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  • South Carolina killer who taunted police with message written in victim’s blood chooses execution by firing squad

    A man on death row in South Carolina who taunted investigators with messages written with a victim’s blood chose Friday to die by firing squad.

    Stephen Bryant, 44, will be the third man this year to die by South Carolina’s newest execution method. His execution is set for Nov. 14.

    Bryant is being put to death for killing a man in his home. Investigators said he burned Willard “TJ” Tietjen’s eyes with cigarettes after shooting him and painting “catch me if u can” on the wall with the victim’s blood.

    Prosecutors said he also shot and killed two other men he was giving rides to as they were relieving themselves on the side of the road during a few weeks that terrorized Sumter County in October 2004.

    Earlier this month, the U.S. Supreme Court declined to review Bryant’s death sentence.

    Court fight likely after objections to last firing squad death

    Bryant’s decision to die by being shot by three volunteers from 15 feet away means there will likely be a court fight about the execution over the next two weeks.

    Attorneys for the second and most recent man shot to death said the shooters nearly missed Mikal Mahdi’s heart. They suggested Mahdi was in agonizing pain for three or four times longer than experts say he would have been if his heart had been hit directly. They released photos from the autopsy and questioned why there only appeared to be two bullet entrance wounds when three people fired.

    Witnesses reported several moans and groans from Mahdi that did not happen during the first firing squad execution of Brad Sigmon. It also took Mahdi longer – about 80 seconds – to take his final breath.

    Prison officials said the execution went as planned and the shooters only had to hit the heart, not destroy it. They said when volunteers practice their marksmanship, often two bullets enter the same place in the body.

    Experts hired by Mahdi’s lawyers who reviewed the autopsy said the bullet hole in his body was not jagged enough to have been made by two bullets.

    In contrast, the autopsy on Brad Sigmon, the first man killed by firing squad in the state, showed three distinct bullet wounds and his heart was obliterated, according to Dr. Jonathan Arden, a pathologist hired by attorneys for condemned inmates.

    Firing squad is new addition to South Carolina’s execution methods

    South Carolina added the firing squad during a 13-year pause in executions, in part because the state couldn’t obtain the drugs needed for lethal injections. Brad Sigmon was executed by firing squad in March 2025, the first execution of its kind in the U.S. since 2010.

    Mikal Mahdi was also executed by firing squad in South Carolina, a month later, in April 2025. Before the South Carolina executions since 1977, only three other prisoners in the U.S. have been executed by firing squad. All were in Utah, Ronnie Gardner the last prisoner to be executed by firing squad in 2010.

    This undated photo provided by the South Carolina Department of Corrections shows the state’s death chamber, including the electric chair, right, and a firing squad chair, left. 

    South Carolina Department of Corrections via AP


    Bryant’s execution will be the eighth in South Carolina since executions restarted in September 2024. Apart from the firing squad, all others chose execution by lethal injection. The state also has an electric chair.

    Investigators say killings terrorized South Carolina county 

    Bryant admitted to killing Willard “TJ” Tietjen after stopping by his secluded home in rural Sumter County and saying he had car trouble.

    Tietjen was shot several times. Candles were lit around his body. Someone took a potholder made by his daughter when she was child, dipped the corner in blood and wrote “victem 4 in 2 weeks. catch me if u can” on the wall, authorities said.

    Tietjen’s daughter called him several times, getting more worried when he didn’t answer. On the sixth call, she testified, a strange voice answered and said he had killed Tietjen.

    Prosecutors said Bryant also killed two men – one before and one after Tietjen. He gave the men rides and when they got out to urinate on the side of lonely, rural roads, he shot them in the back.

    Bryant’s lawyers said he was troubled in the months before the killing, begging a probation agent and his aunt to get him help because he couldn’t stop thinking about being sexually abused by four male relatives when he was a child.

    Bryant tried to help himself through the pain by using meth and smoking joints he sprayed with bug killer, his defense attorneys said.

    A total of 41 men have died by court-ordered execution in the U.S. this year, and at least 18 more are scheduled to be put to death during the remainder of 2025 and next year.

    Bryant’s death will be the 50th execution in South Carolina since the death penalty was reinstated 40 years ago.

    According to the Death Penalty Information Center, South Carolina currently has 27 inmates on death row. No clemencies have ever been granted in the state.

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  • As we “fall back” this weekend, the time change debate continues

    It’s that time of the year again, when we “fall back” one hour, ending daylight saving time and returning to standard time and thus igniting the semi-annual debate.

    Do we proceed with the current standards and switch the clocks biannually in 48 of the 50 states? Or do we establish one standard and end this shifting of time? 

    19 states say yes, end the shifting and establish permanent daylight saving time. Federal law says no, and thus the debate continues. 

    Why we change the clocks

    The United States began the concept of daylight saving time in 1918, during World War I, to save fuel. The thought was that by advancing one hour ahead, coal-fired energy would assist the war effort rather than that hour at home.

    Standard time returned following the war and continued until World War II. After World War II, some states and even cities kept daylight saving time, creating various time zones within regions. Frustrated with no uniform time, the public pushed Congress to pass the Uniform Time Act in 1966.

    This established the time frame for daylight saving time would begin the last Sunday in April and end the last Sunday in October.

    In 1987, it extended to include the first Sunday in April and end on the last Sunday in October.

    Part of the Energy Policy Act of 2005, the modern daylight saving time begins on the second Sunday in March and ends on the first Sunday in November.

    This current time shift began in 2007, but this practice, according to millions of Americans, is outdated. 

    Not every state changes the clocks

    The law passed by Congress in 1966 allows states to opt out of observing daylight saving and stay in standard time year-round but not the other way around. Two states, Arizona and Hawaii, along with multiple U.S. territories have done so and thus stay in standard time the full year. 

    Hawaii doesn’t take part because of its location. With not much variation throughout the year between sunrise and sunset, it made little sense to switch the clocks. 

    Only the Navajo Nation in Arizona observes daylight saving time. The rest of the state exempted itself in 1968. 

    They cited the heat as their reason for opting out, adding that if they switched the clocks ahead one hour, the sun would not set until 9 p.m. in the summer, limiting nighttime activities.

