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Fire Behavior Pollutant Dispersion Humidity and Fire Risk Drought Conditions Fire Growth Conditions Wave Formation Southwesterly Winds Seiche Dynamics Delhi

Wind-Driven Seiche Whips Lake Erie, Floods Buffalo as Western Shoreline Empties

Forecasters say Lake Erie’s shallow, west–east basin makes it especially vulnerable to rapid wind‑driven sloshing that flips water levels.

South Carolina Urges Residents to Hold Off on Outdoor Burning as Dry, Windy Pattern Raises Fire Risk