The conversation begins with a discussion about a past collapsed bridge in San Francisco and a recent severe thunderstorm in the Portland area. Joe Lundberg explains that the storm was caused by an upper-level disturbance and produced 70 mph winds and 1.3 inches of rain, leading to flash flooding. The storm was the eighth strongest on record. Looking ahead, Joe predicts a drier air mass with temperatures near 80 degrees, clear skies, and sunshine. The discussion then shifts to casual topics, including watching sports and the convenience of modern technology for condensing game highlights.
Pope Leo XIV has become the first pope to vote in a U.S. general election. The Vatican confirmed Friday that the Chicago-born pontiff had submitted a mail-in ballot in Chicago ahead of November's midterm elections, citing his long-standing belief in civic participation.
The horse-drawn carriages that have cruised through Central Park for more than 150 years will soon be banished from New York City, ending an iconic tradition beloved by tourists but long opposed by animal welfare activists.
Trees fell onto homes and utility poles were knocked down by a possible tornado in a central Arizona community during a series of violent storms that moved through the state overnight into Thursday.
The Orionids — one of two major meteor showers caused by remnants from Halley's comet — will peak this week, though a large moon will dim visibility until after it sets late at night.
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