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Severe storms, 'long-lived' tornadoes, hail threaten central US

severe weatherA severe weather outbreak was possible April 28 in the upper Midwest, forecasters warned, the first day of what could be a multiple-day siege of stormy weather over the central, eastern and southern states.

"The atmosphere will be very conducive for severe weather," the National Weather Service said.

A "widespread, significant" threat will develop, especially in the afternoon and evening, according to an online forecast from Weather.com meteorologist Chris Dolce.

Strong tornadoes, large hail and high winds are all possible dangers, the Storm Prediction Center said.

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Facing shortages, cities tap sewers to bolster drinking water supply

water supply shrinking

On a hot day, there’s nothing quite like a refreshing drink of water. But how would you feel if that water was sourced from the sewer?

As cities across the West brace for a drier future, they’re investing in advanced water purification technology. It flushes out the contaminants in wastewater so that the murky stuff that goes down your toilet can eventually come out ready to drink at your sink.

“There’s a lot of uncertainty here in terms of water resources, so we think that this is that next bucket of water that we need to tap into,” said Nazario Prieto, assistant director of Phoenix Water Services.

The city of 1.6 million people is building its first advanced water purification plant that could eventually process up to 15 million gallons of wastewater a day.

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Powerful line of storms could bring tornadoes, hail the size of baseballs

Hail, tornadoesAs parts of the central U.S. recover from a deadly outbreak of severe weather, a line of storms is forecast to unleash large hail, heavy rain and tornadoes across the South.

Potent thunderstorms on April 22 will extend from northeastern Kansas to Texas and New Mexico, according to AccuWeather. The most powerful storms could unleash hail the size of baseballs, heavy rain and "a couple of tornadoes."

"Property damage can be significant in the strongest storms," AccuWeather warned.

Through the end of the week, the same southern states will be at risk of severe thunderstorms, large hail and tornadoes as a line of showers barrels across the region. On April 25, the heavy rain could extend into the Mississippi and Ohio valleys, AccuWeather said.

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Puerto Rico goes completely dark after another island-wide power outage

Puerto Rico

The island of Puerto Rico is suffering another island-wide power outage, just months after a dayslong blackout on New Year's Eve kept residents in the dark.

Luma Energy said the complete interruption to its service began at about 12:40 p.m. local time on Wednesday.

"While the cause of the interruption is being investigated, preliminary findings indicate an unexpected shutdown at allGgenerating plants," the company said.

Genera Power, a private company tasked with managing and operating some power generation units owned by the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority, said it experienced "a massive power outage across the island."

Puerto Rico's Center of Emergency Management is coordinating with Luma and Genera to address emergency situations, the agency said on social media.

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Buildings Damaged as Strong Earthquake Rocks Vanuatu

Earthquake in Vanuatu

A 7.3-magnitude earthquake shook the South Pacific archipelago of Vanuatu on Tuesday, December 17, causing widespread damage.

The US Geological Survey (USGS) said the earthquake struck 30 km (18 miles) west of Port Vila at a depth of 57 km.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued a tsunami warning, before lifting it less than two hours later.

CCTV footage from Stephane Rivier shows the moment the earthquake shook his garage and home in Port Vila, as well as the aftermath. Credit: Stephane Rivier via Storyful.

US officials said the embassy in Port Vila “sustained considerable damage and is closed until further notice.”

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Magnitude 7.0 earthquake rattles northern California

7.0 earthquake in CaliforniaA series of earthquakes struck the northern California coast on Thursday morning, rattling communities and activating emergency alerts for both shaking and tsunami risks just before 11am local time.

The largest, registered as a magnitude 7.0 and originating near the historic and picturesque town of Ferndale in Humboldt county, could be felt in San Francisco more than 260 miles (418km) away. Roughly 1.3 million people felt the shaking, according to initial estimates provided by the US Geological Survey (USGS), which also reported that risks to human life remained low.

Cellphones buzzed throughout the region, warning of the incoming shaking and offering ample time to brace and cover. Tsunami alerts also rang out for at least 5.3 million people on the California coast and into Oregon, warning of large waves, strong currents and coastal flooding that could persist through the afternoon.

Following the alert, Bay Area Rapid Transit trains were held as underground stations were cleared, as major delays were announced throughout the system, and the San Francisco fire department began clearing the beaches. The tsunami warning was withdrawn shortly after noon as officials announced the highest risks had subsided.

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July was California’s hottest month in history

July hottest month in Ca historyCalifornia experienced its hottest month on record in July as grueling heat baked the American west for weeks on end.

The state’s average temperature for the month was 81.7F (27.6C), according to the National Centers for Environmental Information, but some areas endured days of temperatures greater than 100F (about 38C). Several cities broke temperature records during a heatwave in early July – Palm Springs hit 124F on 5 July, while Redding in the state’s far north saw a high of 119F on 6 July.

Death Valley, the hottest place on Earth, recorded its hottest month ever in July, according to the National Park Service (NPS). In Nevada, Las Vegas reached 120F on 7 July, its hottest day in history, and set a record for number of days over 115F.

The impacts of extreme heat are being felt across the US and the world as the climate crisis drives increasingly severe and dangerous weather conditions. Last month about one-third of the US population was under warnings for record heat. The Earth saw its hottest day in recorded history on 22 July, breaking a record set just one day earlier.

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