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wpde.com > news > nation-world > lightning-kills-mother-2-year-old-daughter-strike-weather-storms-margate-florida-broward-county

Lightning kills mother, her 2-year-old daughter

3+ week, 1+ hour ago   (134+ words) WPDE MARGATE, Fla. (WKRC) — A mother and her 2-year-old daughter are dead after being struck by lightning in Florida Sunday, reports WFLA. The Margate Police Department said emergency crews were called to NW 1st Street around 2:30 p.m., where they found the…...


wpde.com > weather > abc-15-weather-authority-blog > heat-exhaustion-vs-heat-stroke

Heat exhaustion vs. Heat stroke

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (200+ words) Hot summer weather is no stranger to the Carolinas, but when the heat becomes extreme, it's a whole different story. The National Weather Service will issue heat alerts when heat index, or "real-feel," numbers are forecast to reach 105 or higher…...


wpde.com > news > local > city-of-marion-opens-cooling-shelter-amid-extreme-heat-shannon-wilkerson-gym

City of Marion opens cooling shelter amid extreme heat

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (130+ words) The heat wave continues with dangerous heat and humidity Tuesday. MARION COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — The City of Marion has opened a cooling shelter for residents as extreme heat conditions continue across the area. The cooling shelter is located at the Shannon…...


wpde.com > news > local > scotland-county-opens-cooling-stations-as-extreme-heat-continues-air-conditioning-centers-summer-risk

Scotland Co. opens cooling stations as extreme heat continues

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (172+ words) The heat wave continues with dangerous heat and humidity Tuesday. SCOTLAND COUNTY, N.C. (WPDE) — Scotland County officials are reminding residents that several cooling stations are available to the public as high temperatures and humidity increase the risk of heat-related illnesses. The…...