    President Trump’s feelings on time change

    Even President Trump sees it from both sides of the debate.

    “The Republican Party will use its best efforts to eliminate Daylight Saving Time, which has a small but strong constituency, but shouldn’t! Daylight Saving Time is inconvenient, and very costly to our nation,” he wrote on his social media back on Dec. 13, 2024. 

    However, his Truth Social post in April boasted something completely different.

    A hearing convened in April by the Senate Commerce Committee was debating this issue. Trump’s endorsement might help settle the debate for lawmakers. 

    Sunshine Protection Act and its opponents

    On March 15, 2022, the U.S. Senate voted unanimously in favor of the Sunshine Protection Act, which would make daylight saving time permanent, meaning Americans would no longer have to change their clocks twice a year to account for the time change. 

    While the Senate passed the bill, three and a half years later it remains stalled in the House and has not been signed into law by President Trump.

    Not everyone agrees with eliminating standard time.

    Earlier this week, Republican Sen. Tom Cotton was on hand to thwart a bipartisan effort on the chamber floor to pass a bill establishing permanent daylight saving time. 

    “If permanent Daylight Savings Time becomes the law of the land, it will again make winter a dark and dismal time for millions of Americans,” said Cotton in his objection to a request by Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) to advance the bill by unanimous consent.

    Adding, “For many Arkansans, permanent daylight savings time would mean the sun wouldn’t rise until after 8:00 or even 8:30 a.m. during the dead of winter,” Emphasizing, “The darkness of permanent savings time would be especially harmful for school children and working Americans.”

    Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) called for the Senate to pass the bill this week, citing states’ rights as a major reason for his support for the so-called “Sunshine Protection Act.” 

    “It allows the people of each state to choose what best fits their needs and the needs of their families,” said Scott. “The American people are sick and tired of changing their clocks twice a year. It’s confusing, unnecessary and completely outdated.”

    Cotton strengthened his argument by bringing up the “abject failure” of the last time Congress enacted permanent daylight saving time in 1974, pledging to always oppose legislation that would do just that.

     

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  • As we “fall back” this weekend, the time change debate continues

    It’s that time of the year again, when we “fall back” one hour, ending daylight saving time and returning to standard time and thus igniting the semi-annual debate.

    Do we proceed with the current standards and switch the clocks biannually in 48 of the 50 states? Or do we establish one standard and end this shifting of time? 

    19 states say yes, end the shifting and establish permanent daylight saving time. Federal law says no, and thus the debate continues. 

    Why we change the clocks

    The United States began the concept of daylight saving time in 1918, during World War I, to save fuel. The thought was that by advancing one hour ahead, coal-fired energy would assist the war effort rather than that hour at home.

    Standard time returned following the war and continued until World War II. After World War II, some states and even cities kept daylight saving time, creating various time zones within regions. Frustrated with no uniform time, the public pushed Congress to pass the Uniform Time Act in 1966.

    This established the time frame for daylight saving time would begin the last Sunday in April and end the last Sunday in October.

    In 1987, it extended to include the first Sunday in April and end on the last Sunday in October.

    Part of the Energy Policy Act of 2005, the modern daylight saving time begins on the second Sunday in March and ends on the first Sunday in November.

    This current time shift began in 2007, but this practice, according to millions of Americans, is outdated. 

    Not every state changes the clocks

    The law passed by Congress in 1966 allows states to opt out of observing daylight saving and stay in standard time year-round but not the other way around. Two states, Arizona and Hawaii, along with multiple U.S. territories have done so and thus stay in standard time the full year. 

    Hawaii doesn’t take part because of its location. With not much variation throughout the year between sunrise and sunset, it made little sense to switch the clocks. 

    Only the Navajo Nation in Arizona observes daylight saving time. The rest of the state exempted itself in 1968. 

    They cited the heat as their reason for opting out, adding that if they switched the clocks ahead one hour, the sun would not set until 9 p.m. in the summer, limiting nighttime activities.

    President Trump’s feelings on time change

    Even President Trump sees it from both sides of the debate.

    “The Republican Party will use its best efforts to eliminate Daylight Saving Time, which has a small but strong constituency, but shouldn’t! Daylight Saving Time is inconvenient, and very costly to our nation,” he wrote on his social media back on Dec. 13, 2024. 

    However, his Truth Social post in April boasted something completely different.

    A hearing convened in April by the Senate Commerce Committee was debating this issue. Trump’s endorsement might help settle the debate for lawmakers. 

    Sunshine Protection Act and its opponents

    On March 15, 2022, the U.S. Senate voted unanimously in favor of the Sunshine Protection Act, which would make daylight saving time permanent, meaning Americans would no longer have to change their clocks twice a year to account for the time change. 

    While the Senate passed the bill, three and a half years later it remains stalled in the House and has not been signed into law by President Trump.

    Not everyone agrees with eliminating standard time.

    Earlier this week, Republican Sen. Tom Cotton was on hand to thwart a bipartisan effort on the chamber floor to pass a bill establishing permanent daylight saving time. 

    “If permanent Daylight Savings Time becomes the law of the land, it will again make winter a dark and dismal time for millions of Americans,” said Cotton in his objection to a request by Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) to advance the bill by unanimous consent.

    Adding, “For many Arkansans, permanent daylight savings time would mean the sun wouldn’t rise until after 8:00 or even 8:30 a.m. during the dead of winter,” Emphasizing, “The darkness of permanent savings time would be especially harmful for school children and working Americans.”

    Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) called for the Senate to pass the bill this week, citing states’ rights as a major reason for his support for the so-called “Sunshine Protection Act.” 

    “It allows the people of each state to choose what best fits their needs and the needs of their families,” said Scott. “The American people are sick and tired of changing their clocks twice a year. It’s confusing, unnecessary and completely outdated.”

    Cotton strengthened his argument by bringing up the “abject failure” of the last time Congress enacted permanent daylight saving time in 1974, pledging to always oppose legislation that would do just that.

     

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  • As we “fall back” this weekend, the time change debate continues

    It’s that time of the year again, when we “fall back” one hour, ending daylight saving time and returning to standard time and thus igniting the semi-annual debate.

