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National forecast for Wednesday, 6/5

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Tropical Storm Andrea bearing down on Florida coast

Much of Florida is experiencing heavy rains Thursday as the first tropical storm of the Atlantic hurricane season headed toward the state's western coast, while a new tropical storm warning was...

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Floodwaters surge farther north in Germany

Residents and emergency crews worked through the night in Dresden and other cities to bolster riverbanks and build sandbag barriers as floodwaters that have already claimed 16 lives in Europe...

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Europe Flood Woes Persist as Dikes Burst

Rescuers in helicopters pulled people from rooftops in Deggendorf, Bavaria. Firefighter Alois Schraufstetter said the flood waters were 3 meters (about 10 feet) deep in the town.

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Live: Andrea Spawning Severe Weather Across Florida

The outer bands of Tropical Storm Andrea could spawn isolated tornadoes across Central and South Florida.

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First tropical storm of the season forms, named Andrea

The first named storm of Atlantic season, Andrea, has formed over the Gulf of Mexico and was likely to bring wet weather to parts of Florida's west coast by the end of the week.

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Torrential Downpours Unleash Over Atlanta

Torrential downpours hovered over Atlanta, Ga., Wednesday, unleashing several inches of rain on the city.

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Torrential Downpours Flood Birmingham

Birmingham will remain at risk for heavy rain through Thursday, worsening existing flooding problems.

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Suburban NY hospital struggles to open after Sandy

Officials at the last hospital still closed because of Superstorm Sandy are no longer predicting when they will be able to reopen.

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A 'Super Tornado' Like El Reno Could Hit a Major City

A tornado similar to the El Reno one could hit a major city some day, causing thousands of casualties, tens of billions in damage and requiring a much more upscale recovery response.

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Tropical Rainstorm to Hit Northeast Coast Friday

A tropical rainstorm Friday into Saturday can lead to urban flooding and travel delays in parts of the Northeast.

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Storm-damaged NY subway tunnel closing for repairs

A New York City subway tunnel that was heavily damaged during Superstorm Sandy will be closed for long-term repairs beginning in the summer.

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As Coastal Populations Grow, So Do Hurricane Risks

Populations along the coasts are growing exponentially, which could mean problems when it comes to hurricane season.

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Gulf Storm Tropical Hazards, Impact on Florida, South

While not a major threat to lives and property, a budding tropical system can cause some damage, sporadic power outages and travel disruptions over Florida.

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Germany's Dresden expects peek in flooding

Rising river levels are still threatening vast parts of eastern and southern Germany and hundreds of people were being evacuated in Dresden.

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Europe Floods Worst in Centuries

About 600 people were evacuated in Dresden, Germany, the latest major city to experience serious disruption amid some of the region's worst flooding in history.

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Weather Almanac

JUN 6

1816

After 90 degree weather on the 5th, a cold front dropped the temperature 49 degrees at Salem, Massachusetts to start the "Year Without a Summer".
1934

Los Angeles, California received .33 inches of rain in 2 hours, making this its most intense June rainfall.
1944

D-Day weather at Normandy, France: June 5 -lowest June barometer of record June 6 - 0400 - 4/10 to 6/10 cloud cover at 3000 feet June 6 - 0545 - beachhead clear, 6/10 cloud cover inland
1977

Severe thunderstorms with large hail and 100 mph winds caused one million dollars damage around Norfolk, Virginia. A 42 foot fishing boat capsized near the Chesapeake Bay Bridge tunnel drowning 13 of the 27 people on board.
1986

The Great Salt Lake in Utah reached its historic high water level with the surface level at 4211.85 feet, exceeding the previous record of 4211.60 feet by 0.25 feet (3 inches). The previous record was set in June of 1873 before the building of any causeways or dikes.
1990

A strong (F3) tornado tore through Limon, Colorado. 228 of the town's homes and trailers were either damaged or destroyed and nearly 80 percent of the central business district was wiped out. Hail up to 2.5 inches in diameter damaged the roofs of over 90 percent of the houses of Limon.