Congo Ebola
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Head of the UN mission in Congo James Swan walks with troops during a visit to assess the response to the Ebola outbreak in Ituri province, Bunia, Congo, Thursday, June 4, 2026.
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In Congo, the battle against the rare Bundibugyo type of Ebola has been complicated by skepticism, attacks on health workers and misinformation. The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention reported at least 63 deaths from 397 confirmed cases as of Friday. Many locals dismissed the outbreak as a conspiracy. In response, journalist Vérité Johnson launched a radio program in Bunia to combat rumors and educate residents. The World Health Organization and Africa CDC have launched a $518 million response plan. Resistance to health protocols is common in Congo, fueled by mistrust and misinformation, complicating efforts to contain the virus.
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...GUSTY SHOWERS WILL IMPACT STOREY AND SOUTHERN WASHOE COUNTIES THROUGH 815 PM PDT... At 727 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking gusty showers over Reno. These showers were nearly stationary. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Reno, Sparks, Stead, Northwest Reno, Lemmon Valley, Lemmon Valley-Golden Valley, Golden Valley, Mogul, Verdi-Mogul, Caughlin Ranch, Reno-Tahoe International Airport, Hidden Valley, Somersett, Nws Reno, Stead Airport, and Sun Valley. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. && MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN; MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
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...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR THUNDERSTORMS AND STRONG OUTFLOW WINDS FOR THE SIERRA FRONT... ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 9 PM PDT FRIDAY FOR THUNDERSTORMS AND STRONG OUTFLOW WINDS FOR THE SIERRA FRONT... The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a Red Flag Warning for thunderstorms and strong outflow winds, which is in effect from noon to 9 PM PDT Friday. * CHANGES...A new Red Flag Warning has been issued in the Sierra Front for Friday afternoon when additional thunderstorms renew a risk of dry lightning and strong outflow winds. * Affected Area...Fire Weather Zone 420 Northern Sierra Front including Carson City, Douglas, Storey, Southern Washoe, Western Lyon, and Far Southern Lassen Counties, Fire Weather Zone 421 Southern Sierra Front including Alpine, Northern Mono, Southern Lyon, and Western Mineral Counties. * Thunderstorms...Thunderstorm coverage and dry lightning potential will be isolated through this evening, becoming more widespread Friday afternoon. * Outflow Winds...Gusty and erratic thunderstorm outflow winds, even well away from rain cores. Gusts to around 50 mph possible today and Friday afternoon. * Impacts...Lightning can create new fire starts and may combine with strong outflow winds to cause a fire to rapidly grow in size and intensity before first responders can contain them. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Avoid outdoor activities that can cause a spark near dry vegetation, such as yard work, target shooting, or campfires. Follow local fire restrictions. Check weather.gov/reno for updates and livingwithfire.info for preparedness tips. &&
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