    Do we proceed with the current standards and switch the clocks biannually in 48 of the 50 states? Or do we establish one standard and end this shifting of time? 

    19 states say yes, end the shifting and establish permanent daylight saving time. Federal law says no, and thus the debate continues. 

    Why we change the clocks

    The United States began the concept of daylight saving time in 1918, during World War I, to save fuel. The thought was that by advancing one hour ahead, coal-fired energy would assist the war effort rather than that hour at home.

    Standard time returned following the war and continued until World War II. After World War II, some states and even cities kept daylight saving time, creating various time zones within regions. Frustrated with no uniform time, the public pushed Congress to pass the Uniform Time Act in 1966.

    This established the time frame for daylight saving time would begin the last Sunday in April and end the last Sunday in October.

    In 1987, it extended to include the first Sunday in April and end on the last Sunday in October.

    Part of the Energy Policy Act of 2005, the modern daylight saving time begins on the second Sunday in March and ends on the first Sunday in November.

    This current time shift began in 2007, but this practice, according to millions of Americans, is outdated. 

    Not every state changes the clocks

    The law passed by Congress in 1966 allows states to opt out of observing daylight saving and stay in standard time year-round but not the other way around. Two states, Arizona and Hawaii, along with multiple U.S. territories have done so and thus stay in standard time the full year. 

    Hawaii doesn’t take part because of its location. With not much variation throughout the year between sunrise and sunset, it made little sense to switch the clocks. 

    Only the Navajo Nation in Arizona observes daylight saving time. The rest of the state exempted itself in 1968. 

    They cited the heat as their reason for opting out, adding that if they switched the clocks ahead one hour, the sun would not set until 9 p.m. in the summer, limiting nighttime activities.

    President Trump’s feelings on time change

    Even President Trump sees it from both sides of the debate.

    “The Republican Party will use its best efforts to eliminate Daylight Saving Time, which has a small but strong constituency, but shouldn’t! Daylight Saving Time is inconvenient, and very costly to our nation,” he wrote on his social media back on Dec. 13, 2024. 

    However, his Truth Social post in April boasted something completely different.

    A hearing convened in April by the Senate Commerce Committee was debating this issue. Trump’s endorsement might help settle the debate for lawmakers. 

    Sunshine Protection Act and its opponents

    On March 15, 2022, the U.S. Senate voted unanimously in favor of the Sunshine Protection Act, which would make daylight saving time permanent, meaning Americans would no longer have to change their clocks twice a year to account for the time change. 

    While the Senate passed the bill, three and a half years later it remains stalled in the House and has not been signed into law by President Trump.

    Not everyone agrees with eliminating standard time.

    Earlier this week, Republican Sen. Tom Cotton was on hand to thwart a bipartisan effort on the chamber floor to pass a bill establishing permanent daylight saving time. 

    “If permanent Daylight Savings Time becomes the law of the land, it will again make winter a dark and dismal time for millions of Americans,” said Cotton in his objection to a request by Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) to advance the bill by unanimous consent.

    Adding, “For many Arkansans, permanent daylight savings time would mean the sun wouldn’t rise until after 8:00 or even 8:30 a.m. during the dead of winter,” Emphasizing, “The darkness of permanent savings time would be especially harmful for school children and working Americans.”

    Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) called for the Senate to pass the bill this week, citing states’ rights as a major reason for his support for the so-called “Sunshine Protection Act.” 

    “It allows the people of each state to choose what best fits their needs and the needs of their families,” said Scott. “The American people are sick and tired of changing their clocks twice a year. It’s confusing, unnecessary and completely outdated.”

    Cotton strengthened his argument by bringing up the “abject failure” of the last time Congress enacted permanent daylight saving time in 1974, pledging to always oppose legislation that would do just that.

     

    Vote in Live Poll: Cancel daylight saving time or stay on it permanently?

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  • Frost and freeze concerns tonight in the Southeast

    Colder air is surging south and the coldest night so far this season is expected overnight. 

    What You Need To Know

    • The coldest air of the season so far arrives Friday night in the Southeast

    • Frost Advisories and Freeze Watches are in place for most of the Southeast

    • Cover and protect sensitive plants and agriculture


    With cold air expected, Frost Advisories and Freeze Watches are in place for most of the Southeast.

    The National Weather Service issues Frost Advisories and Freeze Warnings of impending cold air, but it’s to warn gardeners and those in agriculture that cold temperatures could damage sensitive plants and to take the proper precautions.  

    What’s the difference between a frost and a freeze?

    A frost occurs when temperatures drop between 32 to 37 degrees for an extended period. Usually, this will cause damage to more sensitive plants. However, if proper precautions are taken, such as covering up plants, the prospects of survival are good. 

    A freeze happens when temperatures fall below 32 degrees for more than four hours. This event usually marks the end of the growing season, but some hardy plants can still survive.  

    How to prep your garden for frost and freeze

    Here are some steps to prevent frost damage before a cold blast.

    • With delicate plants and flowers, try to grow them in a warm, sunny spot and closer to the foundation of a home. A south-facing wall may help provide even just more warmth during the cooler seasons.
    • Mulching is another great way not only to protect plants but also to add aesthetics to your garden. Adding a layer or two can provide the extra warmth needed to withstand a frost or even a freeze.
    • In a pinch, packing the surrounding soil and mulch with straw or even covering plants with old t-shirts, towels or blankets will help.

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  • When will it snow? It depends where you live

    The days are getting shorter, and temperatures are falling. Now that we’re heading toward winter, many parts of the country are going to begin to see snow in the forecast for the first time in months.

    Even though winter doesn’t begin until December, the first snow can arrive much earlier depending on where you live.

    What You Need To Know

    • The Mountain West usually gets snow before anywhere else

    • Interior New England and the Great Lakes also see snowfall earlier than most areas

    • If it snows in the Southeast, it normally comes after New Year’s



    The primary factors that influence your local snowfall climatology are elevation and latitude. High elevations, like the Rockies, are much more favorable environments for wintry weather than anywhere else in the continental U.S. Some parts of the Rockies could receive snow in all 12 months of the year.

