Courtney Spamer
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Typhoon Wipha Battering Tokyo, Eastern Japan
By Courtney Spamer published
Millions of people in Japan are bracing for the approach of Typhoon Wipha and the expected destructive winds and life-threatening flooding.

First Snowstorm of Season Brewing: South Dakota to Minnesota
By Courtney Spamer published
An early-season snowstorm is taking shape for the northern Plains and perhaps the Upper Midwest late in the week.

BREAKING: Major Flooding Kills One in Boulder, Colo.
By Courtney Spamer published
Heavy rain on Wednesday led to significant flooding in the Boulder, Colo., area.

Lightning-Sparked Idaho Fire Burns More Than 90,000 Acres
By Courtney Spamer published
A fire that sparked in Elmore County, Idaho, has grown exponentially since Thursday evening.

Atlantic Expected to See Sudden Uptick in Storms
By Courtney Spamer published
The battle between tropical waves and dry air in the Atlantic may let up in late August, leading to an uptick in stronger tropical systems.

Colorado Avalanche: Deadliest in 50 Years
By Courtney Spamer published
Wet snow in the Loveland Pass gave way, killing five people on Saturday afternoon.

Warm-Up Bringing Allergy Woes to Northeast
By Courtney Spamer published
Seasonal allergies will be in full swing this week in the Northeast as seasonable temperatures take hold.
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