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WEATHER ALERT

7 warnings and 5 advisories in effect for 9 regions in the area

WILDFIRES


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God’s Pit Crew sending aid to wildfire and tornado victims in Mississippi, Oklahoma, and Missouri

Read full article: God’s Pit Crew sending aid to wildfire and tornado victims in Mississippi, Oklahoma, and Missouri

God’s Pit Crew is preparing to send aid and relief to those impacted by the tornadoes that have impacted Mississippi and Missouri, and those impacted by the wildfires in Oklahoma.

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From orphaned bear cub to leader of the pack: Update on cub rescued from Wythe Co. brush fire

Read full article: From orphaned bear cub to leader of the pack: Update on cub rescued from Wythe Co. brush fire

Ten months have passed since an orphaned bear cub, now affectionately known as “Double Green,” was rescued from a brush fire in Wythe County. Today, he stands as the leader among six other black bears at the Wildlife Center of Virginia.

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WATCH: Virginia Tech Professor talks about California wildfires

Read full article: WATCH: Virginia Tech Professor talks about California wildfires

Virginia Tech Fire Ecology and Management Professor Adam Coates joined us Monday to talk about the California wildfires.

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TELL US: Have you or a loved one been affected by the LA wildfires?

Read full article: TELL US: Have you or a loved one been affected by the LA wildfires?

As the Los Angeles wildfires continue to make headlines across the country, 10 News is reaching out to our community to discover local individuals, or those they care about, who have been impacted by the wildfires in California.

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Grab the lotion! Thursday to feel bone dry ahead of rain late Friday, early Saturday

Read full article: Grab the lotion! Thursday to feel bone dry ahead of rain late Friday, early Saturday

Humidity will be very low Thursday, meaning brush fires are still possible.

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Firefighters ‘concerned’ about high fire risk

Read full article: Firefighters ‘concerned’ about high fire risk

High winds, dry ground and low humidity make the perfect conditions for brush fires to spread.

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Strong wind to add bitter chill Tuesday morning, fuel fire threat through Wednesday

Read full article: Strong wind to add bitter chill Tuesday morning, fuel fire threat through Wednesday

On average, March is the windiest month of the year in our part of Virginia

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Strong gusts, low humidity fuel threat for brush fires through mid-week

Read full article: Strong gusts, low humidity fuel threat for brush fires through mid-week

The threat for brush fires will be higher than usual through Wednesday.

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Wildfire in Wythe County leads to surprise for fire crews

Read full article: Wildfire in Wythe County leads to surprise for fire crews

During the fire fight, a neighbor said they saw a bear run from the woods, and as the fire burned, they started to hear an odd sound, and had to investigate.

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New River Valley crews conducting prescribed burns

Read full article: New River Valley crews conducting prescribed burns

Forestry departments and emergency departments are conducting prescribed burns in the New River Valley.

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2023 Year In Review: Looking back at the year that was and was not in Southwest Virginia’s weather

Read full article: 2023 Year In Review: Looking back at the year that was and was not in Southwest Virginia’s weather

From wildfires to lack of snow to severe weather canceling a festival, 2023 did not fall short when it came to weather headlines.

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Fall fire season comes to an end after monumental fire activity

Read full article: Fall fire season comes to an end after monumental fire activity

Virginia department of forestry said this fall fire season was one for the books.

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Wednesday winds pick up following Tuesday soaker; calm weather through Thanksgiving

Read full article: Wednesday winds pick up following Tuesday soaker; calm weather through Thanksgiving

The weather dries out again following Tuesday's dose of much-needed rain

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FINALLY! Our first soaking rain in months arrives Tuesday

Read full article: FINALLY! Our first soaking rain in months arrives Tuesday

We haven't seen an inch of rain from one storm since early September

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ALL CLEAR: Weather Authority Alert Day issued for Monday, Nov. 20 expires

Read full article: ALL CLEAR: Weather Authority Alert Day issued for Monday, Nov. 20 expires

The Weather Authority Alert Day issued due to air quality concerns and smoky conditions across portions of Southwest Virginia has expired.