    Of course, that’s not the case for everyone else. Aside from elevation, how far north do you live? Do you live off the eastern shores of the Great Lakes and get lake-effect snow? Do you see a milder maritime air mass from the Pacific, or a continental polar air mass from Canada? 

    The map below gives a good idea of when you can expect the first measurable (>0.1″) snow where you live based on the 1981-2020 U.S. climate normals.

    The map shows the ‘median,’ or average date of the first snowfall. This is when you could expect the first snow to arrive during a ‘normal’ year. Of course, every year is different, but this should give you a good idea of when to get the winter clothes ready. For an even better idea, you can check your local forecast.

    Snow in the Northeast usually arrives before winter does on the calendar, especially in the mountains. Interior New England the Adirondacks, usually sees the first snowflakes falling around early November, with the rest of New England seeing snow before Thanksgiving.

    Coastal areas might lag a little behind the rest of the Northeast since the temperatures run a bit warmer, but it only takes one Nor’easter to deliver the first snow for everybody.

    Great Lakes

    Aside from the Rockies and some other high elevations, the Great Lakes are among the earlier areas to see snow, especially near Lake Superior. When you combine arctic air and moisture over the warm Great Lakes early in the season, the lake-effect machine can pump some big snow totals onto the southern and eastern shores of the Great Lakes.

    Parts of Michigan, Wisconsin, Upstate New York and northwest Pennsylvania are the lucky recipients of lake-effect snow that can arrive as early as October or November.

    Midwest

    The Upper Midwest and Northern Plains see strong cold fronts move in from Canada during the late fall and winter with bitter cold Arctic air that can dump feet of snow, but that’s not usually until later in the season. The first snow? The Dakotas and Minnesota usually get some snowfall in early November.

    Further south, in states like Iowa, Illinois, Ohio and Missouri, it can be a bit later, around or after Thanksgiving as we get into December.

    Northwest/Rockies

    The Rocky Mountains, Cascades and other high elevations across the Mountain West are the snowiest places in the U.S., some of which could see snow year-round. This is why some of the best ski resorts in the world are in states like Colorado, Utah and Montana. Snow usually starts falling by October, with the foothills and lower elevations seeing snow by November.

    The coastal parts of Washington and Oregon in the Pacific Northwest don’t see much snow until later, usually by December. The Pacific Ocean keeps areas west of the mountains much warmer, and much wetter with rain lasting into winter.

    Southwest

    If you’re expecting snow in the Southwest, elevation is an important factor. There are parts of Southern California, northern Arizona, New Mexico and Nevada where the high elevations and mountains see plenty of snowfall, some as early as late November or December. But a lot of the Southwest doesn’t see any, especially in California outside of the mountains.

    In Texas, the Panhandle could get some wild weather by late November or December, but further south into central Texas and the Gulf Coast, the snow chances are few and far between.

    Southeast

    Parts of the Southeast, especially in the Appalachians, could get snow in late November or December. States like Kentucky, North Carolina, Arkansas, Virginia and North Carolina usually get a few good snows per winter, maybe even before changing your calendar.

    If you live anywhere else in the Southeast, especially Florida and along the Gulf Coast, the first time you see snow depends on when you buy a plane ticket! Big snows are much rarer once you get south of I-10. Other parts of the Deep South are lucky to see one or two snows per year, but it usually arrives in January or February.

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  • Which are top prep football teams in NC, SC? New Carolinas Top 25

    Heading into the final week of regular-season play, the penultimate Carolinas Top 25 poll before our season finale, two S.C. teams jump into the rankings.

    Welcome Sumter and TL Hanna.

    Sumter (8-1) has won seven straight games, including last week’s 36-29 win over Ridge View. In their run, the Gamecocks have shut out two teams and held another to seven points.

    TL Hanna (8-1) is from Anderson, South Carolina, and the Yellow Jackets have won eight games in a row since a season-opening 30-10 victory over Byrnes back in August.

    Elsewhere, the top nine teams remained the same, and Weddington, a North Carolina power from Matthews, moved into the top 10 at No. 10.

    The Carolinas Top 25 is sponsored by McClatchy media companies in the two states and is compiled by longtime Carolinas football expert Chris Hughes.

    Carolinas Top 25

    Rk., School, State, hometown, Rec, Prvs.

    1. Providence Day (NC, Charlotte) 9-0, 1

    2. Hough (NC, Cornelius) 9-0, 2

    3. Grimsley (NC, Greensboro), 9-0, 3

    4. South Pointe (SC, Rock Hill), 8-1, 4

    5. Irmo (SC, Irmo) 9-0, 5

    6. West Charlotte (NC, Charlotte) 7-2, 6

    7. Millbrook (NC, Raleigh) 9-0, 7

    8. Northwestern (SC, Rock Hill) 8-1, 8

    9. Dutch Fork (SC, Irmo) 7-1, 9

    10. Weddington (NC, Weddington) 9-1, 12

    11. Greenwood (SC, Greenwood) 8-1, 13

    12. South Florence (SC, Florence) 8-1, 10

    13. Cleveland (NC, Clayton) 9-0, 14

    14. Mooresville (NC, Mooresville) 7-2, 15

    15. Cardinal Gibbons (NC, Raleigh) 8-1, 16

    16. Hoggard (NC, Wilmington) 9-0, 20

    17. Summerville (SC, Summerville) 7-2, 18

    18. Independence (NC, Charlotte) 7-2, 21

    19. James Island (SC, Charleston) 8-1, 19

    20. Indian Land (SC, Indian Land) 9-0, 25

    21. Belton-Honea Path (SC, Honea Path) 9-0, 22

    22. Oceanside Collegiate (SC, Mt. Pleasant) 7-2, 23

    23. TL Hanna (SC, Anderson) 8-1, NR

    24. Sumter (SC, Sumter) 8-1, NR

    25. Myers Park (NC, Charlotte) 7-2, 11

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  • Halloween Forecast: Is it a trick or a treat?

    A chill will be in the air across much of the country for this year’s Halloween trick-or-treaters. The good news is we will see mostly dry conditions in time, but a few spots could still see rain lingering into the night.

