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Heat, erratic winds and possible lightning could complicate the battle against California wildfire

Heat, erratic winds and possible lightning could complicate the battle against California wildfire

CHICO, Calif.
Manitoba First Nation sends vulnerable members south due to wildfire smoke

Manitoba First Nation sends vulnerable members south due to wildfire smoke

WINNIPEG — Another First Nation in northern Manitoba has sent some of its residents south, as smoke from nearby wildfires continues to be a health risk for vulnerable members. The province said St.
Another round of dry lightning expected in southern B.C. as heat returns

Another round of dry lightning expected in southern B.C. as heat returns

British Columbia's wildfire service says another round of dry lightning is in the forecast for the southern third of the province, coinciding with the return of hot, dry weather that's raising the fire risk heading into the long weekend.
Florida flooding emergency declared as tropical threat draws near

Florida flooding emergency declared as tropical threat draws near

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.
Periodic flooding hurts Mississippi. But could mitigation there hurt downstream in Louisiana?

Periodic flooding hurts Mississippi. But could mitigation there hurt downstream in Louisiana?

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Flooding left squishy, stinky messes in hundreds of homes in Mississippi's capital city in 2020 — a recurring problem when heavy rains push the Pearl River over its banks. The U.S.
Firefighters from Nova Scotia and P.E.I. to assist Alberta wildfire battle

Firefighters from Nova Scotia and P.E.I. to assist Alberta wildfire battle

HALIFAX — Firefighters from the Maritimes are heading to Alberta to help battle the wildfires that have ravaged the Jasper area.
Thunderstorms move into southern Ontario, heat warning over parts of north and east

Thunderstorms move into southern Ontario, heat warning over parts of north and east

A patchwork of weather warnings is blanketing Ontario, as Environment Canada calls for possible torrential downpours in the south and blistering temperatures to the north and east.
Wildfires expected to grow again amid hot, dry weather: Jasper National Park

Wildfires expected to grow again amid hot, dry weather: Jasper National Park

JASPER, ALTA. — Jasper National Park says wildfires in the area have grown by thousands of hectares and are set to expand further on Friday.
'I love Jasper': Backcountry campers not deterred by dramatic wildfire rescue

'I love Jasper': Backcountry campers not deterred by dramatic wildfire rescue

EDMONTON — Nestled along a meadow in Jasper’s backcountry, Charles Vantanajal and his family stood in awe of the dynamic, ever-changing cloud of thick, white wildfire smoke that rose near Oldhorn Mountain. “I've never seen anything like it,” he said.
In Mexico City, women water harvesters help make up for drought and dicey public water system

In Mexico City, women water harvesters help make up for drought and dicey public water system

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Gliding above her neighborhood in a cable car on a recent morning, Sonia Estefanía Palacios Díaz scanned a sea of blue and black water tanks, tubes and cables looking for rain harvesting systems.
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