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Smoke remains for some ahead of a soaking rain Tuesday...FINALLY

Read full article: Smoke remains for some ahead of a soaking rain Tuesday...FINALLY

Parts of the area will see an inch of rain Tuesday - for the first time in nearly three months

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Air quality concerns ahead of Jefferson Forest football game

Read full article: Air quality concerns ahead of Jefferson Forest football game

Despite health concerns from the fire watch, some schools are not canceling after-school activities.

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Farm concerns grow as wildfire spreads

Read full article: Farm concerns grow as wildfire spreads

As wild fires spread across the area, farmers are growing concerned about keeping livestock safe.

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Pennies on the dollar: Why Friday night’s rain won’t be enough to eliminate drought, extinguish fires

Read full article: Pennies on the dollar: Why Friday night’s rain won’t be enough to eliminate drought, extinguish fires

We'll take any chance of rain we can get, but we need a substantial amount before drought and fire concerns go away.

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Carroll County prepares as wildfires sweep across the state

Read full article: Carroll County prepares as wildfires sweep across the state

As conditions continue to stay dry, the risk of wildfire continues to rise across the region.

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10 News Xtra: How wildfire smoke spreads differently at night vs. during the day

Read full article: 10 News Xtra: How wildfire smoke spreads differently at night vs. during the day

The time of day is a huge indicator as to how wildfire smoke travels and impacts your health

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Don’t burn! Wildfire threat continues, increases this weekend

Read full article: Don’t burn! Wildfire threat continues, increases this weekend

The wildfire threat will get even higher Saturday as winds pick up and humidity drops

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Drought continues: Keeping fingers crossed on two opportunities for needed rain

Read full article: Drought continues: Keeping fingers crossed on two opportunities for needed rain

Any rain we see Friday evening and Friday night will be minimal, but there's another chance coming

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Needing rain! Dry period continues for much of this week; low rain totals Friday

Read full article: Needing rain! Dry period continues for much of this week; low rain totals Friday

Drought will persist through at least the next 1-2 weeks before a potential flip in the weather pattern

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Road closures in place in Patrick County on Route 710 due to wildfires

Read full article: Road closures in place in Patrick County on Route 710 due to wildfires

As wildfires continue to rage in Patrick County, there are now road closures in place that drivers should be aware of.

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Fires blaze throughout Virginia, putting multiple counties under burn ban

Read full article: Fires blaze throughout Virginia, putting multiple counties under burn ban

Officials break down what you can and can’t do if your county is under a burn ban.

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Burn ban lifted across majority of SWVA

Read full article: Burn ban lifted across majority of SWVA

The majority of our region is no longer in a burn ban.

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Virginia Department of Forestry: Postpone burning until region sees more rain

Read full article: Virginia Department of Forestry: Postpone burning until region sees more rain

Officials are urging communities to stay away from outdoor burning for now.

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Local wildfire risk leads to burn bans in Southwest Virginia

Read full article: Local wildfire risk leads to burn bans in Southwest Virginia

Fires have been popping up all throughout Southwest Virginia and a big reason is weather.

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Parrott Mountain wildfire blazes on as firefighters work to ease the spread

Read full article: Parrott Mountain wildfire blazes on as firefighters work to ease the spread

A mountain in Pulaski County has been on fire for three days now burning over 300 acres of land.

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Halloween forecast (and beyond) to send shivers down your spine

Read full article: Halloween forecast (and beyond) to send shivers down your spine

High temperatures Halloween will be 30-35° lower than what we reached Monday afternoon

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Southwest Virginia suffers from more wildfires than any other part of Virginia

Read full article: Southwest Virginia suffers from more wildfires than any other part of Virginia

According to the Virginia Department of Forestry, this is peak wildfire season in the commonwealth.

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Heads up: Local wildfire concerns increase heading into November

Read full article: Heads up: Local wildfire concerns increase heading into November

Virginia's second wildfire season runs through the end of November, and there are certain factors that make this year more susceptible.

