A major hurricane is considered a Category 3 or higher, with winds of at least 111 mph. As of Saturday afternoon, Beryl was a Category 1 hurricane.
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Rare tornado watch issued for parts of Maine, but no twisters arrive
Sunday’s severe weather was still the most hazardous forecast Maine has had so far this year, a National Weather Service forecaster said.
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Millions across U.S. prepare for more heat as floodwaters inundate Midwest
The National Weather Service warned of the potential for rare tornadoes in the Northeast later Sunday.
Posted inMaine, News
Heat wave gives Maine a sneak peek at summers of the future
Maine isn’t used to or prepared for the heat that’s coming our way, experts say, and some communities are more vulnerable than others.
Posted inNation / World, News
What parents need to know about keeping kids safe in a heat wave
Children face extra risks in extreme heat and need special care, whether they’re babies, active kids or teenage athletes.
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These small daily actions may affect how your body manages heat
In the face of intense heat, experts say small daily actions – from the food, drinks or medications we ingest to how we attempt to cool down – could affect how our bodies dissipate heat.
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‘It’s like sitting in an oven:’ Lewiston-Auburn labors on despite heat wave
Construction workers across the Twin Cities describe how they’ve dealt with this week’s extreme heat as they wait for Thursday’s cool wave to bring them relief.
Posted inNation / World, New England
As millions sweat out the heat wave, blocks of lake ice keep these campers cool
A heat wave is moving closer to the breaking point from the Midwest to New England.
Posted inMaine
Severe thunderstorms knock out power, but take edge off heat
The storms left over 16,000 CMP customers without power and ushered in a cold front that brought cooler weather heading into the weekend.
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Tropical Storm Alberto weakens over northeast Mexico after heavy rains killed 4
The storm was bringing rains and flooding to the coast of Texas as well.