Relief on way for Alaska after record-breaking temps

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A high-pressure system over the Northwest United States is giving new meaning to the term Baked Alaska.

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    Tornado hits Denver Airport

    A tornado hit right between the two runways on the east side of Denver’s airport and did not cause any damage.

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    Photos: June 12 storms in QC area

    Photos from News 8 viewers who saw storms push through the Quad Cities and surrounding areas Wednesday, June 12, 2013.

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    Terry’s Take: It’s a bird, it’s a plane, no, it’s a weather balloon!

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  • News / Weather Photo taken 6-12-13 just south of Massbach, IL shared by WQAD viewer Bill Meyer

    NWS says EF2 tornado hit Carroll County

    The National Weather Service survey team says a half-mile-wide EF2 tornado traveled six miles when it damaged trees, buildings and injured one person in Carroll County, Illinois.

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    Funnel clouds reported in Savanna area

    Carroll County, Illinois authorities said they received many 911 calls reporting funnel clouds on the ground Wednesday evening.