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According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, these storms can whip up walls of dust as high as 10,000 feet.
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Scorching and potentially dangerous heat will hover over parts of the San Diego region again before a cool-down brings some relief. -
Idalia has sustained winds of 125 mph — which is a powerful Category 3 "major hurricane." The storm, which had been a Category 4 early this morning, weakened slightly just before landfall. -
San Diego County school districts cope with triple-digit temperatures as their students begin the fall semester in a heat wave. -
Scorching and potentially dangerous heat will hover over parts of the San Diego region through Wednesday before a cool-down brings some relief. -
The virtual power plant is a cleantech innovation that uses customer-owned smart thermostats, rooftop solar, energy storage and other connected resources such as water pumps to adjust power usage. -
A record-setting heat wave is expected to move into Southern California Monday, and last for two days before it starts to cool down. -
Forecasters warn of the possibility of dangerous storm surges caused by Idalia and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has suggested that some residents in coastal areas may have to evacuate. -
Florida officials reported "potentially widespread" diesel contamination in gasoline in the Tampa area Saturday, raising alarm that car engines and power generators could break as the storm nears. -
Forecasters say the storm is expected to intensify as it moves north over the Gulf of Mexico, but it's still unclear how strong it will be and what path it will take. -
Since the fire residents have gotten multiple calls from realtors offering to buy their land. Activists want a role in planning, to keep developers from pushing out those who call Lahaina home.
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