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Higher rain chances this weekend and the possibility of tropical development

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Public Discourse · Bluesky · this story as of 9d ago
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9d ago A Warmer World Will Be a Smokier One Higher temperatures and drought conditions are contributing to more intense wildfires and extending the summer fire season in North America. www.nytimes.com/202… -4.0
9d ago We shouldn't be on the hook if infrastructure costs go up. The last thing we need is higher energy bills to fund data centers we don't approve of. Especially when the cost is our water in a drought… -4.0
9d ago We have TWO FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCIES in effect in west central Texas in the OZONA and SONORA vicinitiws along I-10. Avoid flooded roads and remain at higher ground. #txwx -4.5
9d ago As the UK experiences its third heatwave of the summer, it's clear climate change is reshaping the way we grow, produce and buy food. Now, scientists are warning a Super El Niño could intensify th… -2.5
9d ago "UK heatwave to end this weekend before temperatures set to soar again next week" Despite the cooldown, temperatures will still be higher than average over weekend before climbing back up again ne… -2.0
9d ago Excess mortality figures from June's heatwave even higher than reported before -7.0
10d ago Wind turbines extract less than 1% of the enery in the moving air we call wind. Climate change has already increased the energy in the atmosphere by 5 to 7%. Even with all our energy needs "fueled"… -2.0
10d ago Kazakhstan: fire, cold temperatures in higher elevations, and heat wave warnings. Climate shifts are adding moisture and jet-stream swings, helping storms like this grow larger and more intense. Fr… -5.0
10d ago Paying higher food prices? You can already blame climate change. The BBC explored how drought in the West is driving up beef prices in the United States. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t... -3.0
10d ago Paying higher food prices? You can already blame climate change. The BBC explored the role of drought in driving up beef prices in the United States. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t... -2.8
10d ago 🛑 Algeria issues urgent order recalling personnel across 45 provinces as country battles more than 100 wildfires amid intense heat wave. The move follows a warning from the National Meteorological… -5.5
10d ago The researcher in environmental health looked at national data and found that places that are traditionally not as hot are seeing more heat related health emergencies. Southern regions have higher … -1.0
10d ago Understanding heat warnings • Heat Warning Daytime and overnight temperatures are higher than usual, but they are not getting hotter every day. Take the usual steps to stay cool. • Extreme Heat Em… ×2 -1.5
10d ago New #article from Hannah Freidrich et al: “Do Battle with Insurance”: Post-Hurricane Insurance Litigation in Southwest Louisiana TL;DR: litigation is 43 percent more likely in higher percent Black… -2.0
10d ago Took a drive around town and it's not great. Not as bad as last year, they're saying the river got 10 feet higher last year compared to this year. But over 20 inches of rain over a 24 hour period. … -2.5
10d ago Deadly floods hit same parts of Texas devastated by 2025 4th of July flooding: Torrential rain triggered deadly flash flooding in Central Texas this week, prompting local leaders to urge thousands … -8.5
10d ago Does he get upset when tornado watches and warnings are issued? Flood warnings? Does Metaxas think the girls who died at Camp Mystic should have been happy no one had the temerity to tell them to e… -8.5
10d ago Rescuers saved dozens of stranded drivers and people trapped in homes from catastrophic flooding in Texas while many more fled to higher ground Thursday across a region still recovering from devast… ×5 +2.5
10d ago Much of the year could maintain the generally better job figures in South African, which are well above the sector's average of 799k, at 960k (in the first quarter of 2026). But going into 2027, th… -2.0
10d ago 🚨 The Guadalupe River has now climbed higher than it did during last year's deadly Texas floods. In Comfort, the river has preliminarily reached 36.19 feet, topping the July 4, 2025, crest that ca… -8.5
10d ago Live updates: At least 1 dead as flooding hits Texas Hill Country again https://www.europesays.com/us/939430/ The Guadalupe River in Comfort, Texas, reached higher levels on Thursday than it did … -6.0
10d ago NWS Boise: We are expecting scattered thunderstorm coverage today, with the primary concerns being outflow wind gusts around 50 mph, brief excessive rainfall, and small hail. Thunderstorms will for… -4.0
10d ago Live updates: At least 1 dead as flooding hits Texas Hill Country again https://www.europesays.com/3134620/ The Guadalupe River in Comfort, Texas, reached higher levels on Thursday than it did du… -6.5
10d ago Rescuers saved dozens of stranded drivers and people trapped in homes from catastrophic flooding in Texas while many more fled to higher ground Thursday. 🔗https://www.wfsb.com/2026/07/16/flash-flo… +3.0
10d ago #Texas #flooding: Flash flooding is dangerous anytime, but especially at night when visibility is low. If flooding threatens: - Never drive through flooded roads - Have multiple ways to receive al… +2.0
10d ago Catastrophic flooding in Texas after days of pounding rain forced authorities to rescue dozens of people from rising waters before sunrise Thursday while many more fled to higher ground across a re… -6.0
10d ago Catastrophic flooding in Texas after days of pounding rain forced authorities to rescue dozens of people from rising waters before sunrise Thursday while many more fled to higher ground across a r… -7.0
10d ago Catastrophic flooding in Texas after days of pounding rain forces authorities to rescue dozens of people from rising waters while many more fled to higher ground across a region still recovering fr… -6.5
10d ago The Pedernales is higher than it has been since 1979 right now. Major flooding, seek high ground. You can keep an eye on things by using texmesonet.org (filter for river flow). -7.0
10d ago The Guadalupe River has now climbed higher than it did during last year's deadly Texas floods. In Comfort, the river has preliminarily reached 36.19 feet, topping the July 4, 2025, crest that came… -8.5

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LLM-assessed emotional tone of coverage.

-5 = extremely negative/alarming
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The colored bar shows position on the scale. Emotion badge uses Plutchik's 8 primary emotions: joy, trust, fear, surprise, sadness, disgust, anger, anticipation.
T3 FIRST ALERT: Increasing chances of tropical development weather_forecast wmbfnews.com alert, watchful, tense
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T3 Higher rain chances this weekend and the possibility of tropical development weather_hurricane wctv.tv watchful, expectant, uncertain
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