Do you need help in a hurricane crisis? Check contacts in Miami, Broward, Keys
6+ hour, 17+ min ago (859+ words) While we keep a wary eye on the systems tracked by the National Hurricane Center, it's time to prepare for the worst. Like knowing about power outages, evacuation orders and flood risks. Here are the emergency websites, phone numbers and…...
Heavy Rain and Flooding Concerns Persist Across Central Mississippi
7+ hour, 40+ min ago (150+ words) WLBT JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) -We will remain stuck in a wet and unsettled pattern through the rest of the week, with daily rounds of showers and thunderstorms expected through Friday. Warm, humid air and several disturbances moving through the region…...
Utah FFSL conducting 1, 500-acre prescribed burn near Farmington Bay - AOL
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (676+ words) FARMINGTON, Utah (ABC4) " Utah Forest, Fire & State Lands (FFSL) started a 1, 500-acre prescribed burn in the Farmington Bay area west of Bountiful Monday morning. Operations on the burn are currently underway. Smoke may be visible in nearby communities, officials said. "Please…...
Small earthquake shakes SLO County. Did you feel it? - AOL
3+ week, 2+ day ago (72+ words) Small earthquake shakes SLO County. Did you feel it? AOL. com A small earthquake rattled some of San Luis Obispo County on Sunday morning. According to the United States Geological Survey, a 2. 6 magnitude earthquake was recorded near Shandon at about…...