Tropical Storm Erin Continues Westward, Expected to Become a Hurricane
The National Hurricane Center (NHC) is issuing advisories on Tropical Storm Erin, located over the central tropical Atlantic. The storm is currently moving quickly westward and is expected to become a hurricane late Thursday or early Friday. Forecasters believe conditions will become more conducive for strengthening over the next 48 hours. While the storm is most likely to pass between the Carolinas and Bermuda, large waves and strong rip currents are a potential impact for the U.S. East Coast.
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- Atlantic Tropical Weather Discussion – National Hurricane Center – NOAA
- Bryan Norcross: Confidence increasing that Erin will miss the East Coast, but impacts are still expected | Fox Weather
Wildfires Scorch Greece Amid European Heatwave
Greece is facing one of its most challenging wildfire seasons yet, with dozens of new blazes erupting in a single day. Strong winds, prolonged dryness, and intense heat have created dangerous conditions across the mainland and islands, leading to evacuations and rescue operations. Other parts of Europe, including Spain and Montenegro, are also battling wildfires and high temperatures.
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National Fire News: Wildland Firefighters Deployed Across the U.S.
According to the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC), there are 35 large fires burning across the country, with over 17,602 wildland firefighters and support personnel assigned. Several states, including California, Colorado, and Arizona, have a number of active large fires. Predictive Services has issued fuels and fire behavior advisories for parts of Nevada, California, Utah, Arizona, Colorado, and Wyoming due to elevated risk factors.
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