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Monday, July 8, 2024

By Public News Service Monday, July 8, 2024

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Home cooling tips for the hot summer days

By Eric Tegethoff, reporter/producer for Oregon News Service, a bureau of Public News Service. The West Coast is experiencing its first major heat event of the summer. However, some simple tips can help you keep your home cooler. Most of California and Oregon were under a heat advisory over the long holiday weekend. With summer just starting, Cameron […]

Wednesday, July 3, 2024

By Public News Service Wednesday, July 3, 2024

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How to stay safe during a California heat wave

By Suzanne Potter Reporter/Producer, California News Service, a bureau of Public News Service. This year, the 4th of July weekend arrives with an extreme heat advisory in California, with triple-digit temperatures in many inland areas well into next week. So, public health experts are asking people to take extra precautions to stay safe. Anyone is susceptible to heat-related […]

Monday, August 28, 2023

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, August 28, 2023

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Get out the umbrellas, heat warning in Burbank and much of the Southland today

Excessive heat is blasting Burbank today, bringing out the umbrellas. Last Monday, folks here popped opened umbrellas to deal with lingering showers from what was left of tropical storm Hilary. A week later, umbrellas are being used as shields against a scorching sun. By 11 a.m. today, the temperature in the Media City had soared past 90 degrees. We’re expecting […]

Monday, August 21, 2023

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, August 21, 2023

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Tropical storm Hilary drenches Burbank and much of the Southland with heavy rain

Remnants of tropical storm Hilary are wreaking havoc on the Pacific Northwest today after barreling thorough Southern California yesterday. Waves and waves of heavy rain pounded our region from Sunday morning until well past midnight, leaving behind mudslides, flash floods, and some power outages. It is the first tropical storm to hit the Southland in 84 years! Hilary churned in […]

Saturday, August 19, 2023

By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, August 19, 2023

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Hurricane Hilary on the way

A lot of chatter on social media about Hurricane Hilary from weather watchers.

Wednesday, March 21, 2018

FLLewis/ Media City G -- Umbrellas are out for the rainy weather in Burbank March 21, 2018

By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, March 21, 2018

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Stormy weather rolls through Burbank

Umbrellas came out as stormy weather rolled through Burbank today. The rain may be spotty this afternoon, but don’t let your guard down. The heaviest part of this spring storm is expected to pound the Southland tonight and much of tomorrow. Voluntary evacuations have been issued for some areas at risk in the Media City beginning at 8 p.m. tonight […]

Friday, September 1, 2017

Photo: FLLewis / Media City G -- Hot weather wear on Olive Avenue in Burbank during heat wave September 1, 2017

By Fronnie Lewis Friday, September 1, 2017

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Record breaking weather in Burbank as blistering heat wave continues

Record breaking weather in Burbank as blistering heat wave continues through Labor Day weekend. Yesterday in the Media City, the temperature soared to 108 shattering a record of 106 degrees on August 31 set back in 2007. The heat wave kicked off at the beginning of the week. The high today in B-town expected to hit triple-digits again. The National […]

Wednesday, September 14, 2016

By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, September 14, 2016

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Rock-a-Hula at Verdugo pool in Burbank tomorrow

The forecast is for sunny skies and warmer temperatures in Burbank today and tomorrow. That’s going to make the folks headed over to the Rock-a-Hula very happy. Yup, there will be some serious rocking and partying at the Verdugo Aquatic Facility 3201 West Verdugo Avenue on Thursday, September 15 . The event is designed for active seniors, 55 or older. […]

Tuesday, September 13, 2016

By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, September 13, 2016

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Tuesday morning rain and cloudy skies in Burbank

Cloudy skies and, yes, light rain, in Burbank today. Early, around 1 a.m., I heard raindrops gently tapping on the roof. A welcome surprise. While out walking later at around 10 a.m., lots of clouds in the sky and drizzle — so heavy, I had to pop open my umbrella! Weather watchers say the chance of rain today, 20-percent with the […]