Hurricane Ernesto Brings Dangerous Beach Conditions to East Coast
After striking Bermuda and losing strength, Ernesto became a hurricane again on Sunday. Dangerous surf was expected along the East Coast of the United States.
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CreditThe New York Times Tracking Hurricane Ernesto
See the likely path and wind arrival times for Ernesto.
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CreditThe New York Times Typhoon Ampil Approaches Japan, Disrupting Flights and Trains
The powerful storm is expected to bring heavy rain, strong winds and the threat of floods and landslides to eastern Japan, including Tokyo, on Friday.
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CreditYuichi Yamazaki/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images 5.4-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Near Taiwan
There were no immediate reports of major damage, but the island’s fire department warned of the risk of landslides in mountainous areas.
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Half Their Land Burned in a Decade: The California Counties Constantly on Fire
Park fire became California’s fourth largest this month. It erupted in a part of the state that is increasingly covered with the scars of wildfires.
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CreditThe New York Times Parts of Canada’s Boreal Forest Are Burning Faster Than They Can Regrow
The delicate balance of one of the planet’s largest natural systems for storing carbon depends on the humble black spruce tree.
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CreditBryan Denton for The New York Times Firefighters Battle ‘Extremely Dangerous’ Wildfire Near Athens
The blaze broke out in a town near the Greek capital on Sunday, damaging buildings and prompting evacuations. Strong winds have helped the fire spread.
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CreditAngelos Tzortzinis/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images In Photos and VideosNights in Las Vegas Are Becoming Dangerously Hot
In some fast-growing Sun Belt cites, “the overnight lows kind of sneak up on you.”
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People Are Rescued From Cars Amid Flash Floods in Connecticut
There were no immediate reports of injuries from the flooding, which came after some towns reported as much as nine inches of rain.
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Hurricane Ernesto Brings High Swells and Strong Rip Currents to the East Coast
Ernesto was creating dangerous surf conditions that were expected to continue for several days, forecasters warned.
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TimesVideoAnother Outer Banks House Collapses Into the Ocean
Weather experts said waves produced by Hurricane Ernesto and high winds appeared to be the cause of the collapse in Rodanthe, N.C., but local officials said the unoccupied house was at risk before the storm.
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Another Outer Banks Home Collapses Into Ocean, a Stark Reminder of Climate Change
In Rodanthe, N.C., seven homes have been lost to the ocean in the last four years, as rising sea levels erode shorelines and put more buildings at risk.
By Kate Selig
Guest EssayThe Electric Grid Is a Wildfire Hazard. It Doesn’t Have to Be.
We can expect added strain on the system as weather turns more extreme and demand for electricity rises.
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TimesVideoTyphoon Ampil Brings Heavy Rains and Floods to Eastern Japan
The storm forced evacuations and caused widespread travel disruptions.
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How Air-Conditioning Made Us Expect Arizona to Feel the Same as Maine
It’s a quiet force that contributes to a sameness across the country and to climate change.
By Emily Badger
Finding Summer Heat Relief in Your Hairstyle
On a hot day, getting hair off the back of your neck is often the simplest way to start cooling down. The sweeping movement is instinctual, but it is also deeply personal.
By Remy Tumin
Typhoon Ampil Lashes Eastern Japan, Forcing Evacuations
The authorities have warned that the storm, which has already flooded some streets in the Tokyo area, could bring violent winds and cause landslides.
By John Yoon
Burning Man Has Sold Out Since 2011. Why Not This Year?
The desert arts festival returns this month after two consecutive years of challenging weather, including mud that stranded attendees, and a Covid-19 hiatus.
By Amanda Holpuch
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