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Chantal to Hit Puerto Rico, Hispaniola the Hardest

In most situations similar to Chantal, the worst of the rain and heaviest squalls tend to occur near, east and northeast of the storm track.

(STATE COLLEGE, PA AccuWeather.com) - AccuWeather.com reports as Chantal tracks west-northwestward across the Caribbean, the greatest threat from the tropical storm will be from flooding this week.

The Windward islands will experience tropical storm conditions Tuesday, followed by similar conditions over parts of the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico Tuesday night and Wednesday. Haiti and the Dominican Republic would be impacted by Chantal later Wednesday into Thursday.

The Climate Emergency

Rapid human-induced climate change‹too long neglected‹needs to become a top U.S. financial and political priority. It is humanity¹s deadliest common enemy.

(WASHINGTON DC) - President Obama launched a long overdue national Climate Action Plan in his Georgetown University speech on June 26, but it did not fully come to grips with the climate emergency already upon us.

While overall the plan deserves enthusiastic support, it is still an early palliative step on the path to stabilizing the climate.

Surprise! Twister Touches Down in McMinnville (UPDATED WITH VIDEO)

Developing Story: Hundreds of people are without power and wondering what just happened.

(MCMINNVILLE, Ore.) - A twister struck the city of McMinnville, Oregon, shortly before 5:00 pm sending cars, roofs and more flying through the air.

Police and Fire crews are responding to the area that it touched down, reportedly near the High School.

Occasional Raindrops Do Little to Address Drying State

More than 91 percent of Oregon is considered abnormally dry for this time of year.

(CORVALLIS) - When Oregonians can rototill their gardens in March, but then have to water their lawns all throughout April and May, you know it’s drier than usual.

Experts say that through May 10, it has been the driest start to the year on record at the Eugene and Salem airport weather stations...

Wind Challenges West, Texas, Fire Containment Effort

Colder air is also forecast to settle over the region with temperatures dipping into the 30s Thursday night.

(WACO Accuweather.com) - The fertilizer plant is located in the town of West, Texas, near Waco. The explosion of the plant left the ground shaking late Wednesday night.

With the winds gusting in the wake of a cold front that has been bringing severe weather across the center of the country, firefighters may face some challenges.

Major Storm Potential Palm Sunday Weekend

After bringing drenching rain and heavy mountain snow to the Northwest and part of the Rockies later this week, a storm from the Pacific will reorganize over the Central states this weekend.

(STATE COLLEGE, PA AccuWeather.com) - AccuWeather.com reports another major storm will cross the nation from coast to coast with heavy snow, flooding rain and severe thunderstorms.

The worst conditions with the storm may center over the Palm Sunday weekend.

Storm Next Week Could Compare to Deadly Storm of `62

The 1962 Ash Wednesday Storm caused everything from feet of snow to high winds and extensive coastal flooding.

(STATE COLLEGE, PA AccuWeather.com) - AccuWeather.com reports no two storms are ever exactly alike, and the case with the storm on the East Coast in March 6-7, 2013, may be no different.

However, there may be great similarities to other storms over the past and particularly one that occurred in 1962 on the same date.

Fitness and the Value of Everyday Activities

From a fitness perspective, shoveling is one way to increase physical activity.

(NIAGRA FALLS) - After experiencing the Snow Storm of 2013 I realized the importance of fitness in relation to everyday activities as well as the value of everyday activities in relation to fitness.

Cold Storm to Blast California, Southwest US

Storm will affect Nevada, Arizona, Utah and New Mexico.

(STATE COLLEGE, PA AccuWeather.com) - AccuWeather.com reports the coldest storm of the winter with rain, low snow levels and thunderstorms will roll across California and the deserts and mountains of the Southwest through the middle of the week, threatening major travel disruptions.

Water Levels Rise on Mississippi, But Below St. Louis

The runoff will translate to higher levels downstream on the Mississippi River through Memphis, Tenn., Vicksburg, Miss., and eventually New Orleans.

(STATE COLLEGE, PA) - AccuWeather reports a series of storms and recent thaw has driven water levels up on the Ohio and lower Mississippi rivers, but little change has occurred at St. Louis. Record-challenging low levels are forecast at the Gateway to the West.

Several drenching storms, combined with snow melt in some areas during the recent warm spell, have pushed a few tributaries of the Ohio River to flood levels in recent days.