Weather
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Fire risk and strong winds continue in Southern California with potential rain on the horizon
Parched Southern California was forecast to face more dangerous winds on Wednesday but could get some badly needed rain this weekend, dampening the prospects of another round of killer wildfires though even a small amount of precipitation could could create new challenges like toxic ash runoff.

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Winter storm that dropped record-breaking snow in New Orleans spreads into Florida and the Carolinas
A major winter storm that slammed Texas and blanketed the northern Gulf Coast with record-breaking snow moved east overnight, spreading heavy snow, sleet and freezing rain across parts of the Florida Panhandle, Georgia and eastern Carolinas.

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Hamilton County Schools will close Wednesday after TVA calls on customers to reduce power usage
Hamilton County Schools will be closed Wednesday following an appeal from TVA and EPB that the community voluntarily reduce power usage between 6-10 a.m.

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Bitter cold spreads across much of the US as Texas and the South brace for rare winter storm
Frigid temperatures engulfed the South on Monday ahead of a winter storm that's expected to spread heavy snow and disruptive ice around a region from Texas to north Florida that rarely sees such weather, sending residents rushing to insulate pipes, check heating systems and stock up on emergency supplies.

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Hamilton County Schools, other area delays and closures due to cold weather
Hamilton County Schools will be delayed two hours due to cold temperatures on Tuesday.
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As flames linger, talk turns to rebuilding Los Angeles neighborhoods leveled by wildfires
Staggered after one of the most destructive natural disasters in Southern California history, thousands of heartbroken families, burned-out business owners and beleaguered leaders across Los Angeles County are beginning to ponder another monumental task: rebuilding what was lost and charting a path forward.

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A ‘Particularly Dangerous Situation’ is forecast for fire-scarred Los Angeles area
Millions of Southern Californians were on edge as a final round of dangerous fire weather was forecast for the region on Wednesday, along with a rare warning of a “Particularly Dangerous Situation” for an area near where two massive blazes have killed at least 25 and destroyed thousands of homes.

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Lawsuits claims utility’s equipment sparked devastating Eaton Fire, but investigation still ongoing
Lawsuits filed Monday claim utility equipment sparked one of the two deadly wildfires burning in the Los Angeles area while some Pacific Palisades residents believe the other blaze may have started when hurricane-force winds reignited the remnants of an extinguished New Year's Day fire.

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Powerful winter storm that dumped snow in US South maintains its icy grip
A winter storm that dropped heavy snow and glazed roads throughout the U.S. South was maintaining its icy grip on much of the region into the weekend.

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With their Los Angeles-area homes still smoldering, families return to search the ruins for memories
Many watched their homes burn on television in a state of shock.
