Weather service improves forecasts nationwide
The National Weather Service completed a 2 year 4.5 billion modernization. AWIPS allows multiple radar feeds and data to be merged at a single terminal enabling warnings 13 minutes earlier in some cases. Widespread use of the technology has raised tornado warning times to 18 minutes and flash flood alerts to 52 minutes.
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Heat Wave Death Toll Rises Across Midwest
The body of 83 year old Russell Dowley was found in a brick bungalow amid a continuing heat wave. Authorities report 53 heat related deaths since July 19 across Missouri Illinois Ohio North Carolina Georgia Maryland and Pennsylvania with temperatures in the 90s and heat indexes in triple digits. Governors and utilities brace for ongoing power demand as showers offer little relief.
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Heat wave kills ten in greater Cincinnati region
Cincinnati area records ten heat related deaths in one week as Hamilton County Coroner adds two more. Victims include 47 year old Johnnie Goss of Cincinnati and 88 year old Caroline Stevens of Green Township. Temperatures hit 86 degrees ending an eight day run above 90.
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Power customers warned of possible shutdowns during peak demand
Tennessee Valley Authority and others warned industrial customers their power could be turned off on high demand days. In Baltimore Millicent Merritt, 43, sought shade near a downtown fountain to stay cool, saying it felt like sitting in one of the hot seats in Hades.
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Public health chiefs urge action on suicide prevention
Surgeon General David Satcher called suicide a serious national threat and urged broad action from parents teachers doctors and schools. He outlined 15 recommendations to raise awareness boost research and target interventions with at risk groups including older Americans American Indians and LGBTQ youth.
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