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How to stay cool in a heat wave: 5 Fast Facts

Weather

How to stay cool in a heat wave: 5 Fast Facts

Extreme Weather

Yes, heat led to the deaths of at least 2,000 cattle in Kansas

Temperatures spiked in a short amount of time, humidity was high and wind was low in southwest Kansas. The cattle also hadn't shed their winter coats yet.
Extreme Weather

Yes, 6 extreme weather events happened in the U.S. on June 13

Storms, extreme heat, flooding, wildfires and drought occurred in different parts of the U.S. on June 13, 2022.
Science

No, solar flares do not affect human health

Although eruptions of energy from the sun can damage satellites, power infrastructure and radio communications, they do not harm people.
Health

No, cold or rainy weather cannot make you sick

It’s a myth that cold or rainy weather can cause a cold. Instead, colds are minor infections of the nose and throat caused by more than 200 different viruses.
VERIFY

Fact-checking if cold or rainy weather can make you sick

It’s a myth that cold or rainy weather can cause a cold. Instead, colds are minor infections of the nose and throat caused by more than 200 different viruses.
Environment

Then-and-now photos of Arctic are real

The historical photo was taken in 1928 from Svalbard, between Norway and the North Pole. The newer photo was taken in 2002.
Weather

No, the volcano on La Palma in the Canary Islands will not cause a ‘mega tsunami’ as conspiracy theorists suggest

Experts say the theory that the Cumbre Vieja volcano could collapse and cause a mega tsunami “doesn’t carry water.”
Extreme Weather

Experts say the theory that the Cumbre Vieja volcano could collapse and cause a mega tsunami “doesn’t carry water.”

The volcano on La Palma in the Canary Islands will not cause a ‘mega tsunami’ as conspiracy theorists suggest
Environment

VERIFY Snap: Fact-checking claims about the fall season

Autumn is here and the VERIFY team is answering a few questions about the fall season.
Food

Yes, the sky appears more blue in the fall, fall colors are affected by climate change, and some PSLs have pumpkin, but pumpkin spice blend does not.

It's officially fall and we're here to explain some claims about autumn foliage, blue skies, and pumpkin (or lack thereof).
Extreme Weather

Yes, rare extreme weather events are happening more frequently

Major hurricanes and extreme rainfalls, floods and heat have been more common in the past decade.

LMPD: Child dead following shooting near Valley Station

Kentucky couple whose case helped create marriage equality hopes history is not rewritten

Another beautiful afternoon before the heat comes back

Nice, sunny Tuesday ahead!

Louisville's Leading Local News: Weather, Traffic, Sports and more | Louisville, Kentucky | WHAS11.com

How to stay cool in a heat wave: 5 Fast Facts

Yes, heat led to the deaths of at least 2,000 cattle in Kansas

Yes, 6 extreme weather events happened in the U.S. on June 13

No, solar flares do not affect human health

No, cold or rainy weather cannot make you sick

Fact-checking if cold or rainy weather can make you sick

Then-and-now photos of Arctic are real

No, the volcano on La Palma in the Canary Islands will not cause a ‘mega tsunami’ as conspiracy theorists suggest

Experts say the theory that the Cumbre Vieja volcano could collapse and cause a mega tsunami “doesn’t carry water.”

VERIFY Snap: Fact-checking claims about the fall season

Yes, the sky appears more blue in the fall, fall colors are affected by climate change, and some PSLs have pumpkin, but pumpkin spice blend does not.

Yes, rare extreme weather events are happening more frequently

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