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Record Heat Grips California As Gulf Coast Braces For Heavy Rain

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Public Discourse · Bluesky · this story as of 29m ago
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44m ago 'Preparations should be rushed to completion': Hurricane Isaias has now strengthened to a Category 3 storm as it makes its way toward the northern Gulf Coast. https://www.cbsnews.com/texas/news/hur… -6.5
1h ago Major 🚨 Hurricane Isaías: Just after the 8 am (ET) NHC advisory posted, the U.S. Air Force Reserve reconnaissance mission showed flight level winds just under 125 knots, which translates to 120 mph… -4.0
1h ago BREAKING NEWS Record-breaking Hurricane Isaias surges into Category 3 via Daily Mail ×2 -4.0
1h ago Record-shattering Isaias has strengthened into a Category 3 “major hurricane”. Concern is growing for a stronger landfall on the northern Gulf Coast this evening. www.cnn.com/2026/10/09/w... -7.0
1h ago www.cbsnews.com headline change ✏️ 3rd headline change https://www.cbsnews.com/news/hurricane-isaias-first-storm-2026-atlantic-season-record/ New text is now Hurricane Isaias becomes Category 3 … -1.5
1h ago Joined CNN to discuss Isaias. Could become a major hurricane. Gusts at coast up to 100mph, up to 7’ of surge, heavy rain and a tornado threat. Thankful for the wind shear. Gulf waters are record w… -6.0
1h ago As Isaias flirts with major hurricane status, we've got a hot afternoon expected after a pleasant morning. Highs reach near the record of 92° with sunshine. Use the day to secure loose i items outd… -2.0
1h ago This day in history The deadliest Atlantic hurricane on record began to impact the Caribbean, killing at least 20,000 people across the Antilles over the subsequent days. The Great Hurricane of 1… -8.0
1h ago Drought declared in Yorkshire after dry weather Environment Agency says Yorkshire saw its fifth driest period on record between April and September. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c6lye90xj4… -4.0
1h ago 🌀🌡️ As Hurricane Isaias barrels towards the Alabama coast, Argo floats are picking up near-record sea surface temperatures of 30°C-31°C. Hurricanes are fueled by ocean temperatures over 27°C. 📲Lea… -2.5
1h ago 📰 Drought declared in Yorkshire after dry weather Environment Agency says Yorkshire saw its fifth driest period on record between April and September. Source: BBC News | Read story 💬 How do you … -1.5
1h ago Drought declared in Yorkshire after dry weather Environment Agency says Yorkshire saw its fifth driest period on record between April and September. -4.0
2h ago Friday Morning QuickCast Possible record heat today will be followed by the impact of Isaias tomorrow. Full details are in the WebCast at kark.com/weather, fox16.com/weather and the #ARStormTeam … -2.5
2h ago Cardinal Luis Tagle has been named the first Asian dean of the college of cardinals. NASA software pioneer Margaret Hamilton has died at 90. Hurricane Isaias has reached Category 2 strength. EU lea… -2.0
3h ago www.cbsnews.com headline change ✏️ 2nd headline change https://www.cbsnews.com/news/hurricane-isaias-first-storm-2026-atlantic-season-record/ New text is now Hurricane Isaias strengthening, head… -3.0
6h ago 📰 Hurricane Isaias latest: Storm strengthens to Category 2 The storm becomes the first Atlantic hurricane of the season, the latest first hurricane on record, on Thursday. Source: ABC News | Read… -3.0
6h ago Concerning model trends this evening bring (post) Tropical Storm Rachel very close to San Diego on Sunday morning. Even if Rachel makes landfall in Mexico, storm surge could push tides to top-10 re… -4.5
8h ago Supersized Niño threatens crops, heat UN forecasters warned a "supersized" El Niño in the tropical Pacific had intensified and would likely produce record global heat and widespread extreme weathe… ×4 -7.0
10h ago Hurricane Isaias, the first Atlantic hurricane of 2026, is heading towards the Gulf Coast. Fuente: CBS News 🔗 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/hurricane-isaias-first-storm-2026-atlantic-season-record/ -2.5
10h ago NOAA says Pacific temperatures have reached the threshold for a “very strong” El Niño, with an 83% chance the event will set a record among El Niños observed since 1950. Forecasts point to a wetter… ×2 -1.0
12h ago Hurricane Isaias Explodes Over a Record-Hot Gulf and Millions Are Told to Get Ready to Run substack.com/@thomhartman... -4.5
12h ago "The denial comes in a record-breaking year for severe weather in Illinois, which leads the nation with about 212 tornadoes confirmed by the National Weather Service so far this year, according to … -4.0
12h ago FIRST ALERT WEATHER: See Ron's latest track for Isaias; near-record-breaking temps for the Ozarks: https://www.ky3.com/2026/10/07/first-alert-weather-summer-like-temperatures-return/  -0.5
12h ago I’ll give you some of ours. We’re suffering from severe drought and temperatures near 90°. Might even set new record highs. 🥵 -4.0
12h ago Isaias came one day shy of tying a 121-year-old record for the latest-forming initial hurricane of the Atlantic season. Be wary of hurricanes that start with the letter "I," the record shows their… -2.5
13h ago Hurricane Isaias, barreling toward the Gulf Coast, just broke a 121-year record The Atlantic’s hurricane drought is over, and it is now the longest on record. AccuWeather: apple.news/A2uiZA9pAQf6... -2.0
13h ago Austria Records Hottest August, Drought Austria recorded its hottest August on record, peaking at 41.2°C in Bad Deutsch‑Altenburg, while the east and south continued to suffer severe precipitation… -4.0
13h ago The Liar in Chief claims "record numbers" of oil are flowing through the Hormuz Strait. It's only "record numbers" when Trump says it, but in reality the numbers show that oil production is far be… -4.0
14h ago Week 377 Bega Climate Strike. Flooding Bangkok. Need a new y axis for global ocean temperatures. Record heat records #Bega #ClimateBreakdown -6.5
14h ago Based on the latest fix from JMA, Nolo has now made it to 150.4°E. If I am not mistaken, this means that she is now broken the record for being the tropical cyclone (remnants not included) that has… +2.0

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T3 Record Heat Grips California As Gulf Coast Braces For Heavy Rain weather_heat iheart.com extreme, looming, restless
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T3 Record Heat Grips California As Gulf Coast Braces For Heavy Rain weather_heat iheart.com sweltering, watchful, tense
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T3 Record Heat Grips California As Gulf Coast Braces For Heavy Rain weather_heat iheart.com oppressive, urgent, anxious
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T3 Record Heat Grips California As Gulf Coast Braces For Heavy Rain weather_heat iheart.com oppressive, urgent, anxious
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T3 Record Heat Grips California As Gulf Coast Braces For Heavy Rain weather_heat iheart.com oppressive, anxious, urgent
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T3 Record Heat Grips California As Gulf Coast Braces For Heavy Rain weather_heat iheart.com oppressive, anxious, urgent
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