    What You Need To Know

    • Below-average temperatures are expected from the Plains to the East Coast

    • Most of the country should be dry around sunset

    • Rain and wind will linger in the Northeast


    Northeast

    For much of Halloween, it will be a wet and windy day across the Northeast. Thankfully, much of the rain will clear in time for trick-or-treaters by sunset with only a few showers across Upstate New York and the northern parts of New England.

    For those heading out, be sure to bring an extra layer and hold on to those witches’ hats! A gusty northwest wind will bring temperatures down into the 40s and 50s along the coast with even colder temperatures farther inland (30s) after sunset. Winds could even reach 30-40 mph at times closer to the coast.

    Southeast

    The forecast is a lot less frightening for the Southeast, which will see clear skies and no chance of rain. However, it will be cool with temperatures slipping into the 50s in areas as far south as Central Florida.


    Central U.S.

    Most of the Central U.S. will also see dry and cool weather Halloween evening. The only exception will be parts of the Northern Plains, where some scattered showers may continue.

    Temperatures will range from the 30s and 40s in the Northern Plains to the 50s and 60s across Texas and the Mid-South.


    West

    Dry weather is likely for almost the entire West with high pressure in control. The only region that may be wet will be the coastal parts of Washington, where another atmospheric river is expected to move onshore.

    It will also be cool in the Pacific Northwest with temperatures falling into the 40s and 50s. Milder weather is expected in the Southwest.


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  • North Carolina Casino Tops Off 24-Story Hotel of$1 Billion Project

    Posted on: October 28, 2025, 09:16h. 

    Last updated on: October 28, 2025, 09:25h.

    • Construction at the Two Kings Casino Resort continues
    • The final beam atop the 24-story hotel was placed this week 
    • The North Carolina casino is slated to open in the spring of 2027

    A third casino is coming to North Carolina. The $1 billion project held a topping-off ceremony this week, as the final beam on the 24-story hotel tower was lifted into place.

    North Carolina Two Kings Casino Catawba
    Construction at Two Kings Casino Resort in North Carolina topped off the 24-story hotel tower this week. The $1 billion project is from the Catawba Nation, roughly 35 miles west of Charlotte. (Image: Catawba Nation)

    More than two decades in the making, the Catawba Nation, following years of legal challenges and financing delays, found a development partner in Delaware North in May 2024.

    The New York-based multibillion-dollar hospitality and gaming conglomerate had served as a consultant on the casino vision for many years. Delaware North signed on to become the Catawba’s financier and operating partner once the tribe’s relationship with North Carolina businessman Wallace Cheves soured.

    Since May 2024, construction has progressed rapidly on the $1 billion permanent casino that will be known as Catawba Two Kings Casino Resort. Located roughly 35 miles west of Charlotte, the resort destination is being built just off Interstate 85 at Exit 5.

    Hotel Topped Off

    On Monday, tribal leaders celebrated the final beam being placed atop the hotel that will feature 385 rooms and suites.

    “We are witnessing something far greater than a construction process. We are witnessing a moment in our people’s history,” said Catawba Nation Chief Brian Harris.

    This final beam doesn’t just reflect the erection of a structure but the rise of a nation,” Harris declared.

    The Catawba people, headquartered on their Rock Hill, SC, reservation, have relied on its construction entities for economic purposes. The Catawba Corporation’s umbrella has subsidiaries in engineering, information management, maintenance, security, and professional services. The tribe’s economy has been further propped up since July 2021 by its temporary Two Kings Casino.

    The modular facility boasts over 1,100 slot machines and electronic table game seats, 14 live-dealer table games, and sports betting kiosks.

    The forthcoming permanent property will be much larger. The Two Kings Casino Resort will feature 4,300 slots, 100 table games, and a sportsbook. The introductory casino, once the final resort is complete, will serve as a gaming area where smoking is allowed.

    The resort is to include 10 restaurants and bars, a parking garage, and employ 2,200 people. The permanent casino is slated to open in the spring of 2027.

    NC Tribal Casinos

    North Carolina has long been home to two tribal casinos, both owned by the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. Harrah’s Cherokee and Harrah’s Cherokee Valley River are located about 100 miles west of the Two Kings site.

    While Catawba is historically associated with South Carolina, the tribe successfully proved historical ties to Kings County in North Carolina. The US government took 16.5 acres of Kings Mountain land into trust in 2020, which is where the tribe is building its casino resort.

    South Carolina has refused to enter into a Class III gaming compact with the Catawba, the state’s lone federally recognized tribe. For slot machines and live-dealer table games, a Class III state compact is needed.

    The Indian Gaming Regulatory Act permits tribes to conduct only Class I and II gaming on sovereign lands without a state compact. Such gaming includes small games of chance like pull tabs, bingo, and electronic bingo.

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  • WATCH: Hurricane Hunters fly into Category 5 Hurricane Melissa

    Hurricane Melissa is a powerful Category 5 hurricane in the Caribbean Sea set to make landfall in Jamaica Tuesday morning.

    A U.S. Air Force Reserve crew from the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron, known as the “Hurricane Hunters,” flew through Hurricane Melissa on Oct. 27, 2025, collecting valuable data to help improve the forecast, and took video from inside the eye.

    Watch the Hurricane Hunters video of Hurricane Melissa’s “stadium effect” inside the eye as it was a Category 5 hurricane on Monday, Oct. 27.


    Before making landfall on Tuesday, Oct. 28, the turbulence was so strong inside Hurricane Melissa that the Hurricane Hunters had to abandon the mission and return to its operating location.

    You can check the latest updates on Hurricane Melissa here.

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  • The Shelby Hotel: Your perfect family getaway in Myrtle Beach

    The Shelby is a beachside resort in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, a five-hour drive from metro Atlanta.
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    MYRTLE BEACH, SC – The Shelby Hotel at Myrtle Beach is just a five-hour scenic drive from metro Atlanta. This beauty boutique-style hotel ended up being the perfect getaway for this family of four. Greeted by these adorable Art Deco Miami vibes, we felt right on the beach. It’s the absolute perfect distance from a list of attractions, including the boardwalk area with a number of sites for all the family to enjoy. 