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Roanoke teen brings ‘Aloha Spirit’ back from Hawaii during wildfires

Read full article: Roanoke teen brings ‘Aloha Spirit’ back from Hawaii during wildfires

Aloha is love, energy, a life force and an entrance into the collective whole.

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WATCH LIVE: Pres. Biden delivers remarks in Lahaina, Maui

Read full article: WATCH LIVE: Pres. Biden delivers remarks in Lahaina, Maui

President Biden is visiting Lahaina, Maui.

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Hawaii wildfires: Photos depict unspeakable damage

Read full article: Hawaii wildfires: Photos depict unspeakable damage

The death toll has climbed to more than 100, and the photos below chronicle just how devastating the damage has been, particularly in the town of Lahaina.

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Local woman helping with Maui relief efforts

Read full article: Local woman helping with Maui relief efforts

One local woman headed out on Friday as a part of Red Cross relief efforts in Maui.

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How Hurricane Dora also sparked a deadly wildfire in Hawaii Wednesday

Read full article: How Hurricane Dora also sparked a deadly wildfire in Hawaii Wednesday

Hurricane Dora in the Eastern Pacific is part of what fueled Hawaii’s deadly fire

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Smoky haze returns to the sky on an otherwise comfortably warm Tuesday

Read full article: Smoky haze returns to the sky on an otherwise comfortably warm Tuesday

Smoke thousands of feet above us shouldn't play a major role on air quality Tuesday

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EXPLAINER: Why El Niño means more frequent smoke, storms in Southwest, Central Virginia

Read full article: EXPLAINER: Why El Niño means more frequent smoke, storms in Southwest, Central Virginia

Expect more stormy and smoky episodes throughout the summer, partially due to El Niño

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Tracking lingering smoke, summer storms Tuesday

Read full article: Tracking lingering smoke, summer storms Tuesday

Air quality won't be as poor as it was Monday afternoon

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4th of July Forecast! We remain hot and humid with partly cloudy skies.

Read full article: 4th of July Forecast! We remain hot and humid with partly cloudy skies.

Today will be fairly nice for most of us. Partly cloudy skies will build in through the day, and the chance to see a stray shower exists. Stay safe out there and enjoy the holiday if you can.

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One more day of severe weather. Then we are clear for the 4th of July!

Read full article: One more day of severe weather. Then we are clear for the 4th of July!

Air quality gradually improves as scattered storm clusters move in from the west.

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Sunday Severe Weather. Keep an eye on the radar.

Read full article: Sunday Severe Weather. Keep an eye on the radar.

Air quality gradually improves as scattered storm clusters move in from the west.

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Severe weather threat this afternoon. Be weather aware out there!

Read full article: Severe weather threat this afternoon. Be weather aware out there!

Air quality gradually improves as scattered storm clusters move in from the west.

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Scattered weekend storms to gradually push smoke out of our area

Read full article: Scattered weekend storms to gradually push smoke out of our area

Air quality gradually improves as scattered storm clusters move in from the west

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Smoke-filled skies persist before sizzling heat, scattered storms develop

Read full article: Smoke-filled skies persist before sizzling heat, scattered storms develop

Smoke will lead to poor air quality at times again Thursday before leaving late Friday

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Improving air quality, rising afternoon temperatures expected this weekend

Read full article: Improving air quality, rising afternoon temperatures expected this weekend

A few scattered showers and storms will develop after 2 p.m. Sunday

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Weekend Forecast: Haze continues, temps rise and storms arrive later

Read full article: Weekend Forecast: Haze continues, temps rise and storms arrive later

Much of the weekend's weather will cooperate with our plans

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Southwest Virginia under Code Orange air quality alert

Read full article: Southwest Virginia under Code Orange air quality alert

Southwest Virginia is under a Code Orange air quality alert, which means it's unhealthy for sensitive populations to spend time outdoors.

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Smoky haze to return late Thursday as comfortable weather settles in

Read full article: Smoky haze to return late Thursday as comfortable weather settles in

An Air Quality Alert is in effect for parts of the Roanoke Valley Thursday.

