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Live Updates: Weather Tidbits, August 12
Tropical Storm Erin is expected to strengthen as it moves through the Atlantic in the next few days. We're tracking its potential path and intensity, and you can get the latest here.
Here are the other weather headlines we're tracking today.
(12:45 p.m. EDT) It's Never Too Early To Prep For Hurricane Season
You can't wait until you're in the eye of the storm to frantically search for your hurricane essentials. Severe weather could mean being without power for days – or even weeks – and having no power source will make it impossible to stay in your home, especially in the aftermath of a weather event.
If you missed out on the big sales events in July, never fear. There are still some portable generator deals happening on Amazon. Not sure about the difference between gas, propane or solar options? We break it out in our complete guide to portable generators, as well as a quick roundup of some popular generators currently on sale.
(12:30 p.m. EDT) Lightning Causes Fireball Over South Carolina Drivers
A police officer's dash cam captured the dramatic moment lightning struck a power pole, causing a towering explosion during a rainy Monday morning commute in South Carolina. The exploding transformer created a towering fireball over drivers in Mount Pleasant, just outside of Charleston. Watch the incredible video here.
