Pacific Northwest
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Atmospheric Instability Over Strait of Juan de Fuca Prompts Rare Severe Thunderstorm Warnings for Vancouver Island
Environment Canada issued a rare severe thunderstorm warning for Vancouver Island on August 22, 2026, as a powerful storm cell brought threats of large hail.
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Magnitude 6.0 Earthquake Strikes Off Oregon Coast, No Tsunami Threat
A powerful 6.0 magnitude earthquake struck off the Oregon coast near the Blanco Fracture Zone, causing strong shaking but posing no tsunami threat, according to authorities.
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Pacific Northwest Braces for More Atmospheric River Flooding Amid Record Damage and La Niña Risks
Historic floods have devastated the Pacific Northwest, with thousands evacuated and communities facing prolonged risk as atmospheric rivers continue amid a La Niña pattern. Forecasts warn of more rain, snow, and high winds, putting saturated soils and strained levees at…