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    Our room was welcoming and provided plenty of storage for the family. Traveling with two boys (5 and 8), we needed proper storage for toys and Beyblades. Our view from the room was stunning, with a quaint little sitting area with unobstructed views of the lazy river, pool, and, of course, the sunset on the beach. My oldest enjoyed some early morning gaming right on the deck. 

    It’s nestled right on the beach, just steps away from the sand, providing an easy opportunity to play in the water, catch a nice tan, and collect unique seashells. Of course, we took a bag of seashells home from our visit. 

    After enjoying the beach, the hotel offers the ultimate relaxation attraction: the lazy river beachside pool. The views of the beach continue all around the pool area, with plush day beds and poolside recliners. Don’t worry about packing pool towels; the hotel provides them. 

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    The onsite restaurant, Palm and Pebble, offers bountiful breakfast and dinner options. Their signature Cinnamon Rolls were unavailable, so make sure you get there early. Honestly, this was the best breakfast we had on the trip. The menu hosts all the fan favorites of breakfast items. The French toast was flavorful and done to perfection, while my oldest enjoyed the hearty breakfast sandwiches with turkey sausage. There was no slight on the meal, leaving us stuffed and satisfied. The hotel even has special programming like music trivia on select dates to engage and entertain guests.

    The fun did not end there. We spent hours at Ripley’s Aquarium, touching jellyfish, walking under shark tanks, and enjoying plenty of other interactive activities for everyone. Not to mention, we had a blast playing Cray Golf at Ripley’s Crazy Golf, Mirror Maze, and Illusions Lab. Unbeknownst to me, the illusion lab was a cool combination of science, fun, and interactive exhibits. 

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    All of these attractions were minutes away from the hotel and in a prime area for other activities, such as restaurants, bars, and arcades. 

    We ended the day at the SkyView Wheel, 187 feet of stunning views of Myrtle Beach and the endless ocean. For a family-friendly trip full of fun, relaxation, and good food, visiting Myrtle Beach at The Shelby is the place to go. 

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  • NC State beats South Carolina in exhibition. ‘We have a lot more to show’

    GREENSBORO

    N.C. State men’s basketball came away from its preseason exhibition against South Carolina happy that it won on a buzzer beater and displeased with the performance that put the team in that position.

    Its to-do list of improvements is long, and the film session will be uncomfortable.

    The Wolfpack defeated the Gamecocks, 88-86, on Sunday at First Horizons Coliseum in Greensboro. Yes, there were great plays. Matt Able scored a one-handed dunk over South Carolina’s Hayden Assemian in a highlight-worthy play. Paul McNeil made the game-winning 3-pointer. Ven-Allen Lubin made a few hook shots and tip-ins.

    It’s also a game that fans will likely forget.

    Point guard Quadir Copeland said the team’s performance — the first in front of fans as a new group — isn’t indicative of what it can do.

    “I don’t want this to be the label that we have,” Copeland said. “We’re going as the ‘Red Reckoning’ and this was nothing, really. We have a lot more to show, a lot more in the tank. The fans that were here, appreciate them, but don’t judge us just off of this game. We have a lot more to come.”

    While Copeland and Tre Holloman shied away from divulging too much about what they felt went wrong, head coach Will Wade was more than willing to detail all the issues he had with the performance, including the team’s execution at the end of the first half. Ven-Allen Lubin was called for an offensive foul, which resulted in a basket being taken off the scoreboard. That would’ve cut the deficit to four points.

    NC State tried to steal and overran a play to give the Gamecocks free throws. Eli Ellis makes one. Instead of a two possession game, the mistakes create a seven-point hole.

    Wade called the final seconds of the half “pitiful.”

    N.C. State finished 19 of 30 (63.3%) from the free-throw line, as well. Some trips to the line were the front ends of 1-and-1 opportunities. Wade was proud of the team for getting into the paint and drawing contact. That’s not enough. His players need to capitalize on the chances they have.

    If McNeil’s 3-pointer doesn’t fall, the team would’ve a few more free throws or the points they missed out on before the break.

    There were some sloppy turnovers and the rebounding effort at times lacked punch. Some foul trouble didn’t help, either.

    “You should never accept in winning what you wouldn’t accept in losing,” Wade said. “You win in the margins. Even though Paul’s shot went in, that doesn’t change the issues that we have.”

    Most importantly, N.C. State just wasn’t aggressive enough on defense. There are going to be defensive breakdowns in a game — Wade talked a lot about problems with the press — but those can sometimes be masked by sheer athleticism and effort. Such was not the case against the Gamecocks. Wade estimates his group was the tougher team for eight minutes; the first four and the last four or five.

    “The other times we were on our heels and we were on ice skates out there,” Wade said. “They were just picking who they wanted to shoot.”

    Despite the uncomfortable feeling surrounding the outing, N.C. State believes it can build on the positives and correct the negatives. This was one step in a long season.

    “Coach spells ‘fun,’ w-i-n. That’s it. That’s all he focuses on,” Copeland said. “Nobody’s happy if you ain’t winning. That’s our main goal, and that’s what he’s gonna keep trying to instill in us. It’s gonna come with maturity and time as a group, but we know coach has got us. We know he knows how to lead the show and run us and get us on the right track.”

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  • LIVE CAMERAS: Watch Category 5 Hurricane Melissa move into Jamaica

    It will make landfall Tuesday.

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  • AP Top 25 poll preview: Alabama edges South Carolina, Longhorns escape in OT, LSU could fall

    Week 9 of college football has largely unfolded as expected, even with several close calls. No. 7 Georgia Tech rolled past Syracuse 41-16, No. 4 Alabama edged South Carolina 29-22, No. 10 Vanderbilt beat Missouri 17-10 and No. 2 Indiana cruised to a 56-6 rout of UCLA.

    All top 10 teams remained in the win column — a stark difference from Week 8, when four top 10 teams stumbled.

    The excitement this week existed outside the top 10, where Washington overthrew No. 23 Illinois, Memphis topped No. 18 South Florida, Houston knocked off Arizona and Texas and Virginia escaped overtime thrillers.

    Look for them to move up

    — No. 21 Cincinnati improved to 7-1 on Saturday with a convincing 41-20 win against Baylor. The Bearcats pulled ahead 24-0 midway through the second quarter and kept their foot on the pedal throughout the second half.

