Derecho Likely To Strike Northern Plains Today

An intense cluster of storms could produce wind gusts over 75 mph and a few tornadoes.
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Tracking Dangerous Heat, Possible Records

Dozens of records could fall across the South as punishing heat continues to target the region while a pattern change is set to bring some relief across the Midwest and Northeast.
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Boom: Driver Records Lightning Striking His Vehicle

There’s nothing more “shocking” than a close call with a lightning strike, and that’s exactly what happened to this driver in southeastern Texas. Watch this video to see the moment when the bolt reportedly blew chunks of the road apart while the driver recorded. Amazingly, nobody was hurt in the incident. And to learn more about the things you must do to stay safe around lightning.
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What Is A Derecho?

One severe thunderstorm is capable of producing strong winds. But when they team up in summer, they can produce widespread wind damage and power outages for hundreds of miles. These are called derechos.
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Caught On Camera: Squirrel Vs. Rattlesnake

A California ground squirrel was caught on camera battling a southern Pacific rattlesnake near San Diego earlier this month. In the tense battle, the squirrel tossed wood chips and jumped around the snake. The fight lasted roughly eight minutes, with the squirrel surviving to fight another day.
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