A growing body of research has raised concerns about a forever chemical known as TFA, which is short for trifluoroacetic acid and has been found in increasing amounts in rainwater, groundwater and drinking water.
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Houston braces for flooding to worsen in wake of storms
In some areas, waters from the nearby San Jacinto River rose from about 1 foot Friday to about 4 feet Saturday.
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Death toll jumps to at least 48 as a search continues in southern China highway collapse
One side of the four-lane highway in the city of Meizhou gave way about 2 a.m. on Wednesday after a month of heavy rains in Guangdong province.
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Cloudy to start the week; rain, wind storm expected around Christmas
The beginning of the week will be cloudy but mostly dry. Heavy rain and strong wind gusts are possible around Christmas.
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Rainy Monday, cold Tuesday, unsettled for Thanksgiving
The forecast for Turkey Day features some not-so-ideal conditions…with a bit of luck, though, the forecast could still change and end up being alright.
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Record warmth to start the week, rain returns on Wednesday
Daily and monthly high temperature records are in jeopardy this week. The cold front will bring rain and noticeably cooler conditions for the middle and end of the week.
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Cooler, unsettled weather dominates most of the week
There could be some sun on Tuesday or Wednesday, but the window is small. Monday looks pretty raw, and there’s a storm threat for Thursday or Friday.
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Cool and rainy Tuesday, warming up Wednesday
The week starts off cool and rain returns Tuesday. Wednesday and Thursday will be warm for mid-October, but a cold front Friday prevents this from being a prolonged warm spell.
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Warm and muggy to end September, beneficial rain returns this week
After last week’s cold snap, humid air returns to Maine. After a showery week, cool and dry air returns.
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Generally rainy and cooler this week, looking great for the holiday weekend
With a moderate drought taking hold through most of the state, it’s time we sacrificed some sunny days and let it rain. The timing is perfect, though, since July Fourth is looking pretty fantastic!