    — No. 17 Tennessee outscored Kentucky 56-34 in another impressive offensive performance led by quarterback Joey Aguilar. The Vols could benefit from No. 13 Oklahoma and No. 15 Missouri losing this week and move into the top 15 as a result.

    Look for them to drop

    — No. 18 South Florida gave up a 31-17 lead in the fourth quarter, allowing Memphis to charge downfield for a field goal, two touchdowns and a 2-point conversion to take a late 34-31 lead. The Bulls had a chance to send the teams to overtime in the final seconds, but the 52-yard field-goal attempt went wide, and South Florida suffered its first loss since Week 3.

    — No. 23 Illinois could be on its way out of the rankings after a 42-25 loss to Washington. It’s Illinois’ second straight loss and third overall.

    — No. 20 LSU could see its lowest ranking this season after a 49-25 loss to Texas A&M. The Tigers were outplayed on both sides of the ball. It was a tough outing for Garrett Nussmeier, who was sacked five times for 44 yards in losses. Nussmeier was pulled late in the fourth quarter for backup quarterback Michael Van Buren Jr., who was then sacked twice in one drive.

    Wild card

    — No. 16 Virginia narrowly beat UNC despite being outplayed in several areas. UNC had the edge in first downs (20-16) and total yards (353-259).

    — For the second straight outing, No. 22 Texas won after regulation. The Longhorns scored three touchdowns and a field goal in the fourth quarter to overcome a 31-14 deficit and force overtime, where a strong defensive stand carried Texas to a 45-38 victory.

    — No. 11 BYU made a strong case to crack the top 10 with a dominant 41-27 win against Iowa State, keeping its undefeated streak alive. But a strong week for the upper tier of the AP Top 25 could prevent the Cougars from top 10 status.

    Knocking on the door

    — The chances of Memphis breaking the AP Top 25 again appear promising after a 34-31 win against No. 18 South Florida. The Tigers improved to 7-1, potentially offsetting last week’s 31-24 loss to UAB.

    — Navy kept its undefeated streak alive with a 42-32 win against Florida Atlantic. Navy has been knocking on the door for weeks, receiving 28 votes in last week’s poll.

    — Houston could swap places with No. 24 Arizona State after a 24-16 win on Saturday night. Quarterback Conner Weigman had a standout performance, throwing for 201 yards and a touchdown and running the ball for a team-high 111 yards and two scores. The Cougars improved to 7-1.

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  • Escape artist pup transforms into ‘brave little warrior’ in SC. She needs a home

    Little Crepe won’t let a heart issue get in the way of her huge personality.

    Little Crepe won’t let a heart issue get in the way of her huge personality.

    Photo grab from Greenville Humane Society’s Facebook page

    A puppy in South Carolina is making waves again after she accidentally became famous thanks to her mother, who hatched an escape plan that fell a little bit short.

    But this time, the focus is on the pup’s health, rather than how diligently she follows mom’s orders.

    “Meet Crepe – our brave little warrior,” the Greenville Humane Society said in an Oct. 21 Facebook post.

    “Remember Tupelo, our infamous escape-artist mama who proudly unleashed all 13 of her puppies into our Medical Center? Each one of those little fluffballs has grown into their own unique personality – but one puppy in particular has had a tougher journey than the rest.”

    And that would be Crepe, one of the mischievous little babies who once tried to crawl her way out of the shelter during the famous “midnight romp” as it was called by the shelter.

    Crepe is facing a medical issue that can possibly have an effect on her as she ages. The shelter refers to her as a “bright, affectionate girl with a heart that’s both brave and fragile.”

    “When Crepe was just a few weeks old, our medical team discovered she had been born with a condition called pulmonic stenosis – a congenital heart disease where the valve that controls blood flow from the heart to the lungs doesn’t open all the way,” the shelter said.

    “That means Crepe’s heart has to work overtime to pump blood, and as a result, her heart muscle thickens to keep up. In severe cases, this condition can lead to complications later in life,” the shelter said.

    Due to Crepe’s young age, the shelter doesn’t know if or when her delicate condition will change.

    “She’ll need to visit a cardiologist in 6–12 months for another echocardiogram to reassess her heart. The best-case scenario? Her condition stays stable, and she lives a normal, happy life without any medical intervention,” the shelter said. “If her heart worsens, she may need medication or even a specialized surgery.”

    The shelter is calling out for potential adopters who will love and cherish Crepe no matter what and said that her personality and love will not be overshadowed by her condition.

    “Despite her diagnosis, you’d never know there’s anything different about her,” the shelter said. “Crepe is a joyful, silly, snuggly pup who adores attention, plays like any other puppy, and wins over every person she meets. She’s proof that even the smallest hearts can hold the most love.”

    For more information, visit the shelter’s website.

    TJ Macias

    Fort Worth Star-Telegram

    TJ Macías is a Real-Time national sports reporter for McClatchy based out of the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. Formerly, TJ covered the Dallas Mavericks and Texas Rangers beat for numerous media outlets including 24/7 Sports and Mavs Maven (Sports Illustrated). Twitter: @TayloredSiren

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  • Tropical Storm Melissa forms in the Caribbean Sea

    Tropical Storm Melissa has formed in the Caribbean Sea. It’s the 13th named storm of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season.

    What You Need To Know

    • Tropical Storm Melissa has formed in the Caribbean Sea
    • It could become a hurricane
    • It will bring heavy rainfall and gusty winds to parts of the Caribbean

    Melissa has maximum winds of 50 mph and is moving westward at 14 mph. It’s slowing down over warm water and a favorable environment in the Caribbean Sea, and it should strengthen more in the next couple days as it stalls, or moves extremely slowly, in the central Caribbean Sea.

    Regardless of intensity, it’s going to bring heavy rainfall, gusty winds and rough surf over portions of Haiti, Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Cuba and other parts of the western Caribbean this week and weekend.

    The cone of uncertainty displays where the center of a storm could be located. It does not predict what areas may feel the storm’s impact. Anyone outside, but near the cone, should be on alert and make storm preparations. Read more about what the cone will display.

