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Comfortable mid-September conditions – Home – WCBI TV

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www.wcbi.com – Ashleigh Bryant – 2023-09-18 17:12:12

SUMMARY: Temperatures in Columbus, Mississippi will be in the middle to upper 80s this week. Cloud coverage will be light until the end of the weekend and humidity levels will remain low, making it comfortable. Monday night will have mostly clear skies with temperatures falling to the middle 50s. Tuesday will be another mostly clear day with temperatures in the middle 80s and overnight lows in the upper 50s to lower 60s. Wednesday will have slightly more cloud coverage and a chance of scattered showers in the afternoon. Temperatures will remain in the middle to upper 80s. Thursday will have temperatures in the low to middle 60s.

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Firefighters deploy as strong winds threaten more LA neighborhoods

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www.wjtv.com – Lily Dallow – 2025-01-14 08:50:00

SUMMARY: Southern California is battling destructive wildfires, with strong winds exacerbating the danger. Over 20 million people are at risk, especially in areas like Thousand Oaks and Simi Valley. Winds, expected to reach near hurricane-force, could spread fires quickly, and more than 60 square miles have already burned. The death toll has reached at least 24, with many still missing. Emergency crews are working around the clock, while officials advise residents in high-risk areas to evacuate immediately. Amid the crisis, celebrities have pledged donations, though looting and scams have become a concern. The financial damage could exceed $250 billion.

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Wildfire death toll surges to 24 as firefighters brace for more fierce winds in Los Angeles

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www.wjtv.com – Marc Sternfield – 2025-01-13 08:37:00

SUMMARY: Firefighters in Los Angeles have made progress battling wildfires that destroyed thousands of homes and killed at least 24 people. However, strong winds expected to return could reignite flames, prompting renewed evacuation orders. The fires have consumed over 62 square miles, with winds of up to 65 mph predicted. While some evacuees have returned home, the death toll may rise, and 16 people are still missing. Firefighting efforts involve over 14,000 personnel and 1,400 fire engines. With losses potentially exceeding $150 billion, officials are working to expedite rebuilding and provide federal assistance. Looting has been a concern amid the devastation.

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Death toll rises as fires spread

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www.wjtv.com – Will Conybeare – 2025-01-12 10:42:00

SUMMARY: Wildfires in Los Angeles have resulted in at least 16 deaths, with ongoing efforts to combat the flames as crews prepare for returning strong winds. The Eaton Fire has claimed 11 lives, while five fatalities are linked to the Palisades Fire. Several notable victims included a man defending his family’s home and a former child actor. Approximately 105,000 residents remain under mandatory evacuation, and over 12,000 structures have been damaged. The wildfires have burned over 37,000 acres combined and could lead to damages exceeding $150 billion, potentially marking the worst natural disaster in U.S. history, according to Governor Gavin Newsom.

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