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YOUR PHOTOS: Smoke from Canadian wildfires creates eerie sunrise, sunset in Virginia

Read full article: YOUR PHOTOS: Smoke from Canadian wildfires creates eerie sunrise, sunset in Virginia

We get a brief break from the smoke Wednesday before it returns Thursday

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Front to bring showers, brief break from smoky haze, drop in humidity

Read full article: Front to bring showers, brief break from smoky haze, drop in humidity

One weak front makes a difference in our weather starting Wednesday

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Smoky haze, early summer warmth to continue through Tuesday

Read full article: Smoky haze, early summer warmth to continue through Tuesday

Wildfires up north are the cause for our hazy sky Tuesday

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Blue Ridge Parkway in Amherst County repoens after wildfires

Read full article: Blue Ridge Parkway in Amherst County repoens after wildfires

Amherst County Public Safety says their crews are fighting two large wildfires in the county.

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Heat & smoky haze linger Friday; pattern change to come

Read full article: Heat & smoky haze linger Friday; pattern change to come

Hazy, hot and breezy weather is on tap Friday

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Highest temperatures of 2021 (so far) expected Wednesday afternoon

Read full article: Highest temperatures of 2021 (so far) expected Wednesday afternoon

Most of the area will see high temperatures in the low to mid 90s Wednesday afternoon

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Smoky haze lingers Friday; typical summer pattern returns for the weekend

Read full article: Smoky haze lingers Friday; typical summer pattern returns for the weekend

Spotty storms likely won't be enough to completely get rid of the smoky haze this weekend

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Transcontinental smoke and haze continue as humidity drops a bit Thursday

Read full article: Transcontinental smoke and haze continue as humidity drops a bit Thursday

Air quality continues to be poor for the southern half of the area Thursday

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Hazy, hot Hump Day followed by a dip in humidity

Read full article: Hazy, hot Hump Day followed by a dip in humidity

Wildfire smoke leads to hazy sunshine for most of the week, especially Wednesday.

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PHOTO GALLERY: Smoke from western wildfires leads to weird-looking moon, sun at times

Read full article: PHOTO GALLERY: Smoke from western wildfires leads to weird-looking moon, sun at times

Smoke filters out the sunlight, giving it a distinct orange and red appearance

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Smoke from wildfires out west to create more haze in our sky next few days

Read full article: Smoke from wildfires out west to create more haze in our sky next few days

Temperatures continue to rise despite an increase in haze through at least Wednesday

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PHOTO GALLERY: Smoke from Canadian wildfires leads to red-orange sunrise and sunset

Read full article: PHOTO GALLERY: Smoke from Canadian wildfires leads to red-orange sunrise and sunset

Smoke scatters sunlight, leading to a red-orange sunrise and sunset in our area

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Don’t burn! Unseasonably warm, dry weather leads to higher fire risk Thursday

Read full article: Don’t burn! Unseasonably warm, dry weather leads to higher fire risk Thursday

The dryness, unseasonable warmth and a breeze will keep the fire risk high Thursday. In addition to that, there is a statewide burn ban in place from Midnight to 4 p.m. each day until the end of April. Fire Weather Watch for Thursday, 3/11/2021Outside of that, Thursday will be another beautiful day to spend outside. High temperature forecast for 3/11/2021Enjoy that, because wet weather will return for some of us Friday. Stay tuned for updates, as the pattern turns wet at times throughout next week.

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PHOTO GALLERY: Smoke from Colorado wildfires adds color to weekend sunset

Read full article: PHOTO GALLERY: Smoke from Colorado wildfires adds color to weekend sunset

That said, the smoke from a wildfire in Colorado traveled cross country over the weekend and had a different (to some, more uplifting) effect on our sky. The sun’s light travels at different wavelengths, which corresponds to a different color. When the sun gets lower, its light travels through more of the earth’s atmosphere. This filters out the shorter wavelengths and exposes different colors such as orange and red. This adds to the red, orange, pink and purples that you see at that hour.