    A Hurricane Watch is in effect for:

    • The southern coast and Tiburon peninsula of Haiti

    A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for:


    Most models show Melissa meandering in the Caribbean Sea throughout the weekend, and eventually turning northeast toward the western Atlantic. It’s unlikely that it directly impacts the U.S. thanks to some strong cold fronts pushing into the Southeast.

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  • One of the World’s Rarest Whales That Makes the Atlantic Its Home Grows in Population

    PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — One of the rarest whales on the planet has continued an encouraging trend of population growth in the wake of new efforts to protect the giants animals, according to scientists who study them.

    The North Atlantic right whale now numbers an estimated 384 animals, up eight whales from the previous year, according to a report by the North Atlantic Right Whale Consortium released Tuesday. The whales have shown a trend of slow population growth over the past four years.

    It’s a welcome development in the wake of a troubling decline in the previous decade. The population of the whales, which are vulnerable to collisions with ships and entanglement in fishing gear, fell about 25% from 2010 to 2020.

    The whale’s trend toward recovery is a testament to the importance of conservation measures, said Philip Hamilton, a senior scientist with the New England Aquarium’s Anderson Cabot Center for Ocean Life. The center and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration collaborate to calculate the population estimate.

    New management measures in Canada that attempt to keep the whales safe amid their increased presence in the Gulf of St. Lawrence have been especially important, Hamilton said.

    “We know that a modest increase every year, if we can sustain it, will lead to population growth,” Hamilton said. “It’s just whether or not we can sustain it.”

    Scientists have cautioned in recent years that the whale’s slow recovery is happening at a time when the giant animals still face threats from accidental deaths, and that stronger conservation measures are needed. But there are also reasons to believe the whales are turning a corner in terms of low reproduction numbers, Hamilton said.

    The whales are less likely to reproduce when they have suffered injuries or are underfed, scientists have said. That has emerged as a problem for the whale because they aren’t producing enough babies to sustain their population, they’ve said.

    However, this year four mother whales had calves for the first time, Hamilton said. And some other, established mother whales had shorter intervals between calves, he said.

    In total, 11 calves were born, which is less than researchers had hoped for, but the entry of new females into the reproductive pool is encouraging, Hamilton said.

    And any number of calves is helpful in a year of no mortalities, said Heather Pettis, who leads the right whale research program at Cabot Center and chairs the North Atlantic Right Whale Consortium

    “The slight increase in the population estimate, coupled with no detected mortalities and fewer detected injuries than in the last several years, leaves us cautiously optimistic about the future of North Atlantic right whales,” Pettis said. ”What we’ve seen before is this population can turn on a dime.”

    The whales were hunted to the brink of extinction during the era of commercial whaling. They have been federally protected for decades.

    The whales migrate every year from calving grounds off Florida and Georgia to feeding grounds off New England and Canada. Some scientists have said the warming of the ocean has made that journey more dangerous because the whales have had to stray from established protected areas in search of food.

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  • Tropical Storm Lorenzo forms in the central Atlantic

    Tropical Storm Lorenzo formed this morning in the central tropical Atlantic becoming the 12th named storm of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season.

    What You Need To Know

    • This is the 12th named storm of the season

    • Lorenzo will remain a tropical storm

    • No threats to the U.S.


    Lorenzo is a tropical storm with maxium sustained winds at 45 mph moving northwest at 17 mph. Tropical storm Lorenzo will continue to churn in the open waters of the Atlantic posing no threat to any land over the next 5 days.



    The cone of uncertainty displays where the center of a storm could be located. It does not predict what areas may feel the storm’s impact. Anyone outside, but near the cone, should be on alert and make storm preparations.


    Spaghetti models or plots show a series of individual computer forecast models together on one map. They are useful to give insight into whether multiple models are in agreement on the path of the storm but they do not address the storm’s forecast intensity, winds, flooding and storm surge potential or other data. Tap here for more details on how to best use these models.

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  • South Carolina bar shooting kills at least 4, injures 20

    A mass shooting at a crowded bar on an idyllic South Carolina island left at least 4 people dead and another 20 injured, officials said.

    The shooting happened early Sunday at Willie’s Bar and Grill on St. Helena Island. A large crowd was at the scene when sheriff’s deputies arrived and found several people suffering from gunshot wounds.

    “It was learned that hundreds of people were at the location when the shooting occurred,” the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office said in a statement. “Multiple victims and witnesses ran to the nearby businesses and properties seeking shelter from the gunshots.

    Four people were found dead at the scene, and at least 20 people were injured. Among the injured, four were in critical condition and taken to area hospitals for treatment.

    The victims’ identities were not released.

    “This is a tragic and difficult incident for everyone. We ask for your patience as we continue to investigate this incident. Our thoughts are with all of the victims and their loved ones,” the statement said.

    The shooting is under investigation.

    “COMPLETELY HEARTBROKEN to learn about the devastating shooting in Beaufort County,” U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace posted on X. “Our prayers are with the victims, their families, and everyone impacted by this horrific act of violence.”

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  • Subtropical Storm Karen won’t survive long in the northern Atlantic

    Subtropical Storm Karen isn’t expected to last long in the northern Atlantic. Karen formed on Oct. 9, becoming the 11th named storm of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season.

    What You Need To Know

    • Karen is not expected to last long

    • It’s moving over cold water

    • Karen will have no impact on the U.S.


    Subtropical Storm Karen will remain in the northern Atlantic before transitioning into a post-tropical cyclone on Saturday. It’s moving over cold waters. Karen will not pose a threat to any land.


    The cone of uncertainty displays where the center of a storm could be located. It does not predict what areas may feel the storm’s impact. Anyone outside, but near the cone, should be on alert and make storm preparations.


    Spaghetti models or plots show a series of individual computer forecast models together on one map. They are useful to give insight into whether multiple models are in agreement on the path of the storm but they do not address the storm’s forecast intensity, winds, flooding and storm surge potential or other data. Tap here for more details on how to best use these models.

    Our team of meteorologists dives deep into the science of weather and breaks down timely weather data and information. To view more weather and climate stories, check out our weather blogs section.

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