Children among 8 electrocuted as floods wreak havoc in South Africa's Western Cape

Heavy rainfall and gale-force winds since Sunday in South Africa's Western Cape led to the flooding of informal settlements that killed eight in two electrocution incidents.

Tropical Storm Philippe continues to struggle but Invest 91L expected to develop soon in Atlantic

The National Hurricane Center has highlighted a disturbance several hundred miles west-southwest of the Cabo Verde Islands in the central tropical Atlantic, noting that a tropical depression is likely to form in the next couple of days.

Tropical Storm Philippe continues west while Invest 91L in central Atlantic has high chance of development

The National Hurricane Center has highlighted a disturbance several hundred miles west-southwest of the Cabo Verde Islands in the eastern tropical Atlantic, currently giving it a high chance of development in the next 2-3 days.

After summer's extreme weather, more people view climate change as a culprit, poll finds

A new poll found that most Americans believe they've personally felt the impact of climate change because of recent extreme weather, including a summer that brought dangerous heat for much of the country.

Ophelia: North Wildwood annual Irish festivities held despite lingering tropical storm remnants

Ophelia brought heavy rain, strong winds and huge waves to the Jersey shore Saturday. Sunday saw the storm taper off, just in time to celebrate the last day of the Irish Fall Festival in North Wildwood.

North Wildwood holds Irish Fall Fest despite TS Ophelia
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Ophelia brought heavy rain, strong winds and huge waves to the Jersey shore Saturday. Sunday saw the storm taper off, just in time to celebrate the last day of the Irish Fall Festival in North Wildwood.

Jersey shore locals embrace Tropical Storm Ophelia
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Many residents in Jersey shore communities stepped out to watch the high surf as Tropical Storm Ophelia rolled through.

Downed power lines, house explosion prompts evacuation of Yeadon neighborhood

A large tree fell around 9 a.m. Saturday, taking down power lines, causing six homes to be evacuated and creating a great deal of chaos throughout the day in Yeadon.

Residents evacuated after downed wires at Yeadon apartments
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Officials say weather played a role in the evacuation of a Yeadon apartment complex, after downed trees pulled down wires, leading to downed utility poles, which led to a fire.

Tropical Storm Ophelia blasts mid-Atlantic coast after North Carolina landfall as power outages climb

The fierce winds on the East Coast have caused over 50,000 power outages so far, and those numbers are expected to climb as the tropical storm-force gusts cause property damage and topple trees and power lines.

Ocean City businesses, residents prepare for Ophelia
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In Ocean City, New Jersey, many are keeping a close eye on Tropical Storm Ophelia rolling in. It is the calm before the storm as some say.

Hurricane Watch issued for North Carolina coast ahead of Tropical Storm Ophelia’s powerful impacts, landfall

Potential Tropical Cyclone Sixteen organized and strengthened into Tropical Storm Ophelia on Friday as it moves toward North Carolina. A Hurricane watch has been issued for parts of eastern North Carolina due to the storm reaching near hurricane strength.

Jersey shore residents, visitors prepare for Tropical Storm Ophelia

The remnants of Tropical Storm Ophelia are already being felt at the Jersey shore. Not all who are down the shore are experienced in dealing with tropical systems, but some in Margate feel up to the task.

Jersey shore prepares for Tropical Storm Ophelia
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The remnants of Tropical Storm Ophelia are already being felt at the Jersey shore. Not all who are down the shore are experienced in dealing with tropical systems, but some in Margate feel up to the task.