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Smoke from western wildfires makes for eerie sunset past two evenings

Read full article: Smoke from western wildfires makes for eerie sunset past two evenings

ROANOKE, Va. – As we wrote about Tuesday, smoke from the wildfires out west made its way to our sky. This, thankfully, has not had a negative impact on our health or air quality. It is, however, creating more haze in the sky and preventing us from heating up much. The smoke particles are also enough to block out a portion’s of the sun’s light, which creates for an eerie and odd-looking sunset. Several of your pictures in the gallery below show that.

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God’s Pit Crew sends supplies to wildfire victims

Read full article: God’s Pit Crew sends supplies to wildfire victims

DANVILLE, Va. – God’s Pit Crew is shipping three tractor-trailers full of water, Gatorade and hygiene products to help people who’ve been displaced by the wildfires in Oregon and California. God’s Pit Crew is also still helping out people impacted by Hurricane Laura. Recovery from these disasters is still a long way away, but God’s Pit Crew COO Brandon Nuckles said it’s amazing to see the support pour in. God's Pit Crew is sending thousands of Blessing Buckets filled with supplies to help the victims of the wildfires out west. With Hurricane Sally hitting the Gulf Coast, God’s Pit Crew is looking for monetary donations to buy more water, food and supplies because they have to limit the number of volunteers working at a time due to COVID-19.

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7 surreal photos: Wildfire smoke blankets San Francisco in a spooky orange glow

Read full article: 7 surreal photos: Wildfire smoke blankets San Francisco in a spooky orange glow

A number of Northern California wildfires sent a thick, orange-glowing haze over the San Francisco area Wednesday, leaving the Bay in an eerie darkness. A fire burning in Butte County, located northeast of San Francisco, has forced thousands to evacuate from their homes, according to The Associated Press. (2020 Getty Images)An orange glow fills the sky above the Embarcadero in San Francisco. (2020 Getty Images)Smoke from various wildfires blankets the San Francisco skyline in darkness and an orange glow, seen from Treasure Island in San Francisco. (2020 Getty Images)An exterior view of the ballpark in San Francisco, California.

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Weather technology shows the severity of wildfires on the West Coast

Read full article: Weather technology shows the severity of wildfires on the West Coast

ROANOKE, Va. – 2020 has been the worst year for wildfires in California, with more than 2 million acres burned this year alone. Record temperatures, bone dry air and high wind gusts continue to make the firefight extremely difficult along the West Coast. Nowadays, weather technology is advanced enough to showcase the severity of these fires. The black dots that you see in the picture below are where the surface is hottest, or where wildfires are currently burning. GOES 16 infrared satellite imagery of the wildfires on the west coast - College of Dupage (College of Dupage)RadarWe show radar most often when tracking any form of precipitation.

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Powerful storm produces snow, hurricane-force gusts; wildfires rage out west

Read full article: Powerful storm produces snow, hurricane-force gusts; wildfires rage out west

For parts of the Rockies and Intermountain West, a powerful storm system flipped that upside down. A lone bison stands as a storm packing high winds and snow sweeps through the intermountain West Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2020, in Evergreen, Colo. Estimated snow totals reported by various National Weather Service officesWe received this photo of snow near Lander, Wyoming from Keith Trouwborst. Damaging Wind GustsThe wind around this bowling ball of a storm system was powerful at times as well, even for those who werent getting snow. As the wind screamed down the mountains toward Utah, wind gusts ranged from 50-100 mph.

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These celebrities are donating money to the Australian bushfires

Read full article: These celebrities are donating money to the Australian bushfires

The bushfires in Australia are still ravaging parts of the country and are wreacking havoc on small communities and rural towns. The damage has been devastating and news of the bushfires has spread overseas with many activists and celebrities sharing photos of the devastation on social media. There are many different places where you can donate money to help with relief, and many celebrities have shared donation links and even donated themselves. I am totally devastated watching what is happening in Australia right now with the horrific bushfires. Another Australian actor, Russell Crowe, who is in Australia right now, posted that he donated $105,000 to firefighters.

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