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New storms and flooding threaten Spain's hard-hit Valencia again

New storms and flooding threaten Spain's hard-hit Valencia again

MADRID (AP) — New storms in Spain caused school closures and train cancellations on Wednesday, two weeks after flash floods in Valencia and other parts of the country killed more than 220 people and destroyed thousands of homes.
Spain-Poland opener at Billie Jean King Cup Finals postponed after severe weather alert in Malaga

Spain-Poland opener at Billie Jean King Cup Finals postponed after severe weather alert in Malaga

MALAGA, Spain (AP) — The first tie of the Billie Jean King Cup Finals between Spain and Poland was postponed on Wednesday because of a severe weather alert in the Malaga region, while the scheduled start of Japan vs.
Record-setting dry conditions threaten more US wildfires, drinking water supplies

Record-setting dry conditions threaten more US wildfires, drinking water supplies

BRICK, N.J. (AP) — Record-setting dry conditions in some parts of the U.S. are raising fears of new wildfires and also could threaten drinking water supplies if substantial rain does not fall in the coming months.
'Pacific frontal system' moving over B.C. prompts snow, rainfall warnings

'Pacific frontal system' moving over B.C. prompts snow, rainfall warnings

The system is expected to bring up to 50 centimetres of snow before Thursday night.
Thousands without power following storm; B.C. Ferries busy after Tuesday cancellations

Thousands without power following storm; B.C. Ferries busy after Tuesday cancellations

A wind warning has ended for the Island, but a special weather statement warning of higher-than-usual waves is in place for the west coast.
Indonesia's volcanic eruption grounds international flights on tourist island of Bali

Indonesia's volcanic eruption grounds international flights on tourist island of Bali

DENPASAR, Indonesia (AP) — Several international airlines canceled flights to and from Indonesia’s tourist island of Bali on Wednesday as an ongoing volcanic eruption left travelers stranded at airports.
Rain, wind warnings for B.C.'s south and central coast

Rain, wind warnings for B.C.'s south and central coast

VANCOUVER — Wind warnings covered much of British Columbia's south and central coast Tuesday night, while Environment Canada added a rainfall warning for Haida Gwaii and a winter storm warning for a section of Highway 3 in the southern Interior.
Driver dies after crashing on hurricane-damaged highway in North Carolina

Driver dies after crashing on hurricane-damaged highway in North Carolina

WAYNESVILLE, N.C. (AP) — A driver has died after going around a barricade on a hurricane-damaged North Carolina highway that became a symbol of Helene’s destruction , then driving off the roadway, officials said.
Contained, extinguished and mopping up: Here's what some common wildfire terms mean

Contained, extinguished and mopping up: Here's what some common wildfire terms mean

LOS ANGELES (AP) — With destructive wildfires burning on both coasts , fire officials might use jargon unfamiliar to residents of states where such big blazes are relatively rare. Here's an explainer of some wildfire terminology: Containment vs.
World's largest active volcano Mauna Loa showed telltale warning signs before erupting in 2022

World's largest active volcano Mauna Loa showed telltale warning signs before erupting in 2022

WASHINGTON (AP) — Scientists can't know precisely when a volcano is about to erupt, but they can sometimes pick up telltale signs. That happened two years ago with the world's largest active volcano .