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No, it didn’t rain worms in China

World

There’s no federal law against people collecting rainwater

Environment

What is an atmospheric river? 5 Fast Facts about the weather system

Weather

Video claiming to show Buffalo Walmart looting during blizzard is over two years old

Weather

Shoveling snow can increase heart attack risk, especially for those with certain conditions

Health

Verifying what you shouldn’t do when removing snow from your car

Weather

What’s a bomb cyclone? 5 Fast Facts about the winter storm

Fast Facts

Fakes exist, but the original photo showing windows holding back a wall of water during Hurricane Ian is real

Extreme Weather

No, a video doesn’t show Florida students walking through a flooded school hallway after Hurricane Ian

Weather

Vice President Harris didn’t say Hurricane Ian relief will be directed toward ‘communities of color’

Social Media

You may be eligible for reimbursement if you bought or rented a generator because of Hurricane Ian

Extreme Weather

Yes, only four Category 5 hurricanes have ever made landfall in mainland U.S.

Extreme Weather

Don’t use a generator in the rain, unless you have a suitable cover

Extreme Weather

Yes, water was ‘sucked out’ of Tampa Bay by Hurricane Ian in phenomenon called ‘reverse storm surge’

Extreme Weather

No, homeowners and renters insurance doesn’t typically cover flood damage from hurricanes

Extreme Weather

No, hotels and motels are not required to take pets during emergencies

Extreme Weather